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A1.Books have the power to inspire and do many more things. Observe the web diagram and convert the information into a paragraph. Add a few more points to the given information:
A2. Read the given information and fill the table provided:
Acclaimed in Indian classics as the Kalpavriksha, the all giving tree the coconut palm grows in several states in India. The coconut palm is member of the plant family Arecaceae popularly known as palm family. It flourishes on sandy soils requiring high humidity abundant sunlight and high rainfall for optimal growth. All parts of the palm are used in some way or another in the daily life of the people. Coconut water provides a refreshing and nutritious drink. The firm kernel that line the inside is high in calories and the white milk extracted from it is used in many different ways. Oil extracted from dried mature coconuts is used as cooking oil. The leaves are braided to make thatched roof and mats. The mid ribs of the leaves are dried and tied together to make brooms. The coconut shell and husk are good sources of efficient fuel. During religious ceremonies married women are often presented with a coconut along with a few grains of rice as a symbol of fertility and prosperity.
| Name : | |
| Scientific name : | |
| Place where grown : | |
| Climate required : | |
| Uses : | |
| (a) Liquid | |
| (b) Kernel | |
| (c) Leaves | |
| (d) Shell | |
| Symbolises : |
Study carefully the following pie-chart about the Income Sources of a City Budget and write a short continuing paragraph based on it in about 120 words :
Read the following extract and extend it by adding an imaginary paragraph of your own in about 120 words :
Rosalind and Orlando were married at once in the forest
and on the same day Oliver who was 110 longer selfish and married Celia. Just as they were going to be married, a mess,enger came to ask Duke senior to go back to his dukedom. Celia s fathcr; Duke Frederick, had mended his wicked ways and asked his brother to return.
Frederick had set out with a11 anny to fight the old Duke, but on his way he had met a wise and holy man, who had persuaded him that it was wrong and wicked to drive his elder brother from the court. So Frederick had given up the dukedom and the good.
Duke could go home again. There was great rejoicing in the forest of Arden, under the greenwood tree. Frederick was forgiven and Duke senior and his followers returned from the forest to live happily in their Own homes.
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Vacant seats
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Engineering:
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1, 55, 102
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42, 497
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55, 107
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13, 651
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1, 810
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924
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5, 296
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3, 506
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Question:
Read the following graph regarding ‘High Awareness but Little Action’ about organ donation. Write a paragraph based on it in about 120 words:
Information Transfer :Non-verbal to Verbal
Read the information on the life history of Kalpana Chawla. On the basis of given points write two short paragraphs on her life history. Suggest a suitable title.
Kalpana Chawla : The first Indian woman in space.
Born : 1961, Karnal, a small town of Haryana.
Schooling : Tagore Bal Niketan, Karnal (1976). B.E from Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh.
1984 : Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering – University of Texas
1986 : Ph.D in Aerospace Engineering – University of Colorado
1995 : Picked up for the space programme by NASA.
1997 : Became the first Indian American in space
January 2003 : Went abroad her second space shuttle Columbia to study the outer atmosphere of the sun.
1st February 2003 : Space shuttle lost contact and crashed claiming Kalpana’s life with six fellow astronauts.Read the information on the life history of Kalpana Chawla. On the basis of given points write two short paragraphs on her life history. Suggest a suitable title.
Kalpana Chawla : The first Indian woman in space.
Born : 1961, Karnal, a small town of Haryana.
Schooling : Tagore Bal Niketan, Karnal (1976). B.E from Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh.
1984 : Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering – University of Texas
1986 : Ph.D in Aerospace Engineering – University of Colorado
1995 : Picked up for the space programme by NASA.
1997 : Became the first Indian American in space
January 2003 : Went abroad her second space shuttle Columbia to study the outer atmosphere of the sun.
1st February 2003 : Space shuttle lost contact and crashed claiming Kalpana’s life with six fellow astronauts.Read the information on the life history of Kalpana Chawla. On the basis of given points write two short paragraphs on her life history. Suggest a suitable title.
Kalpana Chawla : The first Indian woman in space.
Born : 1961, Karnal, a small town of Haryana.
Schooling : Tagore Bal Niketan, Karnal (1976). B.E from Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh.
1984 : Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering – University of Texas
1986 : Ph.D in Aerospace Engineering – University of Colorado
1995 : Picked up for the space programme by NASA.
1997 : Became the first Indian American in space
January 2003 : Went abroad her second space shuttle Columbia to study the outer atmosphere of the sun.
