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ENGLISH

QUESTION BANK

ADVANCED WRITING SKILLS

Notice: (5 Marks)

Format- 1 mark

The format should include: THE NAME OF THE INSTITUTION (ISSUING

AUTHORITY)/NOTICE/TITLE, DATE AND WRITER’S NAME WITH DESIGNATION.

Content- 2 marks

Expression- 2 marks

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1.) You are Smita/ Sunil, Secretary AVM Housing Society. You are going to organize a blood

donation camp. Write a notice in not more than 50 words, urging the members of your society to

come in large members for this noble cause. Invent all the necessary details.

(2013)

Suggested value points:-

-What: Blood donation camp

-Where: In the society (Venue)

-When: Day, date, time

-By whom (Doctors, nurses, hospital, NGOs, Red Cross etc.)

-Age group, condition of health of donors

-Request for active participation

-Any other relevant points.

2.) You are Smita/ Sunil, Secretary AVM Housing Society. You are going to organize a yoga

camp. Write a notice in not more than 50 words, urging the members of your society to come in

large members to attend the camp. Invent all the necessary details.

(2013)


-What: Yoga camp

-Where: Housing society (Venue)

-Duration

-When: Day, date, time

-Trainers/experts

-Fee charged

-Last date for registration

-Request to attend the camp in large numbers.

-any other relevant details

3.)You are Sports Secretary of ABC School, Agra. Write a notice in not more than 50 words for

the school notice board, asking the students interested in hockey to give their names for selection

in the school hockey team.

4.) You are Sports Captain of St. Joseph’s Public School, Patna. Write a notice in not more than

50 words for the school notice board, informing the students about the interschool basketball

match to be played between your school and ABC School. Give all the necessary details.

4.) Your school (Amar Vidyalaya) is organizing a cultural evening to collect funds for the slum

children. The Education Minister has consented to be the Chief Guest on this occasion. Draft a

notice about it to be displayed on your school notice board. Imagine you are the Cultural

Secretary of your school.

5.) You lost your wrist watch in your school auditorium. Write a notice in not more than 50

words giving a detailed description of your watch. You are Anirudh/Arundhati.

6.) You are Secretary of the History club of Vidya Mandir School. Draft a notice in not more

than 50 words informing the students of a proposed visit to some important historical sites in

your city.

7.) Your school has decided to organize a fete in the school playground. Write a notice in not

more than 50 words inviting students to participate in it. The three best stalls will be awarded

prizes by the Education Secretary. You are Mayank/Mona, Head Boy/Head Girl of New Horizon

Public School, Meerut.

8.) As Sports Secretary of G.D.G. Public School, Pune. Draft a notice in not more than 50 words

informing the students about the sale of old sports goods of your school. You are Rohini/Rohit.

9.) You are the Secretary of your school Literary Association. Write a notice in not more than 50

words for your school notice board, giving details of the proposed inauguration of the Literary

association of your school. You are XYZ of Jain Vidya Ashram, Cochin.

10.) You are Srinivas/Srinidhi D.P. Public School, Nagpur. As student editor of your school

magazine, draft a notice in not more than 50 words inviting articles/sketches from students of all

classes.

11.) You are Secretary of BL Residents Welfare Society, Anandpur, Delhi. Write a notice in not

more than 50 words requesting the members to attend a meeting of the Society to discuss the

problem of security.

12.)The Counselling Cell of your school is organizing an orientation programme for the parents

of class XII in the school auditorium. Frame a notice giving information about the same to the

parents

13.) You are Asha/Asmit, Head boy/Head Girl of your school (Rainbow Public School. Write a

notice for your school notice board calling for entries from students who desire to take part in

Britannia Quiz Contest- preliminary round to be held at your school. Invent other necessary

details.

Poster: (5 marks)

1. You are the President of your school theatre club. Your club is organizing a play The Miser

to help the victims of earthquake. Design a poster informing the students about this play.

Invent necessary details.

