Mice FOREZEZIEXAM CBSE 70 ~HAPTERWISE-TOPICWISEreport about an accident or incident one witnessed about an enquiry/survey. irae en Headline ‘Name of the Reporter Body of the Report | Conclusion (a) Headline: It should be catchy, short and informative. (6) Name of the Reporter: It comes immediately under the heading and is accompanied by designation (it mentioned in the question) and whom one is writing for. {) Body of the Report : If the report is being written for a newspaper, it must begin with the mention of name of the place and date. When reporting an accident, mention the time it occurred in the first paragraph. Although, when reporting for a schoo! magazine, it is not necessary to write the place and date at the beginning of the first line, that information must be Provided in the first paragraph. On the whole, the body of the report must answer the quintessential What, when, where, who and how questions. It should be factual and not fictitious. It should be written in indirect speech, in third person (without |, me or You), Since the reporter is ‘reporting’ an incidence/ event, he/she cannot/should not give his/her personal opinion. (4) Conclusion : or incident. describes the summation of the event SAMPLE REPORTS _* — Report About an Event-1 Protest Rally Against Rampant ‘Corruption ~ By Mridul Gupta, HT Reporter 24 May, 20%% ; Members of the Young Urban (YUVA), a youth organisation, Jinging patriotic songs and: i S The rally finally stopped capital city, at ives of YUVA aia h representati where the youth repré street play on corruption and how to curb it, f protest against « to spread the message of 0 proved quite successful with the general public} and vowing to fight against it. = Report About an Event-2 Inter-School Drama Competition Held — By Rudra Shome, Secretary, Drama Society of Red Roses Public School 0 week long inter-school drama competition from to 8, 20xx. Held at their newly renovated audito drama competition was inaugurated by award! actress Ms. Nandita Das, who graced the occas chief guest and special judge. Schools from all over Deli participated in the competition, the theme of whit ‘Save the Girl Child’ The school premises was beautiful decorated and posters and banners on ‘Save Girl Chill were displayed everywhere. The principal welcomed all with a powerful speech about the importance education, Post that, Ms. Nandita Das spoke about declining sex ratio and plight of many girl children face various forms of violence, such as rape, molest early marriage, etc, The drama competition comme Post the students and audience pledged to encd education and protection of girl child. The inat day held four plays on themes such as female Gowry deaths, etc. Ms. Das appreciated and pra each performance and the message each of sent across. The rest of the week brought forwe equally thought provoking theatre. * — Report About an Accident-3 Brutal Car Crash, Teenage Driver Dead ~ By Nidhi sen, Staff New Delhi, 15 April 20xx : A 16-year-old bo this morning when his car collided with an. bus near Rose View Hi igh School, Mathura Victim was rushed to Artimis Hos ‘announced dead on arrival, a Police said that the ic __ attempted to turn. right from.is a piece of writing about a particular subject the purpose of publishing in newspapers, magazine: ‘etc. to be read by the general public. An article either to inform, entertain or express one's views. pnarticle must be engaging if not always creative or fomal It should be informative, factual and supported fy substantial instances. Thoughts and ideas must be aranged in 2 continuous flow so that the article make complete sense from the beginning till the end. Format of an Article {e) Heading : It must be catchy, giving the reader an idea ‘about the topic/theme of the article. Itis immediately followed by name of the writer. 0) The Topic : After a subtle introduction of the topic inthe first few lines, emphasise on the main points, India is known for its rich flora and faun: landscapes, glorious past and varied cultural t this makes India a major attraction for tourism. He 4 industry. a Bad and filthy roads, rickety buses, over-priced taxis, delayed trains, all make travelling a nightmare in India, Moreover, the absence of decent and hygienic accommodations, at a reasonable cost, adds to the distraction of tourists visiting India. Besides, the growing menace of terrorism is a huge deterrent for tourists. The Government of Indianeeds to put concerted efforts in place to revamp tourism in the country. Utmost emphasis should be placed on infrastructure development and beefing up the security. Such efforts will certainly make india a leader in the world of tourism.ET AQ ets Anarticle writing isa piece of writing about a Reports are written narratives of an articular subject writen for a target audience. : taken place. Iti a recording of the