1st February 2003 : Space shuttle lost contact and crashed claiming Kalpana’s life with six fellow astronauts.
Verbal to Non-verbal
Read the following paragraph and convert it into a tree diagram:
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Two common types of oils are animal oil and vegetable oil. Vegetable oils are extracted from different plant parts such as seeds, nuts and the flesh of fruits. They are widely used in cooking. From very ancient times they have been used in households for various reasons. The oils of certain flowers are extracted to make perfumes. Vegetable oils such as castor oil are used as medicine and as lubricants. In recent times, there have been debates on using waste vegetable oils as fuel. |
Look at the following web chart and write a short paragraph based on it in about 120 words. Suggest a suitable title:
The chart below shows information on the economics of the Annual
Sports Meet. Study the chart carefully.
| The Economics of the Annual Sports Meet |
The total cost estimated of the Meet will be~ 11, 00, 000/-
No of athletes : 1250 (750 Girls+ 500 Boys; Category wise: sub-junior: 350, junior: 500 and senior: 400)
Staff on Duty : Teachers: 95 (35 men + 60 women), Support Staff 40 (21 men + 19 women), Staff on Parking and Security duty : 25 (20 men+ 5 women)
No of events : 100 ( 70 Track & Field events and 30 Jumps and Throws)
Medals : 100 Gold, 100Silver& 100Bronze
Best Athlete Trophies : Boys: 3, Girls: 3
Best House Trophies : 4( 1 for each category and 1 over all)
Suppose you are the Prin cipal of the school. Taking information from the chart, prepare an oral presentation for the Management Committee of the school. Use as many expressions of comparison as you can. You have been given some examples.
Look at the graph and the paragraph below which provides an interpretation of the data given in the graph.
Graph to show number of whales caught in Antarctic (1985-2010)
As whalers reduced catching of the large/r whales, they switched to smaller species. This is evident when we compare figures for the Antarctic catch of the larger sei whale with those for small minke whale. In 1985, fifteen times as many sei whales as minke whales were caught. By 1995, catches of both the species were virtually the same (9000). By the 2000, the situation had reversed and the number of minke whales killed more than doubled as compared to sei whales (6000). The graph shows that while the sei catch was reduced by 95% between 1985 and 2010, over the same period the minke whale catch was eight times greater. If these trends continue, the situation for the smaller species will be as bad as it used to be for the larger ones.
Discuss with a partner:
1. What expressions have been used for comparing the data? Underline them.
2. Does the analysis identify the main trends? Has any projection or guess been made based on the available data?
3. Can you spot a sentence that summarizes the data or draws a conclusion based on it?
4. Has the analysis been supported with figures from the given data?
5. Is there any unnecessary repetition?
6. How many times has the verb 'be' in its different forms been used? Some useful expressions :
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{much ,many, far ,slightly, a little} |
more, greater,higher, less, lower, further, farther |
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{half, twice, ten times, (etc.)} |
as { adj. adv.} as |
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10 percent 150 percent |
{more less } than |
| almost the same ____ as | |
| as {adj adv.} as |
A survey was conducted among the teachers of New Hope High School to find out whether Class X students should be allowed to use mobile phones in the campus. The results of the survey are shown in the pie-chart below.
Look at the pie chart and the useful expressions above. Fill in the gaps in the following summary of results.
As can be seen from the above pie-chart, nearly a__________ of the teachers felt that Class X students must not be allowed to use mobile phones in the school campus. However, nearly one____________ believed
the phones should be permitted but not during class hours. About __________were of the opinion that the students may be allowed to use these phones only in times of emergency while a very__________ did not favour any restrictions on their use in the campus.
A school carried out two surveys in Class X. Look at the pie charts below and write short summaries of the results as in the model above.
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Read the following information and prepare a pie diagram for the same.
Annual Water Usage in Maharashtra
Water is life. It is a universal solvent and an important resource. The annual usage of water differs in various sectors of Maharashtra. The major occupation of Maharashtra being agriculture, the maximum amount of available water is used for irrigation that is 86%. The distant following place 7% is contributed by domestic sector including drinking, washing, cooking, etc. There is a close competition of other sectors which is not far away with 6% usage of water. One of the key factors which plays an important role in the development of a nation is industrial sector. The consumption of water by industrial sector is very negligible which is 1%. We know energy sector plays a vital role in the development of a nation.
In this sector, the use of water is almost nil. If we try to observe its place in the chart we do realise that it holds 0% usage and is yet to open its account.
