“Beauty contests are degrading.” Do you agree with the statement? Express your opinions in not more than 150 words. Ans. “Beauty contests are degrading” I agree with the statement that beauty contests are degrading. They degrade women to mere objects. The sponsors exploit women by requiring them to parade in swimsuits or even lingerie. They are judged mainly… Read More »
HOLY THURSDAY Is this a holy thing to see In a rich and fruitful land, Babes reduced to misery, Fed with cold and usurious hand? Is that trembling cry a song? Can it be a song of joy? And so many children poor? It is a land of poverty? And their sun does never shine, And their fields… Read More »
COMPETITION Read the following passage and answer the following question: Competition can be a great motivator. It can move you to go that extra mile and do that much better. But things start to go wrong when beating someone becomes your only goal. At every step along the way, you will be compared whether with fellow students or… Read More »
Write a speech on the ‘Brain-Drain’ phenomenon that India had to lace some years ago. Do not exceed 150 words. Ans. ‘Brain-Drain’ Respected Principal Madam, worthy teachers and my dear friends. Today… Read More »
COUSINS Read the following poem carefully: The cardboard shows me how it was When the two girls cousins went paddling, Each one holding one of my mother’s hands, And she the big girl – some twelve years or so All three stood still to smile through their hair At the uncle with the camera.A sweet face, My mother… Read More »
Your school has planned an excursion to Lonavala near Mumbai during the autumn holidays. Write a notice in not more than 50 words for your school notice board, giving detailed information and inviting the names of those who are desirous to join. Sign as Naresh/Namita. Head Boy/Head Girl, D.V. English School, Thane, Mumbai. Ans. D.V. ENGLISH SCHOOL, THANE,… Read More »
CONFESSIONS OF A BORN SPECTATOR One infant grows up and becomes a jockey, Another plays basketball or hockey, This one the prize ring hates to enter That one becomes a tackle or centre, I am just as glad as glad can be That I’m not them, that they’re not me. With all my heart do I admire Athletes… Read More »
KACHCHH Read the following Passage and answer the following questions:- Legends will tell you that flamingoes are no ordinary visitors to Kachchh. They were the honoured guests of King Lakho and he had forbidden the hunting of flamingoes, which came to Kachchh from various parts of the world every year to breed. For centuries, the region had been… Read More »
You are Amitr/Amrita, Head boy/Head girl of students’ council of your school (Zenith Public School). Write a notice for your school notice board calling for entries from desirous students for Britannia Quiz Contest—Preliminary round to be held at your school. Ans. … Read More »
A Purpose in Life Read the following passage and answer the following questions:- A noble purpose gives meaning to one’s own life and is of benefit to others. I realized this while researching… Read More »
In spite of laws banning child labour, children are still made to work. As the President of the Residents’ Association, make a speech in 120-150 words to he delivered at the Association’s meeting about why it is still happening. Seek their co-operation to stop this practice. Ans. … Read More »
Strew on her roses Read the following poem carefully: Strew on her roses, roses, And never a spray of yew! In quiet she reposes: Ah, would that I did too; Her mirth the world required; She bathed it in smiles of glee But her heart was tired, tired, And now they let her be Her life was turning,… Read More »
CHILDHOOD Read the following poem carefully: When did my childhood go? Was it the day I ceased to be eleven Was it the time I realized that Hell and Heaven Could not be found in Geography And therefore could not be, Was that the day! When did my childhood go? Was it the time I realised that adults… Read More »
You are Ravi/Rachna. As President of the cultural Forum of your school, you have organized an inter-school orchestra competition on the occasion of the Silver Jubilee celebrations of your school. Write a notice in about 50 words, informing the students of your school about this competition. Ans St. FRANCIS PUBLIC SCHOOL, RANCHI NOTICE 14th June, 2015 INTER… Read More »
CARE Read the poem carefully: What is this life is full of care, We have no time to stand and stare, No time to stand beneath the boughs And stare as long as sheep or cows. No time to see, when woods we pass. Where squirrels hide their nuts in the grass. No time to see, in broad… Read More »