Changing Mindsets Towards Animals.

Q. You were pained to read about incidents of cruelty against animals in the newspapers. One in particular, about feeding an elephant a pineapple with explosives concealed in it, is not only shocking but also reveals a sick mentality. 

Write an article on changing mindsets towards animals and suggest ways in which we can enforce zero tolerance for animal cruelty. You are Dhiranu / Drishti.

CHANGING MINDSETS TOWARDS ANIMALS
BY: DHIRANU

Man is the only animal in the world who uses other animals in order to fulfill his needs and wants. It is the matter of great pain that our mindset towards animals are changing continuously with each passing day. We have changed our thinking which is now only confined to selfishness.

The common mindset of people towards animals is that they consider animals as a harmful creature. But the fact is that animal does not harms other or attack unless it is provoked. Man is the only animal who uses other animals to fulfil his needs. Besides this, he has strated using, taming, teasing and chasing animals for his own benefits and entertainment.

Instead of feeding the animals with proper diet, people have started using them for their own entertainment. For instance, the recent news item that someone has fed an elephant a pineapple with explosive concealed in it, which has shocked many people. This also reaveals sick mentality of people towards animals.

The need of the hour is to change the mindset of people and to enforce zero tolerance for animal cruelty. Authorities should wake from their eternal sleep and take an immediate action against the culprits. Animals should be provided the necessities which they need such as diet, proper place to live in etc. Also they will perform or behave well if they will be kept in animal care units. It is the duty of the parents to instill moral values in their children. They should be taught not to harm any living creature on the earth as every living creature has its own role to be played in the environment. If we do not change our mindset towards animals, the whole earth would suffer one day.

My Opinions On COVID-19

Q. Write an article in 200 words about something, you have a strong opinion on COVID 19 (CORONAVIRUS) pandemic. What have you seen that has made you upset? proud? appreciative? scared ? You are Anu/Arun.

MY OPINION ON COVID 19
- BY: ARUN

Now a days we are coping With a covid 19 pandemic. But with the passage of time, government has controlled covid by means of lockdown, social distancing, masks and vaccines. OR 
Passing through thick and thin of covid pandemic times, everyone has some experiences on what they felt and what they opine (think). I too have some my own personal experiences on various feelings.

I really felt proud at doctors of the world. They treated the patients with full zest (energy, interest) and zeal (enthusiasm, passion, जोश) though it was very dangerous for their own lives too. They don't care about themselves. They fulfill their professional duty. I also felt proud at a victim of covid who had quarantine himself in order to save his dear ones. 

After that I appreciate PM of country who (ordered to impose or) imposed a strict lockdown in the country in order to prevent the spread of pandemic and to save the citizens of the country. He also helped the needy and poor in the hard times of COVID pandemic lockdown by depositing some cash in their accounts or making available the necessities to them free of cost. 

Taking negative aspects in consideration, I felt upset and scared too. The thing that scared me the most was that (Covid might not happen to us.) I and my family might not exposed to this virus. The news headlines of continuous rise in the countless number of covid patients also scared me.  

At last, I felt upset at behaviour of the shopkeepers who did unethical practices such as hoarding, black marketing, adulteration, high prices etc. in order to take the advantage of pandemic lockdown. I came to know about the fact that doctors are charging high fees from the patients in return of their services, which makes me sad. Due to lockdown imposed by government, labourers were forced to leave their workplaces without adequate transport facility. Student's studies affected negatively too. Students become lazy and non serious in their studies. People were continuously flouting quarantine rules imposed by the government which also upsets me. 

So, I urge (request) the public to focus on the safe steps during the hard times of pandemic. All are advised to help and co operate with each other for the benefit of the nation. 

A memorable holiday you had recently.

Q. For your ASL assessment your teacher has asked you to prepare a short speech in about 150 words on the topic: "A Memorable Holiday You Had Recently". Include the following points in your draft of the speech.

1. What kind of holiday you had, when, where and with whom

2. why it has become a memorable experience for you

3. what important lesson (s) it has taught you

Good morning everyone!

Holidays are the part and parcel of our life. Everyone loves to have holidays in their life. Holidays are like fresh breeze as they remove worries, stress and tension from our life and make us rejuvenate. 

Well, There are numerous memorable holidays, events and moments in our life. we get/have many holidays on different occassions. Some of them will retain in our memory and become memorable for us. 