Read the following extract and complete the table given below about 'Types of Diseases':
Health is defined as not simply the absence of disease. It involves a state of feeling well, both in body and in mind.
The diseases may be classified into the following types, Some diseases are present at birth. They are called congenital diseases. They may develop during pregnancy or are inherited, Some of them may be caused by environmental factors. Examples of congenital diseases are Down's syndrome, sickle cell anaemia, cystic fibrosis, haemophilia, etc.
Some diseases are acquired by humans themselves and hence are called Self-Inflicted or Acquired diseases. Examples of acquired diseases are coronary heart diseases, hypertension.
Some diseases are transmitted from one person to another. They are called as Communicable or Infectious diseases. They are caused by biological agents, Examples of communicable diseases are Cholera, Typhoid, Measles, Malaria, etc.
Non- communicable diseases are caused by exogenous factors like physical, chemical, nutritional deficiencies. The examples are Kwashiorkor, Pellagra, Scurvy, and Rickets, etc.
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| Sr.No. | Types | Causes |
Examples |
| 1. | Congenital |
o develop during pregnancy o environmental factors |
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| 2. | Self-Inflicted Acquired | Coronary heart disease. hypertension | |
| 3. | By biological agents | Cholera, typhoid, measles, malaria | |
| 4. | Non-communicable diseases | Kwashiorkor, Pellagra, Scurvy, and Rickets |
Extend the given extract by adding an imaginary paragraph of your own (about 120 words)
A couple of days later, I was walking around the camp, around the barracks, near the barbed-wire fence where the guards could not easily see. I was alone.
On the other side of the fence, I spotted someone: a little girl with light, almost luminous curls. She was half-hidden behind a birch tree.
I glanced around to make sure no one saw me. I called to her softly in German. 'Do you have something to eat?'
She didn't understand.
I inched closer to the fence and repeated the question in polish. She stepped forward. I was thin and gaunt, with rags wrapped around my feet, but the girl looked unafraid. In her eyes, I saw life.
She pulled an apple from her woollen jacket and threw it over the fence.
I grabbed the fruit and, as I started to run away, I heard her say faintly, 'I'II see you tomorrow."
Information Transfer (Non-verbal to Verbal):
Transfer the information into a paragraph:
Read the following web diagram to transform into a paragraph:
Observe the following web diagram carefully and convert it into a paragraph.
Read the given extract carefully and transfer the following into a flow chart:
Garbage disposal has become a great problem in urban areas. A lot of garbage is being collected from every household. Some cities have come up with innovative ideas to tackle this problem. First of all, the garbage in trucks is segregated into organic waste from recyclable waste. Then it is put in separate containers.
Earthworm culture is added to this organic waste. After a few weeks the conversion process is complete and what we can get is vermicompost which is a very good quality compost that can be mixed with soil and used for better yields.
(i) Read the following tree diagram and find out more information about opportunities in ‘on and off the shore’ the Indian Navy.
(ii) Required qualifications and various fields/opportunities for women to join in the Navy.
(iii) Colleges that provide education in oceanography -
- National Institute of Oceanography, Goa
- National Institute of Oceanography, Mumbai
- MBA (Logistic Shipping Management), IIKM Business School, Calicut, Kerala
- Indira Gandhi College of Distance Education IGCDE Tamil Nadu.
Verbal to Non-Verbal:
Read the following information and complete the following table below it:
Chandrayaan-2, India’s second mission to the Moon will, for the first time, unravel secrets around the Moon’s the South Pole. Chandrayaan-2 is a three-part spacecraft - an orbiter, a lander, and a rover. The lander is named Vikram after Vikram Sarabhai, the founder of the Indian space programme. The rover is named Pragyan, meaning ‘wisdom’.
Chandrayaan-2 was launched on 22 July atop ISRO’s GSLV Mk-III at 2:43 p.m. from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota. Performing as expected, the rocket released Chandrayaan-2 in a highly elliptic orbit around Earth about 17 minutes later. In fact, it was released 6,000 km higher than planned. The solar arrays on Chandrayaan-2 deployed smoothly as the probe began its journey.
| Table | Information | |
| 1. | Name of the Mission | |
| 2. | Date of Launch | |
| 3. | Centre of Launch | |
| 4 | Name of the Rover | |
| 5. | Founder of Indian Space Programme |
Non-verbal to Verbal:
Transfer the information into a paragraph:
Observe the tree diagram of types of disease and write a paragraph on it. Suggest a suitable title.
