Question

Imagine that you are going to deliver a speech on ‘Books are our real friends’ in the elocution competition. Write a speech using the following points:

• Source of knowledge and information.
• Treasure of entertainment and fun.
• Improves language skills.
• Develops personality, confidence.
• Add your own points.

Answer 1

Respected judges, teachers and my dear friends,

Books are our real friends. They are a never-failing source of knowledge and information that helps us learn about the world, history, science, and many other subjects.

Books are also a treasure trove of entertainment and fun, offering stories, poems, and adventures that take us to new places and spark our imagination. They improve our language skills and vocabulary, making our speech and writing better with every page we read.

Beyond knowledge and language, books shape our personality and build confidence. Reading helps us think clearly, form opinions, and present ourselves with poise; it even encourages qualities like leadership.

Moreover, books are inexpensive companions available at any time; they teach us values, broaden our minds, and keep loneliness at bay. For all these reasons, we should make friends with books and let them guide us through life.

Thank you.