WINTER TASK

1. MY LAST DAY AT SCHOOL

The day started with the usual routine of getting ready for school, but this time, I took a little extra time to ensure
I looked my best. I wanted to make sure that I would remember this day forever. Walking through the school gates, I felt a
sense of pride and accomplishment. I had made it through twelve years of school and was ready for whatever the future
had in store for me.

The day was filled with various events, from final exams to farewell speeches by the teachers. The entire school
was decorated with colorful balloons and streamers, giving the atmosphere a festive feel. The teachers arranged a special
assembly in our honor, where they spoke about our achievements and wished us good luck for our future.

However, the highlight of the day was the farewell party that the school organized. The party was held in the
school auditorium, beautifully decorated with flowers and lights. There was music, food, and lots of laughter. It was a
time for all of us to let our hair down and just enjoy the moment. As the evening wore on, the mood became more somber.
We all knew that this was our last day at school and that we would soon go our separate ways. There were tears in many
eyes as we said our final goodbyes to our teachers and classmates.

As I walked out of the school gates for the last time, I felt a sense of nostalgia wash over me. The memories of the
past twelve years flooded my mind. I remembered the first day of school when I had felt so nervous and scared and how
far I had come since then. I remembered the friends I had made, the lessons I had learned, and the moments of joy and
laughter that had filled my life.

Looking back on my last day at school, I realized it was more than a day. It was a milestone when I left behind
my childhood and entered adulthood. It was a time to reflect on the past and look forward to the future. And as I stepped
into my new life, I knew that the lessons I had learned at school would stay with me forever.

In conclusion, my last day at school was a mix of emotions. It was a day of celebration and farewell, joy and
sadness. But most importantly, it was a day that marked the end of one chapter in my life and the beginning of another. As
I move forward, I know that the memories of my school days will always be with me, and I will carry them with me as I
navigate the journey ahead.

2. IMPORTANCE OF SELECTING A RIGHT CAREER

Therefore, it is extremely important to choose the correct career path. From a very young age, we
aspire to be something or the other. While someone aims to be a doctor, some wish to become a painter. Our
career choices depend on a lot of things. Thus, it is important to consider all factors before choosing a career
path.

You must consider a number of factors before deciding on your career. Each factor plays a significant
role in your choice. Firstly, always assess yourself thoroughly. You must understand your area of interest to
choose a career. For instance, someone who dances well can surely become a doctor, but his interest will always
be in dance. Thus, ensure that you have the caliber to perform well in the field you choose. This will come from
your area of interest itself. After that, you look for the opportunities available as per your area of interest. Now
that you are aware of what you like and dislike, you can easily look for occupations matching your passion. You
can make a list of the occupations you can get into following your interests. Furthermore, shorten the list you
have prepared. You must do so as per what suits you best. Consult with your seniors and parents to make
informed decisions.

Most importantly, acquire the skills for the career option you are interested in. Ensure you earn the
qualifications and degrees for it. Try taking training programs to enhance your skills. This will give you an
upper hand in knowing whether you are correct in choosing the specific career plan. Furthermore, create an
impressive resume which can help you get the right opportunities.

There are steps you need to take before achieving your career goal. As they say, success doesn’t come
overnight. You must work along the way to accomplish your goals. There is always hope if you have the will.
Firstly, create profiles on different job portals to attract the employer’s attention. When you maintain your
profile well, you will be able to get good career opportunities.

Moreover, always maintain your network. Build a solid network and create sources in the field. This
way you can update yourself with the latest happenings in the industry. In addition, try to attend the related
seminars and workshops that happen related to your career choice. You will meet influential people of the same
field who can broaden your thinking.

In short, selecting a right career in your life is very much important. You must always remember to stay
determined. You can easily achieve your career goal if you set your mind to it. In other words, people usually
distract themselves easily. You must not do so and focus on your career path to achieve your goals efficiently.

