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Question
As a class, you will need to follow these steps
a. Decide the length of your programme
b. Select two lively presenters whose job is to:
• discuss and agree with other students on their proposals for the programme.
• fix the duration of each item.
• ensure that the programme has enough variety of content.
• decide the sequence of items.
• supervise the script for each item.
• present the programme in a lively manner.
Now enjoy performing/ watching the show.
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Solution
Presenter 1: “Hello everybody and welcome to your favorite Iskool FM. Today we have come with lots of goodies for you.”.
Presenter 2: “First of all Rahul will come with the school news. Then Varsha will interview our physical education teacher.”
Presenter 1: “This will be followed by an interesting presentation about Qutab Minar by Pankaj. Then there will be some advertisement followed by the question of the week.”
Presenter 2: “Now, it’s over to you Rahul.”
Rahul: “As they say, no news is good news but think how boring the life will be without news. There is a good news that our school team has won the Mehrauli Cricket Tournament final and photos of the winning team were splashed in all major dailies. There is going to be a drawing contest organized by Camlin. Those willing to participate should contact their class teachers for further details. That’s all from news room and goodbye!”
Presenter 1: “Thank you Rahul.”
Presenter 2: “Most of you dread your physical education teacher because of his no nonsense approach. Today Varsha will interview him to find the other facet of his tough personality. It is over to you Varsha.”
Varsha: “Mr. Rajyavardhan Rathore needs no introduction and all of you know him pretty well. Let’s ask some questions from Mr. Rathore. Welcome Mr. Rathore to our programme. Tell us, do you have a gym in your home for your kids?”
Mr. Rathore: “Yes! As you know physical health is very important for making an alert mind so I ensure it that my children do regular exercise to keep fit.”
Varsha: “Do you give them a good treat once they finish exercise?”
Mr. Rathore: “Sometimes I do. But basically the fitness should be the prime motive while doing exercise.”
Varsha: “In this age of junk food what are your suggestions for dietary habits of children?”
Mr. Rathore: “Junk food should be avoided at all costs. Everybody should eat lots of green vegetables and fresh fruit to get enough vitamins and minerals. For protein and calcium eggs and milk are important.”
Varsha: Thank you, Mr. Rathore for sharing your views with us. I hope listeners will follow your advice.
Presenter 1: “Qutab Minar is one of the iconic monuments of Delhi. And Pankaj has an interesting report on Qutab Minar. Welcome Pankaj.”
Pankaj: “Hi! I am not going to go into details of who built it and when he built it. Once you will approach the road towards Qutab Minar you will be overawed by its towering presence. Especially after a light shower the pink stone structure displays all its splendour. Once inside the campus you need to arch your back to have a good view of Qutab Minar. Then there is the famous iron pillar which is standing there for years without a speck of rust. In the same campus there is tomb of Iltutmish and other tombs are also there.
All the landmarks have well displayed information boards. After roaming in the Qutab campus if you feel tired you can enjoy a lazy siesta in the huge sloped lawn behind the Qutab Minar. That’s all about one of the historic monuments of our city.”
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Presenter 2: “Now comes the time for the question of the week. Listen carefully and SMS your answers quickly. The winner will get free ice cream filled gol-gappa at Khan Chacha’s.
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Presenter 2: “Hope you enjoyed our show. Send your feedback by mail, telephone or SMS. Meet you next week. Same time! Same Day!
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