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Advertisement Writing
Suppose you have recently started a fast-food restaurant at Shalimar Bagh Market and want to
advertise your restaurant. Write an attractive advertisement to be published in newspaper for the
same.

Practice
1. Write an attractive advertisement to encourage people to save water.
2. Write an advertisement for a tyre company is launching a new tireless tyre.
3. Write an advertisement for sales required for a chocolate manufacturing company.
NOTICEWRITING
Lorreto Convent School, New Delhi is going to celebrate ‘Van Mahotsava’ on the forthcoming
Sunday. Write a notice informing the students about this event and inviting them to participate
wholeheartedly in this programme. Sign yourself as Vijay, the Junior Head boy of the school.
LORRETO CONVENT SCHOOL

NOTICE

3rd February, 2021/February 3,2021

VAN MAHOTSAVA

All the students are informed that the school has decided to celebrate Van Mahotsava on the
forthcoming Sunday. All are invited to participate in the programme wholeheartedly.

For further information contact the undersigned.

Vijay
(VIJAY)
Junior Head boy
Practice
1. You are Aman, the sports captain of Guru Teg Bahadur School Amritsar. The PTI of your school
has asked you to write notice for selection of the school football team.
2. The Social Science Club of your school has decided to take the VII class to visit the National
Museum. Write a notice informing the students about the visit.
3. The Social Service Club in charge of your school wants to organise a programme for the poor
and destitutes of the area. She wants to call for a meeting of all the bearers of the club to discuss
the nature and chalk out a plan for the programme. Prepare the notice for the same.
Punctuate the following sentences
1. He is not really nice looking and yet he has enormous charm
2. When I was a child I could watch TV whenever I wanted to
3. It is a fine idea let us hope that it is going to work
4. Mrs Solomon who was sitting behind the desk gave me a big smile
5. We were believe it or not in love with each other
6. i like playing with my friends sandy sunny sameer
7. we went through the smoky mountains, near shimla on our way to leh
8. my favourite soap is pears and my favourite toothpaste is pepsodent
9. i’m a catholic and that’s why i go to st.joseph’s school
10. my friend priya speaks german and she is teaching me some words
11. he was honest sincere hard working
12. hindus muslims Sikhs christians live together in India
13. long ago in a town in Switzerland there lived a famous man called william
14. akbar the greatest of the mughal emperors ruled wisely
15. tanya said to ila rahul is a nice guy
16. i need some butter garlic onions and milk
17. he left his daughters library book james and the giant peach in the fruit shop
18. They filmed cleopatra in Egypt
19. why wasnt she happy to get the job
20. jasmine chloe and harvinder are missing
Answer Key
1. He is not really nice-looking, and yet he has enormous charm.
2. When I was a child, I could watch TV whenever I wanted to.
3. It is a fine idea; let us hope that it is going to work.
4. Mrs Solomon, who was sitting behind the desk, gave me a big smile.
5. We were, believe it or not, in love with each other.
6. I like playing with my friends-Sandy, Sunny and Sameer.
7. We went through the smoky mountains near Shimla, on our way to Leh.
8. My favourite soap is Pears and my favourite toothpaste is Pepsodent.
9. I'm a Catholic and that's why I go to St. Joseph's School.
10. My friend, Priya speaks German and she is teaching me some words.
11. He was honest, sincere and hard working.
12. Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs and Christians live together in India.
13. Long ago, in a town in Switzerland, there lived a famous man called William.
14. Akbar, the greatest of the Mughal emperors, ruled wisely.
15. Tanya said to Ila, "Rahul is a nice guy."
16. I need some butter, garlic, onions and milk.
17. He left his daughter’s library book, James and the Giant Peach, in the fruit shop.
18. They filmed Cleopatra in Egypt.
19. Why wasn’t she happy to get the job?
20. Jasmin, Chloe and Harvinder are missing.
Letter Writing
Write a letter to the Editor ‘The Hindu’ about rash and reckless driving by the people in your city,
suggesting preventive measures.
10, Mount Road
Mumbai

5th February, 2021

The Editor
The Hindu
Mumbai

Subject: Rash and reckless driving

Sir/ Madam
I would like to bring to your notice that most of the teenagers violate traffic rules. They want to
derive a thrill from high speed driving.
They do not realise that in their craze for speed, they endanger their own lives as well as the lives
of others. Some of the teenagers use their cell phones while driving. This often results in fatal
accidents.
I would like to suggest that listening to cell phone while driving should be made a punishable
offence. Moreover, CCTV cameras shall be installed at all busy points. The offenders should be
immediately punished. If we take these preventive measures we can check rash and reckless
driving.