Poster

Caption - Theatre Club presents ‘The Miser’ 1 mark

Presentation (Content) 3 marks

Date, Time, Venue

Help the victims of earthquake

Expression 1 mark

1. You are Prema/Priyas of Kamal Public School your school is going to organise

Annual Function at Shah Auditorium. Draft a Poster to invite the parents of the

students and the Principals of the other neighbouring schools.

2. National Book Trust is going to organise Book Fair in memory of Mahatma

Gandhi on 2 Oct. Design a poster on the Book Fair highlighting the importance

of books.

3. Eco club of your school is celebrating Van Mahotsava. Draft a Poster highlighting

the importance usefulness of plants. You are Asit/Seema of Rajat High School,

Delhi.

4. Draft a poster on 'Earth Day'. You are Rajan/Rajni of 'Vriksh Mitra Club'.

5. Recent rains have caused havoc in some parts of our country. You are Surya, a member

of the social service organization, Seva Mandir, Ahmedabad. Draft a poster requesting

people to help the rain and flood afflicted families physically and economically.

6. You are Roshan/Rashmi and are planning to open a Yoga club in your city. Design a

poster highlighting the importance of Yoga and giving the necessary information about the

club in 50 words.

7. Repeated earthquakes in India have resulted in unprecedented damage and destruction

to both life and property. Educating people on the precautions to be taken is the need of the

hour. Prepare a poster in not more than 50 words for creating this awareness.

8. Water is precious and each one of us must stop wastage. Prepare a poster in not more

than 50 words, urging people to employ various methods of rainwater harvesting in their

colonies.

9. Your company is launching a new range of school bags for children next month. Draft an

attractive poster which can be displayed in all the market areas of your town to promote its

sale. Do not forget to mention the speciality of the bags.

10. Your school is organizing a Science and Technology exhibition. In connection with it,

prepare a poster to bring home to the people the importance of conservation of electricity.

Your school is AP Public School, Daryaganj, Delhi. (Word limit- 50 words)

11. As President of Lion’s club of Vasundhara City, design a poster in not more than 50

words for promoting good health through ‘Health Mela’ to be held at Central Community

Hall of the city. Mention some of its attractions.

12. Prepare a poster in not more than 50 words on kindness to animals to be displayed in

the city at public places appealing to people to show kindness to animals. You are Secretary

of the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Delhi.

13. Design a poster on behalf of Delhi police to fight terrorism in the wake of recent bomb

explosions.

LETTER

Format - Writer’s address, receiver’s address, date, subject/heading, salutation,

complimentary close 2 marks

Content – 4 marks

Expression - Spellings, grammatical accuracy 2 marks

Coherence and relevance of ideas and style 2 marks

NOTE: - No marks are to be awarded if only the format is given.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

1.You are Kamini/Kamal of 10 Civil Lines Extension, Chanakyapuri, Agra. The main road

leading to your locality has three open manholes causing frequent accidents at night, especially

during the rainy season. Write a letter to the editor, The Times of India, drawing attention of the

Municipal Commissioner to this problem of the residents.


-Problem: Three open manholes on main road.

-Consequences: Frequent accident at nights, especially during rainy season. -Request for remedy

and relief (from the Municipal Commissioner)/suggestions.

-Any other relevant details.

2. As a regular commuter by bus from Noida to Delhi, you have been witnessing rash driving by

the bus drivers daily without an exception. Write a letter to the editor, The Times Of India,

drawing the attention of General Manager, Delhi Transport Corporation to this problem. You are

Preeti/Prakash, 15, Udyog Vihar, Noida.


-Self introduction

-Problems/ reasons of complaint: Rash driving by bus drivers everyday without exception.

-Consequences: Fear and worry of the passengers about their own safety/ fear of accidents.

-Action expected (from General Manager, Delhi Transport Corporation)

-Suggestions for improvement:-

-Steps taken by commuters

-Request for remedy of the problem.

-Any other relevant details.