Presenting firsthand information of that incident ; fe as * objective may differ - informative, entertaining or just an expression of one’s views tobe published ina newspaper, magazine or blog * must be informative, factual and with substantial 2 ‘written in past tense, reported speech using sf a * must make complete sense to the readers, keep them of expression (3" person) engaged + provide a suitable title /heading include name of reporter include information from other. ‘must make an impact on the readers, and make them think ‘Varying topics ranging from people/ social issues, technologicalem in touch with nature Vanishing Joy of Childhood’. The event was by students and teachers from different " with unbuttoned shirts and loose ties, girls with rolled upridiculously short skirts and colourful accessories are Wit | rceived by teachers as those who refuse to conform to the rules and regulations of the school. A’ nd the fact that Nabe any form of uniform in military, corporate or other fields ste | cforkenforces a sense of purpose and discipline cannot AS? beignored. tt Importance of public transport -By Ranjitha ove, Withthe rise in global warming and economy constantly (One | aected by fuel price rates, it is high time we discuss the | iportance of finding alternative means to fight these . iSues, Use of public transport could be a great choice in vist | bing fight these problems. Public transport Is not only yt *ordable, itis also a safe method of travelling. ti | Mlofus should learn to use public transport like metros iit | Mdbuses as our main method of conveyance instead of jul | UMéprivate vehicles. This has many advantages, first we Willsave fuel, we can regulate mass consumption of fuel | thich will in turn make our economy not so dependent fuel price rise. Secondly we will have less traffic on the road, lesser traffic means lesser time to commute, Wety little road rage or accidents and most importantly in air quality due to air pollution from i i conveyance should be restricted to persone: eeds while for daily commute we must ‘other to use public transport. ‘This move itcan produce significantly less per mile than astandard car carryingasi ‘emit less carbon monoxide per passenger per automobile with a single occupant. Metro is. and accessible source of public transpor doesn't create pollution at all. Along. with pollution, public transportation is also more fuel which contributes to an overall decrease in the amount of energy necessary for transportation, 7 Public transportation can convey many more people in much less space than individual vehicles, which helps to keep lower traffic congestion, which in turn reduces air pollution from idling vehicles, and helps riders avoid the stress that comes from dally driving in highly congested. areas. Public transportation is also linked with healthier lifestyles, as people who use public transportation are supposed to get more physical activity per day than those who dont, just from walking to and from their transit stops and their final destination. The Importance of Hard Work and Punctuality in a Student's Life “By Kanha Jasraj Hard work will inevitably lead to a successful life. As Margaret Thatcher quotes ‘I do not know anyone who has. sgotten to the top without hard work. That isthe recipe. It will rnot always get you to the top, but it will get you pretty near Hard work is the building block to success. It is evident that there are people who rely on their intelligence to. attain success, But a person who puts in consistent and constant efforts will reach wherever he or she wants 3s Jong as he or she clearly sets his or her goals. Some people have the notion that luck plays critical role in achieving success in life. Well, this is absolutely false. ‘but not always. tis Person might be lucky once or twice important to understand that the success attained by luc is always temporary whereas hard work yields permar success, If we genuinely want to achieve something, it ‘only our tough grind that will take us to the top. nd Striving hard can also help to develop and augment ‘one's brain’s capacity in terms of intelligence and provided a person is ready to strive regularly by his mindset on his or her goals. ~ aM Being punctual is another key ‘our goals and objectives. Beinghas resulted in major climatic changes hi ‘the seasons drastically. Monsoon for ne, has not been the same. The rainfall has been quite erratic in the recent past. As a result while some parts ‘of India suffered drought, others were flooded due to ‘incessant rainfall. However, the problem does not end there. Although the urban jungle is growing at a fast pace, it stil lacks some of the basic necessities, such as well constructed and safe roads, proper garbage disposal and drainage system, clean and disease free surroundings, etc. Recent floods in many metropolitan cities of