1.4 Find words/phrases from the passage which are similar in meaning to each of the following :

(a) mental pain (para 1)

(b) agreement (para 7)

(c) regret/remorse (para 7)

Career conscious students focus primarily on academics and neglect participation in games and sports, not realising how important physical activities are. You are Vineet/Vinita. Prepare a speech in 150 – 200 words to be delivered in the morning assembly of your school on the topic, ‘Balancing Academics and Sports.’

OR

Write a debate in 150 – 200 words either for or against the motion:

‘21st century is an age of greed’.

Answer any four of the following questions in 30 – 40 words each:

(a) What are the two most admirable qualities in Mukesh?

(b) What is wrong with Jansie’s outlook on life?

(c) What does Neruda wish fishermen and warmongers to do?

(d) How is the Derry we meet at the beginning different from the Derry at the end?

(e) Why was the General apologetic when Sadao told him that the prisoner had escaped?

(f) Why did Zitkala-Sa oppose tooth and nail the shingling of her long hair?

Respect for law, concern for others and maintaining a clean environment are some of the qualities of a civilized person. It is sad that we do not pay much attention to them. You are Shoma/Sonu. Write a speech in 150 – 200 words to be delivered in the morning assembly on the topic, ‘Importance of Civic Sense’.

OR

Write a debate in 150 – 200 words either for or against the motion:

‘Money is the only thing that matters in today’s life’.

The tendency to use violence at the slightest provocation and thus to solve personal and general problems is growing among people in our society. This is not a civilized way of dealing with the problems. Violence solves no

problem; it must be shunned. Write an article in 150 – 200 words on the topic, ‘Don’t take law into your own hands.’ You are Shan/Shobha.

OR

The Fine Arts Club of your school celebrated its tenth anniversary in a grand manner. Distinguished artistes Pt. Jasraj, HariprasadChaurasia

and the veteran Kathak dancer Shovana Narayan graced the occasion and enthralled the audience by their mesmerizing compositions. Shovana Narayan’s graceful movements were a delight to watch. The function ended with two lilting songs by Shambu, a class 10th student of your school. Write a report in 150 – 200 words on the event, to be published in your school magazine. You are Sohan/Sakhi, Secretary of the Club.