3. You have noticed many stray animals on the road during the busy hours of the day. These

animals cause traffic jams as well as accidents. You have already written to the concerned

authorities but no action has been taken so far. Write a letter to the editor, The Hindu, drawing

attention of the Municipal Commissioner, Chennai. You are Shantha/Suresh, 12 MG Road,

Chennai.

4. You are Nitin/Natasha a student of Class XII at K.P.N. Public School Faridabad.

The student is required to cope with lot of pressure in today’s competitive

environment. Write a letter to the editor of a national daily highlighting the

increasing stress faced by students and suggest ways to combat the same.


Reasons for stress

• The increasing competition among students to score high marks

• No time for recreation

• Manifestation of stress in the form of anger, violent behaviour

• Indulging in games, practising yoga, can combat stress

• Listening to music etc are also ways of combating stress

5. You are Amit/Amita living at F-25, Shalimar Colony, New Delhi. You have observed that

many school going children drive around on bikes without a valid driving licence, thereby

endangering their own lives as well as those of others. Write a letter to the editor of a national

daily with a view to sensitizing students about the risks involved in underage driving. Also give

suggestions.

6. Write a letter to the editor of ‘The Times of India’, highlighting the problems of the Housing

Cooperative Society to which you have recently shifted. You are Mudit/Mudita living at Sanmati

Group Housing Society, Dwarka, Delhi.

7.You are Naresh/Neetu. Recently, you came across a newspaper report on the

burning of a young woman as her parents could not meet the dowry demands. You

feel that even after 60 years of independence we have not really progressed as a

nation. Write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper expressing your views and

also giving suggestions to improve the status of women in Indian Society.

Content - gender bias prevailing

- girls not given education

- considered inferior

- social evils like dowry system

- laws should be made

- awareness programmes

- need to change the mindset

LETTER OF ENQUIRY

1. This summer vacation you are planning to visit Nainital. Write a letter to a travel agency in

Nainital requesting them to book you a room in a five-star hotel. Give other details of your

journey and facilities you require there. Sign your name as Ishita/Ishwar, 537, Amar Colony,

Chandigarh.

2. You are Raman/Rama, a member of Parent-Teacher Association of Little Valley Senior

Secondary School. Write a letter to the Principal of the school asking him to introduce vocational

stream in the school providing facility of teaching such subjects as Computers, insurance etc. so

that the students may not needlessly continue academic studies. You are residing at 15, Anand

Colony, Hyderabad.

2. Judith Public School, Pune has recently introduced Diploma Course in Lab Technology

under Vocational Stream. The prospects of this course are not clear to your mind. Write a

letter to the Principal of the school inquiring about the future prospects of this course and

requesting him to send a prospectus, if any. You are Chaman/Chanchal, 25 Ashirwad

Apartments, Kolhapur.

3. Annamalai University, Chennai offers different courses of studies through correspondence.

Write to the Director, Institute of Correspondence Courses and Continuing Education,

Annamalai University inquiring after the details of a course you would like to take and

requesting him to send you the prospectus.

4.. You are Rajni/Rajan living in Ahemdabad. You and your friends are planning a weeklong

holiday. You came across an advertisement in the newspaper regarding an attractive holiday

package to Malaysia and Singapore. Write a letter making necessary inquiry from the Tour

operator before you make your final decision.

LETTER OF COMPLAINT

1. Write a letter to the Municipal Chairman of New Town, North Arcot District about the

dilapidated condition of a public monument, requesting him to take urgent steps for the

preservation of this valuable heritage. You are Anarkali/Akbar, 10 Pudupet, New Town.

2. You are Sadhana /Sanjay, librarian of St. Joseph’s School; Jabalpur. You had placed an order

for a few books for your School library. When the books were delivered, you found that some

were damaged and some were missing. Write a letter to the Sales Manager of Bharat Publishing

House, Rohini, Delhi cancelling the order because of the poor service.

3.You are Anuradha / Sandeep staying at B-12, Arjun Nagar New Delhi. Last month, you

brought a digital camera from the ‘Electronics World’, Bangalore, against a warranty of 2 years.

