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CONTENTS

SECTION A READING Unseen Passages Worksheets 1 to 7 ................................. 57 Worksheets 8 and 9 ............................... 78 Unit Evaluation Test ................................ 8

Picture Composition Worksheet 21 ...................................... 15-16 Worksheets 22 and 23 ........................ 16-17 Unit Evaluation Test ............................... 18 SECTION C GRAMMAR

SECTION B WRITING Notepad Worksheet 10 ............................................. 9 News Report Worksheet 11 ............................................. 9 Short Biography Worksheet 12 ........................................ 9-10 Letter Completion Worksheet 13 ........................................... 10 Notice Worksheet 14 ............................................ 11 Message Worksheet 15 ............................................ 11 Postcard Worksheet 16 ...................................... 11-12 Letter Writing Worksheet 17 ...................................... 12-13 Paragraph Writing Worksheet 18 ........................................... 13 Article Worksheet 19 ...................................... 13-14 Speech Worksheet 20 ...................................... 14-15

Nouns Worksheet 24 ........................................... 19 Pronouns Worksheet 25 ........................................... 19 Adjectives Worksheet 26 ...................................... 19-20 Prepositions Worksheet 27 ........................................... 20 Articles Worksheet 28 ........................................... 20 Conjunctions Worksheet 29 ........................................... 20 Tenses Worksheet 30 ........................................... 21 Reported Speech Worksheet 31 ........................................... 21 Active and Passive Voice Worksheet 32 ........................................... 21 Integrated Exercises Worksheets 33 and 36 ........................ 22-23 Formative Assessments Worksheets 37 and 40 ........................ 23-25 Unit Evaluation Test .......................... 25-26 PRACTICE PAPERS (1 to 5) ................ 27-36

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SECTION A READING Unseen Passages Worksheets 1 to 7 ............................. 3739 Worksheets 8 and 9 ................................. 39 Unit Evaluation Test .............................. 39 SECTION B WRITING Notepad Worksheet 10 ........................................... 40 News Report Worksheet 11 ........................................... 40 Short Biography Worksheet 12 ...................................... 40-41 Letter Completion Worksheet 13 ........................................... 41 Notice Worksheet 14 ........................................... 42 Message Worksheet 15 ........................................... 42 Postcard Worksheet 16 ...................................... 42-43 Letter Writing Worksheet 17 ...................................... 43-44 Paragraph Writing Worksheet 18 ........................................... 44 Article Worksheet 19 ........................................... 45 Speech Worksheet 20 ...................................... 45-46

Picture Composition Worksheet 21 ........................................... 46 Worksheets 22 and 23 ........................ 46-47 Unit Evaluation Test .......................... 47-48 SECTION C GRAMMAR Nouns Worksheet 24 ........................................... 49 Pronouns Worksheet 25 ........................................... 49 Adjectives Worksheet 26 ........................................... 49 Prepositions Worksheet 27 ........................................... 50 Articles Worksheet 28 ........................................... 50 Conjunctions Worksheet 29 ...................................... 50-51 Tenses Worksheet 30 ........................................... 51 Reported Speech Worksheet 31 ........................................... 51 Active and Passive Voice Worksheet 32 ........................................... 52 Integrated Exercises Worksheets 33 and 36 ........................ 52-53 Worksheets 37 and 40 ........................ 53-55 Unit Evaluation Test ............................... 55 PRACTICE PAPERS (1 to 5) ................ 56-65

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READING

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENTS
UNSEEN PASSAGES
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Passage 1

2. (a) Great Flamingo 4. (b) it did not receive water from western Yamuna
1. (b) Gurgaon Passage 2

3. (d) all of the above 5. (c) carrion

1. Listening is also an important component to be an effective communicator. 2. A true listener is likely to be more benefitted as he learns more and does better things in life. 3. Good listeners do not suffer from loneliness because they have a positive energy that makes all people want their company. 4. We can approve what a speaker is saying by a simple gesture, i.e., by a simple nod of head. 5. We should not let our mind wander while listening. WORKSHEET2
Passage 1 1. (c) fair 2. (b) burfi 3. (a) he was greedy 4. (d) he was too old to play with such toys 5. (d) murmured Poem 2

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

is full of fun make many friends development of willpower studies and sports draw things and make colourful rings

WORKSHEET3 Passage 1 1. (c) Ustad Bismillah Khan 2. (a) it had an unpleasant sound 3. (b) a barbar 4. (b) as it was first played by a nai at Shahs chamber 5. (c) banned

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Passage 2 1. The writer met the Princess of China on the banks of the Fuchao river. 2. A Champak tree was planted on each side of river. 3. The floor of landing place was tiled in marble. 4. The princess was surprised as the writer suddenly appeared in front of her. 5. The princess asked the writer who he was and he replied that he was the crown prince of Bengal. WORKSHEET4 Passage 1 1. (d) pedestrians 2. (c) making bicycle visible through colour marking 3. (d) black 4. (a) China 5. (d) avert Poem 2 (a) wind (b) pouncing (c) wishes (d) realised (e) manage

WORKSHEET5 Passage 1 1. (c) planting a fig tree 2. (b) let me know if you do live to eat the fruits 3. (a) to fill his basket with gold 4. (d) pelted him with figs 5. (c) to attack by throwing Passage 2 1. 2. 3. 4. Shillong is known as the Scotland of the East. Pine conifers trees are found all over Meghalaya. The main community residing in Shillong is Khasi tribes. Siat Khanam is a contest of archery in which men gather to shoot arrows at a cylindrical target for four minutes. 5. Archery is a serious business in Shillong because people bet their money at the outcome of the contest. WORKSHEET6 Passage 1 1. (c) who have compulsive shopping disorder 2. (a) things that improve her appearance 3. (d) both (a) and (b) 4. (c) once in a week 5. (d) spree Passage 2 1. The raindrop was unhappy to fall in the ocean as it felt that what one raindrop would count in the sea.

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The raindrop was alone in distress because of its little size. The raindrop lay hidden in the mouth of sea-shell. Later the raindrop grew into a pearl. Raindrop that turned into a Pearl was set in the crown of King of Persia.

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Passage 1 1. (b) right conducts to be taught to his son 2. (b) to value an earned dollar than five found 3. (a) in his own ideas 4. (a) his heart 5. (a) scoundrel selfish Passage 2 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Keeping a pet puts a lot of responsibilities on your head. The whole family should make a collective decision to own a pet. Puppies and kittens are adorable because of their cute looks. A pet needs vaccination to keep diseases at bay. Pets should not be kept confined in cages.

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Task 1 1. The basic goal of the smiley icon is to spread or generate good feelings and to make people smile. 2. State Mutual Life Assurance, an insurance firm in USAto lift the spirits of its employees. Franklin Loufrani to highlight good news stories as a part of newspaper promotion. 3. Noun Kind (b) USA Proper Noun (c) employee Common Noun (d) Harvey Ball Proper Noun (e) worker Common Noun (f) newspaper Common Noun (g) Franklin Loufrani Proper Noun (h) country Common Noun (i) fatherhood Abstract Noun (j) artist Common Noun 4. Active : They hired graphic artist Harvey Ball to help out. Passive : Graphic artist Harvey Ball was hired to help out by them. Active : He created a round yellow button with two dots and half a circle.

Passive : A round yellow button with two dots and half a circle was created by him. S O L U T I O N S

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The smiley icon was created more than forty years ago. Someone created the smiley icon forty years ago. The icon is now trademark by Loufrani. Loufrani now trademark is the icon.
Confused Crying Happy Sad

5. Frown Cool Grin Laughing out loud

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Task 2 1. The event was flagged off by Drukchen Rinpoche, chairman of the Live to Love initiative at 10 seconds past 10.10 a.m. 2. The event was held at Changa village, nearly 40 km from Leh and 9000 volunteers took part in the event. 3. Noun desert, Leh, village, volunteers, Delhi Verb entered, planted, supported, held, flagged Adjective cold, Buddhist, green, earlier, three 4. (b) support excusable justifiable support (c) earlier later subsequent earlier (d) success failure let down Success (e) enter exit depart enter (f) allow forbid prohibit allow

Activity
The date 10/10/10 at 10:10am (10:10) or 10:10 p.m. (22:10) is believed to be a very lucky time. It has a numerical abbreviation of 10/10/10. We will have to wait another hundred years to write the date like this. UNIT EVALUATION TEST Passage 1 1. (c) to seek the blessings of priests and religious teachers 2. (b) people would not listen to them 3. (d) he also sent a message 4. (b) selfish, jealous, crooked 5. (d) fragrance, blessing, goodness Poem 2 1. The poet calls the Rum Tum Tugger a curious cat because he has disobliging ways. 2. The Rum Tum Tugger will eat what he finds for himself. 3. He shifts and sneers when poet offers him cream. 4. He leaps on poets lap in the middle of sewing because there is nothing he enjoys like a horrible muddle. 5. Poet is helpless about his disobliging ways.

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1. THE BONDLA SANCTUARY The tiny state of Goa has six sanctuaries in which the Bondla sanctuary is the friendliest. It is spread in the area of about just 8 sq km. It is located on an island of hillocks in the Western Ghats. It has moist, deciduous forest which makes vegetation sparse. The Bondla sanctuary is a birdwatchers paradise. One can watch woodpeckers, ruby throated yellow bulbul, that is the state bird of Goa, and hornbills. It is easier to spot wild animals also. 2. ONAM Onam is the biggest festival in Indian state of Kerala. Onam Festival falls during the Malayali month of Chingam (Aug-Sep) and marks the home coming of legendary king Mahabali. Carnival of Onam lasts for ten days. Intricately decorated Pookalam, breathtaking boat race, and exotic Kailottikali dance are some of the most remarkable features of Onam. It is the harvest festival of Kerala.