Information Transfer:
1) Non-verbal to verbal:
Read the information given in the following tree diagram regarding “Types of vitamins” Write a paragraph with the given points and give suitable title to it.
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2) Verbal to Non-Verbal:
Your friend lives in red zone area of COVID 19 epidemic. In order to take safety measures at entrances of building, here are some tips to reduce risk of infection. Put the instructions in do's and don't.
- You should wash your hands often.
- Use soap and water or sanitizer.
- You should cover your mouth and nose if you cough or sneeze
- You should not get close to anyone who is suffering from cold, fever or cough.
- If you go out you should not touch the animals.
- You should keep atleast 1 meter physical distance between yourself and other person.
- You should not shake your hands with others.
- You should try to avoid crowd/mass gathering.
| Do’s | Don’t | |
Information Transfer:
1) Non-verbal to verbal:
Write two short paragraphs on ‘Village life’ by using the points given in the following web diagram:
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2) Verbal to Non-verbal:
Read the following paragraph and complete the table by putting in the correct information. Suggest a suitable title.
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While preparing to plant trees in a residential colony, highways or anywhere, one should consider three factors for taking a decision. What kind of (species) trees, where to plant and what kind of soil. One should consider the qualities of a tree such as a pattern of branching and its height. |
Title: __________________________________
| Kinds of trees | Where to plant | Uses |
| 1) Shade-giving (short trees) |
________________ | a) Children climb and play b) Enjoy shade of a tree |
| 2) ___________ ______________ (tall trees) |
Residential colonies | a) Withstand the wind b) _____________ |
| 3) ______________ (native trees) |
Rode side/highway | a) Birds and animals interact more with the native trees. b) Villagers consider them sacred. |
Verbal to Non-verbal:
Write Do’s and Don’ts for ‘In the Examination Hall’. Suggest a suitable title.
You should carry all necessary materials for exam such as pens, pencils, erasers, scale, geometrical box etc. You should not forget your identity card and hall tickets. After you enter the examination hall, keep all required things on your desk. You should follow the instructions given by the invigilator. You must read the question paper carefully. You should avoid observing other students because their tension might disturb you. You need not feel upset even if you notice other students writing very speedily. You stay calm. In any case do not talk to any of the students during the exam. It’s advisable to drink sufficient water before you enter the exam hall. Last but not the least, don’t forget to check all answers in last 10 minutes, before submitting your answer sheet to the invigilator.
Verbal to Non-verbal:
Prepare a fact file using the following points:
Location, Modes of transport, Best time to visit, Accommodation, Places to visit Uniqueness
Ooty or Udhagamandalam’ is a hill station in Tamil Nadu. The queen of the blue mountains sits in the central region of the Nilgiri Range at 7,400 feet, 292 km south west of Bengaluru. The botanical garden, The Ooty Lake, Holy Trinity Church are the places which add to the beauty of Ooty. Wenlock downs is one of the most popular picnic spots in Ooty. Ooty’s hotels range from swanky to budget places. Hotel Surya, Nilgiri Hotel, Khims are some renowned hotels. It is best to visit the place during off season, i.e. March to May to avoid large crowd. Coimbatore is the nearest airport and from there cabs are available to Ooty. From Coimbatore to Udhagamandalam station you may travel by rail or meter gauge. For those taking the road NH 17 Bandipur via Maddur and Mysore will be convenient. From Bandlpur take the route to Mudumalai reserve to Ooty via Gudalur. Ooty is well known for its handmade chocolates, aromatic oils, spices and of course tea.
Study the concept chart from the self-help magazine section of a monthly publication.
Write a paragraph in not more than 120 words, analysing the listed responses to the situation when one faces setbacks.
Read the following information and complete the table given below. Give a suitable title:
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Turtles and tortoises are closely related. They are both reptiles from the same family (Testudines or Chelonian). The main difference between the two is that turtle is the name given to water-dwellers and tortoise is the name given to land-dwellers. They are easily identified by the presence of a shell, from which their head and limbs protrude. Turtles are found in Africa and America. Its shell is lighter and more streamlined than that of a tortoise. To enable swimming, it has webbed feet with long claws. Turtles are omnivores, eating both vegetation and meat. Their lifespan is shorter than that of the tortoise with an average of 20-40 years and a maximum of 86 years. Tortoises are found mainly in Asia and Africa, but also in America. It has a rounder, bumpier, heavier shell than a turtle. Its bent legs are short and sturdy. Tortoises are usually herbivores, but some eat meat, their lifespan is longer than that of the turtle with an average of 80-150 years and a maximum of 188 years. |
| FEATURES | TURTLES | TORTOISE |
| (i) Habitat | ||
| (ii) Places found in | ||
| (iii) Shell | ||
| (iv) Lifespan |
Transfer the information into a paragraph:
Observe the chart and write a paragraph on it. Suggest a suitable title:
Non-Verbal to Verbal
Transfer the given information in the form of a paragraph.