Now you discover that there is something wrong with this camera. It doesn’t work for more than

30-40 seconds at a stretch and the pictures are not very clear. Write a letter to the dealer

complaining about this problem.

TO BE TAKEN UP IN JULY- AUGUST

LETTER FOR PLACING AN ORDER

1. You are Nalini/Vishal, Hostel warden, Zenith Public School, Kozi Kalan. Write a letter to the

Sales Manager, Bharat Electronics and Domestic Appliances Ltd., New Delhi, placing an order

for a few fans, microwave ovens and geysers that you wish to purchase for the hostel. Also ask

for the discount permissible on the purchase.


-Self introduction

-Request for supply of fans, microwave ovens and geysers

-Specification: Brand, size, number

-Request for discount

-Mode of payment

-Terms and conditions

-Request for early delivery

-Any other relevant details

2.Write a letter to Lightways Sports, Amrapali, Thane, placing an order for sports articles

(minimum four) to be supplied to your school, ABC Matriculation School, Civil Lines, Pune.

Sign as Ravi/Raveena, Sports Secretary.


-Self introduction

-Purpose of writing the letter: Placing order for sports articles

-Specifications: List of items, size, brand names, number, etc.

-Request for discounts

-Mode of payment

-Terms and conditions

-Request for early delivery


3.You are Anoop / Akriti Badel Powel Senior Secondary School, Delhi. Write a letter to the

Sales Manager , Aparna publishing House ,placing an order for the books ( minimum four titles )

for your school library. Invent the necessary details.

Suggested value points

Self introduction

Request for supply of books for the library

List of books (min 4 titles), author’s name ,publisher’s books,

- No. of copies,

- Mode of payment

4. You are Amita Paul, Computer In charge of Delhi public school. Your school plans to buy 20

computers and computer accessories from DELL COMPUTERS, 124 Nehru Place, New Delhi.

Draft a letter placing order giving all the specifications of product and its quality mentioning its

terms and conditions.

JOB APPLICATION

1. You have a degree in architecture and have worked for a British firm for 5 years. Write an

application for the post of Senior Architect in ‘Atul Constructions’,15, Gurgaon. You are

Mridul/Vidula, 56, Cross Street, Bhopal.

2. You are Suresh/Smita. You come across the following advertisement in a national

daily. You consider yourself suitable and eligible for the post. Write an application

in response to the advertisement.

3.You are Rohit/Yasmin, a resident of 10, Civil lines, Saharanpur. During your college life you

participated in various curricular and co-curricular activities with meritorious performance.

Write a letter to the principal of Guru Nanak College, Ambala requesting him to issue you a

testimonial including the details of your performance.

4.As Cultural Secretary of GD Birla School, Jamshedpur, you are organizing an interschool

poster making competition in connection with ‘The Diamond Jubilee’ celebrations of your

school. Draft a circular letter to be sent to various schools in your city requesting their

participation. Invent details.

5. A well – reputed College has advertised for the post of two well-experienced, highly qualified

Physics Lecturers on permanent basis. You are Suhas / Sneha of 52-Wellingdon Road, Mumbai.

Write a job application for this post with complete biodata. Invent other details.

Applications are invited for the post of a Nursery teacher in a reputed school of Delhi. The candidate must have at least 5 years experience of teaching tiny-tots. The applicant must have a pleasant personality. He/she should be creative and innovative. Attractive salary. Interested candidates should apply to The Principal, AKS International, Indirapuram, New Delhi within 10 days with detailed resume.

6. You are Sunil /Sunita, staying at 35-B, Nehru Nagar, Hyderabad. You have seen an

advertisement in ‘The Hindu’ for recruitment of Management Trainees in ICICI Bank, Apply for

the same, giving your detailed bio-data (Curriculum Vitae).

MAGAZINE REPORT WRITING ( 10 Marks )

Format - Title, Writer’s Name 1 mark

Content - 4 marks

Expression- coherence, relevance 2 ½ marks

spellings, grammatical accuracy 2 ½ marks

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1. You are Rahul, the Headboy of Creative Public School, Delhi. Recently your school hosted

the Regional Level CBSE Science Exibition. Write a report of this event for your school

newsletter in about 125 words.


