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प्रश्न
Give your opinion: Whether we should or should not participate in adventure sports because __________________.
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उत्तर
I firmly believe that we must participate in adventure sports. Though adventure sports come with their fair share of risks, they also provide us with a sense of adventure that cannot be obtained through other sports. In addition, they test our physical and mental abilities and thus make us stronger. Due to their risky nature, they also train us to have quick responses and presence of mind as there is always a fear of something going wrong in the flash of a second. Moreover, they help us overcome our deepest fears which, in turn, gives us the courage to tackle any obstacle in life.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Sounds are tiny vibrations that can travel through air and other materials. The loudness of a sound is measured in decibels (db).
Typical sound level in decibels:
(1) Silence 0db
(2) Rustle of leaves 10 db
(3) Breathing 10 db
(4) Radio music inside home 50-60 db
(5) Loud television 70 db
(6) Road traffic Noise 60-90 db
(7) Powerful rock music 100 db
(8) Motor cycle 105 db
(9) Heavy truck traffic 90-100 db
(10) Wind in the trees 20 db
OR
Read the following information and prepare a fact life:
Delhi, capital of India, has an area of 1,483 sq.km. Haryana and U.P are its neighbours. It has a literacy rate of 81.7%: (males 87.3 %, females 74.7%). People generally speak Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu and English. It is known for its Roshnara festival Shalimar, Qutab, mango festivals, garden Tourism and winter carnival.
Join the following sentences to make one complete sentence without using and but or so :
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(ii) You come back from your holiday. We will discuss the problem.
(iii) He remained absent on Friday. It was foolish of him.
(iv) Rahul ran all the way to the bus stop. He missed the bus.
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(B) Little……………………………
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Bow |
cabin |
rudder |
cockpit |
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stern |
boom |
mainsail |
mast |
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streaked over
Use the phrase in a sentence of your own, after finding out its meaning.
blast off
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What happened to the crow in the end?
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Explain this using the following point.
Perseverance
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| (a) | Agriculture Correspondent |
| (b) | Marketing Communications Manager |
| (c) | Agricultural Policy Analyst |
| (d) | Farm Management |
| (e) | Soil Conservationist |
| (f) | Scientist- Krishi Vigyan Kendra |
| (g) | Machine Design Engineer |
| (h) | Zoologist |
| (i) | Veterinarian |
| (j) | Food Microbiologist |
| (k) | Horticulturist |
| (l) | Agricultural Economics |
Write in brief about the various career opportunities given above. You can collect the information from the following universities.
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- Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Pune.
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Settled on the bank of a river
Like a queen
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Are sports essential in Jr. Colleges?
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| The World around you | What we should aim to be | |
| 1. | Callous | Caring for people, environment, life |
| 2. | Violent | |
| 3. | Greedy | |
| 4. | Corrupt |
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- Producer
- Director
- Music Director
- Characters/ casting (major and minor)
- Setting / location
- Conflict
- Message
- Significance of the title.
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Think and write in your own words.
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- Happy ending
- Sad ending
- Surprise ending
- Humorous ending
Say ‘WHY’?
Men declaring that they are Saints write letters to the writer.
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Write the answer to the following question.
Who were your companions on the way to Oz?
Speech development
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- Exposition of main theme/clarity of message/organised thoughts and ideas.
- Moral and practical application with examples.
- Conclusion
- Speaking Presentation
- Verbal clarity- pronunciation of words, voice modulation and projection.
- Presentation/Speaking style - mannerism, audience eye contact, ability to keep the audience engaged.
- Confidence - gestures and expressions, stage courage
- Useful phrases and vocabulary
- It’s pleasure to see you all/I am happy to see you today/It’s good to see you all here.
- Today’s topic is .........../My talk is about ........... My topic is ...........
- The purpose/aim of this speech.
- I will focus on one/two/three major issues.
- If you have any question, feel free to ask me.
Imagine yourself as the writer. Narrate the story of your visit to your ancestral house.
Bio - Poem
A Bio - Poem is an essay about oneself in the form of poetry.
Line 1: Your name.
Line 2: Four adjectives that describe you.
Line 3: Son of / daughter of … brother of / sister of…
Line 4: Lover of three people, things or idea.
Line 5: Who feels (three sensations or emotion)
Line 6: Who needs (three things)
Line 7: Who gives (three things)
Line 8: Who fears (three things)
Line 9: Who would like to see (three persons or places)
Line 10: Who lives …
Line 11: Your last name.
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Anne Friendly, kind, smart and obedient Daughter of Sam and Diana, sister of Jack Lover of pets, sports and reading Who feels cheerful, comfortable and excited Who needs education, peace and friends Who gives smiles, support and courage Who fears spiders, the dark and stray dogs Who would like to see Mt. Everest Lives in Cape Sara |
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Fill in the form given below.
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Do you want to try to write your own paragraph now?
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- ______
- ______
- ______
- ______
- ______
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The ______of robbers escaped.
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Name of the film and its director – actors in the film – type of film – plot – quality of direction/acting – cinematography/costumes/sets – reaction of audiences – recommended/not recommended
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are not - ______.
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Write letter to your father asking permission to go on a educational tour.
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A famous author
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Write a note (4-5 lines) to pass on the message to the other people in your family. Or, write an imaginary conversation in which you pass on the message to your parents.