the country during the monsoon season laid bare the hollowness of the claims of the civic authorities of their preparedness. Slightest rainfall causes the drains to overflow, which flood the roads in return. The potholes formed on the road get filled with water and quickly become the breeding ‘space for various disease causing bacterias. More often than not the murky water hides under it the uncovered pits, ditches and manholes, which cause severe accidents and are a threat to life. Since the civic authorities do not take timely action, unnecessary traffic jams, electrical failure, office goers and school children half submerged in the drain water Overflowing ontheroad, etc. have become a common sight during the monsoon every year. While the poor and the ‘Common man has to bear the brunt of the problem as their hhutments too get flooded by the rain water, and not much helpis provided to them to drain it out, no one is ever held . to why these problems arose. Until and Paroomng ened officials areheld accountablefornot safer lies properly and get reprimanded for Callous and unprofessional behaviour, the scenario is not going to get better for common man, 9. Festivals of India India is a secular country having diver languages, customs and traditions. This is the reason why Indians celebrate many festivals throughout the year. Festival celebration brings happiness and joy to all. This 4s the occasion which creates a gathering, where all the ’ = -By Karuna se religions, of the ways in wl 0. How to Provide Proper Health Care to the G Man ‘Health is wealth: Man living on this earth ean. only when his health is perfect. Only a healthy person can eat, work and sleep However, rising pollution, fast and competitive li lack of nutritious food, etc, have caused health woes for; large section of our population. Providing health carehas, become commercialised, money spinning business today It is no longer a charitable and ethical activity. Of all the sectors in the world, health care occupies the first place Based on the importance of the sector, the private sector is the dominant health care provider in India. Private health care sector has overtaken the Government sector. Most health care expenses are paid by patients: and their families which can be considered as health expenditure. Private medical sector remains the primary source of health care for 70% of households in urban areas and 63% of households in rural areas. This © because of large population. The other reason is all the government hospitals are over crowded and they lack proper equipments and facilities. In order to provide proper health care to the common man, the government should increase the numbet government hospitals, it should pass strict laws private hospitals and in addition to these it should create awareness on healthy lifestyles, nutritious etc. in rural areas. The government should also pr? health care in schools. Only the stringent implet of necessary rules by the leaders of the nation can change. How to Keep a Check On Population The growth in population is phenomenal. second most populous country in the world. If rate goes unchecked, we shall overtake China| twenty years. Indiaisa country rich innatural Proportion of our people are living| and thus, in an over- >. However, relief after n an over- cially pick- /ith female je number quent the ess will be By Gopika ng, unless have lived Rowling herefore, va Edison umerable 2. HINTS e peers (refer to cues) “e Conclude including witness/participant a cco i Value Points © What - the efforts of 400 volunteers in the ‘each one teach one’ campaign landed by the district collector. Who were taught and what was taught When and where Details of the volunteer work Training received by the volunteers by the NGO | and district administration The infrastructure - classrooms, blackboard, ete. ¢ Any other valid relevant information. 6) HINTS Title Reporter's Name/as a Correspondent Content (Split into paragraphs) Paragraph 1 - expansion of the headline Paragraph 2 - Description/details (Chronologically) [Use of transition words expected] } Paragraph 3 - Eye witness account/s, concluding observation (make use of past tense; use of first person avoideed the safety other challenges ‘on them, the working space itself is ed and the workers work in conditions of ad disregard. In addition to poor wages that ai, they suffer from fatal work injuries every The labour laws are very few and rarely a country like India. Labourers are not paid the labour market is such. The government and other human right organisations should ion to the plight of construction workers and stricter rules and make sure they are implemented : (5) . f) (i) (a) W @ (vid (b) (ii) (d) (iv) (vi) (b) (any six) (1x 6 = 6) ‘ones confidence. Travelling to new p opportunity to learn and experience ne food. Sometimes we meet interesting