Important Report writing for Class 10 Metric Exam Assam SEBA Board 2021 | English Grammar

Important Report writing for Class 10 Metric Exam Assam SEBA Board 2021

1. A newspaper reporter was sent to report on a road accident. Below you can see the page of his note book. Use the information to complete the report.    [H.S.L.C. 2005]

(Similar report also came in H.S.L.C. 2007)

6.35 P.M.                                                         12.02.2005

Sonapur: 25 KMs away from Guwahati

Crash: Jeep in Ditch.

Local bus: high speed – middle of the road – jeep braked to avoid collision – swerved – hit a tree and overturned. Jeep Driver Ananta Das (35 years) killed 

instantly – 3 injured – hospitalized. 

A tragic road accident killed one in Guwahati, three injured

Sonapur: 13 Feb, A road accident occurred yesterday at 6.35 PM near Sonapur, 25 KMs away from Guwahati, when a jeep hit a tree while giving side to a high speed local bus. According to eye witnesses, the jeep braked in order to avoid collision with a local bus along the middle of the road which was coming at a very high speed from the opposite direction. The driver lost control of the jeep which swerved to the roadside and hit a tree. The jeep driver died on the spot who was identified as Ananta Das aged 35 years. Three other passengers also severely injured and they were immediately rescued to a nearby hospital by the locals. 

2. A press reporter was sent to Sonapur to report on a bank robbery. He made the following notes in his notepad. Using the information contained in his notes, write out a report for the newspaper.                                                 [H.S.L.C.  2009, 2012]

11.30AM                                                                                

8.02.2009

Sonapur – 25 kms away from Guwahati 

Robbery in United Bank Branch.

Four armed robbers in jeep.

Looted fifteen lakhs.

Cashier resisted – was shot at.

Police investigation is going on.

No arrests so far.

Four Robbers looted Fifteen Lakhs from UBI, Sonapur Branch.

Sonapur, 9th Feb; A shocking bank robbery took place yesterday in United Bank Branch in Sonapur, 25 kms away from Guwahati. According to eye witnesses, at about 11.30 AM when bank had a rush of customers, four armed robbers entered the bank premise and hoisted the customers on gun point. One of them moved towards the cash counters and one into the manager’s room. A cashier at the cash counter resisted to hand over cash to the robber and was shot to death. They made the manager to open the vaults and the lockers at the gun point and they succeeded in robbing cash and other valuable worth Rupees fifteen lakhs. Before any preventive measure could be taken the robbers fled in a jeep. The bank authority has lodged a FIR with Sonapur Police Outpost. Reportedly investigation is going on, but no arrests so far. 

3. Write a report for a newspaper on the basis of the information given below: [H.S.L.C. 2016]

i) 20-11-2015

ii) Guwahati

iii) The Guwahati book fair commenced.

iv) Opened by the Governor of Assam.

v) Publishers from the state and outside it participated.

vi) Nice opening function – large gathering and good sale expected. 

The glorious book fair of Guwahati began

Guwahati, 21st Nov; “Books are the mirrors of the society.” said Hon’ble Governor XYZ inaugurating the glorious book fair of Guwahati which began yesterday with new glazing. According to the organizing committee, more than 164 Publishers from Assam and other states like West Bengal, Punjab, Delhi, and Chhattisgarh etc. are participating in the book fair. On the inaugural day, three books of three eminent writers were unveiled by the Governor. On the very first day there was a heavy rush of book lovers. To see the response from the public, the organizing committee as well as the publishers were excited. Prominent author Dr. Saber Sharma commented that that was a good sign for the culture. 

4. Write a report for a local daily on the basis of the information given below:[H.S.L.C. 2017]

(i) 5-2-2016

(ii) Guwahati

(iii) Fire in Athgaon

(iv) One godown gutted

(v) Fire fighters and local people doused the fire

(vi) Goods worth several lacs burnt to ashes.

Fire took a troll, Several lacs of property in ashes.

Guwahati, 6th Feb; A devastating fireput the locals in panic yesternight at Athgaon, when they found themselves between blaze of fire midnight. The fire took its spark from a nearby go down, which might be triggered by an electronic short circuit, as per prima facie suspect. As the go down stored dry hays, it caused the fire to spread within minutes. 

                               The locals immediately rang to the FireBrigade and Athgaon Police Chowkee. The Fire Fighters, playing with their life took the situation in control. The locals, with the help of police rescued the women and the children and took them to safe places. Before the fire could be doused fully, it had burnt down the go down completely. Several other adjacent shops and private residences were also taken down, amounting a damage of several lacs of rupees. 

5. Write a report for a local daily on the basis of the information given below: [H.S.L.C. 2018]

(i) 12-08-2018

(ii) Majuli

(iii) Embankment of the of the Brahmaputra breached

(iv) Flood water from Arunachal hills added to the fury of the flood caused by the breach

(v) Large areas inundated by the flood water and several villages and paddy fields severely affected

(vi) Government relief not enough for the flood-affected people

(vi) Many organizations came forward to help the affected people with relief materials

Severe flood condition in Majuli, many villages under water

Staff Reporter, Majuli, 13th Aug; Many villages are drastically affected in the recent flood situation in Majuli causing numerous loss of lives and assets. Reportedly the flood occurred due to the breach of the embankment of the Brahmaputra due to a heavy current triggered by the flood water from Arunachal hills. Acers of land are drowned in water including villages and paddy fields. Government has directed the district administration to do speedy rescue operations and to provide relief materials. However due to the adversity of the flood, the government aid seems insufficient. Private NGOs are playing active roles to meet the shortfall and providing all sorts of possible supports. 