Recently, I had a holiday from my school after half yearly examinations. I decided to visit Amritsar to have a glimpse of golden temple with my friends. As we entered the temple, I met my known, who is the resident of amritsar joined us. He makes us to have a  glimpse of temple and told about its history. Thousand of people from all over the world visit here daily to get peaceful vibes. It was very crowded.

This holiday has become a memorable one in our life. we never have such peaceful place in our life till now. Also, we came to know a lot of information about this historical monument. There is a market outside the temple from where we purchase some traditional items for my near dear ones. We also offer our voluntary service on the kitchen over there.

I enjoyed and it was very great experience to visit there.

Thank you.

Impact of Overpopulation on the World

Q. On the occasion of World Population Day, you have to write an article on the topic "Impact of Overpopulation". 

In your article you should include
1. how the world population has increased
2. what its impact on the world is

NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF POPULATION GROWTH: Unemployment- Poor Health- Poverty- Deforestation- Global warming- illiteracy or lack of education- Pollution: Air, water, soil- Loss of Agricultural Land- Climate in Crisis- Loss of Biodiversity

IMPACT OF OVERPOPULATION

- By: Rohan 

In our contemporary world, problem of overpopulation has increased in [leaps and bounds (बहुत बड़ी मात्रा मे)]. It is not only a problem but also an ailment for people as cancer. The recent census (an official numbering of population) (The census figures)reveals that population has been increasing frequently over the years. 

Overpopulation has tremendous impact   over the globe. It is not only an issue but all of the issues are attach to this problem. Overpopulation leads to overcrowding which means poor quality of life. Universally speaking, as the result of overpopulation, there is a sharp decline in the natural resources such as more land is exploited that is to say that more industrialisation and urbanization being searched up, consequently there is a continuous loss of agricultural land and depletion of natural resources. Deforestation has become the major concern, which leads to the global warming and climate in crises. Thus, there is huge loss to biodiversity. 

Another impact of over population is the degradation of the environment. As due to increased population, more and more industries are being set up which is polluting the environment and marine as industries wastes are dumped into water. Rise in number of people on the earth is giving rise to number of vehicles on the roads which causes air and noise pollution to great extent. 

As it is well said that more and more people will bring more miseries and poverty. Increase in population also mean decrease in the standard of living of people such lack of education or illiteracy, poor health facilities, rise in prices of basic amenities of life.

So, The Government, organisations and the other authorities should join their hands to reduce population otherwise the whole world will suffer one day. 

Article describing a fair you attended recently.

 Q. Write an article describing a fair that you visited.

In your article you should describe

1. name of the fair you visited

2. when, where and why the fair was held

3. who it was attended by

4. what you saw and did there

5. why the fair is important to you, people or area

THE FAIR I ATTENDED RECENTLY

By:  Rahul

Fairs and exhibitions are considered as the main attraction of the cities. Each city has its some famous fairs that are being organised there every year. Various fairs have organised in our hometown frequently such as Book fair, trade fair, festival fairs etc. 

Almost all people visit the fair of their city or  hometown. Recently I visited my maternal grandparents during my summer vacations in dehradun. There I visited trade fair organised at prade ground with my family. It may be organised by the Uttrakhand government or any private institution. It lasts for the two weeks. It is conducted every year to show the various cultures of our country.

It was attended by the tourists from all over the world as dehradun is one of the renowned tourists places of the India. We bought the entry tickets and went in. Different people from different states joined it to present the various specialities of their state such as clothing, accessories, bags etc. The point of attraction was hand made articles as it attracts the customers most, it includes the toil of the makers.

There I enjoyed various rides but camel ride the most and being foody there. We visited different shops to look various presentations. There was an aquarium corner which I loved it. View was very scenic.

Trade fair pass knowledge to the customers and great source of entertainment for them. It is a great source of revenue for as people love to purchase items of various states. The area location gets well known.

Thus, we must visit the fair as it provides us information about the speciality of different states and the uniqueness of the country. The fair was an amalgamation of knowledge and fun.

Indian labour's life during lockdown.

 Q. When factories and workplaces shut down due to lockdown. Millions of workers had to deal with the loss of income, food shortage and uncertainty about future. Thousand of them began walking home with no means of transport due to the lockdown. Write an article on 'Indian labour's life during lockdown'. You are Ankit/Ankita.

