KATHMANDU
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English
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9th Grade
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Easy
Sylvia Sujana
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1.
SLIDE QUESTION
30 sec • Ungraded
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Kathmandu: The Heart of Nepal
Kathmandu is the capital and largest city of Nepal, located in the Kathmandu Valley at an elevation of approximately 1,400 meters above sea level. With a population of over 1.5 million people, it serves as the country’s political, economic, and cultural center.
The city has a rich history spanning over 2,000 years. Its name comes from the Kasthamandap temple, a wooden structure believed to have been built from a single tree in the 12th century. Kathmandu is famous for its religious architecture and contains seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Durbar Square features magnificent temples and palaces, while the Swayambhunath Stupa—widely known as the “Monkey Temple”—offers panoramic views from its hilltop location. Another major landmark is the Pashupatinath Temple, one of the most sacred Hindu temples, situated on the banks of the Bagmati River.
Kathmandu’s culture beautifully blends Hinduism and Buddhism. The city celebrates many festivals, including Dashain, Nepal’s biggest festival, and Tihar, the festival of lights. The best time to visit is during autumn (September–November) and spring (March–May), when the weather is pleasant and offers clear views of the Himalayas.
Today, Kathmandu faces modern challenges such as traffic congestion and air pollution. The 2015 earthquake, measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale, damaged many heritage sites. Despite these difficulties, the city remains a captivating destination that continues to preserve its cultural heritage with pride.
Inference Skill: What can be inferred about Kathmandu’s importance to Nepal?
a) It is only important because of its festivals.
b) It is mainly a tourist destination with no political role.
c) It plays multiple major roles in the country.
d) It is located far from the rest of the population.
Answer explanation
The passage mentions that Kathmandu is the political, economic, and cultural center of Nepal. This shows it has multiple roles, not just festivals or tourism. Hence, the correct answer is (c).
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Vocabulary
The word “panoramic” in the line “offers panoramic views from its hilltop location” most likely means:
a) Narrow and blocked
b) Wide and impressive
c) Boring and ordinary
d) Hidden and unclear
Answer explanation
“Panoramic views” means wide, all-encompassing, and impressive views. Hence, the correct answer is (b).
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Grammar
“When is the best time to visit Kathmandu? ” asked the student.
The student asked when the best time to visit Kathmandu was.
The student inquired about the best season to explore Kathmandu.
Answer explanation
Explanation:
The question mark is removed and the sentence ends with a period
"asked" remains the reporting verb
The question word "when" is kept
The verb tense changes from present simple "is" to past simple "was"
The word order changes from question form to statement form
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SLIDE QUESTION
30 sec • Ungraded
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SLIDE QUESTION
30 sec • Ungraded
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SLIDE QUESTION
30 sec • Ungraded
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