Class 8 English Solution New Course | Unit 16 Why I Became a Vegan - I

Unit 16

Reading I

Why I Became a Vegan

A. Meanings of the words in context:

a. cheered - to encourage somebody or to give them hope or comfort; to shout loudly to show support or praise for somebody

b. consistently - always the same

c. eliminating - removing or getting rid of something

d. dairy - milk, cheese, and other milk products

e. incorporate - to include something so that it forms a part of something

B. Use the above words to fill in the gaps:

a. Despite our requests, the manager consistently denied the changes we wanted to bring.

b. The plan for eliminating the risk of nuclear weapons is still lingering.

c. The audience clapped and cheered loudly when she stood up to speak.

d. These designs incorporate the best features of our earlier models.

e. Many people find it difficult to digest milk, and get a stomachache if they eat dairy products.

C. Decide whether the given sentences are True or False.

a. The writer started gaining weight when she was at college.

False. The writer said that she started gaining weight after college.

b. She listened to only 30 podcasts that guided her to live a holistic life.

True. The writer said that she listened to the Almost 30 Podcast for 30 days, which helped her to think about living a holistic lifestyle.

c. She became vegan because she did not like non-veg food.

False. The writer said that she became vegan because she wanted to eliminate foods that her body did not like and put things into her body that would make her feel good.

d. Cutting off her diet was an easy task for the writer.

True. The writer said that she was surprised at how easy it was for her to cut out animal products from her diet.

e. According to the writer, there is food outside of animals from which she can get proteins.

True. The writer said that there are ways to get protein outside of animals, such as beans and chickpeas.

D. Answering the questions:

a. Vegans are individuals who do not consume products that come from animals, such as dairy, eggs, and meat.

b. The writer started gaining weight after college.

c. The writer's aunt and uncle were the first in her family to become vegans.

d. The writer became a vegan to eliminate foods from her diet that her body did not like and to feel good.

e. The impact of Whole30 on the writer was significant. Before doing Whole30, the writer experienced stomach aches, headaches, low energy, and frequent acid reflux. However, after completing the program, the writer rarely had stomach aches, headaches, or acid reflux. She also noticed an increase in energy levels.

f. Do you think all the nutrients needed for our body can be achieved from non-veg food? How?

A well-planned vegetarian or vegan diet can provide all the necessary nutrients for our body. Plant-based sources such as legumes, tofu, dark leafy greens, fortified foods, and supplements can fulfill protein, iron, calcium, omega-3 fatty acids, and other essential nutrients requirements. With proper education and planning, it is possible to meet all our nutritional needs without relying on non-veg food.

Grammar I

B. Answering the questions in complete sentences:

a. I ate pasta with vegetables yesterday evening.

b. I was reading a book when the teacher came into the classroom this morning.

c. My mother had cooked a delicious curry when I reached home yesterday.

d. As soon as I opened the door this morning, I saw a package delivered to me.

e. Yes, the class had already started when I reached school yesterday.

C. Completing the sentences with the correct form of the verbs:

a. The car hit the tree while the driver was talking on the phone.

b. The bus had left the stop before I reached there.

c. A boy was digging the field when his father saw him.

d. When I woke up, the birds were chirping.

e. I didn't do anything wrong, but my friend still shouted at me.

f. My father had ordered the food before I reached home.

h. The girl was speaking quite fast, so we didn't understand her.

i. The customers had ordered the food at the counter before the waiter came to their table.

j. What were you doing when I called you yesterday evening?

Writing I

A. Arrange the sentences in order to make a story.

Once upon a time, a rich businessman asked a wise man to wean his son away from his bad habits. The wise man took the son to a garden and asked him to pull out a tiny plant. The boy held the plant between his thumb and forefinger and pulled it out easily.

Later, the wise man asked the boy to uproot a slightly bigger plant. The boy grasped the trunk but it was impossible for him. The wise man then asked the boy to uproot a guava tree. The boy tried his best but he could not uproot the tree.

The wise man then said to the boy, "Bad habits are like them. It is easy to pull them out when they are young but it is impossible to uproot them later." This session changed the son's life completely. He realized the importance of avoiding bad habits and he vowed to never let them get the better of him.