Indian labour's life during lockdown

By: Rohit

The life of a laborer is very hard. He has to work from morning to evening to earn his own bread and butter. He works in shops, factories,  in severe cold as well as in the heat of summer. He gets no comforts in life. He also has to leave his families in search of job. 

labour is the most vulnerable one in any situation. During lockdown due to COVID, the life of labourers became very pathetic. Their workplaces had completely closed down as per the orders of government. They had to face a lot of difficulties. They have no food to eat, no water to drink, no shed or roof to spend  night. So, they decided to migrate their own village to unite their families. On their way also they had to suffer many problems.  Due to lockdown, There was no means of transport for them to arrive their destinations. They moved to their houses on foot. Consequently, their future become uncertain. 

Although later government has arranged transport facility for them yet their problems would not completely solved but they benefitted. we need to be sensitive towards farmers.

So, the labour's life during lockdown is full of struggles and challenges. May god give them strength to face these struggles and challenges. 

Why a majority of students hate history?

Q. Write an article for your school magazine describing why a majority of students hate studying history and how the subject can be made interesting for them..

HISTORY: A HATING SUBJECT

History is one of the important subjects taught and studied at all levels of education since ages. The word History to put it simply means the story of mankind. It refers to the study of past events, particularly human affairs.  

Students consider history as the worst subject in their curriculum. Majority of them hate it. There are so many reasons behind hating this subject. Predominantly, it is tedious (boring) to learn dates, names of people and places which are not even useful in everyday life. Also, it is just about dead people. Another reason is that history lays emphasis on text reading. It has theoretical base only. There is no practicality in it rather it is just the memorization of people, places and dates. And this is not useful and relevant in modern era or student's entire lifetime. 

It is the need of the hour to make history an interesting subject for the students. History classes should be conducted in a interesting way. Textbooks should contain diagrams, flowchart, pitchers, and head points so that students can understand and remember the topics very conveniently. Schools should organise trips to ancient museums to make students learn about past which is very knowledgeable and such museums also highlights tradition and culture of the country. Through this, such traditions can be handed over to the future generations.

Thus, History should be teach in fun and practical way so that students (do not hate this subject anymore.)don't find it boring anymore.

A place of tourist interest in Sikkim.

Q. Expand the notes given below to write an article for your school magazine on the place of tourist interest in Sikkim.

LACHUNG- A BEAUTIFUL VILLAGE IN THE VALLEY OF LACHUNG, SIKKIM

What is the place ?  Lachung - Meaning a                                             'small mountain pass'

Where is it ?              At 9000 ft. above sea                                             level, in the Valley of                                             Lachung, North District,                                       Sikkim - 7 hours from                                          capital Gangtok- the last                                        post on the Indo-china                                           border

What does it look like ? Most picturesque-                                                  surrounded by                                                        snow-capped peaks                                               and silver firs and                                                rhododendron trees,                                          waterfalls and streams

What to visit there ?    Buddhist Monastery,                                               handicraft centre,                                                 trout fishing sites,                                         Rhododendron Sanctuary

When to visit ?          Between October to May

A place of tourist interest in Sikkim 

- By: Rohan

India is rich in her cultural heritage. Each state has its famous places and dishes.  Like every state, sikkim has many places to visit by the tourist from all over the country. And lachung is one of them.

The word 'Lachung' to put it simply means 'a small mountain pass'. It is one of the beautiful villages lie in the valley of lachung in sikkim. Every year a large number of tourists from other states come to visit this hill station with their families.

It is located at 9000 ft. above sea level in the valley of lachung in the north district of sikkim. It takes around 7 hours to reach there from the sikkim capital, Gangtok. And it is the last post on the Indo-China border.

Luchung has been described as the most picturesque village of Sikkim. During the winter the village is usually surrounded by snow- capped peaks, silver firs and rhododendron trees. Moreover  the most significant it attracts is waterfalls and streams located over there.  Buddhist Monastery, handicraft center, trout fishing sites, Rhododendron Sanctuary are various famous tourist spots in sikkim to visit and have look at which helps in creating great revenue for government.

India has boosted its tourism industry in the recent years. This Village has also been opened by the Indian government. Tourist come from all over the world to visit this beautiful village, lachung between October to May.

Thus, this is such a ravishing (beautiful) place if any time we get a chance to visit such adorable (प्यारी) place we must not lose it. And one day this village will become the prominent place of the country and will attract more and more tourists.

