1. Write a composition in about 350 words on any one of the following topics: The cultural diversity of India A visit to a historical place Educating the girl child A day in the life of a working woman

2. Write a paragraph in about 200 words on anyone of the following topics Buying a birthday present Indian festivals Life in a big city Changes in society

3. Write a report in about 200 words on the following:

As part of a project on environment protection, you conducted a survey of 5 Colonies in your neighbourhood to see what people are doing to save the environment. Write a short report about the survey highlighting
the information gathered, conclusions, and recommendations.


OR


A non-government organisation has started a free school in your town. In 6 months' time the project has received tremendous response from jhuggi clusters in the area. As a reporter for a local newspaper, you visited the school. Write a report for your newspaper highlighting what the school is doing to provide quality education.

4. Read the following passage, make notes, and give it a suitable title:

The single-most important guideline to keep in mind when tackling learning problems is this don't let your learning difficulties get in the way of being a successful human being. The problem with the term 'learning disabled' is that the learner might over identify with it and begin to see herself as a handicapped individual. This can have a devastating effect upon one's self worth. See yourself as an intact and whole human being before anything else. Then regard your learning difficulties simply as. something that makes .you an even richer and more unique human being.

Many successful individuals with learning problems have discovered that they can bypass their difficulties and find alternative ways of getting the job done. The famed inventor and industrialist Henry Ford had· difficulty reading and remembering facts. He built a multi-million ,dollar empire by overcoming these disabilities in a different way. He surrounded himself with people who could answer any question he desired to ask concerning the business to which he was devoting most of his effort. As he himself said, 'Why should I clutter up my mind with general knowledge for the purpose of being able to answer questions, when I have men around me who can supply any knowledge I require?'
(Adapted from 7 Kinds of Smart
by Thomas Armstrong)