6. Write a report for a local daily on the basis of the information given below: [H.S.L.C. 2019]

(i) 10-11-2018

(ii) Guwahati

(iii) Annual Guwahati Book Fair commenced. The Hon’ble Chief Minister declared it opened at 6:00 p.m.

(iv) Many publishers from Assam and outside participated

(v) To be continued for ten days; large gathering expected

The glorious book fair of Guwahati began

Guwahati, 10th Nov; “Books are the mirrors of the society.” said Hon’ble Chief Minister XYZ inaugurating the glorious book fair of Guwahati which began yesterday with new glazing. At about 6 PM, he lighted candle in the opening ceremony. According to the organizing committee, Publishers from Assam and other states like West Bengal, Punjab, Delhi, and Chhattisgarh etc. are participating in the book fair. On the very first day there was a heavy rush of book lovers. To see the response from the public, the organizing committee as well as the publishers were excited. Prominent author Dr. Saber Sharma commented that that was a good sign for the culture. The book fair shall continue for ten days. 

7. Write a report for a local daily on the basis of the information given below: [H.S.L.C. 2020]

(i) Guwahati; 16-2-2020

(ii) Annual prize day of your school

(iii) A festive atmosphere in the school.

(iv) Education Minister was the Chief-guest

(v) He gave away the prizes and gave an encouraging speech.

A decorated Annual Prize Day Celebration in XYZ School

Guwahati; 17th Feb: After a week long cultural programme, XYZ School celebrated an adorable Annual Prize Day yesterday. The school building was beautifully decorated for the celebration which showered a festive mode in the school. The glorious event was inaugurated in the auspicious presence of Assam’s Honorable Education Minister Dr. S. Sharma. Dr. S. Sharma dignified the chair as Chief Guest of the Annual Prize Day. He felt extremely proud to distribute the prizes among the winners of various sports events. He spelt, “The prizes won today will enthrall towards a bigger victory tomorrow.” in an encouraging tone.

Important Story Writing for Class 10 Metric Exam Assam 2021 SEBA Board | English Grammar

Important Story Writing for Class 10 Metric Exam Assam 2021 SEBA Board

1. H.S.L.C. 2016, 2020

Write a story in about 150 words using the outlines given belowand adding a title to it:

{Outline: A hungry fox sees a crow with a piece of meat – wishes to have the piece of meat – praises the crow – asks the crow to sing – the crow sings – the piece of meat falls down from her beak – the fox picks it up and runs away.}

                              A Flattering Fox

Jack, the fox was infamous in the jungle for his mischievous behavior.He used to put other animals in trouble using his clever ideas. Because of his mischiefs, other animals did not like to be his friends.

      One day Jack, the fox set out on a journey along the jungle. After covering a long distance, he felt tired and decided to take a little bit of rest under a tree. He was equally hungry too. Then, his eyes fell on a crow sitting in the tree. The crow had a piece of meat in the beak. The fox could not stop his temptation and wanted to have it.

   An idea suddenly crept in his mind. He, with a very soft voice, called the crow. “Your voice is god gifted, whenever I hear you singing, I feel I am lost in heaven.” The crow was amused. 

     Jack further spiced up the conversation, “Will you sing a song for me? It will be my biggest pleasure if I hear you from very near.” The crow lost all the control. It could not refuse such a humble request and opened its mouth to sing.

Lo! As soon as it opened its beak, the piece of meat fell down. The fox took the piece and said, “You are too foolish to sing a song for me.” The crow understood that it was deceived by the fox. Thus, the fox was able to relinquish his hunger using his master tricks. 

2. H.S.L.C. 2017, 2019

Write a story in about 150 words using the outlines given below and adding a title to it:

{Outline: A car hits an old man and escapes – he is injured badly – crowd gather on the spot – only show sympathy – they speak about the evil of rash driving – nobody comes forward to help the man – two school boys arrive – feel sorry for the man – take him to hospital.} 

Better to light a Candle than curse the Darkness

Mehta uncle, at the age of sixty, was as old as his age. He lived at the outskirt of the town in a solitary house. He was a retired pensioner. Every month he used to go to the town to collect his pension. 

So, Mehta uncle’s this month’s visit to town was not an exception, apart from the fact that this time his bad luck was also with him. He travelled to the town in a public bus and got out off the bus in front of the bank. He tried to cross the road to reach the bank. But lo! He did not reach the other side. People heard a crashing sound and after a blink of an eye, Mehta uncle was seen lying on the road with blood stains all around. There was a hue and cry. The car which hit him, disappeared after the road took a curvy shape, a few yards away from the accident spot. The crowd gathered and stood helpless. They started gossiping about the reckless driving and cursed the driver. Meanwhile, two school boys Ram and Sham were also going to school through the road. They saw Mehta uncle and understood that his condition was serious. Making no further delay, they called the ambulance and took him to a hospital. 

    Mehta uncle was totally cured now. He thanked Ram and Sham for saving his life. He blessed the boys and said, “People are more curious to know who did the mistake, but no one is interested to make it correct. It is easier said than done.”

3. H.S.L.C. 2018

Write a story in about 150 words using the outlines given belowand adding a title to it:

{Outline: Twelve fools start on a journey – cross a river – count themselves – each one not counting himself - each time counts eleven – passerby offers to produce the twelfth man – pays each fool a blow – counts twelve}

Mystery of Twelfth Fool

There lived an old man in a village. He had twelve sons, but they were very foolish and idle. The old man was very upset and worried. He advised them to get some work. Finally, they decided that they would travel along the country to find some profitable work.

