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Recent floods in many metropolitan cities of the country during the monsoon season laid bare the hollowness of the claims of the civic authorities of their preparedness. The poor had to bear the brunt of the problem while no one was ever held accountable. Write an article in 150 – 200 words on the common man’s woes during the monsoons and the need for accountability of the officials concerned. You are Sumit/Smita Verma.

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You are Ali/Alia, Head girl / Head boy of your school. You are deeply disturbed by the rising cases of aggressive behaviour of students in your school. You decide to speak during the morning assembly about it. Write a speech on ‘Indiscipline in Schools’. (150 – 200 words)


Common Man Woes for Help As Monsoon Comes.


Whether it rains or there are potholes filled with dirt and mud leading to accidents, it is only the common man who is suffered by these problems.


Of late the monsoons have arrived, and the officials of many metropolitan cities are not ready to put extra efforts for the preparation.


The drainage system is bad; the gutters are filled with dirt and filth. There are mosquitoes breeding in the water-filled corners of the city. The city officials stand hollow in front of all these problems. The common man and the poor suffer to a great extent during these times.


The officials should be held accountable as they need to put the funds into the preparation rather than involving themselves into corruption and all.


The preparations should be done before the monsoon strikes the metro cities.


The government should pay heed to the common man and the poor as they cry for help. The policies need to change for a larger interest.


By Smita Verma.


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Aggressive behaviour indiscipline of students in the school


Good morning! Honourable Principal, teachers, and my dear friends.


I, Alia, the head girl, stand in front of all of you to give a speech on the rising cases of indiscipline in the school premises.


It is disheartening to know that the school is getting reports of mischievous. What we are right now will mould our future and make us a particular kind of citizen. A school is a temple where we come to learn and understand how to live life. If we behave in such a manner and don’t respect the school, I am afraid we will have a bad future ahead leading to irresponsible citizens.


We should be concerned about our teachers who work day and night for our studies and the school principal whose reputation lies on our shoulders. We need to make a code of behaviour and respect while wearing in different zones and time period.


Thus, the prefectorial body has taken the decision of regulating discipline with the help of some rules that will be placed on the notice board. I request all of you to take a look and follow the same. Anyone found violating these rules will be punished.


Thank You.


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You are Faiz/Falak Mazumdar living at 39, Udampur Colony, Shimla. You decide to hold a dinner party to congratulate your grandparents on their golden wedding anniversary. Draft a formal invitation in not more than 50 words to all family members to attend a grand dinner at home.

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You are Harish/Harshita of 12, Seva Nagar, Pune. You want to sell your flat as you are shifting to another city for work. Draft a suitable advertisement in not more than 50 words to be published in The Pune Times under the classified columns.


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You are Neeraj/Neeraja Shekhar, Principal, Vasant Public School, Pune. Your school has just started a music department. Write a letter to the Manager of Melody House, Pune, wholesale suppliers of musical instruments, placing an order for musical instruments for the school. Ask for a discount on the catalogue prices. (120 – 150 words)

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Bal Vidya Public School, Bhilai, urgently requires a post-graduate teacher to teach political science for which they have placed an advertisement in The Bhilai Express. You are Sanjay/Sanjana Sharma from 21, Vasant Marg, Bhilai. Draft a letter including a CV, applying for the advertised post. (120 – 150 words)


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‘‘Academic excellence is the only requirement for a successful career.’’ Write a debate either for or against the motion. (120 – 150 words)

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MMD School, Nashik, recently organised a science symposium on the topic : ‘Effect of pollution on quality of life’. You are Amit/Amita Raazdan, editor of the school magazine. Write a report on the event for your school magazine. (120 – 150 words)


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Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:

... and clear rills


That for themselves a cooling covert make


‘Gainst the hot season; the mid forest brake,


Rich with the sprinkling of fair musk-rose blooms;


(a) Identify the poem and the poet.


(b) What is the role of the clear rills?


(c) How has the mid forest brake become rich?


(d) Name the figure of speech in ‘cooling covert.’


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...... On their slag heap, these children


Wear skins peeped through by bones and spectacles of steel


With mended glass, like bottle bits on stones.


(a) Name the poem and the poet.


(b) Explain: ‘slag heap.’


(c) What future awaits these children?


(d) Name the figure of speech used in the third line.