3. ALLAMA IQBAL
Hakeem-ul-Ummat, Allama Iqbal is our national poet. In fact, he is the poet of the entire Islamic world.
He was born at Sialkot on 9th November 1877. He belonged to a respectable Kashmiri family. He got his early
education there. Even as a child he showed signs of great promise. During his school days, he came under the
influence of a great scholar, Maulvi Mir Hassan. He passed his Intermediate Examination from Murray College,
Sialkot. After this, he went to Lahore and passed his M.A. philosophy. For some days he served as a professor
at Government College. Then he proceeded to England for higher education. On his return from Europe, he
began to practice as a lawyer. But he did not like this profession. He was interested in poetry and national
problems. He was pained to see that the Muslims were poor, ignorant and backward. At that time Iqbal’s fame
had spread in the sub-continent as a rising poet and great thinker. In the course of time, his fame travelled
beyond the boundaries of his own land.

He expressed his feelings in his poems. He wrote his poems at first in Urdu and then in Persian. His
poetry is full of hope. He wrote poems in praise of culture. Every verse of Iqbal is full of the spirit of life. He
tried to awaken the Muslims of the whole world from the deep sleep. His poetry is full of vigour and
confidence. His Urdu books of poetry are Bang-e-Dara, Bal-e-Jibreel and Zarb-e-Kaleem. He used Shaheen
(Falcon) as a symbol of his concept of the true Muslim. He placed the Shaheen as a model for the Muslim youth
to have before them. He wanted that the Muslims should be powerful, courageous, ever-rising and ever-
victorious human being. To him, true Muslims are blessed with inexhaustible energy, resourcefulness, high
ideas, hard life and hot pursuit. He inspired us to the life of struggle against all forces of evil.

Hakeem-ul-Ummat gave the idea of a separate Muslim state in the sub-continent. He believed that the
two nations could not peacefully live together in one state. He kept himself in close touch with Quaid-e-Azam.
But he was not destined to see his dream come true in his life. He died on 21st April 1938. He was buried near
the Shahi Mosque in Lahore. The nation pays glorious tribute to him every day.

Hakeem-ul-Ummat is not only the greatest poet of our age but also one of the greatest poets of all
times. He was a learned man, a great philosopher and a political leader of great importance.

4. USES AND ABUSES OF SOCIAL MEDIA

Social Media is a tool that is becoming quite popular these days because of its user-friendly features.
Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and more are giving people a chance to connect with
each other across distances. In other words, the whole world is at our fingertips all thanks to social media. The
youth is especially one of the most dominant users of social media. All this makes you wonder that something
so powerful and with such a massive reach cannot be all good. Like how there are always two sides to a coin,
the same goes for social media. Subsequently, different people have different opinions on this debatable topic.
So, in this essay on Social Media, we will see the advantages and disadvantages of social media.

Uses of Social Media

When we look at the positive aspect of social media, we find numerous advantages. The most important
being a great device for education. All the information one requires is just a click away. Students can educate
themselves on various topics using social media. Moreover, live lectures are now possible because of social
media. You can attend a lecture happening in America while sitting in India. Furthermore, as more and more
people are distancing themselves from newspapers, they are depending on social media for news. You are
always updated on the latest happenings of the world through it. A person becomes more socially aware of the
issues of the world. In addition, it strengthens bonds with your loved ones. Distance is not a barrier anymore
because of social media. For instance, you can easily communicate with your friends and relatives overseas.

Most importantly, it also provides a great platform for young budding artists to showcase their talent for
free. You can get great opportunities for employment through social media too.

Another advantage definitely benefits companies who wish to promote their brands. Social media has
become a hub for advertising and offers you great opportunities for connecting with the customer.

Abuses of Social Media

Despite having such unique advantages, social media is considered to be one of the most harmful
elements of society. If the use of social media is not monitored, it can lead to grave consequences.

It is harmful because it invades your privacy like never before. The oversharing happening on social
media makes children a target for predators and hackers. It also leads to cyberbullying which affects any person
significantly. Thus, the sharing on social media especially by children must be monitored at all times. Next up is
the addition of social media which is quite common amongst the youth.

This addiction hampers with the academic performance of a student as they waste their time on social
media instead of studying. Social media also creates communal rifts. Fake news is spread with the use of it,
which poisons the mind of peace-loving citizens.
 In short, surely social media has both advantages and disadvantages. But, it all depends on the user at
the end. The youth must particularly create a balance between their academic performances, physical activities,
and social media. Excess use of anything is harmful and the same thing applies to social media. Therefore, we
must strive to live a satisfying life with the right balance.