 Accordingly, they set out on a journey to hunt some profitable work for them. For many a day, they kept on walking and left behind many villages and cities. One day they reached on the bank of a river. They had to swim across the river in order to go ahead. When they reached the other side, they thought that one of their brothers might be left behind and they should check it. The eldest brother counted but found eleven. He was horrified. Each one of them tried to find their lost brother, but could not. How could it be?

Actually, each time they were counting, they were omitting the one who was trying to make the tally. Thus skipped, the countingresulted a total of eleven. Then a passerby saw their trouble and understood their foolishness. He, in order to rescue them, gave a blow to each one of them and thus he made a tally of twelve. The brothers were happy to see their brother back. They, then thanked the stranger and happily restarted their journey. 

Moral: A foolish man makes a simple situation a terrible one,            

           whereas the wise make the hardest situation simpler.

 Important Substance Writing for Class 10 SEBA Metric Exam Assam 2021 | English Grammar

Important Substance Writing for Class 10 SEBA Metric Exam Assam 2021

1. H.S.L.C. 2016

Give the substance of the following passage:      

It is very difficult to get rid of bad habits. So, one should be very careful that one does not form bad habits during the early years of life. idleness is one of such bad habits. Every boy and girl should be diligent. They should avoid idleness like poison. Some of them love to remain in bed long after day break and get out of bed most unwillingly. Even after that they waste time over trifles and spend as little time as they can in reading. As a result, they cannot learn much as they should.what is worse, they become so accustomed to such a bad habit that they cannot shake it off- even with their greatest efforts. This bad habit then holds them hard in its coils like a large snake.

Answer: Bad habits are very hard to eliminate from life. So, its formation must be prevented at an early age of life. For that, hard work is necessary. Idleness is such kind of poisonous bad habit, and it must be avoided. Waking up too late is perhaps a sign of such idleness. They like to spend time in fruitless deeds, but does not get involved in useful activities like reading etc. Because of which learning process is interrupted. If bad habits become a part of one’s life, that person cannot remove it, even if he or she wishes to do it so. 

2. H.S.L.C. 2017

Give the substance of the following passage:     

It is easy to acquire bad habits, such as eating too much food or eating too many sweets or drinking fluid of any kind or smoking. The more we do a thing, the more we tend to like doing it and if we do not continue to do it, we feel unhappy this is called the force of habit and the force of habit should be fought against. Things which may be very good when only done from time to time, tend to become very harmful when done too often and too much. This applies even to such goods things as work or rest. Some people form a habit of working too much and others of idling too much. The wise man always remembers that this is true about himself and checks any bad habit. He says to himself, “I am now becoming idle” or “I smoke too much” and then adds, “I will get myself out of this bad habit at once.”

Answer: Bad habits can be acquired easily simply by doing too much of one kind of activity again and again. Eating, drinking, smoking too much of one thing repeatedly is also a bad habit. The bad habits force us to do the thing or else we feel unhappy. So, we must fight against the force of bad habits. Everything is harmful if done or taken beyond a reasonable limit. It is immaterial whether it is good in nature or bad. For example, rest is good but not too much of it. A wise man is one who continuously checks on his habits and eliminate all such bad habits.

3. H.S.L.C. 2018

Give the substance of the following passage:   

Of all the amusements which can possibly be imagined for a hardworking man after his daily labour there is nothing like reading an entertaining book. It calls for no bodily exertion, of which he has had enough. It relives his home of dullness. It transports him to as livelier and more interesting scene. While he enjoys himself there, he may forget the evils of the present moment. Nay, it accompanies him to his next day’s work and if the book is an interesting one, it gives him something to think of besides the drudgery of his everyday occupation. If I were to pray for a taste it would be a taste for reading. Give a man this taste and the means of gratifying it, you will find a happy man. You place him in contact with the best writers of every age recorded in history and then you will find him like a citizen of all nations and a contemporary of all ages. 

Answer: Reading an entertainment book is perhaps the best refreshment after the daylong hardship of a hardworking man. It transforms all the dullness into liveliness and an interesting scenario. The book’s refreshing content helps him to forget the curtness of the present moment. The interesting books reenergize the man for his next day and also give him a chance to think beyond his narrow working environment. So, every man should be given the taste of reading an interesting book. And it will in turn create happy people. By giving a chance to the people to meet the great authors, they may be accustomed to live as a contemporary citizen of all world.

4. H.S.L.C. 2019

Give the substance of the following passage:   

The work which Gandhiji took up was not only the achievement of political freedom but also the establishment of a social order based on truth and nonviolence, unity and peace, equality and universal brotherhood and maximum freedom for all. The unfinished part of his experiment was perhaps more difficult to achieve than achieving of political freedom. In the political struggle against a foreign power all one could do was either join it or wish it success and give it their moral support. In establishing a social order of this pattern. There was a likely possibility of a conflict arising between groups and classes of our own people. Experience shows that man values his possessions even more than his life because in the former he sees the means for continuity and survival of his descendants even after body is reduced to ashes. A new order cannot be established without changing the mind, for at some stage or the other rich have to yield place to the poor to achieve a kind of egalitarian society.

Answer: Gandhi’s greater goal was not mere achieving political freedom but rather reforming the society cementing humane values like truth and nonviolence etc. however achieving that goal was not easy.  Because of the differences amongst the communities, there was every possibility of arising conflicts. Human beings are more enthusiastic to their possessions than their lives and therefore a social reform is not possible without changing the minds. The differences between the rich and the poor can be removed only if the rich opens up a place for the poor.

