Unit-2 (Key to Happiness)

Supplementary Exercise
Question No. I (10 marks) – Initial Word
Complete the sentences with the appropriate words. The initial letters are given.
1. The storm is moving at a c------------- speed of 100 mph.
2. Having a positive a------------- to life is a good way to find happiness.
3. Abuse and bully can lead to e------------- and physical pain of a child.
4. Doing p------------- exercise is good for health.
5. There should be a good r------------- between the teachers and the parents.
6. The students felt d-------------due to the result of pilot test.
7. I e------------- you for your large group of friends.
8. In the competitive environment such as workplace or school, you may feel d-------------.
9. A good teacher can make the class e-------------. The students never feel bored.
10. We can find c------------- by living in a simple life.
11. The education system should encourage to realize the p-------------of every child.
12. Life s------------- is one of the key elements to achieve true happiness.
13. Job s------------- of teachers is related to the leadership style of principal.
14. As parents, we feel it is our duty to p------------- our family.
15. Decision can be wrong when people are under s-------------.
16. It was very g------------- of you because you donated a lot to the poor.
17. The man use music and take m------------- to relax and feel peace.
18. The students need to a-------------academically in order to enter the labour market.
19. She is delighted with her success. Her eyes shine with h-------------.
20. Everyone in the class is e------------- of her having the chance to study abroad.
21. The students should pay a-------------when the teacher is teaching.
22. He has always been a c-------------, hard-working student.
23. We should show our s------------- to the families of victims.
24. The c------------- of education was different from time to time.
25. We can feel r------------- when we listen to music and watch movie.
26. Spending time with family and friends can reduce s------------- feelings.
27. He tried as much as he could and finally he achieved s-------------.
28. The doctor s------------- a low sodium diet for patients with high blood pressure.
29. You should treat everyone k------------- to achieve true happiness.
30. It is reasonable to a------------- that every piece of writing is not literature.
31. People should try to replace envy with s------------- or empathetic joy.
32. It is very important to keep c------------- in a state of emergency.
33. If you work more than you can handle, it may lead to f-------------.
34. If we e-------------negative emotions, our mood may not be good.
35. It is u-------------that the more you try, the more you succeed.
36. He decided to donate his all p------------- to the poor.
37. The students should use the r------------- amount of time in sports.
38. Western countries are more p ------------- than eastern countries.
39. You should not wait for the o-------------. You should try to catch them.

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 Question No. II (10 marks) – Multiple Choice
Choose the appropriate words or phrases to complete the sentences.
1. When you have no stress to think about, you are likely to feel ------------.
A. relaxing B. relax C. relaxed
2. 2023 was a ------------- year for the company as it gained significant profits.
A. beneficial B. advantageous C. prosperous
3. When you feel depressed, you should ------------- with your friends.
A. hang on B. hang out C. hang by
4. You should treat everyone with -------------.
A. kindly B. kind C. kindness
5. To ------------- true happiness, you must be physically and mentally fit.
A. obtain B. acquire C. achieve
6. My grandpa is 80 years old, yet he can still ------------- moments of his youth.
A. recall B. recognize C. memorize
7. Having a positive ------------- to life is a good way of finding happiness.
A. mind B. thought C. attitude
8. It is our duty to ------------- our environment form being polluted.
A. prevent B. protect C. defend
9. Most people are likely to be happy if they ------------- in their careers.
A. success B. successful C. succeed
10. When you ------------- some problems, it is important to solve them effectively.
A. encounter B. meet C. find
11. I hope my proficiency in Japanese will ------------- when I go and work in Japan.
A. increase B. develop C. improve
12. He wants to spend more ------------- with his family.
A. moment B. time C. duration
13. It was only later in life that she found ------------- and peace of mind.
A. goodness B. satisfaction C. happiness
14. She became severely ------------- after her mother’s death.
A. depressed B. envious C. delighted
15. It was very ------------- of you lend me some money.
A. generous B. happy C. joyful
16. He felt depressed, disappointed and stressed. He had ------------- illness.
A. mental B. physical C. intellectual
17. The south of the village is more ------------- than the north.
A. rich B. valuable C. prosperous
18. The most important thing is to be ------------- about what you are doing.
A. excited B. passionate C. different
19. This programme will bring great ------------- to the local people and the area.
A. improvements B. developments C. benefits
20. Heart is one of the ------------- organs in the human body.
A. special B. vital C. important

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 Question No. III (10 marks) - Grammar
Grade-12
Relative Clauses
Join the sentences using who, whose and that. Make changes where necessary.
e.g. I brought a dictionary. Nilar wanted it.
I brought the dictionary that Nilar wanted.
1. Our principal wants to see an architect. He designed our school library.
2. Win Win made a birthday cake. Nobody liked it.
3. The woman spent the night at her friend’s house. Her flat was burgled.
4. I met an old lady. She was one hundred and two years old.
5. The factory closed down last week.it was built twenty years ago.
6. The picture has been stolen. It is worth two million kyats.
7. The police interrogated a man. His son had disappeared.
Join the sentences using who or which. Make changes where necessary.
e.g. We often visit Inya Lake. It is very good for walking exercise.
We often visit Inya Lake, which is very good for walking exercise.
1. U Aung Myint often shouts at his employees. He has a bad temper.
2. We all climbed up the mountain except Mu Mu. She is afariad of heights.
3. My new flat is on the ninth floor. It has a terrific view.
4. My aunt is a bit deaf. She cannot hear the phone ringing.
5. Nilar works in the advertising department. She is my close friend.
6. The Nile runs through several countries. It is the longest river in the world.
7. Polar bears live in the Arctic. They weigh up to 720 kilos.
8. I want to introduce you to Daw Kathy. Her husband is a building contractor.
Additional Exercise
Rewrite the sentence, using the appropriate relative pronouns or relative adverbs.
1. Mi Phyu is very intelligent. She is my favorite pet dog.
2. The old man is very patient. He drives our school bus.
3. We all like U Thuta. He is a good teacher.
4. The picture was very interesting. It had been filmed in Thailand.
5. Have you returned the book? You borrowed it from the library.
6. The book is very informative. It cost only ten thousand kyats.
7. The boy is a college student. He delivers our newspapers.
8. The scientists have won the noble Prize. They discovered a new planet.
9. I met a woman. She could speak four languages.
10. I helped the girl. Her car had broken down in front of our house.
11. I hardly recognized my distant relatives. They came to my sister’s wedding.
12. The children are not from our school. They are playing in the street.
13. The people live next door to us. They are very friendly.
14. We choose Aye Aye as our team leader. Everyone trusted her.
15. I like your coat. You wore it to the party.
16. My son was injured in a car accident. He is now in hospital.
17. The concert was held in the park. The concert happened last weekend.
18. The movie wasn’t very good. We watched it last night.
19. The cyclist won the race. He had trained hard the whole year.