A day without TV Article

 Q. How do you feel if you were to spend a day without TV? Express your views in the form of an article in about 150 words. You may like to use the hints given below:

Boring life- no entertainment- no way to pass time- no knowledge, no news, no current affairs, no TV games, no live matches, no favourite programmes, films or music- life unimaginable- partial cut down possible but not total ban         OR

Interesting life- no more ads  and commercial breaks- more time for family, friends and studies- more fun in outdoor activities and sports- better health and fitness- no scolding from mother/father- the sooner it is switched off the better.

A Day Without T.V.  (1st option)

By: .......

In today's world, technology plays an important role in our lives. Our life depends on the modern gadgets such as computer, T.V, mobiles, laptops etc. TV is considered as widely used means of entertainment all over the world. 

To begin with, a life without it is unimaginable and boring particularly during vacations. There will be no entertainment too far. People don't have no knowledge about what is going around them. They are also unable to know about the news on various subjects. They are not familiar with the current affairs too.

Sports loving persons are unable to watch the live matches of their respective games. Excitement of knowing scores of their country would no more. 

If there is no availability of tv people will not be able to watch their favourite  programmes, films or music. Also children are not able to play TV games.  It is difficult for them to pass their leisure time. They keep buzzing like files. 

Consequently, their behaviour becomes irritating, angry and have minds full of tension and anxiety. People will sleep in their free time and become lazy with each passing day.

Thus, we can limit the use of T.V in our life. Its partial cut down is possible but its total ban from our lives is impossible. We hardly find sewing machine in every home, whereas there is no home without television.

OR

A Day without TV (IInd option)

Long gone are the days when ( TV sets were a rare luxury but today TV has become an indispensable (जो हटा नहीं सकते)  part of our life.) people used to live without electronic gadgets but today  their houses are full of these gadgets and T.V. is the most common and popular among them.

 Without TV, our life will become very interesting. We can save much time and utilised in various beneficial activities. If there is no T.V., we can spend more time with family and friends. We can explore our past items or can improve our mistakes which we had done earlier. 

Not only that, we can spend our time in exploring the nature. Students can concentrate more on their studies. They can improve their academic results. They go for outing and take part in various competitions held in their schools. They are not being scolded by their parents too. In order to get more fun and better health and fitness, they start taking active participation in outdoor activities and sports. 

There will not be ads and commercial breaks. We need not rely on the false advertisements displayed by various companies and organisations. We ourselves go to the Market and buy the genuine products at reasonable rates.

 Moreover, the more vulgar activites are presented which affects the child behaviour. That is to say that People are watching more crime and violent scenes which makes them to do same in their real life. 

 

Thus, it is well said the sooner it is switched off the better. 

Article describing a journey you would like to make.

Q. Write an article describing a journey (act of travelling from one place to another, travel somewhere) you would like to make.

In your article you should say

1. where you would like to travel to and why

2. when you plan to make this journey and how

3. whether you would like to travel alone or with someone

JOURNEY (TRAVEL) I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE 

By: Rahul

Journey is a way to rejuvenate oneself.

In this world, there are many beautiful destinations to visit and there are many ancient places which we should have a look and it gives information regarding past culture. In this modern era, there are many destinations to explore where peple like to visit. Even I had a dream to visit canada by air because of its various specialities like its famous waterfall that is niagara falls.

I planned or decided to visit to my dream country during my vacations with my family as I have heard a lot about it. It is also known as "Mini Punjab". Being many sikh indians also have their hearts in canada.  Once my cousin also tell me about its various places to explore like the famous wonderland which is the eternal beauty of canada, and its streets, buildings to look at, many waterfalls, beach and a chance to see ocean by ship at its centre and zoo, aquarium where we can also see mermaids ( जलपरी) and many more. Being to listen about it I am excited to visit there and waiting for the day i can go make my dream comes true. Snow fall being its attraction during winters. The snow spread all over and around. I also want to play and enjoy, have fun with the snow and want to adore its scenic beauty completely.

So, I  am very eager to visit canada and enjoy various spots there. I will make my every endeavour to make this journey immortal in my life.

Importance of Self Study

 Q.    Self Study is the most effective learning tool. Write an article on the topic 'Importance of Self Study' for your school wall magazine. You are Swati/Shubham. You can use the clues given below-

-self study- very important for students- useful tool -convenient -makes students independent -builds confidence -helps identify problems, get effective solution -yields good results.

