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Yoga unites the body, mind and soul. When you are in harmony, the journey through life is calmer, happier and more fulfilling. Write a speech in 150-200 words to be delivered in the morning assembly on the topic ' Yoga- a way of life'. You are Karan/ Kajal, Head Boy /Head Girl of D.A.V. Public School, Delhi.

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'Homes for the aged is a necessity in India '. Write a debate in 150- 200 words either for or against the motion. You are Shivam/Shivani.

Good Morning everyone. I’d like to thank Principal ma’am and our dear teachers for giving me this opportunity to express my views on the topic ‘Yoga-a way of life’. ‘Yoga’ comes from the Sanskrit word ‘yoga’ which itself means ‘doing something with concentration’. So basically, doing anything with concentration and complete dedication takes the form of yoga.

When yoga is equivalent to concentration, then it becomes clear as to how much it is necessary for us in our everyday lifestyle. Concentration is very much the seed of success. And if one doesn’t practice concentration then success will be a far-fetched fruit.


Yoga is hence a few exercises that help train our body and mind in a systematic way. It constantly teaches our body how to properly breathe in and breath out in a particular way so as to keep the heart and lungs healthy. A healthy body will definitely lead to a healthy and focused mind. And a focused mind will definitely make success a cakewalk. So let’s make yoga a continuous way of life.


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‘Homes for the ages is a necessity in India’ – I stand for the notion. Rather these homes are not only necessary in India, they are a necessity all over the world. I say so because the aged members of our family are not only lonely but also deprived of attention. This happens mainly because the other members of the family are busy handling their jobs at the office.


With the growing global scenario, it has become very necessary for every family to invest energy and effort in jobs. The growing global economy is an alarm saying so. Being engaged in nine to five jobs all day long, leaves the elderly members alone back at home. Also, there is rarely any time or energy left to spend time separately with them after office hours.


All these problems have a permanent solution. The old Age homes. I don’t support the children who leave their parents behind for years at a stretch in the old age homes. I rather support the children who do not want to leave their parents alone at home during the day. Old age homes should rather be like school for children. In this way, our aged family members will be able to spend quality time with the people of their age and share their problems. A better society will be created.


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You are Mallika/Mayank, student of class XII, Modern School, Shimla. You are eager to enter the National Film Academy, Shimla, after your board results. Write a letter to the Director of the film academy seeking information regarding admission procedure, eligibility criteria, fee structure, placement opportunities, etc.

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On the threshold of being a world super power, India does have a large young workforce but unfortunately not many in this force are employable for want of necessary skills. Write in about 150-200 words, an article for a newspaper on the topic' Skill Development is the need of the hour'. You are Anita/Arnav.

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With a view to create awareness regarding health St. Anne's school organised 'Health Mela' in the school premises. Various charts, models, fitness equipments were displayed. Lectures, debates, discussions, plays were organised. A workshop on low calorie 10 cooking was also organised. Write a report in 150-200 words on the 'Health Mela' for the school magazine. You are Neha/Nikhil, Secretary of the Health Club of school.

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

Those who prepare green wars, wars with gas, wars with fire,


Victory with no survivors would put on clean clothes


And walk about with their brothers in the shade, doing nothing.


1. Who are ' those ' in line 1 ?


2. What are 'green wars'?


3. Explain : ' victory with no survivors'.


4. Which figure of speech is used in the above stanza?


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Aunt Jennifer’s fingers fluttering through her wool


Find even the ivory needle hard to pull.


The massive weight of uncle’s wedding band sits heavily upon Aunt Jennifer’s hand.


1. Why is it so hard for Aunt Jennifer to pull the ivory needle?


2. Which poetic device has been used in line 1?


3. What is 'uncle’s wedding band’?


4. Why does the poet use ‘massive weight’ and ‘sits heavily’ for uncle's ring?

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Answer any four of the following questions:

a. Why did Hauser and the other villagers come to attend the last lesson?


b. How did the near drowning experience at the pool affect Douglas?


c. Why does the poetess look at ‘young trees ‘and ‘merry children’?


d. What does Stephen Spender want for the children of the slums?


e. ‘I shall cut my tuft, crop my hair short and become an insurance agent'. Explain the context.


f. Why does Mr. lamb say,” So you are not lost, are you? Not altogether?"