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प्रश्न
As the Head of Environmental Initiatives at school, you have to deliver a speech on the occasion of World Environment Day on June 5th. Write a speech following the guidelines given below:
- Greeting or salutation and purpose – the importance of World Environment Day
- Key issues such as climate change, and pollution – the role of students in fostering a sense of environmental responsibility
- Concrete steps required towards a more sustainable and an eco-friendly lifestyle – strong call for action.
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उत्तर
Speech for World Environment Day
Good morning, everyone, Respected Principal, teachers, and my dear friends. Today, we gather here to celebrate World Environment Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of protecting our planet. As the Head of Environmental Initiatives at our school, I am honoured to speak to you on this significant occasion. World Environment Day, observed every year on June 5th, is a reminder that the health of our planet is crucial to our well-being and survival. One of the most pressing issues we face today is climate change. Another critical issue is pollution. Our air, water, and soil are being contaminated by harmful chemicals and waste. Plastic pollution has become a major threat to marine life and ecosystems. As students, we have a crucial role to play in fostering a sense of environmental responsibility. But how can we do this?
First, we need to reduce, reuse, and recycle by minimizing waste and reusing materials. Recycling helps conserve natural resources and reduces pollution. Second, we should conserve energy and water. Simple actions like turning off lights when not in use, using energy-efficient appliances, and fixing leaky taps can make a big difference. Third, we need to support and participate in tree planting and conservation projects. Trees are vital for maintaining the balance of our ecosystems. Lastly, we must educate ourselves and others about environmental issues. Knowledge is power we should spread awareness, participate in environmental campaigns, and encourage our friends and family to adopt sustainable practices.
Today, I urge each one of you to take action. Together, we can create a healthier, more sustainable future for all. Thank you for your attention, and let us make a difference this World Environment Day and every day.
APPEARS IN
संबंधित प्रश्न
Fill in the blank with the suitable word.
Her aunt looks _____________ her aging grandparents.
Why does the bride have preference for yellow coloured bangles for her wedding morning?
Alack, it was I who leaped at the sun
To give it my loving friends to keep!
Naught man could do,have I left undone:
And you see my harvest, what I reap
This very day, now a year is run.
Read the above lines and answer the question that follow.
Comment on the tone of the Patriot in this stanza.
Why was Margot unhappy on Venus in “All Summer in a Day”?
What is the climax of Ray Bradbury’s “All Summer in a Day?”
One day a millionaire went to a hotel in New York and________(ask) for the cheapest room they________(have)."What________(be) the price of the room?" he________(ask). The manager________(tell) him."Is that that the cheapest room you________(have)? I________(stay) by myself and only________(need) a small room." The manager said, "Why do you choose a poor room like that? Your son always_______(stay) in our most expensive room.""Yes," said the millionaire, "but his father________(be) a wealthy man; mine is not."
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:
He should not get ……… with such rudeness.
Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:
The woods are lovely, dark and deep.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep.
And miles to go before I sleep.
(Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening: Robert Frosty)
(i) Who is ‘I’ referred to in the extract? Which season of the year is it? What evidence is there in the poem to support your answer?
(ii) Who has made him aware of his mistake? How does it make the speaker aware of his mistake? What does it seem to say?
(iii) What are the three sounds heard?
(iv) What has been said earlier by the poet about the owner of the woods?
(v) What does lovely, dark and deep suggest? What is the underlying significance in the repetition of the last two lines of the extract? Mention the moral tag that the poet attaches to the poem.
Notice these expressions in the text. Infer their meaning from the context.
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anecdote
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delicate realism
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figurative painting
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illusionistic likeness
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conceptual space
Notice the following sentence patterns.
Eternal I rise
Rewrite the above sentences in prose.
Make a list of jobs which would give you an opportunity to help the society or serve the country. Also mention the different ways in which they can be beneficial to the people and also the country.
Multiple Choice Question:
The poet had a quarrel with her ______
Multiple Choice Question:
What does the phrase in the extract ‘turned black’ mean here?
Match the words and phrases with their meanings in the box below.
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paragraph numbers |
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homesick |
(3) |
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2. |
practically |
(4) |
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it pains me |
(7) |
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4. |
appreciate |
(9) |
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5. |
thoughtless |
(10) |
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6. |
exercise |
(11) |
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7. |
relief |
(13) |
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8. |
ghastly |
(14) |
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Almost |
it hurts me |
terrible |
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test the strength of |
understanding the difficulties |
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wanting to be home |
a welcome change |
not very caring |
Look at the sentences given below. Find out which one is correct. If the sentence is wrong give reasons.
Discuss the following with your partner and complete the following sentence.
Organic fertilizer means ______________.
- Read the first three paragraphs on Page 92. (From......... ‘One morning .............. up to ............ a discussion after hall)
- Re-read the same noting down only important points.
- Rewrite the important points in your own simple language, in your notebook.
- Make certain that your summary is less than half the length of the original passage.
Write what you think about the following thoughts and actions of Mathilde :
Mathilde wrote a note to her friend as dictated by her husband.
Gather information on any one of the following by talking to your elders, family members, and from other sources in your mother tongue and write a short note on it in English.
A special dish that is prepared on a special occasion at home.
Write a short autobiography of a brook. (20 to 30 lines)
Discuss in groups the procedure of planting a tree. Write the steps in bullet points and present them before the class.
- ______
- ______
- ______
- ______
Following are the ways to preserve ‘World Heritage Sites.’ Transfer these points into a small paragraph. Suggest a suitable title.
- Practical conservation of posterity
- Human/animal trespassing
- Unmonitored/uncontrolled/unrestricted access
- Threat of local administrative negligence
Draft Letter for the following.
You are Sadasivam. You recently visited your native town in Vellore. You happened to accompany your grandmother to your family temple. You were shocked to notice the poor condition and maintenance of the temple. Write a letter to the Editor of the local newspaper highlighting the poor condition of the temple. Also, give some suggestions and request the HRC to take steps to improve the situation.
Can we try to complete another dialogue now?
Rathi is visiting a shop to buy a pen. Let us try and complete the dialogues between her and the shopkeeper.
| Rathi | Hi Akka! |
| Shopkeeper | Hi! How can I help? |
| Rathi | I need a______. |
| Shopkeeper | Sure. Which colour? |
| Rathi | Give a______ pen. |
| Shopkeeper | Do you need a ten rupee pen or a five rupee pen? |
| Rathi | Give me the ______rupee pen. |
| Shopkeeper | Do you want anything else? |
| Rathi | ______. |
| Shopkeeper | Thank you. Goodbye. |
| Rathi | ______ |
Use the option to fill in the blank.
Her frock______too long.
Write a dialogue between a student and teacher on 'Importance of Yoga'.
To whom does Portia compare Bassanio as he steps forward to take the casket test?
Think of an occasion when you did not like the decision/actions of your family members but realised later on that they were right. Write about it in 5-8 lines.
Based on the short story, The Story of an Hour, discuss what can be inferred about the significance of the open window in Mrs. Mallard’s room. Write your answer in a short paragraph of 100-150 words.