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1. QUEENS BATON WILL ENTER INTO INDIA ON FRIDAY (by Shikha) Delhi, 23 June: The Queens Baton Relay for the XIX Commonwealth Games commenced from Buckingham Palace, London on October 29, 2009. It has travelled 71 commonwealth countries. It has covered total distance of 1,90,000 km in 340 days. In the last leg of the relay in India, it will cover 20,000 km in 100 days through visiting all 28 states and 7 Union Territories. It will enter Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium during the opening ceremony of XIX Commonwealth Games. 2. GIRL KILLED BY A GURGAON TRUCK Gurgaon, 7 July : A 21-year old engineering girl student died on the spot and her classmate was critically injured on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. after being hit by speedy Gurgaon Municipal Corporation truck. The accident happened near sector 23 crossing and the victims were on their two wheeler which the truck smashed it from behind. It dragged the scooty and pushed it against a tree. The victims were taken to Columbia South Hospital. WORKSHEET12 1. Shahrukh Khan was born on November 2, 1965 in Delhi. He studied in St. Colmbus School where he got Sword of Honour award for the best student. He started his carrer from a T.V. Serial called Fauji in 1988. He married to Gauri Chibba on October 25, 1991 and has two children, son Aryan Khan (b. 1997) and daughter Suhana (b. 2000). He made his film debut with commercial film Deewana in 1992. Some of his superhits films are Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Darr (1993), Baazigar (1993), Anjaam (1994), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Om Shanti Om (2007), Chak De India (2007), My Name is Khan (2010). He has won seven Filmfare Best Actor awards.

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2. Sania Mirza was born on November 15, 1986 in Mumbai. Her family later relocated to Hyderabad. She did schooling from Nasr School, Khairatabad. She started playing tennis at the age of six at Nizam club, Hyderabad. Her initial training was handled by C K Bhupati, father of Mahesh Bhupati, the legendary tennis player. She got professional training at Sinnet Tennis Academy in Secunderabad and then shifted to Ace Tennis Academy, United States. She participated in World Junior Championship in 1999. She then won a bronze medal in Asian Games and also won girls doubles in Wimbledon Tennis Tournament. She was the youngest player to do so. In total, she has won 21 ITF titles so far. She is married to Shoaib Malik, the famous Pakistani cricket player in April, 2010.

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1. Star TV India Ltd. Cannaught Place New Delhi June 12, 20XX Sir Sub: Organizing Quiz Contest We are pleased to inform you that our channel is going to organize the Bournvita Quiz Contest for Delhi schools, next month. All the schools are requested to select two students from class VI-IX who will participate in the contest. Send the application from along with all the required documents latest by the end of this month. A copy of application form is enclosed herewith. Yours faithfully Amit Joshi (Organiser) 2. DCS Public School R.K. Puram, New Delhi July 9, 20XX Oxford University Press 23/21, Ansari Road Daryaganj, Delhi Sir Sub: Ordering Some Books. We would like to place an order for several books that we need for our library. The name of the books and number of copies are mentioned below. I request you to deliver these books to the address given alongwith the bill. Please ensure that books should be in good conditions. Hope to get the discount on books that you give to schools. Confirm through telephone when you will dispatch the order. 1. Science Experiment 3 2. English Dictionary 2 3. French Dictionary 2 4. Learn Mathematics while Playing 4 Thanking you Swati Verma (Librarian) Ph. : 011-27320689

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1. August 1, 2010 FUN DAY AT SPLASH WATER PARK To chill out in the heat of summer, our school is going to Splash Water Park on August 4. Interested students submit ` 500 (lunch included) to their respective class teachers. Priti Malhotra Chairman Fun Club 2. February 2, 20XX VISIT TO BOOK FAIR Our society is organising a visit to Delhi Book Fair on 13 February at Pragati Maidan. Interested people can give their names along with the charges of ` 50 per person to chairman latest by tomorrow. Lunch will not be provided by the society. Swati (President) SHIVA SENA SOCIETY NOTICE NEW ERA PUBLIC SCHOOL NOTICE

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1. April 14, 20XX 5:00 p.m. Mom Papa called up to inform that Rajesh uncle and his family is coming to our home for dinner. Papa will reach home with uncle by 8:00 p.m. Make arrangements for the dinner. Nitin June 20, 20XX 6:00 p.m. Mummy Shriya has hurt herself while playing in the park. I am taking her to the doctor, B.D. ATTAM. Come to the clinic along with some money. Nivedita

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1. Delhi June 15, 20XX Dear Kamal I am participating in Delhi Marathon on 23rd June which is organised by Delhi Government on the commencement of Commonwealth Games. As our summer holidays are going , it would be great fun.

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if you come and join me in the Marathon. It has been long time since we met. We would share a different experience through it. Hope to see you. Shivam 2. Nainital March 19, 20XX

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Dear Mother My results of final exams been declared. You will be very pleased to know that I have not only scored good marks in all the subjects but also topped my class. This happened due to my hard work, your blessings and the guidance of my science teacher. Wishing you and papa good health, waiting to meet you soon. Dipanshu

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1. 7, Civil Lines New Delhi June 25, 20XX Dear Kavita Hope you are in good health. I am also fine. I was desperately waiting for the time when I would write to you about the Mothers day that I celebrated with my family. My sister and I made that day special for our mother by doing all her daily house chores and left her to rest and enjoy the day the way she wanted. We baked a special cake for her. We gifted her a card and a bouquet of flowers. Papa took her on a long drive which she enjoyed a lot. At the dinner, mom cut the cake and had the dinner made by me and my sister. During dinner, tears rolled down on my mothers cheeks. She was full of affection and gave hugs to us. My sister and I made that day for our mother as token of appreciation for her endless love she showers on us. Do write back to me soon. Give my wishes to uncle and aunt. Your friend Sanjana Singh 2. G-14, Kamla Nagar New Delhi June 29, 20XX The Editor The Times of India Asaf Ali Road New Delhi Sir Sub: Price hike of petrol, disel and LPG Through the esteemed column of your newspaper, I would like to draw the kind attention of

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concerned authority towards the increased prices of petrol, disel, and LPG cylinder. This is the fifth time in last few months in the city that prices of motor fuels and kitchen fuels have increased. How can the common mass survive? These are the basic amenities on which the life of people depend. Now it is getting tough to buy these amenities. People have to reassess their budgets. This time average man who uses small car will have to spend ` 135 a month extra and a twowheeler owner will have an extra burden of ` 90 a month. With higher price of cooking gas, total additional burden on a family should not be less than the sign ` 20. In the fire of price hike, the life of every man gets effected. Government should stop the price hike somehow. The time is not far when survival of the fittest will not be possible. I request the concern authorities to pay some attention towards it and take some step to control the price hike. Yours sincerely Rahul Bansal

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1. Computer plays an important role in each and every field. World has now become computer worm. Children are the most influenced group by the computer world. Children spend half of their time in front of the computer screen. They play games, listen songs, watch movies, make friends and chat with them, solve riddles, do drawing. Outdoor games like Cricket, Football, Kabaddi, etc. have lost their charm. Because every outdoor game in the form of video games are available on the computer. Children are not being taught the advantages of outdoor games. They just want to stick to computer. Outdoor games help in the development of physical and mental growth. Outdoor game keep one fit and teach many qualities like leadership, team work, gain confidence, etc. On the other hand, computer makes one lazy, dont give any time for physical exercise to keep fit. Sitting in front of computer weakens eyesight. Thus it can be said that computer has so many negative things and has locked the door to outdoor games. The first thing a child does in the evening is to play games on computer rather than go to park with friend for outdoor games. 2. Television and obesity are different terms but somehow they are related to each other in the revolutionized world. Television has become leisure centre for the children. They give much of their time to television at the cost of their health. Watching TV for long hours makes children obese. They waste their playing hours on television that restrict them only to their seats. Children have the habit of eating things like chocolates, cold drinks, potato chips, noodles while watching TV that makes them fat or obese. Obesity is the store house of many diseases like hyper tension, heart related problems. Obese children also lose confidence due to their overweight and cut themselves from the society. Fantasized by the television children dont allow themselves to do any kind of physical exercise that come half to burn their accumulated fat. So indirectly it can be said that Television is responsible for obesity in children. WORKSHEET19 1. DURGA POOJA (by XYZ) Every year, the celebration of Durga Pooja is a sight to behold. Durga Pooja is celebrated with lots of zeal and zest especially in the eastern states of India, West Bengal. In the huge celebration of Durga Pooja, idol immersion is a big religious ritual for Hindus. But, people forget that their celebrations are somehow polluting the water bodies. The chemicals,

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clothes, ornaments, flowers, and decorating material immersed with idols are becoming an environmental hazard. These toxic and non-biodegradable things decrease the oxygen level in the river that leads to the death of marine life. Approximately, close to 10 lakh idols are immersed each year in Indias water bodies. Now, imagine the catastrophic effect of the toxic materials released by the immersed idols. Government has issued some guidelines that prohibit pollution of the water bodies as well as do not hurt the sentiments of devotees. Traditionally, we have been using environmentfriendly products to make idols. We should do the same. Government has strictly prohibited the use of toxic and non-biodegradable colours and dyes. There should be used only clay and natural colours to make idols. Devotees are asked to remove clothes, ornaments, flowers from idols before immersing them into water bodies. People are also being made aware about the ill effects of toxic products. Celebration are made for enjoyment but it should be done under the welfare of all living beings. It is possible when we join together to make earth a beautiful planet by minimizing pollution. 2. AVOID IMPULSE BUYING ON ELECTRONIC GADGETS (by XYZ) Some people have wide variety of electronic gadgets which starts from LCD, computer, iPod, DVD player, Music system, etc. The list will go on. Stop! Give a thought. This going on list is not a tool to showcase your extravagances but it is a mirror of your silliness. If one product can be multi-usage, then why to buy another one for the same usage. If you can play a DVD on your computer or laptop then why to buy DVD-player for the same. Only because your friend, relative or some neighbour have it. It does not show your good judgment sense. When you have a feel or impulse to buy any electronic goods just for the sake to have it, think about the money you are going to spend, its utility, or the space used by it. If you can listen to songs from the bluetooth of your mobile, then why to waste money on the iPod. Do planning before buying the single usage iPod in comparison to multi-usage mobile you have already in your pocket. Ask yourself, do you have enough money to buy it ? Does it have some real usage or the space it will take in your room? On the one hand, your mobile can substitue the iPod. On the other hand, too many gadgets can clog up your room.