Important Comprehension Writing for Class 10 Metric Exam Assam 2021 | English Grammar

Important Comprehension Writing for Class 10 Metric Exam Assam 2021

English ants are nearly harmless and do little damage; but in some warmer countries ants not only do a great deal of damage but are a positive danger to living animals, even to human beings. Amongst those that do damage, the leaf-cutting ants of tropical America are perhaps are the worst. An army of these ants will strip the trees of a plantation of every leaf. The ants do not eat the leaves, but cutting them into small pieces the size of a sixpence, they carry them away to their nests where they are stored up in large chambers specially made for the purpose.     [H.S.L.C. 2015]

How are the English ants? 1

Answer: The English ants are harmless ants and do not do any damage. 

What do the ants do in some warmer countries? 1

Answer: In some warmer countries, ants do a great deal of damages and become a positive danger to living animals including man. 

Why are the leaf – cutting ants of tropical America the worst? 2

Answer: The leaf – cutting ants of America are the worst because these ants do great harm to the plantations. An army of such ants can strip every single leaf of the trees of the plantation baring the entire area. This baring of plantation can harm the farmers and they have to lose their crops. 

Marco polo is indeed one of the greatest explorers of all times. It was he who first made a route across Asia tochina and first told Europeans about the court at Peking.

Marco polo was the first European to describe Burma, Tibet and India and tell others of the customs and manners of the people. He talked to the Christians living in Abyssinia in Africa and describes the cold Arctic countries of the white bear, where people rode on reindeers and in dog sledges. 

What did Marco polo first tell Europeans? 1

Answer: Marco Polo first told Europeans about the court at Peking.

Where is white bear found? 1

Answer: White bear is found in the Arctic countries. 

What did Marco polo describe about the cold Arctic countries? 2

Answer: Marco polo described that white bears were found in the Arctic countries. There people rode on reindeers and in dog sledges.

Give the noun form of the ‘describe’.  1⁄2

Answer: The noun form of ‘describe’ is description.

Chose the correct alternatives ‘Explorer’ means1⁄2

a. Rider b.  Reader c. Discover d. founder

Day after day she watched the bus and gradually a tiny wish crept into her head and grew there. She wanted to ride on that bus. Even if just once. This wish becomes stronger and stronger, until it was an overwhelming desire.Valli would stare wistfully at the people who got on and off the bus when it stopped at the street corner. Their faces would kindle in her longings, dreams and hopes. If one of her friends happened to ride the bus and tried to describe the sight of the town to her, Valli would be too jealous to listen and would shout in English “proud, proud” neither she nor her friends really understood the meaning of the word. But they used it often as a slang expression of disapproval.

What as the tiny wish that crept into Valli’s head? 1

Answer: Valli’s tiny wish wasto ride on the bus that used to run between her village and the nearby town

What did she do when the tiny wish changed to an overwhelming desire? 2

Answer: When the tiny wish changed to an overwhelming desire, she started staring the people travelling in the bus. Valli would disapprove her friends who had a recent bus journey. 

Why did Valli use the word “proud”? 2

Answer: If any of Valli’s friends tried to describe the bus journey he or she had recently, she used the word “proud” as a slang expression of disapproval. 

It was a fine Sunday morning. Newton was reading a book at the foot of an apple tree in his garden. All of a sudden, a ripe apple dropped down from down from the tree. He picked it up with great joy. He looked at the fruit, intently struck with wonder. The fruit had been hanging from the branch so long, why should if fall as it did? Could it fall by itself, by its own strength? It could not do he argued; for was it not a lifeless thing, having no will of its own? After deep thought Newton discovered that the cause was ‘Nature Law of Gravitation’ and that the earth is like a great magnet.

What was Newton doing? 1

Answer: Newton was reading a book at the foot of an apple tree in his garden. 

What did he do with the fallen apple?     2

Answer: Newton picked up the fallen apple and stared it with wonder. He thought how a lifeless object could fall down from the tree.

What was the cause that he discovered? 2

Answer: Newton discovered that the cause was ‘Nature Law of Gravitation’ and that the earth is like a great magnet.

The first journey- what careful, painstaking, elaborate plans she had to make for it. She had thriftily saved whatever stray coins came her way, resisting every temptation to buy peppermints, toys, balloons, and the like, and finally she had saved a total of sixty paise. How difficult it had been, particularly that day at the village fair, but she had resolutely stifled a strong desire to ride the merry-go-round even though she had the money.

After she had enough money saved, her next problem was how to slip out the house without her mother’s knowledge, but she managed this without too much difficulty. Every day after lunch, her mother would nap from about one to four or so.Valli always used these hours for her ‘excursions’ as she stood looking from the doorway of her house or sometimes even vented  out into the village; today, these same hours could be used for first excursion outside the village.

How much money did Valli save? 1

Answer: Valli saved sixty paise.

How did she save money for her first bus journey? 2

Answer: Valli spend the bucks required for the bus journey by spending money carefully whatever stray coins came her way. She had to resist her temptation to buy peppermints, toys, balloons. She even had to overlook her strong desire to ride the merry go round in the village fair to save the sixty paise.

How did she solve the problem of slipping out of the house without her mother’s knowledge?    2

Answer: Valli’s mother used to nap from about one to four or so. Valli used these hours for her excursions. So Valli decided to use these hours to slip out of the house without her mother’s knowledge.

