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Heavy rains in Jammu and Kashir caused floods, landslides, house collapses and heavy loss of lofe and property. Write an article in 100-120 words on “Floods- Causes and Prevention”. You are Anita/ Aman.

Floods- Causes and Prevention


Anita,


Mankind is slowly drawing towards a dark den which is again created by him. Man’s immense need to increase property and estates has made him destroy forest cover of the earth. The trees- the very giver of oxygen are slowly being eradicated from the earth’s surface. The trees are the very beings that grasp the soil particles to prevent them from eroding. With massive deforestation, soil is getting displaced from places during rains and when it occurs in a large scale, it causes landslides. Such is the case in Jammu and Kashmir. The much discussed and debated issue round the globe is global warming and the effect of the greenhouse gases. With the persistent deforestation, carbon dioxide content has increased from the normal average, leading to a rise in the earth’s temperature. As such, glaciers have started to melt and flood the nearby areas. Kashmir is yet another victim of man’s greed.


Progress is only received in the good sense as long as it does not harm others. Advancement in technological science is a boon but here we are observing the bane of science coupled with man’s aspirations. To counter deforestation, government should initiate afforestation program and install rain water harvesting systems at houses to store and recycle rain water. We shall soon find this earth a better place to thrive and continue to live through generations.


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Read the passage given below :

1. I rested for a moment at the door of Anand Bhawan, on Market Road, where coffee-drinkers and tiffin-eaters sat still at their tables, uttering low moans on seeing me. I wanted to assure them, ‘‘Don’t mind me, you hugging the cash box — you are a coward, afraid even to breathe. Go on, count the cash, if that is your pleasure. I just want to watch, that’s all. If my tail trails down to the street, if I am blocking your threshold, it is because, I’m told, I’m eleven feet tip to tail. I can’t help it. I’m not out to kill — I’m too full. I found a green pasture full of food on my way. I won’t attack until I feel hungry again. Tigers attack only when they feel hungry, unlike human beings who slaughter one another without purpose or hunger.’’


2. To the great delight of children, schools were being hurriedly closed. Children of all ages and sizes were running helter-skelter, screaming joyously, ‘‘No school, no school. Tiger, tiger!’’ They were shouting and laughing and even enjoying being scared. They seemed to welcome me. I felt like joining them. So I bounded away from the restaurant door. I walked along with them, at which they cried, ‘The tiger is coming to eat us; let us get back to school!’’


3. I followed them through their school gate while they ran up and shut themselves in the school hall securely. I climbed up the steps of the school, saw an open door at the far end of a veranda, and walked in. It happened to be the headmaster’s room. I noticed a very dignified man jumping on the table and heaving himself up into an attic. I walked in and flung myself on the cool floor, having a special liking for cool stone floors.


4. As I drowsed, I was aware of cautious steps and hushed voices all around. I was in no mood to bother about anything. All I wanted was a little moment of sleep; the daylight was very bright.


On the basis of your reading of the above passage, answer the following questions :


A. How did the diners at Anand Bhawan react on seeing the tiger ?


B. When do tigers attack ? In this context, how are human beings different from tigers ?


C. Why were children happy and even enjoying being scared ?


D. What did the headmaster do on seeing the tiger ? What did the tiger like to do in the headmaster’s office ?


E. Identify the word which means the same as ‘hugging’. (Para 1)


(i) counting


(ii) hiding


(iii) rubbing


(iv) holding tightly in the arms


F. Identify the word which means the same as ‘delight’. (Para 2)


(i) pleasure


(ii) fear


(iii) sorrow


(iv) nervousness


G. Identify the word which means the same as ‘dignified’. (Para 3)


(i) tall


(ii) honorable


(iii) terrified


(iv) tired


H. Identify the meaning of the word, ‘bounded’. (Para 2)


(i) walked


(ii) jumped forward


(iii) walked with heavy steps


(iv) ran lazily

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Recently a serious quarrel took place in a colony in Delhi due to the use of loudspeakers at a public place and caused disharmony among the people. Write a letter in 100-120 words to the Editor of Hindustan times expressing your concern over the unpleasant incident, highlighting the fact that the loudspeakers cause noise pollution and discord, suggesting that the unauthorized use of loudspeakers at public places should be banned. You are Anjana/ Arjun, F-112 Kailash colony, delhi-5

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“…..Ultimately I won it as I was determined to achieve my goal.” The closing of the story is given above. You can start your own story but you cannot change the end. Write the story in 150-200 words. 10

Hints: humble family background- no guidance or support- ambition- difficulties- didn’t give up- long struggle paved the way for success

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Complete a story in 150-200 words from he outline given below:

Birds lived in a forest- one year hot and dry- the king bird suggested to migrate- a greedy sparrow notices carts with baskets of grain- the sparrow dashed to eat- but warned her friends not to go- owner might kill them- birds scared- the greedy sparrow enjoyed her meal- owner spread a net- was caught