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1. TURN VEGGIE WASTE INTO CNG Honourable Principal, respected teachers and my dear friends. Today, I would like to tell about the new technique to turn veggie waste into CNG. All types of waste have become a major threat to human beings. Waste is a hazardous substance for which we have to find a solution. The time is not far away when Earth will become merely a dustbin not enough to decompose the huge waste. The Biodegradable waste like food scraps, paper, kitchen waste, oil, flower, leaves, farm waste, etc. can be used to generate energy in the form of CNG (Compressed Natural Gas). This technique not only decomposes the waste but also fulfil the increasing demand of fuel. Government has already set up a plant in Maharashtra to produce CNG from waste. According to a study, food waste contributes to around 25-30% of total waste. This waste comes from houses, hotels, restaurants, temples or religious institutes, industrial canteens, hospitals kitchens and fruits, vegetables and flower market. Such wastes is biodegradable or food wastes and is taken to the gas-generating plant. The waste is broken and converted into CNG and the left our slurly forms the natural fertilizer. The CNG is then transported to CNG stations. The fertilizer formed can replace the fossil fuel-based fertilizers, there by reducing CO2 emission in the environment.

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The CNG produced from the food waste is odourless, i.e., it has no foul smell. The plant emits no pollution in the environment like other factories as it is based on 100% recycling. This technique will resolve the problem of waste decompose, fulfil the increasing demand of energy, and produce the eco-friendly fertilizers. It is in all the way round an environment friendly method and has become a boon to save the planet Earth. Thank you 2. THE FLIP SIDE OF REALITY SHOW Honourable principal, respected teacher and my dear friends. Today, I would like to draw your attention towards the participation of children under 14 years in the Reality Shows. Nowaday, every channel on television is in the rat race of making money through reality shows. Whether, it is a dance competition, singing competition or acting competition, audience just has to send a SMS to vote their favourite participant and this is how the reality show makers make a lot of money. TV channels have not even left the children in their money making game. Children of age 4 to 14 are taking part in the reality shows. It is true that these shows give them big platform to show their talent, and make their career. But for this, in such a small age, they have to pass through a very tough time. Things that we watch on TV, i.e., their performance on stage and getting compliments from celebrity judges look brighter but there is the other side of the coin. Just flip it and you will get its darker side. Children do rehearsal continuously for 8 hours. They are overburdened with lots of physical and mental pressure. They also have to take care of their studies simultaneously. They have to apply make up and wear heavy dresses. The stress affects their overall development. Children are so innocent that they make the winning of these reality shows their life. They dont want to see the world beyond that line. They think if they will not be able to win the competition, they would not be able to do anything. In their small age, it is the time to give them an environment in which they can bloom fully and develop fully physically and mentally rather prepared to go through in the fire. The participation of children under 14 years should be banned or the rules and regulation of these reality shows should be revised concerning small children. Thank you

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1. There are many ways to reuse or recycle the biodegradable waste like paper, fruits and vegetable waste, leaves, etc. And human being have almost succeeded in converting food waste into fuel, manure or many other things. But the biggest challenge for human race lies in how to dispose the increasing innumerable heaps of non-biodegradable waste like plastic bottles, glass, tiles, CDs, tyres. We just throw away these waste material from our homes without thinking twice that what hazard would they become for the environment lying in the dumping ground. Smart use of the non-biodegradable waste is to convert them into unique dcor items. Use old car tyres to fence the wall or garden of your house. Use painted plastic or glass bottles as boundary markers for different section of the garden. Bury bottles upside down, halfway into the ground, you can make a mural on the wall by using piece of broken vases, glasses, tiles and marble. Remodel glass bottles using hues of paint to beautify your house. A painted CD can be the hand made creative dcor item for your house. 2. In the 21st century, advancement in Science and Technology is somehow proved to be both boon and bane to the mankind. It can be seen in many thing gifted to us by science like

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polythene, computer, mobile, road transport, etc. In one way, they have made our life more comfortable but on the other way they do not spare us from their side effects. Road transport like cars and buses had made feasible to cover hundred of miles easily. Due to this, we cant ignore the traffic that is increasing day by day especially in the metropolitan cities. We feel happy to read the data of increased number of cars sold every year. Along with the data, the increasing problem of traffic also comes. In todays busy life, going by road transport has become daily ordeal for people and sometimes it takes around one hour to cover just 10 km of distance. Roads are over stressed because of the ever-rising traffic volume. Government should imply the rule for running the cars having even number plates on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and cars with odd number plates on the rest of the days. People should try to do car pooling to overcome the traffic problem. People should use the Public transport such as metro service and buses.

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1. Who has been your inspiration? When did you play your first Test match and first ODI? When did you score your first century? Tell us about your personal life. Tell us about achievements and honours that you have got. 2. EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW OF SACHIN TENDULKAR (By Amit, a newspaper reporter) New Delhi, 25 April: Sachin Tedulkar received lots of wishes from his fans on his 37th birthday. In an interview, he told us that his elder brother Ajit was his inspiration and he got cricket training in his school, Sharadashram Vidya Mandir by the coach Ramakant Achrekar. The moment when Sunil Gavaskar gave him a pair of his own ultra light pads was his most inspiring moment. He played his first Test match against Pakistan in Karachi in 1989 when he was just 16. His One Day International debut was the match played against Pakistan in 1989 in which he could not make a single run. His made his first ODI century on September 9, 1994 against Australia in Sri Lanka at Colombo, just six years after his debut. Sachin married Anjali who is a paediatrician and daughter of Gujarati industrialist Anand Mehta. They have two children, Sara and Arjun. He has got many awards and honours like Padma Vibhushan, Padma Shri, Arjuna Award, and Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna.

3. Saina Nehwal is an Indian badminton player who won gold in Badminton womens singles event in CWG 2010. She was born on 17 March 1990 in Hisar, Haryana, India. She spent her complete life in city of Hyderabad. Her father, Dr. Harvir Singh, was a scientist at the Directorate of Oilseeds Research, Hyderabad and her mother is Usha Nehwal. Sainas parents were former badminton champions in Haryana. Saina was previously coached by S. M. Arif who is a Dronacharya Award winner and is currently coached by Indian badminton legend Pullela Gopichand at his academy in Hyderabad. She is the first Indian woman to reach the singles quarterfinals at the Beijing Olympic 2008 and the first Indian to win the World Junior Badminton Championship. She has got many prizes for her winnings like Silver in Commonwealth Young Game in Australia 2004, Asian Satellite Badminton Tournament 2004, Bronze medal in Commonwealth Young Game 2006, Philippines Open Grand Prix 2006.

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Activity Chandigarh October 13, 2010 Dear Prateek It is fun and exciting to be here at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium watching the 5 day test match between India and Australia. On the last day, India won the series unexpectedly just because of Laxman and Dinesh Kartik. Everyone lost the hope of chance of winning India. But they made a great partnership and won the match by one wicket. It was really like a dream comes true when all the crowd was cheering for India and our Triranga was waving high up in the air. See you soon. Rahul

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1. Bathroom; Library; Park; Post office; School 2. MY FAVOURITE PLACE I love my house and school but my favourite place is a park nearby my house. It is not very big but has all the things that I enjoy. In this park, I can do all things I want. I do morning walk daily in the park. I feel healthy and rejuvenated in the fresh air. It has so many plants bearing beautiful flowers that I become like a bee that gets attracted to flowers and comes to play with them. In the evening I play with my friends. It has all the rides that children enjoy a lot. It has many sitting chairs on which you can take rest. There is a gardener who always takes care of trees and plants of the park and maintains them. The people of other societies also come here and praise the beauty of this park. It has a fountain with colourful water. The most important thing of the park is that it always remains clean. Nobody throw waste in the park. There are two waste bins in the parkone for dry waste and other for wet waste. It is a place where you can meet the nature spreading its arms. 3. Safety Rules in Home or Outside Home Always walk across the street. Stay seated while riding in the school bus. Never play on the road. Do not touch any sharp and hot objects. Do not play with chemical or medicine. Do not leave your toys, shoes and other objects on the floor or staircase. Mop up the spilled water as soon as possible. Do not go near electrical appliances while they are working. Turn off the switch before touching them. Always cycle on the pavement. Cross road only at Zebra crossings, traffic signals, subways, foot over-bridges.