The fiercely independent people of Coorg are possibly of Greek or Arabic descent. As story goes, a part of Alexander’s army moved south along the coast and settled here when return became impractical. These people married amongst the locals and their culture is apparent in the martial traditions, marriage and religious rites, which are distinct from the Hindu mainstream. The theory of Arab origin draws support from the long, black coat with embroidered waist-belt worn by the Kodavus, known as Kuppia; it resembles the Kuffia worn by the Arabs and the Kurds.

Of which descent are the people of Coorg? 1

Answer: The people of Coorg are of Greek or Arabic descent.

What is the story about the Greek origin of the people of Coorg? 2

Answer: There are two different opinions of the historians regarding the descendents of Kodavu people. One theory draws that the corgi people are descendents of Greek people, whereas the other theory supported that they were of Arabic descent.  As per a story, a part of Alexander’s army moved south along the coast and got settled there when return became impossible. 

What is the theory in support of the Arab origin of the Coorgi people? 2

Answer: The theory of Arab origin draws support from the long black coat with an embroidered waist belt worn by the Kodavus which is similar to Kuffia worn by the Arabs.

H.S.L.C. 2015 

UNSEEN

The great advantage of early rising is that one can start one’s work long before others. The early riser has done a large amount of hard work before other men have got out of bed. Early in the morning the mind is fresh and no sounds or noise disturb our attention. The work done at that time is generally well done. Also, one finds time to take some exercise in the fresh morning air. Exercise supplies him with a good deal of energy that enables him to work hard until the evening. By beginning so early, he knows that he has plenty of time to do his work thoroughly. He does not have to hurry over any part of his work. He gets to sleep long before midnight. At that time sleep is more refreshing after a night’s sound rest, he rises early next morning in good health ready for the labor of a new day.

What advantage does an early riser have over others?     1

Answer: an early riser has a great advantage of starting one’s work much earlier before a late riser can. 

Why should one take exercise in the morning and begin one’s work so early? 2

Answer: Taking some exercise in the fresh morning air supply a person with energy which enables him to work hard until the evening. If one begins so early one has plenty of time to do one’s work thoroughly.

What are the uses of going to sleep long before midnight?  2

Answer: By going to sleep long before midnight helps to get refreshing sleep. After having a sound sleep, one can rise early and have a healthy start next day.

HSLC 2016, 2018

UNSEEN

Paper is one of the most important articles that we use in our day to day life. If there had been no paper our civilization would not have progressed so fast. Great scientists write their thoughts on paper first and then they carry out their experiments. Great engineers draw their plans on paper first and then build houses, bridges, dams, and so on. Great thoughts are written or printed on paper for everyone to read. If there were no paper we would not have all the good books that are available in the world. Without paper it would be difficult for the people of one country to know about the people of another country.      

Mention three uses of paper.                                        1

Answer: Paper has great uses for the civilization. Scientists work out their new inventions, engineers draw their plans and great thoughts are either written or printed on paper.

Why is paper the most essential thing for mankind?        2

Answer: It is the paper on which great thoughts are first written or printed. From scientists to engineers, they put their workings first onto the paper. Our civilization has progressed greatly because of paper as thoughts of one generation to the next can be transferred through paper. In fact, paper writes the fate of the mankind, so paper is a most essential thing for the mankind.

What would have happened if there were no paper?       2

Answer: If there were no paper, great books could not be made available to the people. One country could never know about the people of another country. Even great thoughts could never be brought into reality. It also had hampered the works of scientists and engineers and other thought makers. 

SEEN

It was a new bus, its outside painted a gleaming white with some green strips along the sides. Inside, the overhead bars shone like silver. Directly in front of Valli above the windshield there was a beautiful clock. The seats were soft and luxurious.

   Valli devoured everything with her eyes. But when she started to look outside, she found her view cut off by a canvas blind that covered the lower part of her window. So, she stood up and peered over the blind.

    The bus was now going along the bank of a canal. The road was narrow. On one side there was the canal and beyond it, palm trees, grassland, distant mountains and the blue, blue sky. On the other side were a deep ditch and then acres and acres of green field – green, green, green as far as eyes could see.    

What was the inside of the bus like?                        2

Answer: As the bus was a new one the overhead bars inside the bus were shining like silver. Above the windshield there stuck a beautiful clock. The seats were soft and luxurious. 

Why did Valli stand up on the seat?                         1

Answer: Valli had to stand up on the seat as her outside view was cut off by a canvas blind.   

What could be seen outside as the bus was going along the bank of a canal?                                       2

Answer: On one side of the canal one could see the palm trees, grassland, distant mountains and the blue sky. Where on the other side there was a deep ditch and acres of green field beyond it. 

HSLC 2017

UNSEEN

Trees help to support man’s life by supplying the atmosphere with oxygen which is essential to life. The oxygen in the air is constantly being used up and turned into carbon-di-oxide which is the food that plants ‘eat’. The leaves of trees in fact of all green plants absorb this carbon-di-oxide and with the help of sunlight break it down into carbon and oxygen. The carbon is used to make starch and the oxygen is released into the air, so replacing the oxygen used up by animals. But for this, animals would soon die for lack of oxygen.

Starch and other carbon compounds made in the green leaves of trees and of other green plants too, serve as food for animals. The tiny green cells of plants are wonderful laboratories which produce all the starch in the world. But for this service done by plants, all animals would sooner or later die for lack of food. 

What is the food that the plants ‘eat’? 1

Answer: The food that the plants ‘eat’ is carbon-di-oxide.

