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Sushil gave India his best show in the Beijing Olympics 2008, and won a bronze medal for his country in 66 kg freestyle wrestling. Write a paragraph in about 80 words using the hints given below.
A village boy of Najafgarh — love for sports — years of practice in village dusty akharas— still a single — determination to win gold in the 2012 Olympics–in Beijing defeated several world class wrestlers — got recognition, glory and cash awards — became a role model.

Ans. Sushil, a village boy from Najafgarh, gave his best show in the Beijing Olympics, 2008 and won a bronze medal for our country in the 66 kg freestyle wrestling. His love for sports made him undertake years of practice in the dusty village akharas. Sushil who is still single is determined to win the gold medal in the 2012 Olympics. In Beijing, he defeated several world class wrestlers. This got him recognition, glory and even cash awards thus making him a role model for aspiring young wrestlers.

Q. 5. Using the hints given below and your own ideas, write a short paragraph in about 60 words on ‘The Value of Politeness in Daily Life’. 4
meaning—politeness in family and social relationships—uses—sweetens relationship— spreads joy, love, cooperation—eases tension and anxiety—oils the machine of life.

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THE VALUE OF POLITENESS IN DAILY LIFE

Politeness refers to one’s ability to be courteous and respectful to the people with whom one deals. Politeness is most useful in family and social relationships as it sweetens relationships and spreads joy, love and co-operation. It is also useful in easing tension and anxiety. It keeps the machine of our life oiled and running smoothly.

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Your school organised an exhibition on the theme, ‘Science and Technology and the Planet Earth’. Mentioning the number of schools that participated, the models displayed, welcome to the chief guest, award of prizes etc., write a report in about 60 words. You are Sachin/Sanchita, the Head boy/Head girl of your school, Vidya Niketan, Agra.

Ans. SCIENCE EXHIBITION
By : Sanchita, Head girl
Vidya Niketan, Agra

Our school organised an exhibition on the theme ‘Science and Technology and the Planet Earth’ in which ten schools of our city participated. Various models relating to consequences of global warming and pollution, were displayed. After welcoming our honourable chief guest, the Minister of State for Education, the students explained the working of their models. Prizes were awarded to the best three models.

SECTION C - Grammar 15

Q. 6. Fill in the following blanks with suitable non-fi nites: 1/2 x 4=2
Kiran and Sita were students in class X. Everyday they used (a) _________ (walk) two kilometres to their school. One day they got late. So they started (b) _________ (run). They wanted (c) _________ (reach) the school in time. (d) _________ (See) them running a teacher who was going in her car gave them a lift. Thus they reached the school in time.

Ans. (a) to walk (b) running (c) to reach (d) Seeing