Thanking you

Yours truly
XYZ
Practice
1. Write an application to the Principal of your school, requesting him/her to arrange CDs of the
science practical’s for your class. You are Nikita, a student of VIII class.
2. You are Sunil, Head Boy of St. Joseph’s Convent School, Ludhiana. Write a letter to the Director
of the Science City to allow a group of students of your school concession in the entry fee and
provide them a guide to see the Science City.
The Ransom of Red Chief
Answer the following with reference to the context.
1. ‘I like this fine. I never camped out before; but I had a pet cat and I was nine last birthday. I hate
to go to school. Rats ate up sixteen of Jimmy Talbot’s aunt’s speckled hen’s eggs. Are there any
real Indians in these woods? I want some more gravy?
a) Who is ‘I’ in these lines?
b) Why did the speaker like this adventure?
c) What kind of a person is the speaker? Do you think the speaker is going to create trouble?
Answer these questions.
1. How did Johnny respond at first to being kidnapped? How did he react later?
2. Why did the kidnappers make the decision to lower their ransom? Why did they sign their letter
‘Two Desperate Men’?
The Kid
Answer these questions.
1. Why did Chaplin not want his idea to be disclosed? What measures did he take to keep it a
secret?
2. What was the news that first disappointed and later excited Chaplin? Why?
Answer the following with reference to the context.
1. I leaped out of my chair. ‘Quick! Get the father on the phone and tell him to come here at once.
It’s very important!’
a) Who is ‘I’?
b) What made him leap out of the chair?
c) Who was the father and why was he summoned?
d) Which place is being referred to as ‘here’?
Report Writing
You have recently visited some historical towns and cities. You feel cornered about the heritage
sites getting neglected. As a staff reporter of ‘The Hindu’ write a report.
Hints:
 visit to some historical places
 neglected and misused
 green cover depleted
 precious flora and fauna destroyed
 immediate steps needed
 Historical Places—Neglected
-- Sunil, Staff Reporter
I visited some famous historical places near Qutub Minar and was pained to see these heritage
sites getting badly neglected. It appeared that absolutely no attention was being given to the
upkeep of these places. An old temple built by some king of eleventh century was lying in ruins.
The green cover had depleted. Precious flora and fauna round it was completely destroyed.
Immediate steps need to be taken to ameliorate the condition of these historical places. Since
they are the sites which remind us of our past, they must be preserved carefully.

Practice
1. Below you can find some information about a bomb blast in Iraq. Using the information, draft a
report for a newspaper.
Hints:
 a car loaded with RDX rammed into the Police Headquarter
 85 people died
 Over 150 injured
 Several buildings damaged
2. There have been angry outbursts against sharp rise in petroleum products. People have taken to
arson and rioting. You are the staff reporter of ‘The Hindustan Times’ send a report of the incident.
Hints:
 People gathered in large numbers, slogan raising
 Workers of opposition parties clash with those of the ruling party
 Shouting, brick batting
 Arson and rioting
 Situation calm and tense
Comprehension Passage
1. Read the following passage carefully.
Tilak was born on July 23, 1856 in Maharashtra. His father was a school teacher. Tilak was brought
up by his parents in a traditional atmosphere. At a very early age of 16, he was married to Tapi.
After completing his schooling, Tilak joined Deccan College in Pune. As a college student, he
enjoyed participating in discussions and debates and devoted ample time to physical exercise. He
graduated in 1877. Two years later he became bachelor of law and began practicing with his
friend. He realized the need of the hour was to impart proper education to the people. He
established New English School in 1880 and taught mathematics at New English School. To reach
out to the masses, Tilak launched two journals "Kesari" in Marathi and ‘’Maharatta’’ in English in
1881. The masses read his views on nationalism and the need to attain freedom. Very soon he was
addressed as Lokmanya which means respected one. He also wanted to bring in a social change in
the country. He was against child marriage and advocated widow re-marriage. He also felt that
women must be educated. Tilak tried to educate and awaken the peasants. They were motivated
to fight for justice. Tilak became an important member of the Indian National Congress. On July
27, he was arrested on charges of sedition. He was accused of writing poems and articles and
giving speeches that stirred a revolt.
On the basis of your reading of the above passage, choose the correct options from the ones
given.
1. Tilak was married at the age of _________.
(a) 15 (b) 18
(c) 16 (d) 21
2. When Tilak was a college student, he___________.
(a) was studious (b) was fun loving
(c) participated in debates (d) took part in all kinds of sports
3. Tilak taught ________ at New English School.
(a) Hindi (b) English
(c) Physics (d) Mathematics
(4) Tilak was in favour of _________.
(a) women education (b) child marriage
(e) adult education (d) free education for all
(5) Find a word in the passage that means the same as 'insurrection",