How do the green cells of plants serve the animals?2

Answer: The green cells of plants absorb this carbon-di-oxide and with the help of sunlight break it down into carbon and oxygen. The carbon is used to make starch and the oxygen is released into the air, so replacing the oxygen used up by animals.

How do the leaves of trees break down carbon-di-oxide into carbon and oxygen? 2

Answer: The leaves of trees absorb the carbon-di-oxide and with the help of sunlight break it down into carbon and oxygen.

SEEN

In life every man has twin obligations- obligation to his family, to his parents, to his wife and children; and he has an obligation to his people, his community, and his country. In a civil and humane society, each man is able to fulfill those obligations according to his own inclinations and abilities. But in a country like South Africa, it was almost impossible for a man of my birth and colour to fulfill those obligations. In South Africa, a man of colour who attempted to live as a human being was punished and isolated. In South Africa, a man who tried to fulfill his duty to his people was inevitably ripped from his family and his home and was forced to live a life apart, a twilight existence of secrecy and rebellion. I did not in the beginning choose to place my people above my family, but in attempting to serve my people, I found that I was prevented from fulfilling my obligations as a son, a brother, a father and a husband.

What was done to a man of colour in South Africa who attempted to live as a human being? 1

Answer: In South Africa, a man of colour who attempted to live as a human being was punished and isolated.

What are the twin obligations that every man has in life? 2

Answer: Every man has two obligations in his life, one to his family, to his parents, to his wife and children and another to his people, his community, and his country.

What did the speaker find when he attempted to serve his people? 2

Answer: When the speaker attempted to serve his people, he found that he wasprevented from fulfilling his obligations as a son, a brother, a father and a husband.

HSLC 2019

UNSEEN

A good book always teaches us something, in fact many things directly or indirectly if the mind is willing to learn. Books are the best companion; they also give us the best society. They help us in establishing contact with many great men. We hear what such men said and did; through books we even see them as if they were alive. As we read, we share great thoughts with great minds, we hope and grieve with great men. The scenes in which they appeared are described for us and as we turn the pages we come to know what nobleness is. Books work as agents and help us in being better than we are. Books should, therefore, be treated as friends and guides.

How can books teach us?    1   

 Answer: Books teach us many things directly or indirectly.

How can one share the great thoughts through books?2

Answer: Great books are the mirrors of the minds of the great people. So, by reading their books, one can share great thoughts with great minds. It helps to experience what great men said and did, by establishing contact with many great men.

Why should books be treated as friends and guides?2

Answer: Books help people to know what nobleness is. Books also helps people to improve themselves so that they can become better than they are. So, books should be treated as friends and guides.

SEEN

“No one really knows who discovered tea but there are many legends.”

“What legends?”

“Well, there is one about the Chinese Emperor who always boiled water before drinking it. One day a few leaves of the twigs burning under the pot fell into the water giving it a delicious flavor. It is said they were tea leaves.”

“Tell me another!” scoffed Pranjol.

“We have an Indian legend too, Bodhidharma, an ancient Buddhist ascetic, cut off his eyelids because he felt sleepyduring meditations. Ten tea plants grew out of the eyelids. The leaves of these plants when put in hot water and drunk banished sleep.”

“Tea was first drunk in China,” Rajvir added, “as far back as 2700 BC! In fact, words such as tea, ‘Chai’ and ‘Chini’ are from Chinese. Tea came to Europe only in the sixteenth century and was drunk more as medicine than as beverage.”

How was tea drunk in Europe in the sixteenth century? 2 Answer: Tea came to Europe in the sixteenth century. It was drunk more as medicine than as a beverage in Europe.

What is the Chinese legend about tea? 2

Answer: The first legend is called the Chinese legend. According to this legend regarding discovery of tea that one ofthe Chinese emperors always used to drink water by boiling it. One day a few leaves of the twigs burning under the pot fell into water. Then the water gave a delicious flavour. It is said the leaves were tea leaves.

What is the Indian legend about tea? 2

Answer: Indian legend tells that once upon a time there was an ancient Buddhist ascetic named Bodhidhama in India. He cut off his eyelids because he felt sleepy during meditations. Then the plants grew out of the eyelids. The leaves of these plans when put into hot water and drunk vanished sleep. 

HSLC 2020

UNSEEN

Three-fourth of the Earth is covered by the sea which both separates and unites the various races of mankind. The sea is the great highway along which man may travel at his will, the great road that has no walls or hedges hemming in. Nobody needs to keep it in good repair with the help of pickaxe and barrel tar and steamrollers. The sea appeals to man’s love of the perilous and unknown, to his love of conquest, his love of knowledge and his love of gold. The blue waters call him and bid him fare forth in quest of fresh fields. Beyond their horizon he has found danger and death, glory and gain.

How much of our planet is not covered by the sea?      1

Answer: One-fourth of our planet is not covered by the sea.

How does the sea help man?      2

Answer: Sea separates as well as unites the mankind. It provides a roadway to different countries free of cost without any boundary limit. Interestingly, the mankind has to invest no money to repair or maintain the seaway. 

In what way does the sea appeal to man?      2

Answer: The sea appeals to man’s love of the perilous and unknown, to his love of conquest, his love of knowledge and his love of gold. By conquering the sea, the mankind can explore fresh fields and even they can mark a glorious victory. 

SEEN

The river, Kaveri, obtains its water from the hills and forests of Coorg. Mahaseer – a large fresh water fish – abound in these waters. Kingfishers dive for their catch, while squirrels and langurs drop partially eaten fruit for the mischief of enjoying the splash and the ripple effect in the clear water. Elephants enjoy being bathed and scrubbed in the river by their mahouts.