Content - What, Where, When,

Chief Guest, Number of participating schools,

Details about the exhibits, Result 4 marks

2. You are Raghav / Raghavi of Bal Bharti School. A team of Educationist from Pakistan visited

your school as a part of a cultural exchange programme. Students of your school put up a cultural

show in their honour. Write a report on the show for your school magazine.

3. You with your parents participated in a Career Counseling programme organized by ‘Career

India’ at Pragati Maidan. You listened to professionals from various fields like Food

Technology, Fashion Technology, and Media Management etc. Write a report in about 125

words for publication in school magazine.

4. You are Shekhar/Tripta a student of A.P Public School. Principals of two schools from

Pakistan visited your school as part of a cultural exchange programme. Students of the school

put up a cultural show in their honour. Write a report about it for your school magazine.

(100-125 words).

5. Your school, Kanpur Senior Secondary School, Kanpur , celebrated “No Tobacco Day”on 4

September. Write a report in 100- 125 words on the activities performed for publication in school

newsletter.You are Shobhita/ Sameer, Cultural Secretary of your School. Invent the necessary

details.


(NO TOBACCO DAY/Any other suitable heading)

-What celebrated: No Tobacco Day

-When: 04 September

-Where

-Highlights of the programme/activities-awareness campaigns, Ppts, lectures, pledge, special

assembly

-Participation of students/teachers/parents/others

-Response of the participants


7.Your school, Sun public School, Pune , celebrated “Environment Day “on

05 November. Write a report on the programme in 100- 125 words for publication in school

newsletter. You are Neeta/ Naveen, Cultural Secretary of the School. Invent the necessary

details.

(ENVIRONMENT DAY/Any other suitable heading)

-What celebrated: No Tobacco Day

-When: 05 November

-Where

-Participation of students/teachers/parents/others

-Chief guest

-Highlights of the programme



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NEWSPAPER REPORT WRITING ( 10 Marks )

Format -

1.Title, Writer’s Name 1 mark

2. Place, Date

Content 4 marks

Expression- coherence, relevance 2 ½ marks

spellings, grammatical accuracy 2 ½ marks

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2.You are Deepak/ Deepika, Secretary of Ahimsa Club, Parsava Public School, Delhi.On 2

October your school observed ‘International Day for Peace and Non Violence’ ,organising

various activities such as visit to Raj Ghat, Charkha spinning, lectures by eminent Gandhians etc.

Write a report on the same in 100- 125 words.


(INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR PEACE AND NON-VIOLENCE/Any other suitable heading)

-What observed-International Day for Peace and Non-violence

-When: 2 October

-Where

-participants: Students/teachers/parents/others

-Highlights of the programme: Visit to Rajghat, Charkha spinning, lectures by eminent

Gandhians (any other)



2.As a staff reporter of The Times Of India, Delhi,you are asked to cover an incident of daylight

robbery on the outskirts of Delhi, while the inmates were present in the house. Write a report in

100- 125 words


(DAYLIGHT ROBBERY/Any other suitable heading)

-What incident

-When: Day, Date, Time

-Where

-How- No. of robbers, arms and weapons, loss of cash, jewellery, valuables etc.

-Condition of the inmates

-Response of the public, neighbours, media, authorities

-Action taken by the police


3.Your school, Sea View Public School, Kochi, organized a blood donation camp on the

occasion of the Republic Day Celebrations. As Cultural Secretary of your school, write a report

on the event in 100-125 words.


(BLOOD DONATION CAMP/Any other suitable heading)

-What event: Blood donation camp/ Republic Day Celebrations.

-Organizers/sponsors

-Where

-Inauguration (Chief Guest)

-How: Team of doctors, nurses, hospital/NGOs/Red Cross

-Who all donated blood

-Response of students/teachers/parents/residents of the neighbourhood


NOTE: 1-2 sentences on Republic Day Celebrations should be acceptable. Focus should be on

blood donation camp.

