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In 200-250 words write a story based on the input given below : 10 Two teams – in the playground – whistle blew – match about to begin – the two captains looked tense – suddenly there was a commotion.

OR


A long wait for the bus – people impatient – a large crowd – a lot of confusion – felt the pocket being touched – looked around – caught the hand – and …………

Match of the year

It was a great opportunity for me as I got a chance to watch a cricket match between the two legends of Indian cricket Dhoni and Kohli. It was the time for the opening IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore. I had already taken my seat. Both the teams were on the ground. It was a beautiful play ground. There was greenery, around it and you could hear the entire crowd cheer for their heroes. The weather was very charming and a gentle, cold breeze was blowing. I was excited to watch the match.

The audience was also excited. They were blowing whistles and shouting slogans. All of us had been waiting for the match to start. The referees were also on the ground. The whistle blew which was a signal to both the teams to line up as the Chief Minister was in the stadium for inauguration. After formal introduction, the match was about to begin. The players of both the teams were in full zeal to show their game. It was time to toss. The toss was won by Kohli who opted for batting. All of a sudden there was an announcement to be be aware of the unknown things found around and keep them away. There was a secret report of some terrorist being in the ground among crowd. The two captains looked tense. Nobody knew, what to do. The cricketers were asked to vacate the ground until the situation was under control. Suddenly, there was a commotion in one of the corners of the stadium. The police was there and they were holding two persons by their collar, their hands in cuffs and took them away at their gun point. The two terrorists had been taken under arrest.

Now, there was another announcement that everything was alright. The warning had been taken back. The captains were back on the ground. The audience was pleased. There was a great thrill in the match. Royal Challengers Bangalore won the match by 3 runs. Everyone was delighted.

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A life changing experience

It was a sunny Monday morning in the winter season. All the people were out for the daily routine and to purchase the domestic requirements. I went to get some clothing from the market but there was a long wait for the bus. The wind was icy cold so the people were enjoying the sun overhead.

People were eagerly waiting for the arrival of the bus. I saw a bus approaching towards the bus stand and this was the bus which, I had to catch. The bus came and stopped at the proper place. A crowd gathered there to get inside the bus. Suddenly, I felt a hand touching my pocket. I was alert. I caught the hand and turned back. I saw a tall boy putting his hand in my pocket. I caught him, red handed picking my pocket. The boy behind me wanted to pick my pocket for the reason that he was hungry from last two days. Now, I felt sorry for it and got off the bus. I asked him what would he like to eat and he just said that anything that could satisfy his hunger. I took him to a food outlet nearby and bought him a meal. After this incident the boy's eyes looked satisfied. And I began conversing with him. During this conversation he said that he had been sold by his parents to a contractor who engaged children in begging, robbing and selling news paper on streets. I was shocked on hearing the words of this boy and my eyes were filled with tears and I decided to do something for such children. At that moment I didn’t have the enough means or money to help them all but at least he was the one person I could start with. I took him to a stationery shop nearby which was owned by my father’s friend and asked him to let that boy work there in return of some food and shelter. He readily agreed with me. This was an extraordinary experience of my life.

Today it has been 3 years since that incident and I have helped more than 60 such children. I along with my father and uncles support search for shops where there is a requirement of people to work. Then I locate any such children who would be willing to earn. The work is not very tiring. They are just involved in the counting and packing of products according to the orders that the shop receives and in return they are given some nominal money day to day which satisfies there basic need for food and shelter.

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Read the passage given below:

Everybody wants to succeed in life. For some, success means achieving whatever they desire or dream. For many it is the name, fame and social position. Whatever be the meaning of success, it is success which makes a man popular.


All great men have been successful. They are remembered for their great achievements. But it is certain that success comes to those who are sincere, hardworking, loyal and committed to their goals.


Success has been man’s greatest motivation. It is very important for all. Success has a great effect on life. It brings pleasure and pride. It gives a sense of fulfilment. It means all-around development. Everybody hopes to be successful in life. But success smiles on those who have a proper approach, planning, vision and stamina. A proper and timely application of all these things is bound to bear fruit. One cannot be successful without cultivating these certain basic things in life. It is very difficult to set out on a journey without knowing one’s goals and purposes. Clarity of the objective is a must to succeed in life. A focused approach with proper planning is certain to bring success. Indecision and insincerity are big obstacles on the path to success.


One should have the capability, capacity and resources to turn one’s dreams into reality. Mere desire cannot bring you success. The desire should be weighed against factors like capability and resources. This is the basic requirement of success. The next important thing is the eagerness, seriousness and the urge to be successful. It is the driving force which decides the success. It is the first step on the ladder of success.


One needs to pursue one’s goals with all one’s sincerity and passion. One should always be in high spirit. Lack of such spirit leads to an inferiority complex which is a big obstruction on the path to success. Time is also a deciding factor. Only the punctual and committed have succeeded in life. Lives of great men are examples of this. They had all these qualities in plenty which helped them rise to the peak of success.


Hard labour is one of the basic requirements of success. There is no substitute for hard labour. It alone can take one to the peak of success. Every success has a ratio of five percent inspiration and ninety-five percent perspiration. It is the patience, persistence and perseverance which play a decisive role in achieving success. Failures are the pillars of success as they are our stepping-stones and we must get up and start again and be motivated.


2.1. On the basis of your reading of the passage, answer any four of the following


questions in 30-40 words each :


(a) To whom does success come certainly ?


(b) What are the basic things in life we need to achieve success ?


(c) What did great men have in plenty to rise to the peak of success ? Give any two examples.


(d) What is the one basic requirement of success ?


(e) Explain : “Failures are pillars of success.”


2.2 On the basis of your reading of the passage, fill in any two of the following blanks with appropriate words/phrase :


(a) _________ plays a decisive role in achieving success.


(b) Goals have to be pursued with _________ and _________.


(c) Ratio of success is _________ inspiration.


2.3 Find out the words from the passage that mean the same as the following : (any two)


(a) endurance (para 2)


(b) obstruction (para 4)


(c) motivation (para 5)

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Two main parks in your locality have suffered from neglect on the part of local authorities. They have virtually been taken over by undesirable elements. As a result the residents have stopped going to the parks.

Write a letter in 100-120 words to the editor of a local newspaper expressing your concern about the problems the neglect has created and suggest measures to reclaim the parks for children. You are Gautam/Gauri 2, Gobind Enclave, Meerut.


OR


You intend to join coaching classes at International Coaching Center situated in Raipur. The institute specializes in teaching science to classes XI – XII. Write a letter of enquiry in 100-120 words addressed to the Administrator incharge of the institute seeking clarification about the timings, duration, staff, transport and other necessary details for joining the institute. You are Rajesh/Rajni 2, Library Road Jabalpur.

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In the following paragraph one word has been omitted in each line. Write the missing

words in any four lines of the given paragraph, along with the words that come before


and the words that come after it in the space provided.


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

But speak all good you can devise of Caesar,


And say you do it by our permission;


..... ..... ..... .....


(a) Identify the speaker.


(b) Who is being granted permission ?


(c) What is the speaker afraid of ?


(d) What opinion do you form of the speaker ?


OR


“You must make your public happier :


Give them something, sharper, snappier.


We must aim for better billings.”


(a) Identify the speaker of the above lines.


(b) Who does ‘we’ refer to ?


(c) What must be done for ‘better billings’ ?


(d) What trait of the speaker’s character is revealed through the above lines ?