Class 8 English Solution New Course | Unit 6 Traditional Marriage Customs around the World - I

Unit 6

Reading I

Traditional Marriage Customs around the World

A. Find the words from the text which have the following meanings.

a. ...rituals...-a set of actions performed regularly

b. ...offspring....-a person's child or children

c. ...symbolizes.....- something that stands for something else

d. ....review.....- assess something to help improve it

e. .....rescue....- save someone from a dangerous situation

B. Answer these questions.

a. Why did ancient people start the marriage ritual?

Ancient people started the marriage ritual to secure a safe environment for having offspring and passing on their property.

b. What are the two pre-wedding ceremonies in India?

The two pre-wedding ceremonies in India are the engagement ceremony and the Mehendi ceremony.

c. What is a sake?

Sake is a Japanese alcoholic drink made from rice.

d. Why is a community important during wedding ceremony in Jamaica?

The community is important during the wedding ceremony in Jamaica because everyone in the village comes together to help plan the wedding and participate in the celebration, making it a collective and inclusive event.

e. Who reviews the bride's looks in Jamaica?

In Jamaica, the entire community goes out in the street to see the bride and review how she looks.

f. Why do you think Welsh wedding traditions seem strange?

Welsh wedding traditions seem strange due to customs like gifting a carved wooden spoon to the bride and the tradition of brides being "kidnapped" by their families before the wedding, requiring the groom and his family to rescue her.

C. Match the paragraphs with their correct headings.

Paragraph 1- Introduction to Marriage

Paragraph 2- Indian Wedding

Paragraph 3- Japanese Wedding

Paragraph 4- Jamaican Wedding

Paragraph 5- Welsh Wedding

D. Which of the wedding cultures discussed in the text you liked the most? Give reasons.

Each wedding culture discussed in the text has its own unique aspects that can be appreciated. I like the Indian weddings among them. The Indian wedding tradition is indeed known for its elaborate and vibrant ceremonies, which often span several days. The incorporation of various rituals, such as the engagement ceremony, Mehendi ceremony, and the exchange of garlands, adds depth and meaning to the wedding celebration. Singing and dancing are integral parts of Indian weddings, with lively music and colorful performances bringing joy and festivity to the occasion.

Grammar I

A. Read the following sentences. Place them in the correct column with similar structures.

My teacher lets/has/ makes us correct our mistakes ourselves.

a. It lets them live together.

f. Several cakes are brought, and the family has the bride serve them.

I got my friend to help me in my assignment.

c. The groom must bribe them in order to get his shoes returned.

e. As a symbol of the union, the family gets them to drink sake.

We had/got our room swept.

b. The bride gets her palms, wrists, and feet decorated for the wedding.

d. Japanese brides have their costumes changed several times.

B. Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the verb in the brackets.

a. Ruksar is having the mechanic....service....her scooter.(service)

b. Teachers made us ..take... extra-classes in the evening.(take)

c. I let them ..open... their windows. (open)

d. Ahamad always gets his parents ...to buy.. an expensive gift on his birthday. (buy)

e. Samrat had his bedroom ....cleaned...(clean)

f. How can we get people....to... clean........ surroundings? (clean)

g. Shyanden got his hair...cut....yesterday. (cut)

h. Do your parents get you...to do....the household chores? (do)

i. Our teachers let us ...play... football after 4:00. (play)

j. Did you get your shirt ....washed....yesterday? (wash)

C. Rewrite the following sentences starting with the given words as subjects. Use the causative verbs in brackets.

a. Indra ordered Kamini to book tickets.

Indra made Kamini book tickets.

b. Somebody washed my clothes yesterday.

I got somebody to wash my clothes yesterday.

c. Hamid used his mother's mobile phone.

Hamid's mother let him use her mobile phone.

d. Did a painter paint your house?

Did you have a painter paint your house?

e. Kripa goes to school on her mother's scooter.

Kripa's mother lets her go to school on her scooter.

f. The boy types my documents.

I get my documents typed.

g. The police told the prisoners to raise their hands.

The police made the prisoners raise their hands.

h. The lady hired a mechanic to mend her car.

The lady had her car mended. or The lady had a mechanic mend her car.

Writing I

How do people celebrate wedding ceremony in your culture? Write a short description. Nepalese Weddings

Nepalese weddings are joyous and colorful celebrations that bring together families, friends, and the community. The festivities span multiple days and involve various traditional rituals and customs. From the engagement ceremony to the grand wedding day, every moment is filled with music, dance, vibrant attire, and heartfelt celebrations. The bride's intricate Mehendi designs, the groom's grand Baraat procession, and the sacred Vivaha ceremony with its rituals all contribute to the cultural richness and significance of Nepalese wedding ceremonies. These weddings are not only a union between two individuals but also a coming together of families and a celebration of love, unity, and tradition.