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KENDRIYA VIDYALYA NO.

2, UDHAMPUR
DEAR STUDENTS
Learning is the beginning of wealth.
Learning is the beginning of health.
Learning is the beginning of spirituality.
Searching and learning is where the miracle process all begins.
~ Jim Rohn

Holiday is the time that we all eagerly wait for. We all make plans to enjoy, to relax and
to empower ourselves during these gala days.

REMEMBER
_Neatness and presentation are common parameters for most of the activities
assigned.
_Please maintain the quality of work done.
_Complete and submit the holiday homework according to the dates given. Note
down these dates carefully as late submission after these dates is not acceptable and you
will be losing the marks/grades for the same if you miss the date.
_Holiday homework will be assessed on certain parameters and marks/grade will be
awarded accordingly.

BE A WONDERFUL HUMAN BEING: KEEP IN MIND TO


_Read newspapers daily and stay updated with current affairs.
_Do the homework independently, only ask for assistance from your parents or
guardians
_Appreciate nature and go for “Nature Walks”, plant trees and spread the message
of Nature Conservation”.
_Pray to almighty daily and thank for the blissful life that you enjoy.
_Be a helping hand to your parents and learn the skill of shared responsibility.
_Spend time with your parents and grandparents, their rich experience will help you
overcome challenges with ease.
_Minimize the use of gadgets.
_Keep the home clean and mess free.
_After eating, keep the plate in your kitchen and rather love washing it yourself.
_Water the plants and rejoice the beauty of nature.

Remember
“Every action is important and every deed is vital…..”
Wishing all the students a joyful learning and Happy Holidays.

KIND ATTENTION PLEASE


_The school will reopen on 18st Oct 2024 i.e. Friday.
HOLIDAY HOMEWORK AUTUMN BREAK (2024-25)
CLASS–X
ENGLISH:
General Instructions.
Do all questions.
WRITING SKILL

Q1) LETTER WRITING ( Letter to Editor)


a) You are Advil of D- 6, Modern Society, New Enclave, Dehradun. You are concerned at the
frequent cases of cloud- burst and landslides in uttarakhand during the rainy season. Write a
letter to the editor of a national daily highlighting the plight of the helpless residents during
such calamities. You suggest that a better whether forecasting measures can give the
desired results in coping with such calamities. ( 100-120 words)

b) "Catch them young!" This the policy that USA and China follow to identify their superstar
while they are still in schools. Write a letter to the editor of a national daily urging the Centre
and the states to evolve a comprehensive national sports policy where their main thrust be
on identifying the budding athletes and sports persons when they are still in schools. You
are Abhinav of 12 L, Vaishali Nagar, Meera Marg, Sonpath.( 100-120 words)

( Letter of Complaint)
a) Write a letter to M/ S Atma Ram & Sons, Kashmiri Gate, Indore, complaining that the
books sent by him were not exactly those you had ordered for. Some of the book sent are of
old editions and some of them are not in proper condition. Ask for replacement immediately.
You are Darshana, Head Librarian, Happy Public School, Indore.(100-120 words)

b) You are Akshita of Maharaja Ranjit Public School, Jodhpur. You arranged a trip for 40
students to Shimla during the summer vacation for a week with Lakshmi travels and tour,
Jodhpur. It was found that the arrangement made by the travel agency were far below the
general standard. The accommodation and food facilities were inferior in quality. Write a
letter of complaint to the Director of the agencies to stop duping tourists with false promises
as it tarnishes the image of travel agencies.(100-120 words)

Q2) Analytical Paragraph


a) The data given below shows international brands of shoes and their respective shares in
the high-end shoe market in India in the year 2020. Study the data carefully and write an
analytical paragraph in 100-120 words giving the general trends and other necessary details.
Don't forget to compare the segments where relevant.
Nike : 20%
Bata : 15%
Adidas: 15%
Woodland: 10%
Lee Cooper: 10%
Fila: 8%
Puma: 12%
Others: 10%
b) 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' Meri an empty slogan. It is a great shame that in spite of all
our talks India remains one of the most insecured places for girls and women. Write an
analytical paragraph in 100 to 120 words taking help from the verbal input given below.
Hints:- Beti bachao and Beti padhao - a great slogan - proved hollow - wishful statements -
little follow up actions - crime against girls and women in Haryana, Delhi, UP and other
states - child marriage - dowry - female infacticide - negligible representation in legislature -
women not safe.

GRAMMAR
Q3) Fill up the blanks by using the correct tense form of the verbs given in brackets.
(i) Kate Middleton may ( a) ____________(be) looked dainty and fairly- like wedding gown
but(b)____________ (talk) doing the rounds( c)___________ (be) that the dress bore a
striking similarity with Grace Kelly's wedding outfit. Royal wedding fans could not
(d)_________ (help) noticing that the both the brides (e)___________ (wear) dramatic
gowns with similar V- shaped necklines and long white lace sleeves at their, respective
weddings, (f) ___________( report) the New York Daily.

Q4) Read the following paragraph and fill in the blanks with appropriate determiners.
There are so (a) _________ ways of entertainment in life. (b) _________ circus is one of the
most entertaining media. Last Sunday (c)_________ of (d)________ friends went to see the
Diamond Circus. My uncle took us there. (e) ____________ one paid for (f) _________
ticket.
LITERATURE
Q5) Explain the following literary devices and cite suitable examples:-
a) Simile
b) Metaphor
c) Personification
d) Alliteration
e) Repetition
f) Oxymoron
g) Refrain
h) Hyperbole
I) Allusion
j) Apostrophe
k) Irony
l) Paradox
m) Onomatopoeia

Q6) Draw Mind Maps on the following chapters/poems of the book ' First Flight'.
a) A Letter to God
b) Dust of Snow
c) Fire and Ice
d) Nelson Mandela:A Long Walk to Freedom
e) A Tiger in the Zoo.
Q7) Read the stories of Chapters from 1 to 5 from your supplementary reader ' Footprints
Without Feet’ and write down the summary of each text in your own language.
a) A Triumph of Surgery
b) The Thief's Story
c) The Midnight Visitor
d) A Question of

DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF HOLIDAY HOMEWORK


_Holiday Homework will not be accepted after 19th Oct 2024 i.e. Saturday.

Note:
_All the homework should be done in the fair notebook, no separate notebook is
required

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