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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.


Harnessing Youth Energy


India has come a long way since its independence in 1947, yet there is so much more to achieve. Today we are tagged as ‘developing country’ and we strive to become a developed nation. This can be made possible by harnessing the youth energy.


Today’s youth is a bunch of well- educated and responsible citizens. They are well aware of all the struggles and the aims we desire to achieve as a nation.


The first step to solve a problem is to recognize it, and that is something which the youth can remarkably do. Not only that, the youth is also sensible to create solutions to the problems. They are well equipped with science and technology and a will to make things better.


The youth are making significant change by participating in social welfare programs, environmental awareness campaigns, helping in women empowerment etc. The positive changes in the society are evidence that if the youth directs their energy and enthusiasm in the right direction, they will create a better society to live in.


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“Positive effects of failure”


“Failure is the pillar of success”- Certainly you must have heard stories about great and successful personalities which supports this saying. It is known that Edison failed a thousand times before he finally invented the bulb. He wasn’t discouraged by failure and we shouldn’t be too.


Failure hurts but there are positive effects of failure too. When you fail at something, at least you learn that whatever method you applied was a wrong method to do a particular task. Your weaknesses come to light when you fail. You may have not have known that they even existed before you failed. After recognizing your flaws, you can work on them and become strong. Also, it is mostly said that ‘adversity makes you identify who your real friends are’. This is again another positive effect of failure; it acts as a test for your friends, the real ones will always stay while the other ones will drift away.


Failure can be a blessing in disguise, but only if you view it like that. If you do not have a positive outlook, you will get crushed under failure so also choose to look at things with a positive attitude and accept failure whenever confronted with it.


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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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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.


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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.



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Read the extracts given be1ow and answer the questions that follow :

“Hope” is the thing with feathers - That perches in the soul -


And sings the tune without the words - And never stops - at all -


(a) Name the poem and the poet.


(b) To what does the poet compare hope ?


(c) Where does hope dwell ?


(d) What is remarkable about the tune of hope ?


(e) Explain : And never stops - at all.