Verbal to Non-Verbal
Read the information in the given paragraphs and complete the table:
| Man and forest live in a close relationship. The forest fulfils most of man's needs. He collects resin, cane, timber, food and fruits from forests. The fallen branch gives him firewood. Trees purify the polluted air. But men have been unkind towards the forest for a few years. People must be made aware of the value of forests. Planting campaigns should be launched. The government of the world should enforce severe laws against wrongdoers. Vast areas of forest lands should be declared nature reserves. Scientists and engineers should be encouraged to find substitutes for wood like bamboo, hemp, etc. |
| ITEM | INFORMATION |
| Products of forest | |
| Firewood comes from | |
| Forests should be declared | |
| Substitutes for wood |
Non-verbal to verbal:
The following diagram shows important factors to be considered while choosing a career. Write a paragraph based on it. Give a suitable title to it:
Verbal to Non-verbal:
Read the following statements and prepare a chart of ‘Dos’ and ‘Don'ts’. Suggest a suitable title for it.
Nature is abode for all of us. It provides us with all our basic needs. However, we must take care of the following things so that our mother nature is not harmed.
- We must plant more trees.
- We should not cut trees.
- We must keep our area neat and clean.
- We should never discharge garbage without proper management.
- We should not pollute air and water.
- We should not use plastic bags.
- We should not hunt birds or animals.
- We should use more of public transport.
- We should spread awareness about the importance of maintaining balance in nature.
Gurmeet Kaur is an aspiring candidate for a public- funded engineering college in the suburbs. She belongs to a nearby village, has minimal technological skills and exposure, has the required cut-off percentage and is looking for a complete or partial scholarship.
Write a paragraph in about 100-120 words analysing her SWOT notes to support your stand on whether she should /not join the college.
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A group of enterprising young adults conducted a survey on reopening of educational institutions in the National Capital.
Write a paragraph in about 120 words analysing the listed responses.
A survey was conducted in the National Capital in over twenty schools about 40 different activities that interest the children in the age group of 13 years to 15 years. Write a paragraph in not more than 120 words, analyzing the following information.
Non-Verbal to Verbal
Write a paragraph of 100 words based on the information given in the following table and give a suitable title for it:
| Types of Forests | Plants | Animals | |
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Equatorial Evergreen |
Mahogany, Rosewood, Ironwood, Oil palm |
Different types of monkeys, snakes, lizards, bats, tse-tse flies |
| (2) | Marshes |
Mangraove, Creepers, Numerous tall trees like Mahogany |
Different types of insects, snakes, crocodiles, tse-tse and other flies |
Given below is a web diagram containing information about the different means of electronic devices of entertainment-some audio, some visual and some audio-visual.
Write a short paragraph based on information from the web. Give a suitable title to it.
Draw a table of comparison (tabular form) between Amir and Anita that includes the information given below. Give a suitable title:
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Amir and Anita are good neighbours. They are cooperative and have happy families. Amir, an 18-year young chap is in std. 12 and goes to a famous college in the city. Anita, a 16-year charming girl will appear for her 10th class Board Exam this year. Amir’s father a big businessman in the city and Anita’s father is a government officer. Amir’s mother, a housewife, helps his father in their family business also. Anita’s mother is a doctor and has her own clinic. Amir is a good sportsman who likes to play outdoor games on the contrary Anita likes to remain indoors and enjoys indoor games. Amir is strong and dynamic. Though strong Anita is sensitive also. Photography and bird-watching are my interests of Amir. Anita spends her time in her hobbies of singing and painting. Amir after his 12th exam wants to pursue his career in wild-life photography. Anita would like to join Arts stream after her Board Exams. |
| Amir | Anita | |
| (1) Age | ||
| (2) Class | ||
| (3) Father’s occupation | ||
| (4) Mother's occupation | ||
| (5) His/Her qualities | ||
| (6) His/Her hobbies/interest | ||
| (7) His/Her ambitions/future plans |
Non-verbal to verbal:
Read the information given in the following tree-diagram and write two short paragraphs based on it. Give a suitable title to your write up:
