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Prepare and present a short speech on the following. How I accomplished a difficult task.

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Prepare and present a short speech on the following.

How I accomplished a difficult task. 

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How I Accomplished a Difficult Task

Good morning everyone,

I want to tell you a story today about an obstacle I faced and how I managed to overcome it.

I took part in a school science competition last year. It was my responsibility to create an efficient renewable energy model. The concept sounded interesting at first, but when I got to work on it, I discovered it was far more difficult than I had anticipated. I had trouble organizing my time for schoolwork, locating the appropriate resources, and understanding the technical elements.

I had times when I wanted to give up. However, I divided the assignment into manageable chunks rather than giving up. I looked for information online, asked my science teacher for advice, and even asked my parents for help. Things began to fit together gradually. Every little step I took gave me the confidence I needed to keep going.

I finally finished my model—a functional wind turbine—after weeks of hard work. It was nerve-racking to present it at the competition, but I was proud of myself for facing. I was shocked to receive second place!

I learned from this experience that no matter how difficult a task seems, we can do anything with dedication, preparation, and asking for help when necessary. 

Thank You!

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Chapter 27: The Legend of Marathon - Things to do [Page 67]

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Balbharati English Standard 5 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 27 The Legend of Marathon
Things to do | Q 2. (1) | Page 67
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Chapter 27 The Legend of Marathon
Things to do: | Q 2. (1) ii | Page 6

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