people lucky we end up making friends and amemory whilst trying to explore a place. These days the current trend is to ditch popul crowded tourist places and opt for lesser known underrated spots for a more quieter and intima experience. But it doesn't matter what type of tourist ye are, when you are travelling you are bound to discover: many new facets of yourself and of the world in general, We must make it a habit to take one proper vacati year for self growth and satisfaction,‘of women talent in our country. yment and opportunities, women ‘nation's progress as scientists, doctors, sports persons, etc. There is no limit hat they can achieve. Write an article in 120- ‘words on “Women Empowerment’. You are "Accidents happen when people violate traffic rules. Careless drivers cause suffering to themselves and to others. Write an article in 120-150 words on "Safe Driving’ 1. Ar 1 Changing Education System by xyz Education that was driven by devotion and thought is no more 2 noble profession today. It has become commercialized which should be a matter of concern for one and all. Gone are the days when the educational institutes were like places of worship; there were Burukuls and ashrams where our ancestors received their learning, Look at our education system today where things are not going as they should have been. Today Private schools and coaching centres are prospering, have become a great source of generating profits, money pinning businesses and the sad part is that parents too feel compelled owing to today’s highly competitive world tospend any amount of money on their chil idren to get te these institutes, ne e ‘capitation fee’ being ‘educational institutes which is nothing Neerja/Nitin, a with 2 ot a osted at Ghaziabad. YOU are o group of reporters who reached the site in a slum near the Gajraula toll massive fire destroyed the slum entirely. report in about 120-150 words for the lving details of loss of life and damage. Your school started cleanliness drive in neighbourhood. As a student representative o School's Eco Club, write a report in 120-450 words giving details of the programme. You are Mahua of SG. International School, Delhi, You had an eye opening experience at a Personality Development Workshop organised for the studenis of Class-XI and XII by your school. Write a reportin 120-150 words. You are Nandan/Nandini but a price for selling education. There is a strong needto change the basics of education system in order to rewe the real importance of it a econ Importance of Art byRonl } to tal Art has existed for many years in our society. Wel hasee have ‘seen paintings in caves and rocks. HOW many of us dont take art very seriously, We think RS I something anyone can do. But art needs lots of ereativlY . and is very important for our society. It's a part of What makes us human ~ a form of expression. When childtem are young, they draw to express themselves. They i to draw something creative that reflects their thouslt process. Art is also a remarkable mode of depicting culture from | all over the world. Just like the paintings made in cav& and rocks by the ancient people, it gives us an idea: their culture and a form of preserving it. It rel society's beliefs, cultural values, etc. Art is powerful because it can potentially ft culture, politics, and even the economy. @ powerful work of art, we feel moved, wider understanding of human exp7 I by Ram Jain gan of women empowerment the question “have women become really strong?” and ‘term struggle ended?” Many programmes have tational Wornen’s day, Mother's Day, ete. in order fobring awareness in the society about the true rights gedvalue of the women in the development of the nation. ‘wonen need to be progressed in a number of spheres. ‘heres a high level of gender inequality in India where women are ilitreated by their family members and ipsiders. The percentage of illiterate population in India ‘smostly covered by the women. The real meaning of the wnen empowerment is to make them well educated “ndleave them free so that they can be capable to take theirown decisions in any field Given the chance, they are capable of achieving great jeights and being equal to their male counterparts. The Ialioof female sex and female literacy both has increased cvertimeand should continue like this. Indianeedsto take seme advance steps to improve the position of women in Ihesoclety through proper health, higher education and economic participation. Women empow to take full speed in right direction instead ascent stage ong needa er torevie ment needs of being in by Roi ociety. We Howeves e think its creat art of whit on child ;, They sr thouslt by XYZ 4 Safe Driving There are many ideas and laws that are created to ensure asafe and pleasurable driving exp Some are Holding aggressive drivers, alertness while driving, and Following vehicle