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 20. Ko Tu tells me about his new job. He is enjoying it very much.
21. We often go to Bago to visit our relatives. It is only ten miles from our village.
22. These stairs lead to the swimming pool. They are rather slippy.
23. Mother gave me this sweater. She knitted it herself.
24. I have lost my watch. I got it from my father as a birthday present.
25. The boys are singing a song. I don’t know the song.
26. Su Su has one black cat. His name is Blacky.
27. I saw the girl. Her leg was broken.
28. Our village pagoda has been rebuilt. It was destroyed.
29. I received the parcel this morning. My grandpa sent it.
30. The boy didn’t do his homework. The teacher punished him.
31. The restaurant is very popular. We often eat there.
32. I remember the day. I met my best friend on that day.
33. The hotel was expensive. We stayed there last summer.
34. This is the big park. You can have sweet recreation there.
35. The reason is clear. You must work harder now.
36. I never forget the day. We were driving to Ngapali at that time.
37. She didn’t know the reason. She missed the bus.
38. Thuta took us to the park. He usually plays football there.
39. I met a famous singer at the restaurant. I always buy his albums.
40. I haven’t replied to an e-mail. Zaw Zaw sent it to me last week.

Grade-11
Before and After
Text-based Exercise
Combine each pair of sentences using ‘after + V-ing’ construction.
1. The fisherman threw out the fishing net. He waited patiently.
2. I told my mother about my problem. Then, I felt better.
3. Thet Thet packed her lunch. Then, she went out to work.
4. Nyi Lay was allowed to watch TV. He had finished his homework.
5. Thuta revised all the lessons. Then, he felt confident to take the exam.
6. He spent a year in the city. Then, he decided to go back to his hometown.
7. The speaker looked at the audience and took a deep breath. Then, he delivered his speech.
8. Shwe Yee got promoted. She had worked for the company for two years.
9. He worked long hours in the cold. His hands were sore and cracked.
10. I decided to take up the job. I started to worry about my decision.
Combine each pair of sentences using ‘before + V-ing’ construction.
1. Aye Aye washed the vegetables. She put them in the refrigerator.
2. Ko Naing applied for a job at the company. He had attended a computer training course.
3. I had a cup of coffee. I left for work this morning.
4. We had to queue up for an hour. We got the tickets for the music concert.
5. There is a lot to study on the subject. Only after that we can start our project.
6. He ran the Yoma Marathon. He had practiced for almost a year.
7. She went through her assignment again. She submitted it to the teacher.
8. She had packed her suitcase; she went to the bus terminal.

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 9. My father always takes physical exercise. And then he has a bath.
10. We had lived in a small town for two years. Then, we moved to Yangon.

Additional Exercise
Combine each pair of sentences using ‘after + V-ing’ construction.
1. He was punished by his father. He never again made a mistake.
2. Nge Nge washed the vegetables and then put them in the refrigerator.
3. She had dinner and then went for a walk.
4. She tore up the letter and then put it in the waste-paper basket.
5. Ko Ko sold off all the eggs. Then he went back to Hlaing-tha-yar.
6. The thief saw the poisonous snakes in the pot. Then he left it and went away.
7. Myat Ko watered all the plants and then had his bath.
8. Mother prepared the dinner, then she relaxed in front of the TV.
9. The fruits and vegetables were washed and then put away in refrigerated cabinets.
10. She read the e-mail from her friend and then wrote a reply.
11. Tun Oo was allowed to play when he finished his homework.
12. Aye Maw finished her piano lessons and then went home.
13. She wrote an article on education and sent it to the press.
14. Zaw Zaw washed the car and put it back in the garage.
15. The guests had lunch and then they inspected the school.
16. The children finished their exercises and they watched TV.
17. The baby cried loudly. Then he fell asleep.
Combine each pair of sentences using ‘before + V-ing’ construction.
1. The letters are sorted and then delivered.
2. Tun Tun sold off all his eggs. Then he went back to his home.
3. She ate crabs for dinner and then she felt ill.
4. Ko Ko had his dinner and then went out for a walk.
5. Thida washed all the dishes and then she took a rest.
6. He did his homework and then he went out to play with his friends.
7. The room was swept by the maid. Then it was decorated to celebrate a party.
8. Aye Aye finished her piano lessons and then she went home.
9. He folded the letter and then put it in the envelope.
10. He ate lunch then left immediately.
11. He revised all the lessons and then went to school.
12. We had lived in a small town for three years. Then, we moved to Mandalay.
13. Daw Lwin ate a banana. She went to bed.
14. He locked the door. He left the house.
15. She hesitated and answered the question.
16. He responded after mentally counted to ten.
17. I waited them for ten minutes. I left the room.
18. Mg Myo took the exam. He tried very much.

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Grade-10
Adjectival Phrase
Text-based Exercise
Copy the sentences below in your exercise book. Then, box the adjectival phrase in each sentence, and
use an arrow to show the noun it modifies.
1. Plays and poems written by Shakespeare are not easy to understand.
2. Eggs from U Ba’s poultry farm are big and fresh.
3. That boy in the green shirt is my cousin.
4. The two men talking under that tree are engineers.
5. The bridge across that river is more than fifty years old.
6. Books sold in that little shop are quite cheap.
7. These lunch packets are for those workers resting under that tree.
8. All those watches in that showcase are made in Japan.
9. Have you read any detective story written by Agatha Christie?
10. Any book borrowed from our library must be returned in two weeks.
Additional Exercise
Underline the adjectival phrase in each sentence.
1. The bridge built by Japanese engineers was in our town.
2. The painting was done by the student wearing a black shirt.
3. A man in great difficulties came to me for help.
4. He is a person of very considerable renown.
5. He bought the shirt imported from Korea.
6. A man without an enemy is a man with a few friends.
7. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
8. A stitch in time saves nine.
9. Look at the girl jumping on the trampoline.
10. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
11. The police arrested a man of the criminal tribes.
12. The chicken in the hen house are frightened.
13. The workmen working near the road saw the accident.
14. The cat found on the bridge belongs to our neighbor.
15. The girl in the red shirt is my little sister.
16. Are the shoes under the chair yours?
17. The woman in the car is my aunty.

Present Simple and Present Continuous

Text-based Exercise
Underline the verbs in the sentences. The first one is done for you as an example.
1. The teacher always switches off his mobile phone while he is teaching.
2. Do you believe in the existence of ghosts?
3. I do not usually go to the gym at weekends.
4. Why are you upsetting me by asking personal questions?
5. Be serious! I am not joking.
6. A good teacher always makes learning enjoyable.