Answer Key
1. (C) 2. (C) 3. (d) 4. (a) 5. revolt

2. Read the following passage carefully:

1. To make our life a meaningful one, we need to mind your thoughts, for your thoughts are the
foundation, the inspiration, and the motivating power of your deeds. We create your entire world
by the way we think. Thoughts are the causes and the conditions are the effects.
2. Our circumstances and conditions are not dictated by the world outside; it is the world inside us
that creates the outside. Self-awareness comes from the mind, which means soul. Mind is the sum
total of the states of consciousness grouped under thought, will and feeling. Besides self-
consciousness we have the power to choose and think. Krishna says: "no man resteth a moment
inactive’’. Even when inactive on the bodily plane, we are all the time acting on the thought
plane. Therefore, if we observe ourselves, we can easily mould our thoughts. If our thoughts are
pure and noble, naturally actions follow the same. If our thoughts are filled with jealousy,
hatred and greed, our actions will be the same.
3. Karmically, however, thought or intent is more responsible and dynamic than an act. One may
perform a charitable act, but if he does not think charitably and is doing the act just for the sake of
gain and glory, it is his thoughts that will determine the result. Theosophy teaches us that every
thought, no matter how fleeting, leaves a seed in the mind of the thinker. These small seeds
together go to make up a large thought-seed and determine one's general character. Our thoughts
affect the whole body. Each thought once generated and sent out becomes independent of the
brain and mind and will live upon its own energy depending upon its intensity.

On the basis of your reading of the above passage, choose the correct option from the ones given.
(1) We can make our life meaningful if we ____________.
(a) work hard (b) serve others
(c) pray to God (d) mind our thoughts
(2) ‘No man resteth a moment inactive'. It means ______________.
(a) man is restless (b) man is active
(c) no man is happy (d) man never ceases from activity
(3) Our actions can be noble and pure if we _____________.
(a) are spiritual (b) are religious
(c) have pure and noble thoughts (d) serve others
(4) If our thoughts gain intensity, they _______________.
(a) will guide us properly (b) will make us sentimental
(c) will gain their own energy (d) kill us
(5) The word 'mould' in para 2 means ____________.
(a) transfer (b) direct
(c) change (d) inspire

Answer Key
1. (d) 2. (d) 3. (c ) 4. (c) 5. (c )
Article Writing
You are Meeta. Write an article on the topic ‘Importance of Trees’.
IMPORTANCE OF TREES
--Meeta