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UNIT EVALUATION TEST 1. ARUBAAN ISLAND Aruba, the small island of about 40 km wide is located in South America. The local language of the habitants is Papiamento, which is the mixture of many languages. The locals created the language during 1800s when they were employed as slaves by Spain. It is a beach city which is a hotspot for snorkelling. Carnivals are the important part of the culture of the inhabitants. 2. A MAN ROBBED OF VALUABLES 30 LAKH Ghaziabad, 19 June, 2011: A gang of five people robbed Shiva Shankar Jindals house, resident of Rajendra Nagar, Sector 3 around 11 a.m. They did it by holding the family hostage at gunpoint. The robbers first took the Jindals maid hostage and then they took Jindals son, daughter, and wife hostage. The men escaped with cash, jewellery, electronic goods worth around 30 lakh rupees. 3. VINDHYA PUBLIC SCHOOL NOTICE October 19, 20XX Our school has organised a camp to help the victims of recently occurred Gujarat earthquake. Student are requested to bring old clothes, utensils, dry food packets, or any other items that could be helpful for them. S.P. Singh Principal

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1. (a) (e) 2. I. II. III. IV. 3. (a) (e) 4. I. V. (ii) Indefinite (b) (iii) Personal (c) (i) Possessive (d) (iv) Interrogative (ii) Reflexive (f) (iii) Demonstrative (g) (iv) Distributive (h) (i) Reflexive (c) The children enjoy themselves during the vacation. (b) I myself wrote this essay. (c) Ram himself drives the car. (b) The dog locked itself in the room. What (b) Whom (c) Anyone (d) Which Everything (f) Many (g) Who (h) Somebody whose II. that III. who IV. which whom VI. whose VII. that VIII. that

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1. (a) (e) 2. (a) 3. (a) (c) (e) (g) 4. (a) (e) 5. (a) (e) (iii) are you writing (b) (i) am writing (iv) have written (f) (iii) publishes (iii) goes (b) (i) was driving will go will have will be doing will have come comes (b) is commanded (f) had called (b) is suffering has asked (f) inform (c) (ii) write (d) (iii) write (g) (iii) is (h) (iv) have been (c) (iv) appeared (d) (iv) is working (b) will have been exercising (d) will have delivered (f) will go (h) will be having (c) wanted (d) became (g) enters (h) is celebrated (c) is (d) will discharge (g) had said (h) will send

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1. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) 2. (a) (b) (c) (d) 3. (iii) (iv) (ii) (iii) (i) (iv) (iii) (ii) (iv) (i) (a) (b) (c) (d) She said that she didnt know French. The teacher ordered me to open the window. He enquired me if I had done my homework. My friend said that he had gone to school picnic the previous day. The professor said that unity is strength. Radha exclaimed with wonder that that was a beautiful dress. he had read the newspaper that day there was any great news had won the National Award, 2010 he deserved that National award it was the best magic show he had ever seen people had to go and watch the show people would love it the show was awesome

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1. (a) (e) 2. (a) (e) 3. (a) (b) (c) (d) 4. (a) (ii) makes (b) (iii) down (c) (i) we (d) (iv) that (iv) they (f) (ii) less (g) (i) to (h) (i) so that (iii) created (b) (i) was playing (c) (iv) under (d) (ii) and (iii) was (f) (i) achieve (g) (iv) of (h) (ii) an Sharks have been around for about 400 million years long before dinosaurs. Sharks have the most powerful jaws on the planet. They have excellent eyesight and hearing. They are very good at picking out the exact location of prey using only their nose. was kidnapped (b) is known (c) warned (d) had been caught

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1. PRESENT CONTINUOUS TENSE In the given picture a fair is being held. Various stalls are being put up. Many people are coming to see the fair. Children are enjoying at the fair. A fat man is selling toys. He has many toys like cars, dolls, balls, buses, etc. A girl and a boy are buying toys from the shopkeeper. There is also a cock roaming near food stalls. People are also having ride at the merry-go-round. Seeing the picture, I also feel like going to one such fair. PAST CONTINUOUS TENSE This picture shows a scene of a fair. Various stalls were being put up. Many people were enjoying at the fair. Children were enjoying the most. They were having ride at merrygo-round. There were many food stalls. People were eating different foods. A circus was also going on. People were also watching magicians show. A girl and a boy were buying toys from the shopkeeper. Seeing the picture, I also feel that the fair was really very interesting. 2. (a) The events described in my passage are taking place at this time but the events described by my partner had already happened. (b) My friend has written about circus and magician show but I havent. (c) My friend has not written about toys that shopkeeper have but I have written that. (d) My friend has also not written about the cock roaming in the fair. 3. (a) True (b) False (c) False (d) False (e) True (f) True (g) False (h) True

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of in (f) an off of (h) many The (b) the (c) the a (f) the (g) X We walk with them and sometimes even flaunt their beauty. Shoes not only add to our personality but also protect our feet. We wear them on tough road to ease our feet. But we put littlCCe effort to take care of them.

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1. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 2. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 3. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) 4. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. (b) the scientists door was wide open (d) to investigate the room (c) the clothes he always wore were lying about the room (c) it was springing into the air (d) sniff (b) people living in Troy (b) it was well fortified (d) Paris (a) king of Sparta (b) fairest knife sunlight chopping heal tree The cash and gifts parents give to their daughters at their marriage is called dowry. Boys parents make demands and the girls parents have to fulfill those demands. Mean and greedy people keep on demanding more dowry from the brides parents. In the Law, giving and taking of dowry is a crime. It is the duty of educators and social workers to create awareness among people to fight and end dowry system.

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5. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was born on 14 April, 1981. His father Maloji Sakpal belonged to Mahar tribe that was a class of untouchables. His mother Bhimbai was very religions lady. His primary education took place at Satara. He did high schooling in Bombay at Maratha High School and Elphinstone College. He completed his graduation in Political science and Economics from Bombay University in 1913. He went to USA to pursue higher studies at Colombia University. He had patriotic feeling and fought for his motherland against Britishers. He was against inequality and untouchability. This man later became maker of the Indian constitution. 13, Civil Lanes Delhi 110003 October 12, 20XX Dear uncle Hope you are in good health. I want to tell you that I am coming to Kolkata next week with my four friends. It would have been nice pleasure to stay with you but I am with my friends. We want to stay in a hotel as we are on a trip and my friends are also comfortable in doing so. Please do us a favour. Do the booking for our hotel and make transport arrangements for sight seeing. I will spend the last day of my trip with you. Give regards to aunt and love to Somia.

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1. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 2. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 3. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) 4. 1. 2. (b) by vibrating their wings (c) in air filled pouches lying in nostrils (a) by striking their claws (b) by inflating throat like a balloon (c) bee sings (b) from a tonga-driver for five rupees (c) a tail would add to anyones good looks (d) when grandfather brought home some new bird or animal (b) in a little closet into the writers room (d) wicked sage behind him its place twisted faithful The name of new improved hearing aid is Nucleus 5. The improved hearing aid processes information in milliseconds and filtering out background noises. 3. The response time of new hearing aid is faster. 4. The new hearing aid enables persons to distinguish between frequencies. 5. Nucleus 5 is Australian based, light and has small design.

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VIDHYA BHARATI SCHOOL NOTICE ORIGAMI WORKSHOP

26th Jan. 20XX All the students of classes III to VI are nearby informed that the art teacher is organizing an origami workshop. This is an opportunity to learn to make interesting things using paper. You will have to get your own papers, scissors and glue. The workshop in on 30th January from 11:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. in school auditorium. For more details contact undersigned. Suruchi VI-C

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It is rightly said that all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Our body is like a machine. If we keep working for many hours at stretch it gets broken down like a machine. As a machine needs to be stopped after sometime so does our body. Rest and recreation are very essential to remove stress and fatigue from our body as well as our mind. If our mind will not get proper recreation then we will start feeling stressed and worn out. It is important that a child devote a good amount of time towards studies but it is equally important that a child plays so that his mind and body are refreshed and new thoughts are able to generate. Without play a child cannot develop properly so work and play are equally important.

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5. Delhi 20th Nov. 20XX Dear Rajat I am fine here and hope same for you. I am sorry that I wont be able to come to your place to spend winter vacations as my papa has to go on a business trip and mother would be alone at home. Instead I would suggest that you come to my house. We will have lot of fun. Mama will also take as to different places. Waiting for reply. Give regards to uncle and aunt.

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The Principal XYZ School Mam Sub: Request to open school swimming pool during vacations I am a student of your school. Mam, as you know that there is no other swimming pool in this area than our school swimming pool, I request you to please open the school swimming pool for the students during summer vacation. Swimming is a fun exercise in summer. Everyone wants to be in pool of water in the terrible heat of summer. If you open the pool for us it will give us a chance to learn a new activity as well as it will provide us with lots of fun. On the behalf of all the students I once again request you to please give an ear to our request. We shall be very thankful to you for your favour. Thanking you Yours sincerely XYZ 7.

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Good morning, respected principal, teachers and my dear friends. As you know that from today onwards we will start planting trees around our school and this will go on for a week. But please tell me one thing that are you willing to plant trees or it is because of compulsion of school authorities. We need to willingly save trees as we want to save ourselves. Plant more and more trees as trees are very important for our life. Without trees there cant be any life. Trees are source of life giving oxygen. They provide us food, shelter, etc. If there would have been no trees on our earth then life would not have originate on it. Our environment is getting worse day by day because we are destroying trees so the need of the hour is that each one of you should plant trees around school, at your place and in your surrounding. Also just dont plant trees rather be their guardians, make them your friends. After planting trees take care of them otherwise young trees will not perish. I now hope you will all come forward to make more and more tree bloom in our surroundings. Thank you.

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13th Aug. 20XX11:00 a.m. Ridhi I am going out to watch a film with my friends. I will be back by 5:00 p.m. I am leaving keys with students of the next room please collect them from there. Sunny/Suruchi

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regarding roads, fly overs, bridges, and especially the public transport. Our government implemented many changes to have smooth traffic. But there are still more chances of improving it. Number of passengers should be restricted. Frequency of buses should be properly maintained and they should follow proper time-table. As far as Metro is concerned, it should cover all routes in the entire city. Metro management should increase the number of feeder buses and there should be proper integration with bus system at possible locations. I hope that concerned authority would think about the above ways to improve and manage the traffic on Delhi roads. Thanking you yours sincerely Kunal 7.

DO YOU BELIEVE IN LIFE ELSEWHERE

Seeing the given picture it is quite clear that the idea of aliens being somewhere around us is in mind of many people. Most people believe that there is some life beyond our planet earth. I too believe the same. There must be some other creatures in this universe. The universe is such a big place and we have seen or observed only a very minute part of it. Even now when science has developed so much, we are unable to unfold the mysteries of this universe. There have been various stories about sighting of UFOs by people at different place. There must be some fact in all this. Everything cant be out of imagination of people. I have myself noticed a brightly coloured disk moving in dark sky. It was not any helicopter or aeroplane as it was quite clear from the shape that it was something different. I hope we find some aliens and then I will make them my friends.

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1. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 2. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 3. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) 4. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. (c) Robinson Crusoe (b) Crusoe was his fathers name and Robinson was his mothers family name (d) lawyer (d) he would become sailor (d) content (b) a scientist (d) germs came from air and it was possible to protect milk from them (a) they could not be kept out of milk (c) germs do not appear spontaneously (c) happen naturally tawny beast yellow ground Hyena weeps small lizard In writers school everybody laughed at him when he flopped into the water and began to fumble about in the pool. The art of pushing yourself forward by using arms and legs at the same time is required for swimming. The writer was useless in running and jumping and weight-lifting. The writer became a sports commentator at the end. Master is the word from the passage which means to learn completely.