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Tick the sentences that are right. Circle the verbs that are wrong and give the correct form.
1. I work in a public library at the moment.
2. We’re spending next summer in Mogok.
3. Htun Htun is never getting up early.
4. This coat belongs to my father.
5. Some birds build their nests out of small twigs.
6. I’m usually going to work by bicycle.
7. When does a child begin to walk?
8. Look! The girl dances beautifully.
9. In the picture, we all smile and eat snacks happily.
10. I am not liking to wear too much make-up.
Additional Exercise
Fill in the blanks with Present Simple or Present Continuous.
1. The children -------------- (play) outside now.
2. She usually ------------- (read) the newspaper in the morning.
3. I ------------- (do) my homework now.
4. I ------------- (have) dinner at the moment.
5. ------------- (you/want) a pizza?
6. They ------------- (watch) now.
7. My mother usually ------------- (cook) dinner in the evening.
8. I ------------- (nor/like) spaghetti.
9. The baby ------------- (sleep) now.
10. He ------------- (write) a letter to his pen-friend every month.
11. She ------------- (not/like) football.
12. Su Su ------------ (listen) to music now.
13. Tun Tun usually ------------- (drink) coffee, but he ------------ (drink) tea now.
14. We ------------- (go) to the disco tonight.
15. He ------------- (go) to work by bus every day.
16. I ------------- (study) my lessons at coming weekends.
17. They ------------- (play) football tomorrow morning.

Question No. IV (5 marks) – Short question

Text questions
Answer the questions in complete sentences.
1. How do you feel when you are in a peaceful state of mind?
2. Which do you think is better – having a wide circle of friends and family or having a lot money?
Give your own reason(s).
3. Which do you prefer – living with a large family or living on your own? Why?
4. How do you feel after helping other people?
5. What will happen to you if you are envious of someone?
6. Explain how your mind and body are closely connected?
7. How do you feel if you see a beautiful sunset while walking in a park?
8. Do you agree with the statement “Money is the best way to find happiness”? Why or why not?
9. What can improve your mood and make you more cheerful?
10. What will happen to your body and mind when you practise meditation?

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Additional questions
Answer the questions in complete sentences.
1. According to the Meriam-Webster Dictionary (2016), what is happiness?
2. What are the important factors relating to work for your happiness?
3. According to the text, what is envy?
4. What are the simple things mentioned in the passage that can make you happy?
5. What do people do to reduce stress?
6. Describe two ways you like best mentioned in the passage.

Question No. V (10 marks) - Read the passage (Text)

I. Read the passage.
If you were asked the question “What is happiness?”, then what would be your answer? It may be
hard for you to come up with a clear-cut answer. Your answer may be different from those of other people.
Moreover, the definition of happiness may change over time – today’s view on happiness may be a different
one tomorrow. Thus, happiness is a difficult concept to measure, because it is not constant.
According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary (2016), ‘happiness’ means ‘a state of well-being and
contentment’. Psychologically, when you are in a peaceful state of mind or when you have no stressful
factors to think about, you are most likely to feel relaxed and happy. Whatever you are – a student, a worker,
a housewife or a pensioner, happiness means a better quality of life.
A group of scientists who have examined a number of studies from across the world have suggested ten
ways to achieve happiness.
A. Write the correct word or words to complete each sentence. (5 marks)
1. You may be difficult to give ------------- for the question “What is happiness”.
2. The definition of happiness is ------------- from time to time.
3. In the -------------, happiness is a state of well-being and contentment.
4. A person will be worried and ------------- if he/she has stressful factors to think about.
5. A number of studies ------------- by scientists to suggest the ways to achieve happiness.
B. Answer each question in one sentence. (5 marks)
6. Why is the view on happiness different from day to day?
7. Why is the concept of happiness difficult to measure?
8. When can you feel relaxed and happy?
9. What does happiness mean for all kinds of people?
10. Who have done a number of studies and what is their reason?
II. Read the passage.
Have a good relationship with friends and family
It seems reasonable to assume that what makes people really happy is their relationships with others.
Having a wide circle of friends and family is more enjoyable than having a lot of money. In addition, people
with large families and lots of close friends are happier than people who live on their own. Sometimes you
may not be in a good mood or may feel depressed. At that time, if you hang out with friends or spend time
with your family, your stressful feelings will be released. It has even been suggested that a happy home life
and good friends can protect against illness.
Love your work and enjoy what you are doing
Some people feel passionate about their work and love what they are doing. In fact, job satisfaction
and career success are important factors for your happiness. For example, you tend to achieve happiness
when you can accomplish the tasks you have undertaken or when you become prosperous while doing the
work you enjoy.
Be kind and help others
Treating everyone with kindness is another key element of happiness. Acts of kindness have the
potential to make the world a happier place. According to studies by psychologists in different countries,
when you help other people, it is not only good for them, it also makes you feel happier. A new survey has
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also revealed that generous people are happier and healthier than those who are not. The idea is that
generosity gives them a nice, warm feeling when people say ‘thank you’ and show appreciation.
A. Write the correct word or words to complete each sentence. (5 marks)
1. Having a lot of is not -------------- having a wide circle of friends.
2. ------------- with friends can release your stressful feelings.
3. If a person is ------------ in his career, he may be happy.
4. If you are kind and ------------- to others, you are likely to be happier.
5. When people ------------- your generosity, you will get a nice and warm feeling.
B. Answer each question in one sentence. (5 marks)
6. What makes people feel really happy in the passage?
7. How can your stressful feeling be released?
8. What are the essential things for a worker to be happy in workplace?
9. Under which conditions do we tend to achieve happiness?
10. Why are generous people happier and healthier than other people?

III. Read the passage.

Have a positive attitude to life
It is often said that life is composed of positive elements and negative elements. Having a positive
attitude to life is a good way of finding happiness. For example, when you encounter difficulties in your
school or work, you may feel disappointed and downhearted. At such a time, you must try to adopt a positive
attitude to cope with these problems. You must also learn how to live contentedly with the negative elements
of life rather than attempt to live a life where nothing bad ever happens. If you respond very positively to
everything that happens, you will surely find happiness.
Think back to sweet memories from the past
You may be in a bad mood or feel downhearted from time to time, simply because you are looking
inside you, thinking about bad things. A group of psychologists have discovered that thinking back to
pleasant incidents in the past can improve your mood and make you more cheerful. For example, think about
something in your childhood that gives you great pleasure, look at old photos showing happy events or
recall hearing news of someone’s good fortunes. These sweet memories can put you in a better mood – they
can make you smile, laugh or feel joyful.
Practise meditation or mindfulness
Nowadays, people may suffer from work-related stress, which leads to severe diseases such as
diabetes and heart disease. To reduce stress, people practise meditation, which is also known as
mindfulness. The idea is that you find a clean floor, sit still and pay attention to what is happening to you at
that very moment. You should not think about the past or the future, just the present. Meditation will ease
the tension in your body, clear your mind of negative thoughts and give you a sense of inner peace and well-
being.
A. Write the correct word or words to complete each sentence. (5 marks)
1. If you have a positive attitude to life, you will be -------------.
2. Adopting a positive attitude can help people not to feel ------------- when they have problems and
difficulties.
3. Our mood can ------------- by thinking back to our pleasant past incidents.
4. Some old photos can ------------- us happy events in the past.
5. The tension in your body will ------------ by means of mediation.
B. Answer each question in one sentence. (5 marks)
6. What will to you when you encounter difficulties in your school or work?
7. When do people feel downhearted?
8. What is one of the things that can improve your mood?
9. What can work-related stress do us?
10. How can mediation help reduce stress?