   The most laidback individuals become converts to the life of high energy adventure with river rafting, canoeing, rappelling, rock climbing and mountain biking. Numerous walking trails in this region are a favourite with trekkers.

From where does the river Kaveri obtain its water?         1

Answer: The river Kaveri obtains its water from the hills 

    and forests of Coorg.

How do the birds and beasts enjoy in the stream of Kaveri? ` 2

Answer: The kingfishers dive for their catch of large Mahaseer – a fresh water fish. Squirrels and langurs drop half eaten fruits to create a splash and then enjoy the ripple effect. Elephants enjoy a bath in the river Kaveri.

Name the various sports favorite with the visitors to this place? 2

Answer: The various sports favorite with the visitors are river rafting, canoeing, rappelling, rock climbing and mountain biking. The trekkers like the numerous walking trails of this region.

 Important Letter writing for Metric Exam Assam 2021 SEBA Board | English Grammar

Important Letter writing for Metric Exam Assam 2021 SEBA Board | English Grammar

1. Draft a Letter to the Editor of a Local Daily about the frequent power-cut/load shedding in your locality. [H.S.L.C. 2011, 2015]

To, 

The Editor 

The Assam Tribune

Dated: 18th Feb 2021

Sub: Frequent Load shedding / Power cut in our locality.

Sir, 

      Through this column of your esteemed daily I would like to draw the attention of the concerned authority towards a serious issue faced by our locality. Our locality has been suffering from the irregular power supply and the concerned authority is in sleeping mode.

      In the modern era, electricity is the driving fuel of the world and one cannot dream a single moment without electricity. But our locality has been regrettably experiencing unsteady and interrupting power supply for almost six months now. The side effects are quite precarious. Towards the evening the power cut shades darkness in our area boasting the courage of the anti-social elements. As the street lights also go out due to power cut, the roads become prone to accidents. The students are the worst sufferers. They have to light kerosene lamps or candlesticks to finish up their studies. As the matriculation and higher secondary final examinations are going on, the candidates are suffering a lot. Even during day hours, the erratic power supply has caused many problems like they cannot fill their water tanks, charge their mobile phones, etc.

       In spite of our continuous approach to the Electricity Board, the authority has not taken any action. Now the authority must replace the old transformer with a new one. They must ensure a steady power supply in our locality or the Board must be responsible for any evils caused by this irregular power supply. 

Yours Faithfully

Mr. X

…..Locality

2. Write a Letter to the Editor of your local English newspaper about frequent road accidents in your city.    [H.S.L.C. 2012]

To, 

The Editor 

The Assam Tribune

Dated: 18th Feb 2021

Sub: Frequent road accidents in our city.

Sir, 

      Through this column of your esteemed daily I would like to draw the attention of the concerned authority towards the problem of frequent road accidents in our city.

      For the last two months, the number of road accidents has been tremendously increasing. More than ten persons have died so far and more than thirty have injured in this period according to a media report. So definitely there is an overwhelming sense of fear amongst the residents of the city. Road accidents are mainly caused due to the harsh biking habits of the youth and drink and drive cases. Moreover, the roads are not wide enough to handle the increasing rush of motor vehicles during morning and afternoon hours. 

     The situation cannot be handled by the few numbers of traffic police the city has. So, the police department of motor vehicles should take the proper initiative to recruit more traffic police personnel. The roads should be widened. The youth must exercise great control while driving and parents should not hand over a motorbike to an under- eighteen boy.

Yours Faithfully

Mr. X

…..city

3. Write a letter to your friend asking him/her to join for a picnic.  [H.S.L.C.  2013]

Jhalukpara

Dibrugarh-786001

Dec 15, 2021

My dear friend Akash,

        How are you? I am fine here at my home. My yearly examination is over and I think I have done well in the examination. How was yours?

          As the examinations are over, it is high time to relax and spend time with the family. So, we are planning to go for a picnic at Kaziranga National Park next week. The visit to the park will be pleasurable and a memorable moment for us. Therefore, I would like to invite you to be a part of our joyous journey. We will have fun together.

        If you are willing then please correspond at the earliest. I am waiting for a positive response from you.

Your loving Friend,

Rinku. 

4. Write an application to your Headmaster/Principal praying for a half-holiday, to celebrate the victory of your school team in the inter-school volleyball tournament. [H.S.L.C. 2014]

To, 

The Principal

Gyanweb Tutorials, Dibrugarh

Dated: 16th Feb 2021

Sub: Prayer for a half-holiday.

Sir, 

    We are glad to inform you that the volleyball team of our school has won the district level Inter School Volley Ball Tournament held on the 17th of this month. The volleyball team wants to celebrate this graceful moment of victory today during afternoon hours.

    Therefore I, on behalf of the team request you to kindly grant a half-holiday of the school today. I shall remain grateful for this act of kindness of yours. 

Yours Faithfully

Swapna Hazarika

Sports Secy.  

5. Write a letter to your friend telling him about your daily life.[HSLC 2016]

Jhalukpara

Dibrugarh-786001

March 01, 2021

My dear friend Manab,

How are you? I am fine here. Time is very precious and a good time management skill is the prime ingredient of success. Today, I am going to write about my daily life so as to tell you how I manage my daily life. 

