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Expand the following idea with the help of the points given below: (100-150 words) ‘Friends – a real treasure’.
- Need and spice of life.
- Real share and care.
- Commitment and inspiration.
- Need of every moment.
Concept: Expansion of Ideas
Imagine that as a part of the Republic Day celebrations, your college has organized an elocution competition. Prepare a speech in about 120 words on: My Idea of India as a Developed Country.
Concept: Speech Writing
Read the extract and complete the activities given below:
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"I don't believe in taking the right decisions. I take decisions, I take decisions and then make them right:' One of them make them right. One of Ratan Tata's inspiring words which made me dream beyond shadows. I feel fortunate that I discovered him in the early stage of my life and now I am using his teachings to mould my future the way I want. Even though Ratan Tata was born into a very posh family in India, he never took money and power for granted. He graduated from Riverdale country from New York, Ratan Tata began his career in the Tata Group working on the shop floor of Tata Steel. After working for almost 10 years he was appointed as the director-in-charge of the National Radio and Electronics Company Limited (NELCO) in order to help its struggling finances. He worked hard to build a better consumer electronics division but the economic recession and union strikes prevented him from achieving success and this success helped Tata to be appointed as the chairman of the Tata Group of companies. He started with a very basic job in his father's company and today he owns a billion dollar company. The tag of greatness does not come without making any sacrifices and this tag on Ratan Tata suits to its best. Tata group launched its passenger car Tata Indica in the year 1998 but Tata Indica was a failure in its first year and the experiment seemed to be failing. Many people started advising Ratan Tata that he should sell the passenger car business. Ratan Tata also agreed to this and a proposal was given to Ford. they showed interest too. The three-hour meeting at Ford headquarters in Detroit, chairman of Ford (Bill Ford) said to Ratan Tata, "Why did you enter in the passenger car business when you were not knowing of it. It will be a favour if we buy this business from you." Ratan Tata decided to move back home. Whi le travelling he was very tense as the feeling of being insulted was on his mind. After earlier failures, Tata Motors did well with its business of passenger cars but in the same period, Ford did very bad. In 2008 when Ford was on it way of bankruptcy, Tata Group offered Ford to buy its luxury car brand, Jaguar Land Rover. Ford arrived in Mumbai for the meeting. In the meeting, Bill Ford said to Ratan Tata, you are doing a big favour for us by buying-Jaguar-Land Rover is now owned by Tata Group and is currently making profits. |
A1. Rewrite the following sentences as per their occurrence in the extract: (2)
- He was appointed as the Director-in-charge of the National Radio and Electronics Company Limited.
- Tata Group launched its passenger car 'Tata Indica in the year 1998.
- Billi Ford said to Ratan Tata, "You are doing a big favour for us by buying Jaguar-Land Rover."
- He graduated from Riverdale country from New York.
A2. Explain: (2)
The writer says, "I don't believe in taking right decisions. I take decisions and then make them right."
A3. Give reasons: (2)
Ratan Tata decided to sell his passenger car business.
A4. Personal Response: (2)
Right decision at the right time is important success. Express your opinion.
A5. Grammar: (2)
Do as directed:
- He worked hard building a better consumer electronics division.
(Rewrite the sentence using the infinitive form of the underlined word) - Tata Group launched the passenger car Tata Indica.
(Rewrite it beginning with 'The passenger car Tata Indica......')
A6. Vocabulary:
Give antonyms.
- Profit × ______
- Prevent × ______
Concept: Reading Skills
Write a summary of the above extract with a suitable title with the help of the given points/hints.
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"I don't believe in taking the right decisions. I take decisions, I take decisions and then make them right:' One of them make them right. One of Ratan Tata's inspiring words which made me dream beyond shadows. I feel fortunate that I discovered him in the early stage of my life and now I am using his teachings to mould my future the way I want. Even though Ratan Tata was born into a very posh family in India, he never took money and power for granted. He graduated from Riverdale country from New York, Ratan Tata began his career in the Tata Group working on the shop floor of Tata Steel. After working for almost 10 years he was appointed as the director-in-charge of the National Radio and Electronics Company Limited (NELCO) in order to help its struggling finances. He worked hard to build a better consumer electronics division but the economic recession and union strikes prevented him from achieving success and this success helped Tata to be appointed as the chairman of the Tata Group of companies. He started with a very basic job in his father's company and today he owns a billion dollar company. The tag of greatness does not come without making any sacrifices and this tag on Ratan Tata suits to its best. Tata group launched its passenger car Tata Indica in the year 1998 but Tata Indica was a failure in its first year and the experiment seemed to be failing. Many people started advising Ratan Tata that he should sell the passenger car business. Ratan Tata also agreed to this and a proposal was given to Ford. they showed interest too. The three-hour meeting at Ford headquarters in Detroit, chairman of Ford (Bill Ford) said to Ratan Tata, "Why did you enter in the passenger car business when you were not knowing of it. It will be a favour if we buy this business from you." Ratan Tata decided to move back home. Whi le travelling he was very tense as the feeling of being insulted was on his mind. After earlier failures, Tata Motors did well with its business of passenger cars but in the same period, Ford did very bad. In 2008 when Ford was on it way of bankruptcy, Tata Group offered Ford to buy its luxury car brand, Jaguar Land Rover. Ford arrived in Mumbai for the meeting. In the meeting, Bill Ford said to Ratan Tata, you are doing a big favour for us by buying-Jaguar-Land Rover is now owned by Tata Group and is currently making profits. |
Ratan Tata's early career - early setback in passenger car business - his meeting with Bill Ford - his success in passenger car business - purchase of Ford's Land Rover and Jaguar.