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 Question No. VI (10 marks) - Read the passage (Unseen)
I. Read the passage.
Read the passage.
Happiness is something which we can’t describe in words; it can only be felt from someone’s
expression of a smile. Likewise, happiness is a signal or identification of good and prosperous life.
Happiness is very simple to feel and difficult to describe. Moreover, happiness comes from within and no one
can steal your happiness. Every day we see and meet people who look happy from the outside but deep down
that they are broken and are sad from the inside. For many people, money is the main cause of happiness or
grief. But this is not right. Money can buy you food, luxurious house, healthy lifestyle servants, and many
more facilities but money can’t buy you happiness.
And if money can buy happiness then the rich would be the happiest person on the earth. But, we see
a contrary image of the rich as they are sad, fearful, anxious, stressed, and suffering from various problems.
In addition, although they have money, they lack in social life with their family especially their wives and this
is the main cause of divorce among them. Also, due to money, they feel insecurity that everyone is after their
money so to safeguard their money and them they hire security while the condition of the poor is just the
opposite. They do not have money but they are happy and stress-free from these problems. In addition, they
take care of their wife and children and their divorce rate is also very low.
A. Find the bold-faced words in the passage that are similar in meaning to the following. (5 marks)
1. the legal dissolution of a marriage by a court a
2. the action of making known one’s thoughts or feelings b
3. buildings, equipment and things that are provided for a particular purpose c
4. take something without permission or legal right d
5. opposite in nature, direction or meaning e
B. Answer the following questions. Give complete answers. (10 marks)
1. What do most of the people we meet feel inside although they look happy outside?
2. Why can nobody steal your happiness?
3. Why can we see the contrary image of the rich instead their happiness?
4. What is the main cause of divorce among the rich?
5. According to the passage, what can the poor do although they have no money?

II. Read the passage.

Honesty is another notable quality of a leader. Honesty and Integrity are important to earn the love of
followers. Above all, honesty is essential to win the trust of the people. Probably, every Leadership which
loses trust is bound to fail. People will not work with full effort due to an immoral leader. Good
communication is a must for a good leader. This is because poor communication means the wrong message to
followers. Furthermore, good communication will increase the rate of work. Also, the chances of mistakes by
followers will reduce. Another important quality is decision making. Above all, if a leader makes poor
decisions then other qualities will not matter. Furthermore, good decision making ensures the success of the
entire group. If the leader makes poor decisions, then the efforts of followers won’t matter. A good leader
must be an excellent innovator. He must display a creative attitude in his work. Most noteworthy, innovation
is a guarantee of survival of a group or innovation. Without creative thinking, progress is not possible.
Mahatma Gandhi was an excellent example of a good leader. He was a staunch believer in non-violence.
With his brilliant Leadership skills, he made the British leave India. Probably, this was the most unique
independence struggle. This is because Gandhi got freedom without any violence.
A. Find the bold-faced words in the passage that are similar in meaning to the following. (5 marks)
1. very loyal and committed in attitude a
2. the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles b
3. people who support and admire a particular person or set of ideas c
4. an act of physical force that causes or is intended to cause harm d
5. a person who introduces new methods, ideas or products e
B. Answer the following questions. Give complete answers. (10 marks)
1. What does a leader need to get the love of followers?
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 2. Why is a good communication essential for a leader?
3. What will happen if the leader makes poor decisions?
4. Why does a group need innovation to survive?
5. What kind of person was Mahatma Gandhi?

Question No. VII (10 marks) – Dialogue and Exchange

Grade-10 (Unit-10: Thanakha, Uniquely Myanmar)
I. Complete the dialogue with the expressions given in the box. There is an extra. (5 marks)
it is not paint from anyone or anything
yellow paint on their cheeks and foreheads thanakha is Myanmar skincare
for religious reasons Myanmar customs and practices
Mary: Sandar! May I ask a question about ------(1)-------?
Sandar: Of course, you can! Please do.
Mary: I am not being impolite...but I am very curious.
Sandar: Please, feel free to ask!
Mary: Why do Myanmar people paint their faces yellow?
Sandar: What do you mean?
Mary: Everywhere I go, I see children, men, women of all ages with ------(2)-------
. Who are they trying to hide from?
Sandar: [laughing] Mary, no they are not trying to hide ------(3)-------!
Mary: Do they wear it ------(4)-------? Is the paint sacred? Does it come in other colours? Is
the paint imported from China?
Sandar: Oh Mary, you have many questions! First of all, ------(5)-------. It is thanakha!
Mary: Thanakha...
Sandar: Would you like to know more?
Mary: Thanks, I'd love to!
Grade-12 (Unit-1: Good Manners)
II. Complete the dialogue with the expressions given in the box. There is an extra. (5 marks)
It is important how she should behave them neatly together facing the door
like to bow a lot who is going to Russia on business not to shake hands in a doorway
Thura: OK, U Nyi Nyi. The Japanese culture is slightly different from the Myanmar culture. When
the Japanese meet new people, they like giving business cards, but you need to read
the card carefully, not just put it in your pocket. And never blow your nose in public
areas. But the Japanese have the same manners like us. In Japan, you should take off your
shoes when entering a house. And remember to place ------(1)------you came in.
Presenter: That sounds like good advice for you, U Nyi Nyi. Our next caller is Ko Kyaw Moe -
------(2)------- next week. He wants to know if there is any important thing he should not
do in Russia.
Ko Thura: Absolutely, Ko Kyaw Moe. The most important one to remember is-------(3)-------. Also
don't leave empty bottles on the dinner table in Russia — that's bad luck.
Presenter: Thank you, Ko Thura. And we've got time for one more question. This is from Ma Nilar from
Mandalay. She's going to South Korea on holiday. She would like to know -------(4)-------
when she meets the Korean people for the first time.
Ko Thura: Well, Ma Nilar. The most important thing to remember is that South Koreans -------
(5)-------. As you are a foreigner, you won't be expected to do so. But, it is a good way
of showing respect to them. The deeper you bow, the happier you are.

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Presenter: Very interesting, Ko Thura. Thank you for your patience and joining us.
Ko Thura: My pleasure.

