Question

Now, it is your turn. Write and produce your own radio programme. You will need to select your own content. The following are some ideas. You are free, of course, to add your own ideas. Remember, the programme must be in English.

• News stories: about people in your class, about school, about sports (school and local), about the local community
• Comedy: jokes, short plays
• Interviews: with teachers, with exstudents of your school, with a Class IX student who has recently done something very interesting
• Games: general knowledge quiz, panel game, word game
• Advertisements: for shops/industries in the local community, things ‘for sale’ and ‘wanted’ by students
• Local sites: monuments/sites of historical importance and of tourist interest
• Special reports: e.g. safety at school, examination results, school uniform, school assemblies
• Interesting people: role-play interviews with film stars, sports personalities, TV personalities, etc.
• Entertainment reviews: music, films, videos, books, etc.
• Plays
• Songs with lyrics
• Speeches on important personalities
• Tele conference video conference with students, teachers, experts

Answer 1

OUR SCHOOL RADIO PROGRAMME

Anchor: Good morning, everyone! Welcome to our school radio programme. I am your host, Riya. Today we have school news, a short interview, a quiz, an advertisement and some safety tips.

1. School News
   Anchor: First, here is the school news. Our school will organise a Science Exhibition next Friday. Students of Classes IX and X can take part. The school football team has also won the inter-school match by two goals.
2. Interview
   Anchor: Now we have a short interview with our English teacher.
   Student: Good morning, Ma’am. What advice would you like to give to Class IX students?
   Teacher: Students should read regularly, practise writing and speak English whenever possible. They should also manage their time properly.
   Student: Thank you, Ma’am.
3. General Knowledge Quiz
   Anchor: It is quiz time!
   Question 1: Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
   Answer: Mars.
   Question 2: Who wrote the National Anthem of India?
   Answer: Rabindranath Tagore.
   Question 3: Which is the largest ocean in the world?
   Answer: The Pacific Ocean.
4. Advertisement
   Anchor: Here is a special announcement. The school book fair will be held in the school hall from Monday to Wednesday. Storybooks, dictionaries and educational books will be available at special prices. Do visit the fair!
5. Safety at School
   Anchor: Students are requested not to run on the stairs or in the corridors. Always follow the instructions of your teachers in the laboratory and playground. Keep emergency exits clear and report any unsafe situation immediately.
6. Entertainment Review
   Anchor: Our book of the week is The Jungle Book. It is an interesting collection of stories about Mowgli and the animals of the jungle. It teaches us about courage, friendship and respect for nature.

Closing

Anchor: That brings us to the end of today’s programme. We hope you enjoyed it and also learnt something useful. Thank you for listening. Have a wonderful day!