4.Traffic police has launched a special drive against pollution causing vehicles. This has lead to

traffic jams and crowds at important intersections. Write a report in 100-125 words to be

published in ‘Chennai Times’. You are Prince/Priya, 12 MG Road, Adayar, Chennai.

Suggested Value points:-

(DRIVE AGAINST POLLUTION CAUSING VEHICLES/Any other suitable heading)

-What: Special drive launched by traffic police

-When (Duration)

-Where: Chennai

-Consequences--

-Traffic jams/ crowds at important intersections

-Inconvenience caused to public/ commuters

-A request to the authorities to provide relief


1.Your school organized a workshop under NAEP to create awareness among adolescents of the

growing abuse of drugs. Write a report in not more than 125 words for publication in the Times

of India (NIE).

SPEECH

1. Your school is celebrating ‘Anti - Corruption Day’. Write a speech in 200 words on the topic

‘Minimization of Human Wants is the only way to cleanse society of all kinds of corruption. You

are Avni / Anuj of class XII.

2. You are Kamakshi / Kuber. You have been selected to represent your school in an All India

School Debate organized by the Lions Club, New Delhi .The topic for the debate is “An eye for

an eye, and a tooth for a tooth will make the whole world go blind.’ Write an speech in not more

than 200 words for or against the motion giving arguments for your stand.

3 .Nowadays just about everyone owns a cellphone but most of the users do not follow even the

basic rules of cellphone conduct. They are seen speaking loudly, taking a phone call in the

middle of a meetingor even a a funeral etc. Write a speech in 150 -200 words to be delivered in

the assembly of your school to apprise the fellow studentsof cellphone etiquette.

ARTICLE WRITING

Format: (Title and Writer’s name) 1 mark

Content : 4 marks

Expression :

Grammatical accuracy,appropriate words and spellings { 2 ½ marks }

Coherence and relevance of ideas and style { 2 ½ marks }

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1. Some colleges conduct entrance test for admission to under-graduate courses like English

(Hons.) and Journalism (Hons.). Do you think that the entrance test is the right method of

selecting students? Write an article in about 150-200 words. You are Rohan/Rachita, a student of

class XII at A.P. International School Agra.

Content: Suggested value points

• Language acquisition till class XII does not test their true abilities.

• Language not taken seriously by students

• Board results do not reveal the true potential

• Entrance test try to bring out their true capabilities

• Only students serious about the course will take the test

• So, these tests should be conducted

• Entrance test a burden on students

• Board results are fairly good as a yardstick as they judge 14 years of

language acquisition.

• Students under lot of stress after studying for the whole year in class XII

• Unfair to put so much of pressure- no entrance test.

2.Computer games and video games have become popular with children today. As a result

outdoor games seem to have no place in their life anymore. You are Satish/Sakshi. You had the

opportunity of playing Hide-n-Seek when you visited your cousins in a small town. You decide

to write an article on your experiences about the joys of playing outdoor games for the school

magazine. Write the article in 150-200 words.


• Outdoor games make us physically active, agile and alert

• Playing and running around with friends makes us happy

• It is exciting when we play , fight, agree and disagree

• Lot of exchange of ideas and thoughts

• Increase in number of friends hence social circle is broadened

• More joyful than sitting alone on computers and chatting

3.India is a country with diverse cultures, traditions, religious and political beliefs. To keep such

a country together, to bind the people and take the nation ahead on the path of progress,

democracy is the most suitable form of government. Write an article in about 150-200 words.

You are Akshay/Asha a class XII student at Rosary Senior Secondary School Lucknow.