Unseen Exchange
I. Complete the exchanges using the expressions given in the box. There is an extra. (5 marks)
Look at this painting. Have you seen it? It's the sound of an ambulance.
It’s very noisy. It's a beautiful country with rich history.
These math problems are so challenging.
A: I can't find my ring anywhere. --------(6)------
B: Let's search together. Where did you last have it?
A: Do you hear that? --------(7)------
B: I hope everyone is okay. Let's give them space.
A: --------(8)------I'm stuck.
B: Don't worry, let's break them down step by step.
A: --------(9)------It's absolutely stunning, isn't it?
B: I agree, the colours and details are breathtaking.
A: Have you ever been to England? I'm curious about it.
B: Yes, I have. --------(10)------
II. Complete the exchanges using the expressions given in the box. There is an extra. (5 marks)
Mom, can I go to the pagoda with my friends tomorrow?
You should come and visit my town sometime. I'm proud of you. You are very lucky.
I witnessed a car accident. Anytime you want.
A: I got the job! I'm so thrilled and grateful.
B: Congratulations! You worked hard for this. --------(6)------
A: Thank you for the delicious dinner. It was fantastic!
B: You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it. --------(7)------
A: --------(8)------ It's beautiful.
B: That sounds wonderful. I'd love to explore your hometown.
A: --------(9)------
B: Sure, but be safe and make sure to come back on time.
A: You won't believe what happened. --------(10)------
B: Oh no! Are you okay? Did you help anyone involved?

Question No. VIII (10 marks) – Letter Writing

Introduction to letter writing and writing a letter format

Question No. IX (15 marks) – Essay Writing

Writing an expository essay
 How to live happily in life
 The importance of having good relationship with people

Writing an argumentative essay

 Money can make everything

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 Unit-2 (Key to Happiness)
Supplementary Exercise (Keys)
Question No. I (10 marks) – Initial Word
Complete the sentences with the appropriate words. The initial letters are given.
1. constant 8. downhearted/ 15. stress 22. cheerful 29. kindly
depressed
2. attitude 9. enjoyable 16. generous 23. sympathy 30. accept
3. emotional 10. contentment 17. meditation 24. concept 31. sympathy
4. physical 11. potential 18. achieve 25. relaxed 32. calm
5. relationship 12. satisfaction 19. happiness 26. stressful 33. fatigue
6. depressed/ 13. satisfaction 20. envious 27. success 34. encounter/
disappointed experienced
7. envy 14. protect 21. attention 28. suggested 35. undeniable
36. possessions 37. reasonable 38. Prosperous 39. opportunities

Question No. II (10 marks) – Multiple Choice

Choose the appropriate words or phrases to complete the sentences.
1. C 6. A 11. C 16. A
2. C 7. C 12. B 17. C
3. B 8. B 13. C 18. B
4. C 9. C 14. A 19. C
5. C 10.A 15. A 20. B

Question No. III (10 marks) - Grammar

Grade-12
Relative Clauses
Join the sentences using who, whose and that. Make changes where necessary.
1. Our principal wants to see the architect who designed our school library.
2. Nobody liked the birthday cake that Win Win made./ Win Win made the birthday cake that nobody
liked.
3. The woman whose flat was burgled spent the night at her friend’s house.
4. I met an old lady who was one hundred and two years old.
5. The factory that was build twenty years ago closed down last week. The factory that closed down last
week was built twenty years ago.
6. The picture that is worth two million kyats has been stolen. / The picture that has been stolen is
worth two million kyats.
7. We found a shop that sold old records.
8. The police interrogated the man whose son had disappeared.
Join the sentences using who or which. Make changes where necessary.
1. U Aung Myint, who has a bad temper, often shouts at his employees. / U Aung Myint, who often
shouts at his employees, has a bad temper.
2. We all climbed up the mountain except Mu Mu who is afariad of heights.
3. My new flat which is on the ninth floor, has a terrific view. / My new flat, which has a terrific view,
is on the ninth floor.

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 4. My aunt, who is a bit deaf, cannot hear the phone ringing. / My aunt, who cannot hear the phone
ringing, is a bit deaf.
5. Nilar, who works in the advertising department, is my close friend. / Niar, who is my close friend,
works in the advertising department.
6. The Nile which runs through several countries, is the longest river in the world. / The Nile which is
the longest river in the world, runs through several countries.
7. Polar bears, which live in the Arctic, weigh up to 720 kilos. / Polar bears, which weigh up to 720
kilos, live in the Arctic
8. I want to introduce you to Daw Kathy whose husband is a building contractor.

Additional Exercise
Rewrite the sentence, using the appropriate relative pronouns or relative adverbs.
1. Mi Phyu, which is my favorite pet dog, is very intelligent. (or)
Mi Phyu, which is very intelligent, is my favorite pet dog.
2. The old man, who drives our school bus, is very patient.
3. We all like U Thuta who is a good teacher.
4. The picture, which had been filmed in Thailand, was very interesting.
5. Have you returned the book that you borrowed from the library?
6. The book, which costs only ten thousand kyats, is very informative. (or)
The book, which is very informative, costs only ten thousand kyats.
7. The boy, who delivers our newspapers, is a college student.
8. The scientists, who discovered a new planet, have won the noble Prize.
9. I met a woman who could speak four languages.
10. I helped the girl whose car had broken down in front of our house.
11. I hardly recognized my distant relatives who came to my sister’s wedding.
12. The children, who are playing in the street, are not from our school.
13. The people, who live next door to us, are very friendly.
14. We choose Aye Aye who everyone trusted as our team leader.
15. I like your coat that you wore to the party.
16. My son, who was injured in a car accident, is now in hospital.
17. The concert, which happened last weekend, was held in the park.
18. The movie, which we watched last night, wasn’t very good.
19. The cyclist, who had trained hard the whole year, won the race.
20. Ko Tu tells me about his new job that/which he is enjoying very much.
21. We often go to Bago that is only ten miles from our village to visit our relatives.
22. These stairs, which lead to the swimming pool, are rather slippy. (or)
These stairs, are rather slippy, lead to the swimming pool.
23. Mother gave me this sweater that/which she knitted herself.
24. I have lost my watch that I got from my father as a birthday present.
25. The boys are singing a song that/which I don’t know.
26. Su Su has one black cat whose name is Blacky.
27. I saw the girl whose leg was broken.
28. Our village pagoda, which was destroyed, has been rebuilt.
29. I received the parcel that/which my grandpa sent this morning.
30. The teacher punished the boy who didn’t do his homework.

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 31. The restaurant, where we often eat, is very popular.
32. I remember the day when I met my best friend.
33. The hotel, where we stayed last summer, was expensive.
34. This is the big park where you can have sweet recreation.
35. The reason, why you must work harder now, is clear.
36. I never forget the day when we were driving to Ngapali.
37. She didn’t know the reason why she missed the bus.
38. Thuta took us to the park where he usually plays football.
39. I met the famous singer whose albums I always buy at the restaurant.
40. I haven’t replied to the e-mail that Zaw Zaw sent to me last week.

