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Last year your school organized a ten-day tour to Nainital. Twenty students

of your school along with two teachers went on the tour. You were all greatly excited. The cool weather of Nainital, boating in the Naini Lake, a visit to Tiffin Top, Naina Devi Temple and other places were an unforgettable experience. As Head Boy/ Head Girl write a report in 150-200 words for the school magazine. You are Yash/Yogita.


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Yoga is becoming more and more popular. It is generally believed that it is very helpful in maintaining physical and mental health. Write a speech in 150-200 words to be delivered in the morning assembly on “Importance of Yoga for students.” You are Rishi/Ritika.


Trip To Nainital


A ten- day tour to Nainital was organized by the school in June, 2018. It was a fun-filled journey from Kolkata to Nainital. The students were high on energy during the trip. The trip was planned for both educational and refreshment purposes and fulfilled its objective really well.


The students enjoyed the cool weather of Nainital as it was a relief to them from the scorching heat of the summer. Visiting the Himalayan Botanical Garden, officially started the trip. The students learned a great deal about nature’s diversity. The next stop was the ‘High Altitude Zoo’ where they saw animals and birds which they might have only heard of or seen on the screen.


After the educational purpose was fulfilled, it was time for some picnic on Tiffin Top. The pretty town looked splendid from the view point and it was a visual treat to see the natural beauty of Nainital.


Later, the students indulged in fun activities like boating in the Naini Lake, getting thrilled on the Nainital ropeway and visiting the Snow view point. The Naina Devi Temple was the last place to be visited and the trip ended on a religious note.


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Importance of Yoga for students


Yoga is an age old practice which is increasingly becoming a substitute for exercise.


Nowadays, more and more people from different geographical locations are opting for various forms of yoga. There are amazing benefits of practicing yoga. Regular yoga is not only fitness to your body, but also helps you stay in a state of peace. Your mind begins to attain a state of calm and you will feel a wave of positive energy around you. Yoga is something which can be practiced by people of any age because it is not as difficult as a heavy exercise which helps you keep in shape. Including yoga in our daily life will bring positive changes in our lives


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Draft an advertisement in 50-60 words to be published in the classified columns

of a local daily for the sale of your flat as you are shifting to another city. Give all the relevant details like location, size, floor, price etc. You are Madan/ Mohini. Your contact number is 981xxxxxxx.


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You are Principal of A.N. Public School. You have decided to organize a three- day tour to Mysore. Draft a notice in 50-60 words inviting the interested students to submit their names along with consent letters from their parents. Give all the relevant details.


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You are Manager, Messrs. A.P. Stationers. You have received a bulk order for

the supply of stationery items from the Principal, New Modern School, Kolkata. However, you are not in a position to execute the order by the deadline specified by him as your hands are full with orders from other institutions. Write a polite letter requesting for some more time to enable you to meet the requirements. (120-150 words)


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The main park in your locality is in a state of utter neglect. The gardening staff is seldom seen doing their assigned duties with the result that the greenery is fast disappearing. Besides, the main gate to access the park is broken allowing free passage to stray animals. Complaints to the concerned authorities have not yielded any positive results. Write a letter in 120-150 words to the editor of a local daily to draw the attention of concerned department to the problem. Also give concrete suggestions. You are Praful/ Pratibha, 24 Govindpuri, Jaipur.


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The energy and enthusiasm of the youth of the country can be effectively used

to bring about a welcome change in the society. The youth can contribute a lot by taking part in activities like adult literacy campaigns, cleanliness drives, tree plantation, visiting old age homes etc. Write an article in 150-200 words on “Harnessing Youth Energy.” You are Ram/Rani.


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Successful men have often talked about the positive effects of failure. Our failures do unnerve and demoralize us but also act as a great teacher. They tell us where we have gone wrong and what we should do to overcome obstacles in our way. Write an article in 150-200 words on “Positive effects of failure”. You are Raman/Roshni.


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(A) Rearrange the following words and phrases into meaningful sentences.

(a) is/each/a/one of us/person/unique


Ans: Each one of us is a unique person.


(b) proud/we/abilities/our/should/of/be.


Ans: We should be proud of our abilities.


(c) compare/should not/ourselves/we/with others.


(B) You are suffering from recurrent sore throat. You visit an E.N.T.


specialist who suggests a minor surgery. Frame six questions you would like to ask the doctor. You may use the following clues :


(a) Cause


(b) why medication will not help/why surgery necessary


(c) duration of treatment


(d) Cost


(e) Precautions


(e) Precautions


(C) The following paragraph has not been edited. There is one error in each of the lines. Write the error and the correction in your answer book against the correct blank number. Remember to underline the word you have supplied.