Basic Level Examination 2079
Compulsory English
Budhanilkantha Municipality
Q6. Read the text and do the activities. [10]
Games and sports keep one physically and mentally fit They keep one away from diseases relating to the heart, obesity, mental stress and sleeplessness. They instill in the player a spirit of self-confidence, self-reliance, discipline, justice, fair play and patriotism. Games provide us with recreation and enjoyment.
Games keep our body alert, active. youthful and energetic. Games increase the circulation of blood, boost metabolism, burn calories and improve respiration and digestion. Healthy people can work hard and cheerfully for a long period of time. They can face dangers boldly. They enable people to follow other virtues like discipline, honesty, integrity, loyalty and patriotism.
While playing games, various exercises are performed automatically. Brisk walking, running, cycling, skipping, swimming and yoga are common activities to keep fit. Mild exercises help patients recover from heart attacks, diabetes, blood pressure, etc. Exercise invigorates us.
Games provide us with recreation and enjoyment. Football, cricket, lawn tennis or wrestling are watched by millions of fans worldwide. When we watch and play games, we forget all our worries and anxieties. They enable us to divert our minds from wrong thinking.
A. Fill in the blanks with correct information from the text. [4×1=4]a. Games and sports ….. from diseases relating to the heart, obesity, mental stress, etc.b. One can get ….. and enjoyment from games and sports.c. While playing games, different exercises are …..d. When one watches games and plays them, she forgets all the …..Show/Hide Answera. Games and sports keep one away from diseases relating to the heart, obesity, mental stress, etc.b. One can get recreation and enjoyment from games and sports.c. While playing games, different exercises are performed automatically.d. When one watches games and plays them, she forgets all the worries and anxieties.
B. Answer these questions. [4x.51=6]a. What do games and sports instill on an individual?b. Make a list of the benefits of games in our bodies.c. How can you say that a nation can develop well when there are healthy people?d. Are games equally important for those who do not play? How?Show/Hide Answera. Games and sports instill in an individual a spirit of self-confidence, self-reliance, discipline, justice, fair play, and patriotism.
b. Benefits of games on our bodies are:Games keep us physically and mentally fit,They help prevent diseases related to the heart, obesity, mental stress, and sleeplessness,Increases blood circulation and boost metabolism, andKeep the body alert, active, youthful, and energetic.
c. A nation can develop well when there are healthy people because healthy individuals are more productive, have higher energy levels, and can work hard for longer periods of time. They are less prone to diseases, resulting in fewer healthcare burdens.
d. Yes, games are equally important even for those who do not play actively. Games are not just beneficial for health, but teach the values of teamwork, dedication, and discipline. It also fosters a sense of community and belonging among people.
