Class 10 English Unit 1 : Open Letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres

Unit 1 

Reading II 

Open Letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Exercise 

A. Fill in the blanks with the correct words given below.

[tackle, corporate, outrage, catalyse, at stake, net-zero, expertise]

a. The ..... headquarters of the company is in Dubai.

- corporate

b. According to Greta, the leaders are failing to ....... the key issues.

- tackle

c. Some viruses ..... the step in the production of other viruses.

- catalyse

d. His ..... in business helped him greatly to run the company.

- expertise

e. Nepal governing plans to reduce carbon dioxide emissions to .......

- net-zero

f. He does not have good knowledge of the business. So, he has put his investment .....

- at stake

g. His controversial remarks caused public ......

- outrage

B. Write whether the following sentences are 'True' or 'False'. Write 'Not Given' if the information is not found in the letter.

a. Save the Children congratulates Antonio Guterres on his recent appointment as the General Secretary of the UN. - Not Given

b. The Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change was announced at the request of children between 18-21 years of age. - False

c. The dissatisfaction is that the representation of children is not inclusive. - True

d. Greta Thunberg protested for the right to a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment.  - True

e. The children demand their physical safety in the UK and Italy.- Not Given

f. The children think that they can participate in decision-making to fight against the climate crisis.-True

C. Answer the following questions.

D. As a student, what roles can you play to control climate change and its effects?

As a student, here are some actions I can take to control climate change and its effects:

Conserving Energy: I will turn off lights and electronics when not in use, and encourage my family and friends to do the same.

Reducing Waste: I will recycle paper, plastic, and other materials, and avoid using single-use plastics like straws and bags.

Using Eco-friendly Transportation: I will walk, bike, or carpool to school to reduce emissions from vehicles.

Saving Water: I will turn off the tap while brushing my teeth and take shorter showers to save water.

Planting Trees: I will participate in tree-planting activities in my community to help absorb carbon dioxide.

Spreading Awareness: I will talk to my classmates and teachers about climate change and its impacts to raise awareness.

Supporting Renewable Energy: I will learn about renewable energy sources and encourage my family to use them when possible.

Advocating for Change: I will write letters to local leaders and participate in climate action events to demand action on climate change.

Being a Role Model: I will lead by example and show others how to make small changes in their daily lives to protect the environment.

Learning and Educating Others: I will continue to educate myself about climate change and share what I learn with my friends and family to inspire them to take action too.

Grammar II

A. Choose the correct alternatives to complete the sentences.

a. Abhilasha said that she witnessed the accident.

b. The teacher explained that the earth revolves round the sun.

c. Smarika says that she can't stay here anymore.

d. Sachita says that she loves to listen to music.

e. My brother reported that he had completed his homework.

f. My father said that the sun is very hot.

g. Jenifer said that she wants to be a nurse.

B. Rewrite the following sentences in indirect speech.

a. Raima said, "We had to cross the river and go ahead.

Answer: Raima said that they had to cross the river and go ahead.

b. Smarika said, " I will meet you tomorrow, friends."

Answer: Smarika said that she would meet her friends the following day.

c. "I can't come to school tomorrow," Chandani said.

Answer: Chandani said that she couldn't come to school the following day.

d. Dorje said, "Sorry, I cannot lend you any money today."

Answer: Dorje said that he could not lend me any money that day and apologized for it.

e. The teacher said, "Now, you can solve the remaining problems yourselves."

Answer: The teacher said that we could solve the remaining problems ourselves then.

f. The police said, "The incident probably took place yesterday."

Answer: The police said that the incident probably took place the day before.

g. I said to him, "I live in Changunarayan these days."

Answer: I told him that I lived in Changunarayan those days.

h. They said to us, "We would like to join you too."

Answer: They told us that they would like to join us too.

i. The Science teacher said, "The coal gives off thick smoke."

Answer: The Science teacher said that the coal gave off thick smoke.

j. Resham said, "I have never seen such a strange animal anywhere else."

Answer: Resham said she had never seen such a strange animal anywhere.

k. "I love my children more than wealth," the father said.

Answer: The father said that he loved his children more than wealth.

Writing II

Write a letter to the Mayor of your municipality or the Chairperson of your rural municipality requesting him/her to involve the representatives of children in the decision-making process related to children's issues in your municipality/rural municipality.

Lalitpur
July 3, 2023,

The Mayor

Kathmandu Metropolitan City

Kathmandu, Nepal

Dear Sir,

I am Shriram, a 18-year-old resident of Kathmandu, concerned about the well-being of children in our municipality/rural municipality. I urge you to involve representatives of children in decision-making regarding issues that directly impact us.

Children have valuable insights and ideas about education, safety, the environment, and more. By creating a platform like a Children's Advisory Council, we can actively contribute to our community's development and advocate for child-friendly policies.

Including children in decision-making will lead to more inclusive and effective solutions. We care deeply about the future of our community and seek your support to make a positive difference.

Thank you for considering our request. Your action will empower us to create a brighter future for all.

Sincerely,

Shriram Lamichhane