Trees are essential for our existence on the earth for they provide oxygen to us. Without oxygen
we will feel suffocation and die. Trees assume importance particularly when our population is
increasing at a rapid speed and industrialisation is growing for economic progress.
Trees are useful in many ways. They maintain natural ecosystems. They provide greenery, prevent
soil erosion and help maintain temperature. They keep our environment clean and healthy. Trees,
in fact, are our life-line. So it is not only a crime but sin to fell trees. Several selfish persons cut
trees for timber. They should be punished. They do not know how much harm they cause by
felling trees. Felling of trees creates a lot of land, but it adds to air pollution. Air pollution is
responsible for the spread of various diseases like allergies, breathing problems and cancers. In
spite of the ban on felling of trees in the forests, greedy persons in connivance with forest officials
indiscriminately fell trees to make money.
This is unlawful and strict action should be taken against the corrupt officials and the criminals. It
is because of the air pollution that oxygen clinics have come up in the big cities. If the situation
deteriorates further people will have to carry their own 'air purifiers' with them. But not many will
afford them. So felling of trees must be stopped.
Practice
1. You are Rakesh / Vandana. Write an article on ‘Life is boring without Adventure.’
Hints:
 adventure means taking risk and being daring
 a passive life is boring
 only men of adventure lead the world ahead
 adventurous tasks provide us thrill and sense of fulfilment
2. You are Anjali / Bharat. Write an article on the topic ‘Reckless Driving in Youngsters.’
Hints:
 a great nuisance
 dangerous to the driver and others
 results in fatal accidents
 road rules not strictly enforced
 punishment for rash driving
Comprehension
I. Read the poem and answer the questions that follow:
I am a little pencil, and my name And if I slip and tumble down I’m
is H and B, certain to be missed
I lie upon the mantelpiece for For mother wants me badly when
everyone to see ; she does the washing-list,
I’m handled forty times a day, it is a And father makes me keep the
weary life, score when he begins to play-----
And when my wits are rather dull I’m just a little pencil, but I have a
I’m sharpened with a knife! busy day.

I scrawl when Tommy has me, and I I really never am allowed to grow up
draw all sorts of things as I ought
From submarines and aeroplanes to I’m getting shorter everyday (it’s awful
cabbages and kings; to be short),
I write a lovely letter when Miss and when the knife begins on me I
Phyllis is about, ache in every joint,
And if by chance I make mistakes I put it in that way because you’re
Miss Phyllis rubs them out. Sure to see the point.
Read the questions given below and choose the correct option.
1. The pencil lies _________ for everyone to see.
(a) on the bed (b) upon the mantlepiece
(c) in the box (d) in the coffin
2. The pencil is handled _________ a day.
(a) forty times (b) thirty times
(c) hundred times (d) sixty times
3. The pencil is sharpened with a ___________.
(a) blade (b) sword
(c)knife (d) sharpener
4. When Tommy has the pencil, the pencil ___________.
(a) draws all sorts of things (b) writes letters
(c) makes mistakes (d) goes for a walk
5. When the pencil slips and tumbles down, ____________.
(a) it is forgotten (b) it goes unnoticed
(c) it is not taken care of (d) it is certain to be missed

Answer Key
1. (b) 2. (a) 3. ( c ) 4. (a) 5. (d)

II. Read the given poem carefully and answer the questions that follow :
TRAINS
Mother, I sit by window for hours on end
And watch the Jung train rumble past.
Some are dark and journey tediously,
No doors, no window, no shining lamps.
Slowly they move: like huge elephants
That move like shadows in the shadowy dark.

Sometimes a train comes flashing past

With many windows lit by many lamps
That dance the whirl with movement swift.
A marriage procession with music loud,
Shrill whistles that rise above the din
Of the rhythmic beat of wheels revolving fast.

On hot afternoons you go to sleep

And with dizzy heat swoons all the world,
Even the crows doze and forget to caw,
The dog lies in the shade with hanging tongue.
I watch for hours and still the tireless trains
March on and on along their iron road.

Sometimes at night in my sleep I hear

The low distant rumble of the train.
I rub my eyes and sit upon my bed
And beneath the light of the flickering moon
Moves the long shadowy outline far away
Like a huge serpent crawling through the night.

Where do all these trains go day and night?

You say they bore their way through hills,
They roar over bridges across mighty streams,
They crash through forests and vast plains,
But at the end of their restless journeyings---
Where do they go and finally rest?
Read the given questions and choose the correct option.
1. The poet sits by his __________ to watch the train.
(a) window (b) stairs
(c) verandah (d)door
2. in the first stanza, the trains are compared with __________.
(a) huge tigers (b) huge serpents
(c) huge elephants (d) huge snails

3. The poet feels that the trains are ___________ and ___________.
(a) short ; fact (b) dark; tediously
(c) colourful; hurriedly (d) long; silently
4. The trains arouse ________ in the poet.
(a) curiosity (b) hatred
(c) horror (d) anxiety
5. In the hot afternoons, the crow forgets ___________.
(a) to take a bath (b) to eat
(c) to sleep (d) to caw

Answer Key
1. (a) 2. (c) 3. (b) 4. (a) 5. (d)