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5. 18th Nov. 20XX 3:15 p.m. Rahul I am down with high fever and wont be able to attend school tomorrow and you know it is the last day of submitting essay for the essay writing competition. I request you to please collect my essay from my home while going to school. You know that I am very keen to participate in this competition so please do this favour to me. Mohit Ratna Book House 28B, Sai Ram Chowk Preet Vihar, Delhi June 23, 20XX Prakash Book Depot Geeta Colony New Delhi Sir Sub: Order of some stationery items I would like to place an order for some stationery items for our office. Items and their number are mentioned below. Please see that all the items should be in good condition. Send the

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items along with the bill. The payment will be done after we will receive our order. Do a call before dispatch of the order. Name of items Number of items Register 5 dozens Blue ball pens 2 dozens Eraser 10 Stapler 5 Whitener 3 Thanking you Yours sincerely XYZ Manager Ph: 9944557654 7. Earlier every child used to possess toys and they were not only the source of amusement but used to be their friends. But nowadays toys seem to have lost their importance. Now the place of toys have been taken up by video games, computer and TV. Children remain glued to these for hours. Toys are important for every child they help them to develop understanding and caring attitude as children do role plays using their toys and thus show a caring nature towards their toys. They also learn sharing and cooperation as they share toys with each other. Role playing with toys promote creativity as children make their own story or scenes to act. Toys are good source of recreation as well as learning. It is therefore essential that parents get toys for their child and limit their time of watching TV or playing video games and they should encourage playing with toys.

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8. (a) (e) 9. (a) (e) 10. 1. 2. 3. 4. 11. (a) (b) (c) (d) 12. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (iv) a (b) (iii) is traced (c) (ii) when (ii) had married (f) (iii) her (g) (iv) during (i) a (b) (iii) took (c) (iv) at (iii) jumped (f) (i) and (g) (iii) past was discovered may be hosted will be needed will be banned it was very pleasant that day what the weather was going to be like the next day that the weather forecast said that it would be fine the next day for picnic with her friends the next day in by had have Since If they you did will So Although cannot may not got get (d) (h) (d) (h) (iv) (iii) (ii) (iv) depicts to This were taken

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SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENTS UNSEEN PASSAGES WORKSHEET1 Passage 1 1. (b) distributed newspaper 4. (a) toiling upwards

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Passage 2 1. Silk is an animal fibre obtained from silkworm. 2. The rearing of silkworms and production of silk is called sericulture. 3. Silkworm feeds on mulberry leaves. 4. The covering of silkworm spun by them is called cocoon. 5. China is the largest producer of silk. WORKSHEET2 Passage 1 1. (c) friendship 3. (d) all of the above 5. (c) familiar person 2. (a) whom you met once in a while 4. (b) they have false idea of friendship

Passage 2 1. Bermuda triangle is a triangular area in the Atlantic Ocean. 2. Bermuda triangle is located between the island of Bermuda, Florida, USA, and Puerto Rico. 3. A freighter called Amta vanished as it entered the Bermuda triangle on March 23, 1973. 4. Some scientist say that violent storms or downwards air currents destroyed ships and planes. 5. There is a strong magnetic field in Devils triangle, which cuts off radio signals.

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WORKSHEET4 Passage 1 1. (b) fine day 2. (d) picks out the feathers and fluff herself 3. (c) doesnt sleep 4. (a) the rain is about to come 5. (d) placidly Passage 2 1. Arthur Ashe was a great tennis player. 2. Ashe discovered he had AIDS which came during the blood transfusion 3. People asked Ashe after knowing his illness that why god choose him of all the people while he had not done anything wrong. 4. Ashe died in 1993. 5. Aspire is the word from the passage which means desire.

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2. (a) Great Flamingo

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Passage 2 1. India cant be made slum free in next five years because it has a huge population of slum dwellers. 2. Her government refers to the government headed by President Pratibha Patil. 3. In June 2009 Pratibha Patil told that her government was planning to make India slum-free in half a decade. 4. Slum dwellers many a times wonder that they can be moved out of slums into habitation of minimum requirements. 5. The inhuman conditions of slums are tarpaulin walls, open drains as toilet and shared tube wells and stolen electricity.

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Passage 1 1. (a) a pilgrimage to the mountain 2. (b) have you gone mad 3. (a) I would be ready for the downpour 4. (d) boys faith 5. (b) miracle Passage 2 (a) special place (b) pearl, soul, and mate (c) compares (d) a shoulder or help (e) beautiful and blessed

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Passage 1 1. (a) SUN (b) WATER (c) DROPLETS (d) CLOUD (e) GROUND (f) LAKES (g) CYCLE 2. free three tree rain again train skyward earthward backward 3. 1. Sun 2. Cloud 3. Evaporation 4. Precipitation 5. River 4. (a) Evaporation (b) Precipitation (c) Evaporation Passage 2 1. Incorrect globel Correct global Indiaan restaaurants Lundon jaams cusine yoanger incorporat teiste fod prodictable Indii 2. global cuisine notions spearhead launch identify Indian restaurants London jams cuisine younger incorporate taste food predictable India worldwide style of cooking or prepared food ideas organise open recognise

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Passage 1 1. (a) Mammals (c) Yes (e) 3-6 years (g) Tail 2. Animal Camel Cat Duck Fish (b) (d) (f) (h) Calf Pods 40 years Water pollution Group name Flock Clutter Flock School Monkey Owl Infant Owlet Troop Parliament

Baby name Calf Kitten Duckling Fry

Passage 2 2. global - worldwide 1. First Henna leaves are gathered and then are grinded in mortar. This paste is used to colour the body parts. 2. Brow of a bride Tilka Lips Betel-nut Fingers and feet Heena leaves

UNIT EVALUATION TEST

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1. Vitamin C is the essential nutrient of a balanced diet. The deficiency of Vitamin C causes scurvy. Its symptoms are swollen and bleeding gums, delayed wound healing and poor teeth formation in children. An adult requires 75 mg of Vitamin C per day and an infant 30 mg per day. The major sources of Vitamin C are citrus fruits like lemon, orange, tomatoes. Doctors use Vitamin C for the treatment of infections, burns, and fractures, etc. 2. Coconut nectar is one of the natural liquid found to be healthiest drink. It dehydrates body during summer and helps to stay healthy. It does not cost too much as compared to other alternative liquid drinks available in the market. Coconut nectar helps in the digestion of food, reduces urinary problems, keeps constipation in check. Coconut nectar, if taken along with one teaspoon of olive oil, can kill intestinal worms.

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1. FAMILY DAY AT GLOBAL PUBLIC SCHOOL (by Shruti) Delhi, 6 July 20XX: Global Public School, Lamxi Nagar, celebrated family day on 5 July with lots of enthusiasm. Students of classes VI and VII participated in the speech contest Blessed I am that I have a family sending tribute to their families, the students of class III-V participated in the letter writing activity and students of class VI and VII made decorative cards with a message for their family. Renu Sharma, the principal of the school gave gifts to all participants. 2. A TOYOTA CAR TOOK THE LIFE OF AN OLD WOMAN Jabalpur, 7 Aug. 20XX: A speeding Toyota car ran over an old woman who was crossing the road. The poor old woman died on the spot and driver of the car managed to escape. But an eyewitness noted down the number of the car and reported to the police. The dead body of the woman has been taken to Aparna Hospital. For investigation police is trying to find the escaped driver through the noted car number. The family of the old woman has been informed about the accident.

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1. Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was born on July 18, 1918 in a village near Umtata in the Transkei. He entered into politics in 1942 by joining the African National Congress, an organization that fought against apartheid and racism in South Africa. In 1952, he and his friend opened first black firm in the country. In 1962, he left the country unlawfully for military training in Algeria. When he came back, he was arrested and jailed for 5 years. He was released on February 11, 1990. After his release, he fought for South Africas black people. He became a national hero who brought democracy in South Africa. He became the first elected President of democratic South Africa on 10 May 1994 June 1999 on behalf of all South Africans.

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2. Walt Disney, the creator of Mickey Mouse was born on December 5, 1901 in Chicago. He was interested in drawing at an early age. When he was seven he sold his first sketch to a neighbour. He attended Academy of Arts at night. He started his career as an advertising cartoonist in 1920. After one year he worked for Hollywood and his first feature was Alice comedy. He created Mickey Mouse in 1928 and Mickey made his screen debut in Stemboat Wille on November 18, 1928. His total animated films count is 81, in which some are Flowers and Tree, The old Mill, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, Fantastia, and many others. He launched Disneyland in 1955. He planned Walt Disney World, an amusement park which opened after his death on October 1, 1982. He established California Institute of Arts in 1961 before his death on December 15, 1966.