Format - Title, writer’s name 1 mark

Title - Democracy

Content -

• Democracy provides equal opportunity to one and all

• It facilitates true harmony in the society

• It guarantees social equality and brotherhood

For • It acknowledges participation of every citizen

• It is a form of government where universal adult franchise is available

• Provides equal growth opportunity to all its members

• It has become a shelter of unscruplans elements

• Social equality is only a myth- no where near reality

• Casteism, racialism, distinction among religion is the key words on which

politicians are winning elections

Against • Illiterate people seem to be interested in the election as middle and upper middle

classes have lost interest

• Democracy is no better than a social anarchy now a days

• Own conclusion

4.Your family has recently shifted from Kota in Rajasthan to Ernakulam in Kerela, where your

house is situated in the midst of beautiful flowering plants and fruit yielding trees. Every minute

and every second , you are experiencing the joy of being in the lap of nature. Write an article in

150- 200 words on the diversity of nature that you have experienced. You are Lalitha/ Lalit of

Class XII.

Suggested Value Points

( Diversity of Nature / any other suitable title )

- Life in Kota ( Rajasthan )-dry climate, arid land, less vegetation and greenery

- Life in Ernakulam (Kerela )-beautiful flowering plants and fruit yielding trees, life in the

lap of nature

- Personal experiences

- Any other relevant details

5.Write an article in 150- 200 words on the topic,’Poverty is the cause of all evils’, to be

published in the Young World of ‘The Hindu’, Chennai

Suggested Value Points

(’Poverty is the cause of all evils’/ any other suitable title )

-result of overpopulation

-causes of dissatisfaction, illiteracy, unemployment, temptations, crime corruption etc

-handicaps individual and national growth

- widens gap between rich and poor

- need to find solutions

- reducing gap between rich and poor

- promoting self-employment

- vocationalization/ income generation programmes

-population control

- any other relevant details

6.You are Amit/Amita a student of class XII at K.N. Senior Secondary School

Nagpur. You recently visited a hill station along with your parents. It was an

exhilarating, adventurous and joyful experience. Write an article for the school

magazine sharing your experience in 150-200 words.

7. Owning a car has become a status symbol these days. However increase in the number of cars

has added to the environmental pollution is creating many health related problems. Write an

article in not more than 200 words, highlighting the urgent need for reducing this man made

problem, by observing a ‘No car day’, by using public utility services etc. Give suitable and

creative suggestions.

8. Though we are celebrating International Women’s Day every year to pay respect to the

women, the newspapers reveal several atrocities committed against women. You strongly feel

the need for women empowerment. Write an article on the topic `Women Empowerment`

without exceeding word limit [200 words]

9. The news items of children being under trauma after taking part in reality shows were a

revelation to you. Bring out the harmful effects of the glamour and glitter of these reality shows

as it is robbing the children off their childhood. Write an article on reality shows highlighting the

harmful effects need for awareness among public - not to be waylaid by the instant success and

the glamour promised. [word limit-200 words}

10.The value education Club of your school organized a visit to a ‘Home for the aged ’in your

city, where you interacted with the inmates and got an insight into their feelings. You were

pained to hear about their loneliness, and their craving for the company of their near and dear

ones. In order to reach out to society you decide to write an article in 200 words, ‘Caring for the

Old during Sunset Years.’

11. You witness children working in shops, small factories and restaurants. You discuss this

problem with your elder sister. She informs you about the unhealthy and awful conditions of

factories making safety matches, bangles and crackers where child labour is usually employed.

You feel agitated and decide to write an article for publication in a national daily advocating ban

on child labour.(Word limit 200 words).

12.You are Praveen Chopra, Secretary of the Health Club of your school. You are pained to see a

television programme showing how oil spills and pollutants in the sea has largely affected

marine life. In order to highlight the hazards of environmental pollution, you decide to write an

article for a local daily. (Word limit 200 words).

13. Pizzas and burgers have joyfully robbed the traditional rotis and other wholesome items from

the Indian plate. Little does the younger generation realize the potential health hazards they are

inviting. As a health conscious individual, invite the attention of these children to ‘Eat healthy in

order to stay healthy.’ Write the article in 200 words.

1. Read ‘The Hound of Baskervilles’ by Arthur Conan Doyle.

2. Attempt the writing skills from the Question bank.

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