The Voice of the Rain
And who art thou? said I to the soft-falling shower, Which, strange to tell, gave me an answer, as here translated: I am the Poem of Earth, said the voice of the rain, Eternal I rise impalpable out the land and the bottomless sea, Upward to heaven, whence, vaguely form'd, altogether changed, and yet the same, I descend to lave the droughts, atomies, dust-layers of the globe, And all that in them without me were seeds only, latent, unborn; And forever, by day and night, I give back life to my own origin, and make pure and beautify it; [For song, issuing from its birth-place, after fulfilment, wandering, Reck'd or unreck'd, duly with love returns.]Modern life is fundamentally intertwined with the internet. Nearly every daily task now has the opportunity for online integration, and almost everyone owns multiple devices. The more accounts and devices you have online, the greater the potential for criminals to access your personal information.
Online safety is important for everyone, especially vulnerable groups like children, teenagers and senior citizens. Here are some basic tips: Use strong passwords that combine letters, numbers and special characters. Use different passwords for different accounts. Change your passwords often. Do not share passwords with others. Store passwords in an encrypted file. Avoid "auto-login" — uncheck "Keep me signed in" and "Remember my password" options.
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT — Leading "A" Class Commercial Bank
1. Management Trainee — Locations: Outside Valley Branches/Province Offices · Age: 21–40 years · Qualification: Master's in Commerce/Accounts/Economics/Finance/Management/Engineering with first division or CGPA 3.30+
2. Trainee Assistant — Locations: Outside Valley · Age: 18–35 years · Qualification: Intermediate/equivalent with second division or CGPA 2.75+
Only shortlisted candidates called for further process. Canvassing leads to automatic disqualification. Bank reserves the right to reject any application. Apply at: https://carrer.cbl.com.np. Last date: 10th March 2025, Monday, before 5:00 pm.
Malala Yousafzai, born on July 12, 1997 in Mingora, Swat Valley, Pakistan, is a Pakistani activist for female education. Her father Ziauddin ran a girls' school and influenced her passion for education. By the time she was ten, Taliban extremists had taken control of Swat Valley — girls could no longer attend school, and by end of 2008 over 400 schools had been destroyed.
On 9 October 2012, a Taliban gunman shot Yousafzai on her school bus. One bullet passed through her head, neck and ended on her shoulder. Nine months later, on her 16th birthday in 2013, she gave a speech at the United Nations urging world leaders to change education policies. "The terrorists thought they would change our aims... but nothing changed except this: weakness, fear and hopelessness died. Strength, power and courage were born."
On 10 October 2014, Yousafzai became the co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize (shared with Kailash Satyarthi) for her struggle against suppression of children and young people and for the right of all children to education.
| Column A (Meaning) | Column B (Word) | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| i. One who supports or speaks in favour of somebody | (a) urging, (b) suppression, (c) passionate, (d) extremists, (e) advocate, (f) prohibited | |
| ii. Having strong enthusiasm or belief | ||
| iii. Stopped something from being done, especially by law | ||
| iv. Advising or trying hard to persuade somebody | ||
| v. The act of preventing someone from expressing feelings |
NOTICE
ABC School Date: 10 March, 2025
This is to inform all students that the school is organizing an Annual Sports Competition on 20th March, 2025 at the school playground. All interested students are encouraged to participate in various sports events.
Students who wish to participate are requested to register their names with their respective class teacher by 17th March, 2025. Limited seats are available, so please register early.
For further inquiry, please contact the Sports In-charge during school hours.
All students are encouraged to participate and display their sporting talents.
Sports In-charge
ABC School
Message of Congratulations
We, the students of Grade 10, would like to extend our sincere and heartfelt congratulations to our dear classmate Smarika Subba for achieving an outstanding GPA in the second term examination.
This remarkable achievement is a true reflection of your dedication, discipline and consistent hard work. It proves once again that hard work always pays off. You are an inspiration to all of us.
We wish you continued success and further progress in all your future examinations and endeavours. May you always shine brightly!
— Grade 10 Students
Riya: Hey Priya, you've been on your phone for the past two hours! Don't you think that's too much?
Priya: I know, I know. I'm just scrolling through social media. It's so addictive!
Riya: That's exactly the problem. Do you know how badly misusing mobile phones affects our health?
Priya: What effects are you talking about? It doesn't seem that serious.
Riya: Seriously, it damages your eyesight, causes poor posture, disrupts sleep and even leads to anxiety and depression. And we waste so much time we could use for studying.
Priya: Hmm, I've noticed I can't focus on my studies for long. Do you think the phone is responsible?
Riya: Absolutely. We should set a time limit for using our phones. Maybe one hour a day for entertainment and no phones after 9 pm.
Priya: That sounds reasonable. Let's make a deal to follow these rules together!
[Date]
The Editor,
[Newspaper Name],
Kathmandu
Subject: Growing trend of fast food consumption among youngsters
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to draw your attention to the alarming increase in fast food consumption among young people in Nepal, which poses serious risks to public health.
Causes: The main reasons include aggressive advertising by fast food companies, busy lifestyles that leave little time for home-cooked meals, peer pressure and the ready availability of fast food outlets near schools and colleges. Young people are attracted by the taste, convenience and low cost of these foods.
Effects: Regular consumption of fast food leads to obesity, high blood pressure, type-2 diabetes, heart diseases and nutritional deficiencies. It also affects mental health — contributing to anxiety and low energy levels. Schools have reported declining academic performance among students who skip nutritious meals.
Measures: The government should regulate fast food advertising directed at children. Schools should teach nutrition education and ban fast food from school canteens. Parents must encourage home-cooked meals and healthy eating habits.
I hope your esteemed newspaper will highlight this issue to raise public awareness.
Yours faithfully,
[Your name]
_____? (Add question tag.)_____ (lose) the key. (Correct form of 'lose'.)(a) the — specific sea-birds (the ones nearby) → "the".
(b) didn't he — positive statement "heard" (past) → negative tag → "didn't he".
(c) what — asking about reward (a thing) → "what".
(d) he would teach — reported speech after "said that" → "he would teach" (backshift of "I will teach").
(e) was carried — passive past, singular subject → "was carried".
(f) So — result/consequence (he let go → SO she fell) → "So".
(g) have — present perfect first person → "I have deserved".
(h) would be often ruined — second conditional (had = past simple hypothetical) → "would be often ruined".
(i) realize — make + object + bare infinitive → "realize".