NEB Grade XI Compulsory English Complete Note | Why Is The Renaissance Important ? UNIT-11

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why is Renaissance Important ?

Ways with words

A. Circle the correct meanings of the underlined words.

 
 
  

D. Match the following phrasal verbs with their meanings.

  1. break down- xi. to stop functioning (vehicle, machine)
  2. check out - ix. to leave a hotel
  3. fed up- vii. tired of something or someone
  4. fill out- xii. to complete a form
  5. get away- x. to escape
  6. give away- viii. to give something to someone for free
  7. give up - iii. to quit a habit
  8. look forward to - vi. to wait anxiously for something or an event
  9. make up - ii. to invent a story or lie
  10. pass away - v. to die
  11. put out - i. to extinguish (fire)
  12. take off - iv. to remove clothes or shoes from the body, to depart as in airplane

Comprehension

A. Answer these questions.

 

 

e. Name the three Renaissance scientists who made great discoveries?
Answer:
Galileo, Kepler and Newton.
f. Who developed the printing press? Which country was he from?

Answer:
Johannes Gutenberg developed the printing press. He was from Germany.
 
 

Critical thinking

a. Do you agree with Machiavelli's view that a good leader can do bad and dishonest things in order to preserve his power and protect his government? Explain.

Several facts reveal that a good leader can sometimes lose his way and turn immoral and evil. He accumulates political power and wealth in a wrong way. It’s proved that political power and position are like addiction. A person is hardly disinterested in losing the position he holds. When a leader involves in the dishonest activities, he disobeys and breaks the established rules to save his power and protect his position. To prove himself good and honest, and preserve his power and protect his government he makes a series of mistakes.


The leaders whose goal is in search of power, boundless wealth, or the fame that comes with success often appear self-centered. This desire is so strong that leaders break the moral standards which formerly governed their conduct. Many leaders get to the top position by imposing their will on others, even destroying people standing in the way. When they reach the top, they may be suspicious that others are trying to knock them off their base.


Before taking on a leadership role, anyone should ask themselves what the purpose of their leadership is. If the sincere answer is power, position and wealth, leaders are at risk of depending on external gratification for fulfillment,

 

b. Do you think that art and literature are important assets of a country? Give reasons.

Art and literature have social, cultural and economic value. Since they represent the entire nation, they are our identity. These entities are as equal as other national products.


A piece art or literature carries the cultural and social value. They allow people from different cultures and different times to communicate with each other through images, sounds and stories. Art or literature is often a medium for social change. It can give a voice to the politically or socially marginalized. Their popularity helps the society to gain the world wide recognition.


Art and literature also has utilitarian impacts on society. They not only fulfill the human need for self-expression, but also are economically important. The creation, management and distribution of them create jobs for many. The products of art and literature can contribute to the national income.

 

 Relative clauses

B. Complete the following sentences with correct relative pronouns and write whether the clauses are defining or non-defining.

a.
Answer:
That’s the house where I was born.- defining

b.

Answer:
My aunt Nita, who is a journalist, is coming to visit next week.-non-defining


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