Question

Listen to an extract from Abdul Kalam’s motivational speech and take notes for your reference. You may some of use the ideas to write your answer.

Write a letter to your friend, sharing the simple tips you followed to sustain the dream you achieved. Include the beggar’s advice to the boy.

Answer 1

24, Green Park

12 March 2025

Dear Riya,

I’m delighted to tell you that I have achieved my dream of becoming the school’s science-club leader. It took steady effort, but a few simple habits helped me stay focused. I wrote my goal down, divided it into small steps and followed a daily schedule. I asked teachers for guidance, learned from mistakes and celebrated small improvements instead of getting discouraged.

I also remembered the beggar’s advice to the boy: never let difficult circumstances make you give up on a worthy dream; believe in yourself and work patiently towards it. His words reminded me that encouragement can help us see possibilities even when the path seems hard. Most importantly, I kept imagining how my achievement could help others, not just myself.

Keep believing in your own dream and take one step towards it every day. I know you can do it!

With love, Ananya