Grade-11
Before and After
Text-based Exercise
Combine each pair of sentences using ‘after + V-ing’ construction.
1. After throwing out the fishing net, the fisherman waited patiently.
2. After telling my mother about my problem, I feel better.
3. After packing her lunch, Thet Thet want out to work.
4. Nyi Lay was allowed to watch TV after having finished/finishing his homework.
5. After revising all the lessons, Thuta felt confident to take the exam.
6. After spending a year in the city, he decided to go back to his hometown.
7. After looking at the audience and taking a deep breath, that speaker delivered his speech.
8. Shwe Yee got promoted after having worked/working for the company for two years.
9. After working long hours in the cold, his hands were sore and cracked.
10. After deciding to take up the job, I started to worry about my decision.

Combine each pair of sentences using ‘before + V-ing’ construction.

1. Aye Aye washed the vegetables before putting them in the refrigerator.
2. Ko Naing had attended a computer training course before applying for a job at the company.
3. I had a cup of coffee before leaving for work this morning.
4. We had to queue up for an hour before getting the tickets for the music concert.
5. There is a lot to study on the subject before starting our project.
6. Before running the Yoma Marathon, he had practised for almost a year.
7. She went through her assignment again before submitting it to the teacher.
8. She had packed her suitcase before going to the bus terminal.
9. My father always takes physicals exercise before having a bath.
10. We had lived in a small town for two years before moving to Yangon.

Additional Exercise
Combine each pair of sentences using ‘after + V-ing’ construction.
18. After being punished by his father, he never again made a mistake.
19. After washing the vegetables, Nge Nge put them in the refrigerator.
20. After having dinner, she went for a walk.
21. After tearing up the letter, she put it in the waste-paper basket.
22. After selling off all the eggs, Ko Ko went back to Hlaing-tha-yar.

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 23. After seeing the poisonous snakes in the pot, the thief left it and went away.
24. After watering all the plants, Myat Ko had his bath.
25. After preparing the dinner, mother relaxed in front of the TV.
26. After being washed, the fruits and vegetables were put away in refrigerated cabinets.
27. After reading the e-mail from her friend, she wrote a reply.
28. Tun Oo was allowed to play after finishing his homework.
29. After finishing her piano lessons, Aye Maw went home.
30. After writing an article on education, she sent it to the press.
31. After washing the car, Zaw Zaw put it back in the garage.
32. After having lunch, the guests inspected the school.
33. After finishing their exercises, the children watched TV.
34. After crying loudly, the baby fell asleep.

Combine each pair of sentences using ‘before + V-ing’ construction.

19. The letters are sorted before delivering.
20. Tun Tun sold off all his eggs before going back to his home.
21. She ate crabs for dinner before feeling ill.
22. Ko Ko had his dinner before going out for a walk.
23. Thida washed all the dishes before taking a rest.
24. He did his homework before going out to play with his friends.
25. The room was swept by the maid before being decorated to celebrate a party.
26. Aye Aye finished her piano lessons before going home.
27. He folded the letter before putting it in the envelope.
28. He ate lunch before leaving immediately.
29. He revised all the lessons before going to school.
30. We had lived in a small town for three years before moving to Mandalay.
31. Daw Lwin ate a banana before going to bed.
32. He locked the door before leaving the house.
33. She hesitated before answering the question.
34. Before responding, he mentally counted to ten.
35. I waited them for ten minutes before leaving the room.
36. Before taking the exam, Mg Myo tried very much.

Grade-10
Adjectival Phrase
Text-based Exercise
Copy the sentences below in your exercise book. Then, box the adjectival phrase in each sentence, and
use an arrow to show the noun it modifies.
11. Plays and poems written by Shakespeare are not easy to understand.
12. Eggs from U Ba’s poultry farm are big and fresh.
13. That boy in the green shirt is my cousin.
14. The two men talking under that tree are engineers.
15. The bridge across that river is more than fifty years old.
16. Books sold in that little shop are quite cheap.
17. These lunch packets are for those workers resting under that tree.

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 18. All those watches in that showcase are made in Japan.
19. Have you read any detective story written by Agatha Christie?
20. Any book borrowed from our library must be returned in two weeks.

Additional Exercise
Underline the adjectival phrase in each sentence.
18. The bridge built by Japanese engineers was in our town.
19. The painting was done by the student wearing a black shirt.
20. A man in great difficulties came to me for help.
21. He is a person of very considerable renown.
22. He bought the shirt imported from Korea.
23. A man without an enemy is a man with a few friends.
24. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
25. A stitch in time saves nine.
26. Look at the girl jumping on the trampoline.
27. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
28. The police arrested a man of the criminal tribes.
29. The chicken in the hen house are frightened.
30. The workmen working near the road saw the accident.
31. The cat found on the bridge belongs to our neighbor.
32. The girl in the red shirt is my little sister.
33. Are the shoes under the chair yours?
34. The woman in the car is my aunty.

Present Simple and Present Continuous

Text-based Exercise
Underline the verbs in the sentences. The first one is done for you as an example.
7. The teacher always switches off his mobile phone while he is teaching.
8. Do you believe in the existence of ghosts?
9. I do not usually go to the gym at weekends.
10. Why are you upsetting me by asking personal questions?
11. Be serious! I am not joking.
12. A good teacher always makes learning enjoyable.
Tick the sentences that are right. Circle the verbs that are wrong and give the correct form.
11. I work in a public library at the moment. (am working)
12. We’re spending next summer in Mogok. (True)
13. Htun Htun is never getting up early. (gets up)
14. This coat belongs to my father. (True)
15. Some birds build their nests out of small twigs. (True)
16. I’m usually going to work by bicycle. (go)
17. When does a child begin to walk? (True)
18. Look! The girl dances beautifully. (is dancing)
19. In the picture, we all smile and eat snacks happily. (are smiling and eating)
20. I am not liking to wear too much make-up. (do not like)

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Additional Exercise
Fill in the blanks with Present Simple or Present Continuous.
18. The children are playing outside now.
19. She usually reads the newspaper in the morning.
20. I am doing my homework now.
21. I am having dinner at the moment.
22. Do you want a pizza?
23. They are watching TV now.
24. My mother usually cooks dinner in the evening.
25. I do not like spaghetti.
26. The baby is sleeping now.
27. He writes a letter to his pen-friend every month.
28. She does not like football.
29. Su Su is listening to music now.
30. Tun Tun usually drinks coffee, but he is drinking tea now.
31. We are going to the disco tonight.
32. He goes to work by bus every day.
33. I am studying my lessons at coming weekends.
34. They are playing football tomorrow morning.

Question No. IV (5 marks) – Short question

Text questions
Answer the questions in complete sentences.
1. When you are in a peaceful state of mind, you are most likely to feel relaxed and happy.
2. (Sample answer: I think having a lot of money is better because I can have everything I want if I
have a lot of money.)
3. (Sample answer: I prefer living with a large family because I like having dinner with my family
members and I can have a chat and share my feelings with them whenever I am not in a good mood.)
4. After helping other people, I feel that it is not only good for them, it also makes me feel happier.
5. If you are envious of someone, you are more likely to experience negative emotions such as
inferiority, dejection, and depression.
6. Your mind and body are closely connected in that if you feel stressed out, you are likely to
experience fatigue and muscle tension; similarly, if you feel happy and calm, you are likely to have
more mental energy and more physical vitality.
7. (Sample answer: I feel happy and calm if I see a beautiful sunset while walking in a park.)
8. (Sample answer: I do not agree with the statement “Money is the best way to find happiness”
because I have met some rich people who are miserable and some poor people who are happy.)
9. Thinking back to pleasant incidents in the past can improve your mood and make you more cheerful.
10. When you practise meditation, it will ease the tension in your body, clear your mind of negative
thoughts and give you a sense of inner peace and well-being.