Concept: Summary Writing
You are Gopal, a receptionist, in the office of a company manufacturing garments. A sales manager Mr. Deshmukh visited and handed over the sales report to be submitted to the general manager who was busy attending a meeting.
| Mr. Deshmukh: | Hello! I am here to submit the available sales report to the General Manager. |
| Gopal: | I am sorry but the General Manager is in a meeting. Can you leave a message for him along with the I reports? |
| Mr. Deshmukh: | Sorry, I have to leave immediately to collect the other reports. Please inform the General Manager, that I had to leave immediately and I will see him in the evening at 5:30 P.M. with other reports. Thank you. |
As a receptionist draft a virtual message for the General Manager.
Concept: Report Writing
Imagine that you are a shopkeeper of gift articles. A customer had given order for purchasing articles but you have some difficulties with giving delivery in time due to shortage. Write an email to him/her apologising for the delay.
Concept: E-mails Writing
You are a representative of the N.S.S. unit of your college. Write a brief report of the camp in which various social activities including cleanliness have been conducted by all participants.
Concept: Report Writing
Imagine that you have met with the topper in M.P.S.C Examination. You wish to interview him/her to know his/her journey of success. prepare a set of 8 to 10 questions to be asked.
Concept: Interview Questions
You wish to take part in the elocution competition which is organised by your college cultural committee. Prepare a speech on the topic "Mask for safety".
Concept: Speech Writing
On the occasion of the inaugural function of 'Sports Day' you have been responsibility to compare:
Draft a script of the same. Use the following points.
- Brief introduction
- Lighting the lamp/Inauguration
- Welcome the guests
- Chief guest's address
- Vote of thanks
Concept: Compering
Film Review:
Write a review of a film which you liked most with the help of following points.
- Story/Theme
- Producer/Director
- Special features of direction
- Characters: Conflict
- Music/Dance/Songs/Photography etc.
- Your opinion
Concept: Film Review
Blog writing:
Write a blog in an appropriate format on "Necessity of social awareness" regarding cleanliness/Hygiene in about 100 to 150 words.
Concept: Blog Writing
Appeal:
Prepare an appeal to inculcate the habit:
- Slogans
- Use persuasive appeal
- Its necessity for development
Concept: Appeal
Write a summary of the above extract with a suitable title, with the help of the given points/hints.
- Govt. of India promoting medical tourism.
- Side effects of the medical tourism – Response of the Indian population – Prospects of medical tourism in India.
Concept: Summary Writing
E-mail writing:
You are looking forward to start a Computer Institute in your area. You initially need 20 PCs. Prepare/Draft an E-mail to the city dealer of DELL Computers demanding a moderate quotation for the same. (in about 100-150 words)
Concept: E-mails Writing
Drafting Interview Questions:
One of the Ex-students from your college has recently been selected for the prestigious NDA (National Defence Academy). He is specially invited to motivate the aspiring students of your jr. college. Imagine yourself as an interviewer and prepare a set of 8 (eight) interview questions enabling your guest to share his experiences and opinions.
You may take help of the following points to draft your questions while maintaining a proper sequence:
| Name of the Interviewee (Personality) | |
| Area of Success/Reputation | |
| Date/Venue/Time | |
| Duration of Interview | |
| His decision | |
| His Idols/inspirations | |
| Support | |
| Training | |
| Difficulties | |
| Challenges/Motivating experiences | |
| Goals/Expectations | |
| Message |
Concept: Interview Questions
Speech Writing:
You are an active member of an NGO working for water conservation. Prepare a speech for the school children/students where you are invited on the eve of ‘World Environment Day’ to guide them about water harvesting. Your speech should not exceed 150 words.
Concept: Speech Writing
Expansion of Idea:
Expand the following idea with the help of the points given below (100-150 words) –
“Experience is the best teacher”
- It’s practical and not theoretical experience
- Learn from situations
- Direct and first-hand knowledge
- Real-life versus Bookish
Concept: Expansion of Ideas
Drafting a Review:
Draft a review of any film/movie that you have recently watched. Prepare your review with the help of the given points.
- Name of the movie/year of release
- Producer/Director
- Cast
- Technical aspects: Music/Photography
- Theme/storyline in brief
- Your opinion
Concept: Film Review
Write/Prepare a blog in about 150 words on the topic ‘Social media is spoiling the spirit of Education.’ Focus on the adverse/negative effects/influence of social media apps on the students’ minds.
Concept: Blog Writing