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1. M.S. Lawrence Public School Kailash Nagar Hyderabad April 27, 20XX Dear parents We are glad to invite all the mothers of our school students to participate in the cookery contest to celebrate Mothers Day. This contest is on second Sunday of May, in the school premises at 9:00 a.m. You have to bring your ingredients used for the dish. The winner of contest will get the entry passes of the amusement park, The Adventure Island for all the family members. Register your entry at the Reception latest by 2nd May, as it will be easier for us to make the arrange- ments accordingly. Wish you all the best. Thanking you Yours sincerely Principal 2. B-4, State Bank Colony Delhi July 23, 20XX The Editor The tribune Delhi Dear Sir, Sub.: Complaining about using an unused land as a garbage pit Through the esteem column of your newspaper I want to draw the attention of concerned authorities towards the misuse of an unused empty land as a garbage pit in front of our colony. Colony sweeper collects garbage from the houses and throws it on this empty land and have made it a dumping ground. Add to this menace, also contribute to it by continuously throwing waste on it. Foul smell comes all the time and the place has become habitat of disease spreading. Passersby mosquitoes. It also pollutes the surroundings. I request the concerned authoritics to use that land effectively by converting it in to a beautiful garden that would be helpful to us and our environment in each and every way. Thanking you Yours faithfully Sapna Mukherjee

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1. RAMKRISHAN SOCIETY NOTICE URGENT MEETING April 26, 20XX The guard of our society needs our help to do the arrangements for his daughters marriage. Rresidents are requested to attend the meeting at the playground at 7:00 p.m. The agenda of the meeting is to think over the ways by which we can help him. Rajesh 2. VIKAS PUBLIC SCHOOL NOTICE OLD BOOKS OF VI AVAILABLE April 2, 20XX Students of class VI are informed that a complete set of class VI used books is available. They are in good conditions. Interested and needy student can collect them from undersign. Somya VII-A

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1. October 11, 20XX 4:30 p.m. Manav Rohit called up to inform you that he needs his social studies book as soon as possible. He has to make a school project. He also asked you to give him guidance for the project when you come back. Vishal May 21, 20XX 2:30 p.m. Mummy A representative of Food Bazar called up to inform you that the cooking classes that you have applied for is organised on May 22, at Netaji Subhash Place at 4:00 p.m. Priya

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1. Delhi February 15, 20XX Dear Shivani I have a severe fever so could not come to your sisters marriage. I had to cancel the plan as doctor prescribed me bed rest for two days. Give my best wishes to didi, and you enjoy the wedding. Send a photograph of going to be married couple.

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Jaipur August 4, 20XX Dear Megha It is wonderful to be here in the pink city, Jaipur. This city is the well blended place of traditions and modernity. Last night, I went to have dinner at Choki Dhani which is called the cultural hub of Rajasthan. The food, interiors, ambience, the people who serve, their dress, their language, all were the mirror to the Rajasthani culture. The speciality of the Rajasthani cuisine I had are gatta, kadi, dal-bati churma and the Chaaz. Now, I am going to sleep after having delicious dinner. See you soon. Your Seema

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1. 21, New State Colony Vasant Vihar New Delhi September 14, 2010 Dear Umang Hope you are in good health. I am fine here. This time I am going to tell you about the Dilli Haat as I visited it last Sunday. Dilli Haat is modelled on village. It looks like a North Indian village. At the entrance, you see the image of two belles churning milk into butter. As you go inside, you see the brick floor, the thatched roof, the sarod players, and open sky that give one the illusion of being in a haat or a village fair. Dilli Haat is full of food stalls. You get cuisine of many Indian states. The cooking is very authentic and the prices are very moderate. At the corridors and side court-yards, there are stalls selling colourful handicrafts from different regions. You will be tempered by Rajasthani lehengas chikankari kurtas, punjabi jutis, kolhapuri chappals, bead neckless, etc. I also bought one kurta for me. When you will come to Delhi we will go there to see the rural life. Give regards to uncle and aunt. Your cousin Rohit Jain

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2. K-20, Arihant Colony M.G. Road New Delhi September 6, 20XX Dear Roma Hope you are in good health. I want to tell you about my best birthday present given by my dad this year. It is a three month old small pup. It has white hair and black eyes. It has become a family member for us. But keeping a pup as pet means a big responsibility. I give him bath daily and comb its hair twice to keep him hygienic. I also went for its vaccination. Yesterday it had milk and bread in its small bowl. I take care that his bowl is being cleaned regularly. I take him for an evening walk. He plays with my red ball. I am giving him toilet training which is mandatory for pet. Everyone loves him. When I come back from school he waits for me at the gate and cuddles in my arms as he misses me a lot. Many neighbourhood children visit us. You will be very glad to meet it. Give regards to Uncle and Aunt. Your friend Kriti jain

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1. Every child has his childhood fantasy about becoming or doing something. I fantasize about becoming a Radio Jockey (RJ). Radio is the only medium of audio communication. It is only the voice of the radio jockey that communicate with millions of people at one time. Nowadays many private radio stations are being opened. Informative, educative and entertainment programmers are being broadcasted on radio. Radio Jockey is the person who host the audiance by power of his voice. The interaction skill and voice are the forte for a radio jockey. He gets the chance to interact, live with different kind of people and their thoughts. The most attractive part of this job is that people recognize you by your voice. I want to see myself on the same platform when people would identify me by my voice. Nitin from 93.5 Red FM is one of my favourite radio jockey. He inspires me a lot to create my fantasy world and motivates me to give my voice to the world. 2. In my summer holiday I went to my cousin in Delhi to spend and enjoy holidays. He used to praise a lot about the metro that had been started by Delhi Government as a public transport. From that time I was curious to experience the metro myself. In last summer holidays, I got a chance to be a metro passenger. We bought the tickets from Keshavpuram to Rajiv Chowk as we planned to go to India Gate. Then we entered into the platform through the automatic gates where one have to just press the token to open it. We went upstairs through escalator and there we had to wait for 2 minutes for our train. The information alert of the coming train were displayed digitally on a board. We seated ourselves on the waiting seat and noticed the cleanliness of the platform. I didnt believe my eyes that it is our country, India where development is going on such a fast rate. The train gates opened automaticaly, we got into the train and the gates got closed. It was an AC train and all the information about coming stations were being announced continuously. We enjoyed during the half an hour ride till our station came. We got down the train and took auto rickshaw ending this memorable metro ride towards India Gate. This was the memorable ride which I cant forget throughout my life.

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1. AS YOU SOW, SO SHALL YOU REAP In India there has been a long tradition of joint families. The child used to grow under the guidance of both parents and grandparents. He used to get all the culture and traditions by seeing his elders living in harmony and performing all rituals jointly. But this old age tradition of joint family seems to be losing somewhere. Now, when a child grows up and settles in his life, he starts taking his parents as a burden on him. He starts thinking that they are hurdles in his life. So he throws them out of his life. The old parents who need love in their old age are rendered homeless with no one to look after them. If a person is leaving his parents like this, doesnt he think that the same would be his fate? He would also be turned out of his house by his kids. The proverb, As you sow, so shall you reap will stand true. Now they are turning out their parents, they are teaching their kids not to have any attachments with grandparents. The kids will learn all this and take all in and when they will be the master of the house, they will do the same. The same people who taught all this to their kids will repent for their deeds. So its better that they respect and love their parents, if they wish to have these from their kids. GOALS IN STUDENTS LIFE Life as a student is the most important phase of ones life. It is like a foundation for entire life, therefore, the goals should be set up at right age. If a student will study without any goal then he wont be able to achieve success. A students life without any goal is like a journey that has no end. A student should set up goals according to his potential and then should give his best to achieve his goals. If a student hasnt set any target then at what will he hit. So to achieve success a student should set small goals in early age and then make sure to reach them. This will also give him motivation to achieve more things and thus will end in his over all development and success.

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1. MEDICINES ARE LIFE BUY THEM CAREFULLY Honourable principal, respected teachers and my dear friends, today I am here to spread awareness about precautions we all should take while buying medicines. Medicines are life savers but if there is any adulteration in them or if wrong medicine is given then it can be fatal. The most important thing you should notice while buying any medicine is to check its expiry date. Buy the medicine prescribed by doctors. If your chemist persist that the medicine prescribed by the doctor is not available and the one he is giving you is the same, dont take it. Also check for companys name. If you follow these simple steps you will get the right medicine. Please tell this to others also to spread awareness. Take right medicines and live a long and healthy life. Thank you 2. CHILDRENS DAY Honourable principal, respected teachers and my dear friends. As you all know today is Childrens Day and we all have gathered here to celebrate this occasion. We celebrate childrens day in the memory of Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru who is also lovingly called as Chacha Nehru by children. He had great love for children. In fact he loved to spend time with children, he played with them, gave gifts to them. So his birthday is celebrated in India as Childrens Day. This is a token of our love to Nehruji. But while celebrating

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childrens day we should remember his teachings. He loved children for their innocence. We should follow the path of truth to pay respect to Nehruji. We are the future of our country so let us take pledge to study hard so that the dreams of our legendary leader can be fulfilled. Thank you

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1. Man considers himself superior to all the races on earth but is he really worthy of this praise? If we look at the given picture we would definitely feel that we have the power in our hand yet we are not using it in the right way. We can create a gold statue of an animal but we cant make an original one. So what right do we have to take the life of innocent animals? Man in his greed has forgotten that we share this earth with millions of other species and they too have equal rights on this earth. They too are entitled to live peacefully on this earth. When these species dont harm us in anyway rather they help us in many ways then why are we so cruel towards them? It is the time we take concrete steps, otherwise the future generation will only hear of animals or see their photographs or statues and then they will question our meanness. We always complaint that the government is not taking enough and strong actions to conserve the animals but are we doing our bit for this? Our actions can save these vulnerable and innocent animals. 2. This picture shows a contrast between two situations. Some people are desperately waiting for their turn to get the water. They even dont have the single drop of water to drink. On the other hand, some people are wasting water carelessly. They dont have an idea how water wasted by them can be the life saviour for some. If we take care of minor things, many gallons of water can be saved daily. In the picture, a boy is brushing while tap is running continuously and water is being wasted. He should close the tap while brushing and when he needs water then he can open it. A girl is giving water to plants in her garden using a pipe although she can do it with a bucket or plant shower but of the fun of few seconds she is wasting water. Sometimes people become so ignorant about small things in their life that can bring major changes in others life. We should save water so that it can be used by all. We should take pledge to save as much as water we can.

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1. A piece of cheese is lying on the table and Jerry comes to pick it. As Jerry is about to run after picking it Tom comes and give an angry look to him. Jerry is terrified at the sight of Tom but he doesnt reflect his fear. In meanwhile he thinks of a plan to run. He says to Tom, See somebody is behind you. As Tom turns to look back Jerry flew to a safe hiding place. Tom runs behind him but to no avail, Jerry is at safe place enjoying his cheese. 2. 31, Geeta Society Paharganj New Delhi 23 April 20XX My friend Neelam Hope that you are in good health. I am fine here. I am very much curious to tell you about a fantastic movie that I saw yesterday with my school friends. You must have heard about the new science-fiction movie Avtaar.