Additional questions
Answer the questions in complete sentences.
1. According to the Meriam-Webster Dictionary (2016), happiness is a state of well-being and
contentment.
2. Job satisfaction and career success are the important factors relating to work for your happiness?
3. According to the text, envy is a state of desiring other people’s qualities, possessions, opportunities,
etc.
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 4. The simple things mentioned in the passage that can make us/me happy are a walk in a park, a
beautiful sunset and an evening with a friend.
5. People usually pratise meditation, which is also known as mindfulness, to reduce stress?
6. Accept any relevant answer.

Question No. V (10 marks) - Read the passage (Text)

I. Read the passage.
A. Write the correct word or words to complete each sentence. (5 marks)
1. A clear-cut answer
2. different
3. Meriam-Webster Dictionary
4. unhappy/sad
5. have been examined
B. Answer each question in one sentence. (5 marks)
1. The view on happiness is different from day to day because the definition of happiness may
change over time.
2. The concept of happiness is difficult to measure because it is not constant.
3. You can feel relaxed and happy when are in a peaceful state of mind or when you have no
stressful factors to think about.
4. Happiness means a better quality of life for all kinds of people
5. A number of scientists have done a number of studies and their reason is to suggest the ways to
achieve happiness.
II. Read the passage.
A. Write the correct word or words to complete each sentence. (5 marks)
1. as enjoyable as
2. Hanging out
3. successful
4. helpful
5. appreciate
B. Answer each question in one sentence. (5 marks)
1. In the passage, the thing that makes people feel really happy is their relationships with others.
(or)
In the passage, people’s relationships with others make people feel really happy.
2. Our stressful feeling can be released by hanging out with friends or spending time with our
family.
3. Job satisfaction and career success are the essential things for a worker to be happy in workplace.
4. We tend to achieve happiness when we can accomplish the tasks we have undertaken or when we
become prosperous while doing the work we enjoy.

5. Generous people are happier and healthier than other people because generosity can give them a
nice, warm feeling when people say ‘thank you’ and show appreciation.
III. Read the passage.
A. Write the correct word or words to complete each sentence. (5 marks)
1. happy
2. disappointed and downhearted
3. be improved
4. show
5. be eased

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B. Answer each question in one sentence. (5 marks)
1. When we encounter difficulties in our school or work, we may feel disappointed and
downhearted.
2. People feel downhearted when they are looking inside them, thinking about bad things.
3. One of the things that can improve our mood is thinking about something in our childhood that
gives us great pleasure, looking at old photos showing happy events or recalling hearing news of
someone’s good fortunes.
4. Work-related stress can lead us to severe diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.
5. Mediation can help stress reduce by easing the tension in your body, clearing your mind of
negative thoughts and giving you a sense of inner peace and well-being.

Question No. VI (10 marks) - Read the passage (Unseen)

I. Read the passage.
1. (A)
1 (a) divorce
2 (b) expression
3 (c) facilities
4 (d) steal
5 (e) contrary
1. (B)
1. Most of the people we meet are broken and are sad inside/from the inside although they look happy
outside.
2. No one can steal your happiness because happiness comes from within.
3. We can see the contrary image of the rich instead their happiness because they are sad, fearful,
anxious, stressed, and suffering from various problems
4. The main cause of divorce among the rich is that although they have money, they lack in social life
with their family especially their wives.
5. According to the passage, the poor can take care of their wife and childern although they have no
money.
II. Read the passage.
II. (A)
1 (a) staunch
2 (b) Integrity
3 (c) followers
4 (d) violence
5 (e) innovator
II. (B)
1. A leader needs Honesty and Integrity to get the love of followers.
2. A good communication is essential for a leader because poor communication means the wrong
message to followers.
3. If the leader makes poor decisions, other qualities and the efforts of followers will not matter.
4. A group needs innovation to survive because without creative thinking, progress is not possible.
5. Mahatma Gandhi was a staunch believer in non-violence.

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 Question No. VII (10 marks) – Dialogue and Exchange
Grade-10 (Unit-10: Thanakha, Uniquely Myanmar)
I. Complete the dialogue with the expressions given in the box. There is an extra. (5 marks)
1. Myanmar customs and practices
2. yellow paint on their cheeks and foreheads
3. from anyone or anything
4. for religious reasons
5. it is not paint
Grade-12 (Unit-1: Good Manners)
II. Complete the dialogue with the expressions given in the box. There is an extra. (5 marks)
1. them neatly together facing the door
2. who is going to Russia on business
3. not to shake hands in a doorway
4. how she should behave
5. like to bow a lot
Unseen Exchange
I. Complete the exchanges using the expressions given in the box. There is an extra. (5 marks)
6. Have you seen it?
7. It's the sound of an ambulance.
8. These math problems are so challenging.
9. Look at this painting.
10. It's a beautiful country with rich history.
II. Complete the exchanges using the expressions given in the box. There is an extra. (5 marks)
6. I'm proud of you.
7. Anytime you want.
8. You should come and visit my town sometime.
9. Mom, can I go to the pagoda with my friends tomorrow?
10. I witnessed a car accident.

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 Question No. VIII (10 marks) – Letter Writing
Introduction to letter writing and writing a letter format
Letter Writing

Letter Format

(သင်) (သင့်လိပ်စာ) (သင်စာရေးေမည့်သူ)

You are Kyaw Thura and you live at No.13, Bogyoke Road, Pyay. Write to your uncle, in Singapore ,
asking him to buy you the most up-to- date dictionary, and explaining your reason for wanting it.

(ရေးေမည့်အရကြောင်းအော) (ရေးေမည့်အရကြောင်းအော)
(2003-မရြေွေး)

Letter Format (သင့်လိပ်စာ)

အိမ်နံပါတ်,လမ်း

မမို့_____________

ရန့စွဲ_____________

Dear (သင်စာရေးေမည့်သူ),

နိဒါန်း (Introduction)

ရေးေမည့်အရကြောင်းအော (Main Message)

နိဂုံး (Conclusion)

ဆုရတာင်း(Wish)

Yours truly,

(သင့်နာမည်)

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 ( )
(Heading) (,)
Pazundaung, Yangon (.)
(-)
Dear+
Dear … (Saluation) Dear
Uncle,
Dear Lay Lay, Dear Aunt, Dear Daw Lay,
Dear Kyaw Kyaw, Dear Thidar

(Introduction) Thanks
for Congratulations for your success
-
How are you? I hope you are well and happy. As for me, I am fine.

