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Career and Entrepreneurship

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Career and Entrepreneurship

πŸ“š Ways with Words

A. Find the words from the text which mean the following. The first letter has been given.

S.N.MeaningAnswer
a.making you feel physically relaxed; pleasant to wear, sit on, etc.Ans: comfortable
b.having a degree from the universityAns: graduated
c.without being connected with or influenced by something or by each otherAns: independently
d.the introduction of new things, ideas or ways of doing somethingAns: innovation
e.familiar with something, having read, seen or experienced itAns: acquainted
f.a person who makes money by starting or running businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risksAns: entrepreneur
g.an opportunity or a place for somebody to express their opinions publicly or make progress in a particular areaAns: platform
h.to use something, especially for a practical purposeAns: utilize

B. Write the plural forms of the following nouns.

S.N.Singular NounPlural Form
a.calfcalves
b.basisbases
c.sheafsheaves
d.cactuscacti / cactuses
e.louselice
f.crisiscrises
g.personpeople / persons
h.formulaformulas
i.oxoxen
j.fungusfungi
k.goosegeese
l.oasisoases
m.analysisanalyses
n.curriculumcurricula
o.appendixappendixes
p.fungusfungi

πŸ“– Comprehension

a. How did Mahabir Pun begin his lifelong journey in Nepal after coming back to Nepal from the US?

=> Answer: Mahabir Pun started his long-term contribution to Nepal by returning to his village, Nangi in Myagdi district. There, he served as a volunteer teacher and joined the villagers in their effort to establish a high school.

b. Why didn't he want to work for other companies in the US or in Nepal?

=> Answer: He was not interested in joining companies simply to obtain a supposedly better standard of living. Pun wanted to remain independent, create his own path, and dedicate his efforts to work that could benefit humanity.

c. Why did he involve in innovation?

=> Answer: He became involved in innovation because he wanted to tackle problems by developing suitable and practical solutions.

d. What are the income-generating programmes that he helped to start?

=> Answer: The programmes he helped establish included Yak farming, camping ground for the trekkers, cheese making, jam making, paper making, bee keeping, vegetable farming, handicraft making, fish farming, etc.

e. Whose support is Pun getting to proceed with his campaign?

=> Answer: Pun is getting the support of communities to proceed with his campaign.

f. How have the developed countries become prosperous?

=> Answer: Developed countries have progressed economically by placing research and innovation among their highest priorities. They invest large amounts of resources in these fields, which has helped them achieve greater development and prosperity.

g. How can we keep the most talented and innovative people in Nepal?

=> Answer: Nepal can retain its most capable and creative people by providing a stable environment and an effective support system where they can pursue their work comfortably and develop their innovative ideas.


πŸ’­ Critical Thinking

a. Pun says, β€œWe do not have culture of innovation that encourages young people to be innovative and creative”. Do you agree with him? Explain.

Ans:

Yes, I agree with Pun's view. A culture of innovation creates an environment in which people are encouraged to experiment, develop original ideas, and search for better solutions. The attitude of an organisation or society towards innovation can strongly influence whether new ideas are accepted and developed. Even a good idea may fail to grow when the surrounding environment does not provide encouragement or support.

Nepal is still a developing country, and its progress has been comparatively slow. Our educational practices continue to rely largely on traditional classroom teaching and paper-based learning. There has not been enough transformation in the way students are encouraged to think, experiment, and create. Young people who have the potential to introduce new ideas often do not receive sufficient opportunities or encouragement to do so.

Creative and innovative thinking should be an important part of education, but our system does not always provide an environment where students feel confident enough to experiment. This situation contributes to the increasing number of students who leave Nepal in search of higher education and better opportunities.

Industrialised countries, on the other hand, give considerable importance to research and innovation. They dedicate substantial amounts of money and effort to these areas because they recognise their importance in national development. In Nepal, young people may hesitate to take risks because the available support and opportunities are limited. Therefore, developing a stronger culture that values creativity, experimentation, research, and innovation is necessary if Nepal wants to encourage young people to build their future within the country.

b. What qualities does an individual need to become an entrepreneur?

Ans:

An entrepreneur needs a combination of vision, determination, discipline, planning ability, and practical skills. Having an innovative idea alone is not enough to establish and maintain a successful business. Entrepreneurs must be prepared to recognise opportunities, deal with uncertainty, and continue working when difficulties arise.

The ability to imagine a desirable future is particularly important. A person should be able to identify the possible success of an idea and then prepare a realistic plan for achieving it. Thinking about future problems in advance can help an entrepreneur avoid difficulties related to management and financial resources.

Perseverance is another essential quality. Starting and operating a business can be tiring and challenging, so an entrepreneur must remain committed even when progress is slow. A clear sense of purpose and genuine interest in the work can help a person remain motivated. Discipline is equally necessary because entrepreneurial success depends greatly on regular effort, responsibility, and dedication.

An entrepreneur should also know how to use time wisely. Not every responsibility has to be completed personally. When another person can perform a particular task more efficiently and economically, delegating that work can allow the entrepreneur to concentrate on more important responsibilities and improve profitability.

In addition, an entrepreneur should possess a confident and respectable personality that can earn the respect of others. Business involves uncertainty, so complete security cannot always be expected. However, the combination of determination, planning, discipline, effective time management, and continuous hard work can provide substantial rewards. A person who remains committed to the goal and refuses to give up has a strong chance of achieving success as an entrepreneur.


πŸ”€ Grammar

E. Use the correct tense of the verbs in brackets.

S.N.SentenceAnswer
a.I don’t know where Muna is. Have you seen (you/see) her?Ans: Have you seen
b.Janak wasn’t (not/be) very well last week.Ans: wasn’t
c.Last night I lost (lose) my keys. So I stayed in my friend’s home.Ans: lost
d.I have lost (lose) my keys. Can you help me look for them?Ans: have lost
e.I have known (know) Jamuna for three years. We still meet once a month.Ans: have known
f.She lived (live) in Sikkim when she was a child.Ans: lived
g.A: What’s wrong? B: I have broken (break) a glass.Ans: have broken
h.A: When did you arrive (you/arrive)? B: At 10 pm last night.Ans: did you arrive
i.How long have you known (you/know) Sarmila for?Ans: have you known
j.This is the first time I have driven (drive) a car.Ans: have driven

F. Use been or gone.

S.N.SentenceAnswer
a.I’ve never been to Japan.Ans: been
b.Kalpana has gone to Korea. She may come back next year.Ans: gone
c.A: Where’s Rachana? B: She has gone to the shops.Ans: gone
d.Harina was here earlier but I think she has gone now.Ans: gone
e.Have you ever been to London?Ans: been