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People who have seen the film ought to appreciate the films 3D effects and computer animation. Jake Sully is an ex-marine who is forced into participating in Avatar programme setup by humans. It is about the invasion of a distant moon Pandora as it has an abundance of precious minerals. But getting hold of Pandora wont be easy as humans cant breathe on it and the warrior Navi tribe lives on it. In order to invade it, one has to become one of the Navis. Scientists thus create human-Navi hybrids known as Avatars. Jake becomes one such Avatar who forces Navis to evacuate their planet. Jake starts getting emotionally attached to Pandora and fall in love with a Navi woman. The film then onwards becomes another love story where a hero will save his lover and her people from the villains. The film is a visual delight. You should go and watch the movie. I am sure you will enjoy it. Do write to me about your experience. Give my regards to uncle and aunt. Your friend XYZ

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1. A. dog, deer; B. lion, deer; C. elephant, lion; D. tiger, elephant; E. tiger, dog 2. I have seen many animals and most of my friends possess one or other pet. Each time I see their pets I also feel like owing one. But the problem is to select a pet that I like the most. Each time I am go to a pet shop I lost in unique habits and looks of different animals. I like parrot because it can speak but I hate keeping it in a cage. Then I think of dog and his faithfulness but I dont like his licking my feet. I like fish but they need too much care. Cat is nice but it mews too much and rabbit is soft but always hide somewhere. I sometimes think that cant there be pet that have all the qualities of these but no troubles. Oh! God please make one with this combination for me. 3. January 23, 20XX URGENT MEETING All the members of the committee are requested to come today at Mr. Sharmas house for an urgent meeting at 6 p.m. The agenda of meeting is to solve the problem of wild monkeys that are roaming in our locality. Akash Tripathi Manager 4. MESSAGE January 23, 20XX 4:00 p.m. Papa Committee has organised an urgent meeting at Mr. Sharmas house at 6 p.m. The agenda of meeting is to solve the problem of wild monkeys that are roaming in our locality. Rohit NOTICE

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1. M F Hussain was born on September 17, 1915 in Pandharpur, Maharashtra. He did his schooling from Indore. In 1935 his family moved to Bombay and he joined J. J. School of Art. He started his career by painting cinema hoardings. His first exhibition was held in Zurich.

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He also made some movies in which Through the Eyes of a Painter was his first film and it also won a Golden Bear award. His other Hindi movies are Gaja Gamini and Meenaxi: A tale of Three Cities. M F Hussain is always surrounded by controversies. At one time, he was charged with hurting sentiments of people because he painted some nude portraits of Hindu god and goddess. He is the highest paid painter in India. For his painting talent, he was awarded with Padma Shree in 1966. 2. November 26, 20XX MESSAGE 8:00 p.m.

Reshma I am not able to go with you as some guests have come to my house. Please come at place while going to collect my gift for Rita and give her. Rashmi 3. Cramming means to learn a lot of things in a short time. Children usually do cramming during the preparation of their exams. Cramming is short and easy way to prepare for an exam. But it is not the right method. Cramming is not learning. By cramming, one is able to get good marks. But at the end of the day, he will realize that he havent learned anything. It is not helpful in the future. By cramming, one does not gain any knowledge, or doesnt improve any of his skill, but gets good marks. We need to memorize the learned things while preparing for an exam. But memorization and cramming are two different ways. Cramming is knowing thing without gaining any knowledge or learning thing without developing any skill. Children should not cram studies but understand and learn it properly while preparing for the exam. Only this can ensure success in long run.

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1. I. V. 2. I. V. 3. I. II. III. IV. V. (b) Soccer II. (a) the cinema III. (b) an article IV. (d) an oil (c) a big VI. (b) A man VII. (c) the biggest VIII. (a) Beauty (a) correct II. (b) a teacher III. (d) an old photograph IV. (b) moon (a) correct VI. (d) an X-ray VII. (a) correct VIII. (b) an envelope January is the coldest month of the year. The Congress is the national party in India. The coffee at Ashoka hotel is amazing. I love to have the milk in breakfast. Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world and the Himalayas the highest mountain range VI. The Brazillians were disappointed in the world cup of Football. VII. I was with Karan in the morning. VIII. Wednesday is the third day of the week. 4. (a) the (b) ( ) (c) the (d) ( ) (e) ( ) (f) ( ) (g) the (h) the

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1. (a) (e) 2. I. II. III. IV. V. 3. (a) (d) (ii) since (b) (iii) and (c) (i) as (d) (iv) Either - or (i) not only but also (f) (iii) when (g) (i) if (h) (iv) so that (iii) I like the dress but it is very expensive. (iv) He has not come to school because he is ill. (ii) My sister is a science teacher though she does not help me in studies. (iv) Ravi is neither interested in football nor cricket. (i) My friend is both good dancer and singer. both - and (b) not only but also (c) either - or so - that (e) such - that (f) neither - nor

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1. (a) (b) (c) (d) 2. (a) (b) (c) (d) 3. (a) (b) (c) (d) 4. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. (ii) what the matter was (iv) could not remember why he had come in there (iii) he had been and he would remember (i) he could not remember where he had been (i) how he was (iii) to meet on Sunday and enjoy a day (iv) he had to go his grandma (ii) that they could meet she was going to eat that sandwich whether she was sure she had eaten too much already that day to just have a glass of milk The old lady ordered me not to touch that flower. Neha asked me whether I was going to help them. The man said that if I gave him some money, he would help me. She enquired me when I found that money. He said that he would visit his friend the next day. She told to me that they had gone out the previous night.

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I. III. 2. (a) (c) (e) (g) 3. (a) (e) 4. (a) 1. (b) Four persons were killed (c) have been displaced by the floods (ii) was being used (iii) will be picked (iii) have been driven (iii) should be followed was built (b) could be found are recorded (f) is situated is melted (b) are added II. IV. (b) (d) (f) (h) (c) (g) (c) (d) are scheduled to run at the speed (d) was re-elected as the president (iv) has been hit (i) is being played (iv) were created (i) had been finished was bought (d) had been owned became (h) was haunted is cooked (d) is spread

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1. (a) (e) 2. (a) (e) 3. (a) (b) (c) (d) 4. (a) 5. (a) (c) does (b) from (c) emit (d) These brighter (f) a (g) are (h) during (iii) is found (b) (ii) its (c) (i) a (d) (iv) itself (ii) obtain (f) (iii) emits (g) (i) to (h) (iv) attracts The Earths atmosphere has a layer of gas called ozone. Ozone is produced naturally in the atmosphere. The ozone layer stops the suns ultra-violet rays coming on the Earth. Too much UV rays can cause skin cancer. eat (b) survive (c) are designed (d) have how he was (b) when he was going to Delhi he was going the next day (d) he had to meet some clients there

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The most expensive spice in the world is saffron. The saffron is actually the dried stigmas of the saffron flower. More than 75,000 of flowers are needed to produce just one pound of saffron. Saffron is used for its strong, intense flavour and aroma. am writing (b) heard (c) will maintain (d) Convey which he was about to leave them (b) where he had hidden that that was somewhere in the farmland (d) they would have to dig that

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2. Mummy, today I got full marks in Science viva. I am very happy. I knew all the answers of the questions that teacher asked me. First she asked me the process by which plants make their food. I answered photosynthesis. The second question teacher asked me where cotton comes from. I told her that cotton comes from cotton plants. Teachers remarked me good and asked the next question the respiratory organ of fish. I knew the answer and immediately answered gills.

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1. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 4. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (c) aliens will dial Earth to make their presence (c) France (a) Reserved for voyages of the universe (d) direct it to OFOSA or e-mail, call, and fax Mr Othmans office (d) lurking (a) Frankfurt (c) Earth, Platinum edition (c) Millennium House (b) Charles II of England (b) collage Kalakshetra academy is dedicated to the preservation of traditional values in Indian art. Kalakshetra academy was founded by Rukmini Devi Arundale. The name by which the Indian Parliament recognised the Kalaksetra Foundation is Institute of National Importance. The Indias best known dancer trained by Kalakshetra academy are Yamini Krisnamurthy, Leela Samson, and Alarmel Valli. Preservation is the word from the passage which is the opposite of destruction. a stormy mouse her sweeping broom laid down on the mat lie down

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5. APC SCHOOL NOTICE YOGA CAMP 25th Sep. 20XX This is to inform all the students about a yoga camp that is being organised in our school from 1st October to 3rd October. The aim of this camp is to spread awareness about the importance of exercise in students life. Dr. A.P. Singh, an eminent yoga instructor will be there to tell the method of exercises and their importance. Those interested can give names to their class teacher or contact undersigned. Sunny (Sports Captain) 6. 65/B Shiv Bhomi Apartment New Street road Pilani, Rajasthan October 21, 20XX Dear mother Hope all of you are fine and have good health. I am worried about you all as I read in a

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newspaper that Delhi is under the menace of Dengue. Mummy, prevention is always better than cure. I have recently studied about Dengue in my class. I know you must have already started taking some precautions against Dengue but might be some of my suggestions would be different from yours. Dengue is a serious viral disease transmitted by the bite of the mosquito. They breed in water or in any storage containers in shaded or sunny places, so clean coolers regularly. Cover all water containers. Remove any unused tyres or drums. Dont let water stagnate in and around the house. Safe pesticides can be sprayed around the residential areas. To prevent mosquito bites, use mosquito coils, electric vapour mats, and repellents. Hope to see you all fine. Give regards to papa and love to Rahul and Nidhi. Your loving daughter XYZ 7. The festival the shown in the picture is Christmas. It is one of my favourite festival. We celebrate Christmas because it is the birthday of lord Jesus. People go to church and pray for peace and prosperity. This festival is celebrated on 25th December every year. This festival has a lot of craze among children because of Santa Claus. There is a myth that Santa Claus comes on this day to fulfil every childs wish. The preparations for this festival starts many days before it. We can see decorated markets, churches, and homes. Also we can see people dressed as Santa Claus in markets, restaurants, etc. I too do a lot of preparations for this day. I get a Christmas tree and then decorate it with bells, ribbons, gifts, candles and many other things. Children of my colony get together and organize purchase party. We gather at terrace of any ones house. We play music, dance around the decorated tree. We give gifts to each other. Then we have a nice dinner. We also cut cake and sing songs. All this is a lot of fun. We enjoy a lot.