IMPORTANCE OF SELF STUDY

- By: Swati

Education system is becoming advanced day by day. Passing through various thick and thin (through difficult times) now a days education system is touching the heights. To reach that heights, various tools are used such as self study, 100% success, exam idea, success key etc. Their significant role is increasing day by day in the academic field. 

 Prominently (importantly, firstly) In the modern era, tool as self study is used in academic fields (education system) for scoring maximum grades. Being that, various other books clear the concepts effectively and making it understand, written in different ways give us concept clarity and the students doesn't need to cram the concept. Similarly, these keys gives concise and relevant answers which benefits the students in their studies. Such keys being helper guides them various techniques to present their answer in simple and understandable form. Their easy and convenient availability makes students independent regarding studies which helps them to identify their problems and get effective solutions. This boost their confidence and academic students yield good results. Self study keys doesn't cost much so that every student can avail their benefit. Students rely more on self study than any other information source.

Even schools also provides practice sample papers for students as study tool almost in all forms which students practice and make guess regarding the expected questions to come in their board examination. Such keys, to exemplify, sucess keys or guide keys provide exact and relevant answer to the question which strength the concept of the students. 

So, Self study acts as the greatest tool for students as mentor, helper, guider. Its vital role cannot be ignored in the field of education. 

Speech thanking your class teacher and classmates for the selection of monitor of the class.

 Q. Suppose you have been chosen the monitor of your class. Write a short speech to thank your class teacher and classmates for the selection.

In your speech you should

1. thank your teacher and friends for the honour

2. say how you will perform your duties as the monitor

- maintain discipline in the class

- take attendance

- collect notebooks

- make announcements

- report defaulters

- decorate bulletin boards

- any other relevant point

 Recpected teachers and My dear friends. A very Good Morning to all.

  I would like to thank to you all as I got the previledge of becoming the monitor of the class (all to choose me as the monitor of the class). I feel very lucky as my teacher and class fellows choose me as monitor by seeing (assessing) my abilities as you all think I can perform the duty of monitor with full responsibility.

Being as monitor I will perform various duties for my class. As it is well said that Discipline shapes the future of the students. I will always make sure to maintain discipline of the class. I will report the defaulters amd make sure to impose fine on them. Every student will be in proper uniform. I will make the class aware about the benefit of regular attendance so that students may attend the classes regularly which improves the academic performance of the class. In regards to help my teachers, I will collect notebooks from the students to be checked by them and students may have complete notes with them. Similarly, Important announcements should be in the ears of every student and I will fulfill my this duty properly. Bulletin boards will be well decorated where important announcements are displayed in good and effective manner.

 I assure that I will perform my duties with utmost dedication.

Thank you.

Article describing a festival that you celebrated recently.

 Q. Write an article describing a festival that you celebrated recently.

In your article you should include

1. the name of the festival

2. the occasion, day, time, season etc of the festival

3. Why it is celebrated and how

4. how you and your family or community celebrated it recently

5. how you felt about the celebrations

FESTIVAL THAT I CELEBRATED RECENTLY

By: Rohan

India is the land of festivals. There are various festivals are being celebrated here. Recently I celebrated holi with my family, friends and neighbours on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at the end of winter. We started this festival one night before with Holika Dahan. 

Interestingly, The story behind celebrating this festival is that the son of hiranyakashyap, Prahalad was forced to worship his own father but he refused to do so. His father became very angry and decided to kill his own son by various means. One of the means of killing his son through his aunt holika, by placing both in fire as she was given a boon to remain unharmed from fire. Fortunately, prahlad was saved. However, Holika (his aunt) was burnt. From that day, people celebrate Holika Dahan to remain healthy and happy by burning their sins. And the next morning, they celebrate colourful holi to show their happiness.

On the first day, we all assembled in the evening. we light a bonfire. ladies made sweet chapattis over it. Everone pray for their goodness. We went to our homes and slept.  

On the next morning, All ladies of my neighborhood went to temple. We all assemble in the street of our neighborhood with colours, water buckets, water guns and water balloons. People started dancing and filling colours on each other. Children threw balloons on everyone and outsiders. Some teenagers threw balloons, water and colours from the roof on them. Outsiders got confused on where the balloons, water and colours come from. After sometime we all had breakfast at our houses and come back.    

In reality, this festival should be celebrated with natural colours. Alternatively, We can use tumeric, flour, flowers as substitutes of colours to play holi.

Everyone felt very happy. We enjoyed very much. This holi become memorial for all of us.