distance, vehicle speed, and special Ahiving situations. One of the many factors in isthe ability to control your emotions and your stress. ience remaining safe on the roads jture ff } Some drivers do not know how to deal with stress, This ye in J atin can hinder the abilty to drive safely and ensure idea abot Sfety on the roads. If you encounter a vehicle that is retieg®! | ving recklessly and constantly following, the best thing to do is to avoid a confrontation, to reduce speed 8d alow him to over take your vehicle. Do not provoke __Pedver, just let them pass. are avoidable, all it takes is to gs. Pay attention to what you are be aware of your doing. Cell following too closely. Most rear end collision by the vehicle in the back following too closely. DB. Senior Secondary School, Nagpur Arts and Culture Fiesta, which commenced on the 1 ‘of August and ended on the 26th of August. in which po Arts and culture Marina, C retary ag 26" August, 20%: Our school organised @ 7 N15 schools of our town participated. It was a great music and dance extravaganza which saw a wide variety of creative art along with Indian classical muste and folklore and western music and dance forms. During this weele long festival, many competitions and programmes were organised in our school and these were graced by illustrious painters and reputed theatre artists and dancers. On the concluding day of this festival, a twWo= hour-long programme displaying a unique fusion of assical and western dance and music was put up. This was a treat and delight for all music and dance lovers and was also the highlight of our festival. Seeing the huge success of this fiesta our principal assured us that attempts would be made to organise it on a regular basis. Slum Area Destroyed in Massive Fire by Nitin Sharma, Staff Reporter ABP News India, Ghaziabad Gajraula 5 March, 20%; On Saturday, life as they knew: it, turned to ashes for Madhu Vihar slum dwellers; 3: massive fire destroyed it entirely. The slum was situated near the Gajraula toll booth. Witnessing the billowing smoke, panic and walling of victims, many bystanders rushed to help them escape: ‘The arrival of fire engines finally brought some respite for the helpless slum dwellers. f The police, who arrived at the scene half-an-hout suspects that the fire was! caused due to short ¢ Cross along with some local NGOs and police to rescue the victims. At least eighty ited in the local ‘jhuggis, which form the Madhu Vihar ‘perished in the fire and about 2000 dwellers have been rendered homeless in this tragic incidence. Relief was provided immediately in the form of clothes, food and medical aids so that they may carry on with their lives. Free medical service has been provided to the wounded. However, basic essentials are still required and being accepted. A group of volunteers have taken the initiative to look after those admitted in the hospitals. 3. Special Cleanliness Drive Programme ‘by Mahua, S.R., Eco Club, $.G. international School, Delhi Delhi, April 2, 20xx : The Eco Club of the school launched a special cleanliness drive in the school and its neighbourhood from March 24 to March 30. All the students from primary to the senior classes participated in it with great zeal and enthusiasm. Each individual Participati in the cleanliness drive were provided with a pair of disposable gloves and a garbage bag. After Proper disposal of garbage collected from school, the Participants of the cleanliness drive moved out to clear the neighbourhood. Students and teachers went out and Swept the neighbouring streets encouraging others to participate too, They sprayed mosquito killing sprays in the drains to avoid breeding of mosquitoes. The members eee ak a fc Ce raion ‘on the theme ' ~ Godliness’ The message it sent forth ia keep one’s home and school clean and at as a responsible citizen, keep one’s sur too, including the alley, roads, parks, etc. It w an excellent initiative taken by the school to, aware of the need to keep their surroundings clean. 4. Workshop on Personality Development by Nandan, ‘An interactive workshop on personality develo was organised by our school last Saturday. The studen | of class XI and XII participated in the workshop, Thesiq: of the workshop was to prepare the students for the future and to equip them for the bigger challengesinile The students were addressed on various topics like sei | analysis, body language and etiquettes. Several activities | and group discussions were conducted to help the students with their communication and public spealii skills. The workshop was also graced by the pres of eminent personalities like Ms. Sushmita Sen and Mi Milind Soman. They interacted with the students anil spoke to them about the importance of interpersonal skills. The workshop proved to be a great success Tf students left the workshop beaming with Sno optimism f