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You are Rohan/Rihana, 20 Mall Road, Delhi. You feel that city roads are no longer safe for the pedestrians and cyclists. Write a letter in 120-150 words addressed to the editor of a national daily, giving your views on this problem. Suggest measures to deal with it.

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You are Rohan/Rohini. You feel that the public transport system in your area is very poorly managed. Write a letter in 120-150 words to the Manager, Delhi Transport Corporation telling him about the problem. Suggest measures that would improve the condition. You live at 20, Mall Road, Delhi.



20 Mall Road
Delhi


24 February 2019


The Editor
Hindustan Times
New Delhi


Subject: Safety of Pedestrians and Cyclists


Respected Sir,


I am writing this letter to bring to your notice that the roads of the city are growing unsafe for pedestrians and cyclists day-by-day. In India, a large number of road accidents involve pedestrians and cyclists.


This is happening because people do not follow traffic rules. People ignore the traffic rules because they consider them as hurdles which are stopping them from reaching their destination in time. But they do not realize that putting other people’s lives to risk for their own good is not right. I think strict actions need to be taken towards this problem. Traffic rules should be made stricter and our methods of policing should be improved. People need to be educated about what harm this problem is causing to the society.


I hope this letter will go a long way and the concerned authorities will take necessary steps for the same.


Thanking you
Yours faithfully
Rohan


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20 Mall Road
Delhi


24 February 2019


The Manager
Delhi Transport Corporation


Subject: Poor Public Transport System


Respected Sir,


I am writing this letter to bring to your notice that the public transport system of my area is very poorly managed. The buses are often late and not clean. This has resulted in various problems for the residents. People are getting late for their work and feel that they are risking their hygiene by travelling in those buses.


People have started using private vehicles. If this trend continues, then we will not be able to curb the menace of pollution and traffic jam. So, it should be ensured that people get an efficient and an elegant public transport system. Only then would people switch to public transport and this would be very beneficial for the society.


I request you to take necessary measures regarding this issue and resolve this problem as soon as possible.


Thanking you
Yours faithfully
Rohan


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Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow :

Why don’t Indian people go to libraries anymore ? The reason is that even though India has a population of approximately 100 crores, only 50% are literate and only 30% educated. So, out of 100% only 30% of the population visit libraries and make use of the facilities.


Most of this educated class lives in the metros or smaller cities and towns. Life in the smaller towns and cities is slower than in the metros and at the end of the day they get time to fulfill their hobbies. But only a fragment of this class can afford to pursue a hobby. People cannot afford to lose themselves in the fantastic world of books due to monetary constraints. Often those who are interested in reading do not have financial backup, whereas people who are rich enough to buy all the luxuries of the world do not consider books a money spinning investment.


People do not mind spending thousands of rupees on clothes but think twice before buying a book. People no longer have the space, time and energy in their lives to read.


Another aspect, which needs to be highlighted in this context, is the inception of television. It is largely responsible for the decline in reading habits, especially in the youth. Today we are addicted to the television. As a result, children instead of going through big bulky books for pleasure or purpose prefer watching their favourite television channel and those who do read do not necessarily read good literature. As somebody said, ‘Education has produced a vast population able to read but unable to distinguish what is worth reading’.


It is a fact that a major setback to the libraries all over the world has come from the Internet. Nobody has the time and the patience to go to libraries. Instead they prefer accessing online e-book services, which save time and money.


Another factor, which fails to draw people towards the library, is that a number of them are funded by state governments which are always short of resources to update the stock of books and facilities and as a result, fail to provide the reader with the latest and handy information.


(a) On the basis of your reading of the above passage make notes on it, using headings and sub-headings. Also use recognizable abbreviations, wherever necessary. Supply an appropriate title to it.


(b) Write a summary of the above passage in about eighty words.


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Your school observed “Save Water Day”. As part of the school activities, you were asked to design a poster on the need for water conservation. Design a poster in 50-60 words. You are Rohan/Roshini.

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You have received an invitation to be a judge in a debating competition in St. Jose School. Send a reply in 50-60 words confirming acceptance. You are Ravi/Raveena.


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Your school, Jeevan India School, hosted a ‘Book Week’. The event included several competitions like quiz, painting and a play. Mr. Raghu, the author of award winning novel, ‘Birds’ was also invited. The event was graced by several other known authors. As President of the Literary Association, write a report covering the event

for the school magazine. You are Mayank/Mayanka. (150-200 words)


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The youth in many parts of the country are working hard to keep the Indian tradition and culture alive. Write a speech on the importance of preserving our culture and the role the youth, society and government can play in it. (150-200 words)


 6

You have witnessed an increasing number of incidents of people flouting traffic rules resulting in chaos and mishaps. Write an article for a newspaper expressing your views on the situation, giving reasons for it and suggestions to improve the situation. (150-200 words).

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After witnessing India’s performance in recent Olympics you feel that as a nation, we have not done enough for the cause of sports. Write an article giving reasons for our poor performance and suggest ways of improving it. (150-200 words)