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5. DISNEYLAND PARK Disneyland is a theme park that is located in Anaheim, California. It is owned by Walt Disney Park and resorts. It was built under the direct supervision of Walt Disney himself. It was presented in television press preview on July 17, 1955 and was opened for the public on July 18, 1955. It is the most visited park with over 600 million guests till now from the day of its opening. In 2009 around 15.9 million people visited it making it second most visited park in that year. The admission charges for this park are $ 76 and rides cost extra. 31, Park Avenue State Bank Colony Chandigarh May 3, 20XX Dear Ankur Hope you are in good health. I am fine too. I am writing this letter to tell you about the special thing about my birthday the last week. On my birthday, I went to a blind school with my grandfather. There I met around 30 children who were blind. The most inspirational thing about them is that they were so self independent in their each and every chore. Some of them even know how to read and write by the Braille system. I also saw their Braille typewriter on which they type the words and communicate. Braille is the language of raised dots by which they identify the different

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letters to type. Some of them were experts in dancing and singing. There are trained teachers who teach them all these skills. It is true that it is our determination and will power that make impossible things of our life possible. In spite of their inability they taught me a great lesson of the life. If you get a chance, you should also try to visit one of the blind school. Your friend XYZ 7. Nowadays lots of parents give mobile phones to their kids which is not good for them. Mobile phone radiations are harmful for the kids and it also hampers their studies. They keep calling their friends or text message them. Nowadays mobiles also have internet service available on them so children surf on net for many hours. They sometime might see thing that are not meant for them. They play games on mobile so their mind is always busy and they dont get proper rest. Also when parents are not at home they keep using mobile phone for long hours so waste their time in ideal things. I think that mobile phones should not be given to young kids, it should be given only when a child becomes self responsible things that.

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5. T20 or Twenty 20 is a form of cricket that originated in England. It was introduced by England Cricket Board in 2003. It is played in same manner as other cricket matches. The only big difference is the number of overs played. In T20 there are only twenty overs and the match is played between two teams. As the number of overs is less so is the time consumed, the match is completed in about three and half hours. This makes the match lively and creates interest. T20 has made cricket more popular. 31, Chandni Chowk Delhi 10 March, 20XX The Editor The India Today Connaught Place New Delhi Sir Sub: Create awareness about PETA Though the esteemed column of your newspaper I want to draw the kind attention of people towards an organization that works to combat the suffering of animals.

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People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is a charitable organization based in Mumbai, India and was launched in January 2000. PETA works on one principle that animals are not ours to eat, wear, experiment on or use for entertainment. The laws and policies made in favour of animals should be treated with respect. This organistion focuses on the areas where the greatest numbers of animals suffer the most: in the food and leather industries, laboratories and the entertainment industry. PETA does investigation work, create awareness in public, animal rescues, legislative work, organises special events, involves celebrity like Pt. Ravi Shankar, Anoushka Shankar, Shilpa Shetty, Yana Gupta. Their efforts have resulted in countless improvements in the quality of life for animals and have saved countless animals lives. People can work for PETA as a volunteer and donate whatever they want to support them because one can do a little but everyone can do a lot. Thanking you Your sincerely XYZ Good morning, respected, principal mam, teachers and my dear friends. Today, I stand before you all to say a few words on Street animal too need love and care. I have many a times noticed that people take a lot of care of their own pets. They give them expensive food, wash them with shampoos, take them for regular walk, etc. but the some people ill-treat the innocent street animals. I have myself seen people throwing stones at street dogs when it barks at their dog or pet. They also beat them with sticks. If people find a dog sleeping near their gate or car they throw stones at it to make it run from there. Street animals too need love and care. They are poor innocent animals and cant fight for their needs, so we need to show some love for them. If poor animal is sitting at your door for a shelter and not causing any harm then why to throw stones at it. We can show our care for these poor animals by giving them leftover food and if we notice any injured animal then either we can take it to a government hospital for animals or can tell the MCD officials about it. At last I would like to say that we should not have this poor animal rather show love to them. This love will make them faithful to us.

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if he knew how to play cricket he never had a chance to learn that in that school every student had to learn that to give him a chance Students should obey their teachers. She wrote a letter to her cousin. The stars twinkle in the night sky. Sahara desert remains dry for years.

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1. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. (c) e-mail (b) it is fast and convenient (a) writing, sending, receiving, saving (d) message can be sent to several users simultaneously (d) flexibility - reliability (d) Govind Ballabh Pant and Jawaharlal Nehru (d) to avoid the possibility of a demonstartion (b) old German illustrated magazines (c) his act of courtesy (d) seclusion Graphology is the scientific study of handwriting. Size of letters, word spacing, and pressure and margins applied are studied while studying handwriting. Jean Hippolyte Michon created the first graphological catalogue. The handwriting of a person shows his personality. Open is the word from the passage which is the antonym of secret. a tiny tooth double row single sound mimic motion best dancing

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5. The great freedom fighter Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose was born on 23 January, 1897. His father Janaki Nath was an eminent lawyer and mother Prabhabati belonged to a well-known family of Hatkhda. His father believed in English education but mother laid stress on Indian traditions thus his early education was an amalgam of western and Indian culture. Later he joined Presidency college for elites of Kolkata but was expelled for organizing attack on principal Mr. F.E. Oaten who made derogatory remarks about Indians. He then went to Cambridge to appear for civil service examination but after returning he did not join government service rather his first political activity was against British government. It was boycott of arrival of Prince of Wales.

6. 117, Katra Road, Civil Lines New Delhi February 3, 20XX Sir Sub: Placing an order of Easy English Grammar VI I would like to place an order of 5 copies of the Easy English Grammar for class VI. The nearest bookshop has sold off all its stock of the book. Please see that the books should be in

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good condition. Kindly send the order latest by 10th of this month as my annual exams are coming and it will be helpful for me and my friends. There is a draft of ` 500 enclosed for the payment of the books. Thanking you Yours faithfully Richa Singh 7. HOW MAN IS EXPLOITING THE NATURE? (by XYZ) It is rightly said by William Ruckelshaus that nature provides us a free lunch but only if we control our appetites. What he means to convey by this is that nature has plenty of resource to fulfil the needs of everybody. But human nature is such that we are not satisfied with what we have. Our expectations and desire keep on increasing, if our one need is fulfilled then we create a new one and thus in return overexploit our nature. Gandhiji has also said same thing in this regard. He has said that this earth has everything for everybodys need but not for anybodys greed. Desires are never ending so if we dont control our needs then nature cant do anything. If we want to maintain and preserve nature then we will have to limit our needs. The seek out for more and more have to be stopped. We have already over exploited the nature with burden of our desires and never ending needs so now it is the time that me take concrete steps to save our nature otherwise it will turn back to us and result in our destruction.

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had gone for your dance class that she would not be coming to school the next day to inform that to your class teacher that I would tell you and wished It is the adult world/destroys (a) that the intelligence/sharp minds of (b) and children and/abilities. The (c) their constant rejection and quieting a child when she/a question slowly (d) asks builds/the childs inhibition (e) into and destroys her curiosity. If a child/a question and approaches (f) has her parents/information or clarification (g) for we have no time /them. (h) for

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1. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. (d) it was without pictures or conversation (b) a white rabbit with pink eyes (d) watch (c) she ran after it (a) remarkable (a) the 3D release of the most awaited film has been cancelled (d) they would not have completed the film within the release date (b) November 19, 2010 (b) both 2D and 3D (d) advanced The saint was believed to prophecy the future correctly. When the girl saw the saint, she started to scream and said that the saint was the culprit. The couple decided to seek the help of Birbal. Birbal invited the saint to Akbars court. Akbar demanded to hang the culprit and rewarded the girl. Gigabytes Gem Clip maintenance wizard defragmenter mouse

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5. SPORTS DAY (Aditi/Atul) Delhi, 24th Nov. 20XX: Our school celebrated sports day on 23rd November 20XX. The programme was held in the school playground from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The eminent and very famous boxer, Vijendra Singh was the chief guest of the day. His presence filled the students with confidence. Various events like 100m, 400m and rely race for both boys and girls were organized. The winner, this time was from Pragati House. The ceremony ended with thanks giving speech by our principal. B-2/65, Sec-5 Noida November 25, 20XX To The Principal Lancers Public School Noida Mam Sub: Complain about unsafe drinking water This is to bring to you kind notice that we the student of your school are under threat of

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falling ill due to water borne diseases as the drinking water in our school is not safe. The water coolers are covered with dust and most of the water purifiers are not working. I have also seen that the leaves and polybags clog the drains. The pipes are leaking. Rotten food keeps lying in the collected water which gives out foul smell. I request you to please take a look into the matter and take some serious steps to provide safe drinking water to us otherwise our health is at stake. I hope you will do the needful. Thanking you Yours sincerely Rashmi/Rajat 7. BACK IN TIME My Grandmom always tells interesting things about life in village. A village life is simple and free of tension. A person remains in touch with nature. So if I would travel back in time then I would like to see the farms and will eat fruits and vegetables from them. I will also go for swimming in the pond. I will catch fishes. I will also learn to do farming as I love trees. I would grow many of them and will take care of them. I will also learn to milk animals. I would take cattles to field for grazing. I would live a carefree life in the lap of mother nature.

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what he was doing that weekend that he didnt have any plans as such how he liked the idea of visiting the zoo she would come to his house that evening The Asian Games, officially known as Asiad. It is held every four years among athletes from Asia. The 2010 Asian Games will be held in Guangzhou of China. The 1st Asian Games were held in Delhi in 1950.

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