Ving

asking him to buy you the most up-to- date dictionary, and explaining your reason for wanting
it.
(1) asking to (2)explaining (၂)

(၂)

(conclusion) ၊
၊ ၊ -
Let me stop my letter here, for I have to study my lessons. I’m waiting for your reply.

“ ” With the best wishes

“ ” Yours truly,

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 Ving

1. telling =
2. asking =
3. asking….to =
4. asking … for =
5. inviting =
6. thanking =
7. explaining =
8. refusing =
9. suggesting, advising=
10. encouraging, comfort=
11. requesting =
12. apologizing =
13. congratulating =
14. informing =
15. describing =
Refusing I am sorry to refuse you… thanking
thank you very much for your present Congratulating
congratulations for your success Ving
(pattern)
I want to V1 you… I would like to V1 you…
 Telling I want to tell you…
 Asking I want to ask you…
 Inviting I want to invite you…
“asking him to buy the most up-to-date dictionary, and explaining your reason for wanting it”

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 I want to ask you to buy me the most up-to-date dictionary. Please buy me a good one. I want
to explain my reason for wanting it. I want to be good at English. After the matriculation
examination, I want to study English. So I need a good dictionary.

(၁) (၂)
Letter
(၅)

Question No. IX (15 marks) – Essay Writing

How to live happily in life
Happiness is a universal goal that transcends cultures and societies. We all strive to live a happy life,
but the path to happiness can often seem elusive. However, happiness need not be a complex and
unattainable goal. In fact, living a happy life can be achieved by adopting a few simple principles and
making conscious choices.
First and foremost, cultivating positive relationships is essential for a happy life. Human beings are
inherently social creatures, and our well-being is closely tied to the quality of our relationships. Nurture your
bonds with friends and family, and prioritize spending time with loved ones. Engage in meaningful
conversations, share experiences, and offer support when needed. By building and maintaining strong social
connections, you'll create a safety net of emotional support that can bring immense joy to your life.
Secondly, living in the present moment is another key to happiness. It's easy to get caught up in the
past or worry about the future, but doing so can rob you of the joy of the present. Practice mindfulness by
focusing on the here and now. Savor the little things in life, such as a beautiful sunset, a warm cup of tea, or
the laughter of children playing. By appreciating the present moment, you can reduce stress and anxiety, and
increase your overall sense of contentment.
Lastly, pursuing your passions and finding a sense of purpose can significantly contribute to your
happiness. Identify what truly excites and fulfills you, whether it's a hobby, a career, or a cause you're
passionate about, and devote time and energy to it. When you are engaged in activities that align with your
interests and values, you'll experience a profound sense of satisfaction and accomplishment. This, in turn,
can enhance your overall happiness and well-being.
In conclusion, living a happy life doesn't require a complex recipe or an extravagant lifestyle. By
focusing on nurturing positive relationships, living in the present moment, and pursuing your passions and
purpose, you can significantly enhance your well-being. Remember that happiness is a journey, not a
destination, and it's often the simple things in life that bring us the most joy. Embrace these principles, and
you'll be well on your way to a happier and more fulfilling life.
The importance of having a good relationship with people
Good relationships are the cornerstone of a fulfilling and successful life. Whether in our personal or
professional spheres, the quality of our connections with others can have a profound impact on our overall
well-being and achievements. These relationships are not just about being liked or having a vast network of
acquaintances; they are about building genuine, meaningful connections with people. In this essay, we will
explore the importance of fostering positive relationships with others and how it can positively influence our
lives.
First and foremost, good relationships provide a support system that can help us navigate the
challenges and obstacles that life presents. In times of personal crisis or professional setbacks, having a
strong network of friends, family, and colleagues can provide the emotional and practical support needed to
overcome adversity. These relationships offer a safe space for sharing our thoughts and feelings, seeking

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advice, or simply finding comfort in knowing that we are not alone in our struggles. When we have a good
support system in place, we are better equipped to face life's difficulties with resilience and determination.
Furthermore, positive relationships can significantly impact our personal and professional growth. In
a professional context, building and maintaining good relationships with colleagues and superiors can
enhance career opportunities and create a conducive work environment. It can lead to collaborations,
innovative ideas, and the exchange of knowledge that can fuel career advancement. In our personal lives,
healthy relationships can boost self-esteem and overall happiness, as they provide a sense of belonging and
validation. When we feel valued and appreciated by others, we are more likely to have a positive self-image
and higher levels of self-confidence.
In conclusion, good relationships are the foundation upon which a satisfying and prosperous life is
built. They offer emotional support during tough times, provide opportunities for personal and professional
growth, and contribute to our overall well-being. It is essential to invest time and effort in nurturing these
relationships, whether through active listening, empathy, or simply being there for others when they need us.
By doing so, we can reap the myriad benefits of positive connections with people and lead more enriched
and fulfilling lives.
Money can make everything
Money, often touted as the key to unlocking all doors, is a ubiquitous force in our lives. It's
undeniable that money can make many things easier, providing access to resources and opportunities.
However, the belief that money can make everything easy is a fallacy. This essay will argue that while
money undoubtedly facilitates numerous aspects of life, it cannot address all our needs and desires, and it
can sometimes bring more problems than solutions. To provide a balanced perspective, we will also explore
the counterargument that money's influence is far-reaching and transformative.
Money is a potent tool for improving the quality of life. It can secure basic necessities such as food,
shelter, and clothing. Financial stability allows individuals to access education, healthcare, and better living
conditions, contributing to an enhanced overall well-being. It facilitates travel, leisure, and personal growth.
In this regard, money indeed simplifies life.
However, the belief that money can make everything easy ignores its limitations. A counterargument
often put forward is that money can resolve even complex problems, such as health issues or relationship
conflicts. While money can certainly ease some aspects of these challenges, it cannot eliminate them
entirely. In the realm of health, no amount of wealth can guarantee a cure for certain diseases. Similarly,
interpersonal relationships depend on factors like trust, communication, and emotional connection, which
money cannot buy. In fact, excessive wealth can sometimes lead to isolation and trust issues, as people may
wonder if they are loved for themselves or their financial resources.
Furthermore, the pursuit of money can have negative consequences. The relentless pursuit of wealth
can lead to stress, anxiety, and a focus on materialism that can overshadow more profound aspects of life,
such as family, friendships, and personal growth. In the race for financial success, individuals may
compromise their values and ethics, leading to moral dilemmas and guilt.
In conclusion, while it is undeniable that money can simplify many aspects of life, it is a fallacy to
believe it can make everything easy. Money has its limitations, and the counterargument that it can solve all
problems oversimplifies its role. The pursuit of wealth should be balanced with a focus on holistic well-
being, relationships, and ethical values. Money, when used wisely, can indeed enhance our lives, but it
should not be seen as the panacea for all of life's challenges.

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