My daily life begins at 5 O'clock in the morning with the sound of birds chirping which alarms me that another busy day has just started. Soon after I leave my bed, I step out to a nearby open field to have some exercise and to feel the freshness of morning air. Coming back, I have a cup of tea or milk and sit on the study table. Then at 7 O’clock, I start my preparation for school and leave for school at around 8.30 AM. 

At school, we have a specific routine, and life at school goes on in a mechanical way. During break time I have some joyous activities with my friends. 

By the Afternoon the school is over and I have some time to spare with my neighborhood friends. Whenever I have any vacations, I like to visit my relatives and go for outing with my family. As time is more precious than any costly metal, I see to it that in my daily life, even a single moment is not wasted. 

Please write a few words about yours. Convey my regards to your parents and your brother also.

Your loving friend

Shubham

6. Write a letter to your father/guardian requesting him/her to send you some money that you need to buy a new set of uniforms.[HSLC 2017]

Jhalukpara

Dibrugarh-786001

March 01, 2021

My dear father,

I am glad to let you know that I am fine here in my hostel and my examination is going on gracefully. Hopefully, everyone is good and fine there at home. I am extremely sorry to inform you that my old set of uniform has become unworthy of use anymore. The white shirt has faded out and loosened its stitches. The blue trouser has become too short to use. 

               So, I shall need one thousand rupees to replace my old set of uniforms with a new one. Please send me the money at the earliest so that I can get rid of the inconvenience very soon. With love to you, Mother, and my brother Karan. 

Yours Affectionately

Dipanjal

7. Write a letter to your friend telling how you will spend your vacation after the examination. [HSLC 2018]

Jhalukpara

Dibrugarh-786001

March 01, 2021

My dear friend Manab,

      How are you? I am fine here. Our examination is going on gracefully and it will be over by Monday next. I will breathe to relax when the examination will finally finish. I have a good plan regarding how I will spend my holidays until the results are declared. 

      After finishing the examination, I will have some outings. I will visit my maternal uncle’s home in Guwahati. I have a cousin named Harish. We two will wander about the city with my uncle or aunt. We will visit the zoo, the Kalakshetra, the science park, and many more other places. We will have fun in Accoland too. However, I will not spend the entire vacation there. I am thinking that after a week’s visit I will return home. Here I will take a computer coaching class, and join a career counseling program. You know, how beneficial they are in the modern competitive career world! 

    Please write a few words about yours. Convey my regards to your parents and your brother also.

Your loving friend

Dipankar Das

8. Write a letter to the Editor of a local daily expressing your concern over the incidents of crime against women in Assam. [H.S.L.C. 2019]

To, 

The Editor 

The Assam Tribune

Dated: 10th Feb 2021

Sub: Crime against women in Assam.

Sir, 

Through this column of your esteemed daily I would like to draw the attention of the concerned authority towards a serious issue faced by our state i.e. crime against women. 

In today’s world, the woman has a discrete role to play towards the growth and development of the country. In ancient days, women had to face many odd social conventions which curtailed the freedom of women. Even though modern society has opened its doors to women, yet the environment in which they have to survive isn't as much more favorable than the one they had ages back. 

        Reportedly there has been shocking growth of crimes against women in Assam. There is at least one news seen published in newspapers reporting such pathetic crimes. Everyday women have to be a subject of therapists, chain snatchers, acid attackers, and what not? Witchcraft is a myth. But, in Assam every year many women are lynched in suspect of witchcraft practice. Dowry death has become very common nowadays in Assam. Very unfortunately the numbers of cases registered of such crimes are increasing day by day. The interesting part here is that many offenses are not reported and go unheard.

       Society must wake up now. When they talk about equality, they must also provide an unpolluted society for women. The police force must be active and there must be more numbers of women police in the police department. There must be the installation of CCTV cameras in the prone areas. Society must remember that if women are not safe then society will also be at stake. 

Yours Faithfully

Mr. Krrish Das

…..Locality

9. Suppose you are the General Secretary of the Students’ Union of your school. Write an application to the Principal requesting him to grant a half-holiday on the occasion of the Kati Bihu Festival. [H.S.L.C. 2020]

To, 

The Principal

Gyanweb Tutorials, Dibrugarh

Dated: 10th Feb 2021

Sub: Prayer for a half-holiday.

Sir, 

    We are glad to inform you that today the greatest community of Assam celebrates the auspicious festival of Kati Bihu. So, the students want to observe it at their homes. For the preparations of the Kati Bihu, the students need a half-holiday. 

    Therefore I, on behalf of the students request you to kindly grant a half-holiday of the school today. I shall remain grateful for this act of kindness of yours. 

Yours Faithfully

Khirud Das

General Secy.  

Students’ Union

10. Write a Letter to the Editor of a local newspaper about Poor Road Condition of your Locality.

To, 

The Editor 

The Assam Tribune

Dated: 18th Feb 2020

Sub: Poor road condition of our locality. 

Sir, 

      Through this column of your esteemed daily I would like to draw the attention of the concerned authority towards a serious issue faced by our locality i.e. the poor road condition in our locality blocking connectivity with the outer world. 

     Roads connect us to the world outside. Hence it is said that roads lay the connectivity to development. But our locality is not fortunate enough to have good roads. The old roads are severely broken and have become drastic due to poor maintenance. During the rainy season, the roads are flooded and become muddy. The local residents are the worst sufferers. They have much difficulty going through this road to their workplaces. Even school-going students also have to face all the troubles. One cannot think of riding even riding a motorcycle smoothly. The poor road condition has led to accidents several times. 

    The root of this entire road problem is poor maintenance by the PWD. Our locality has tried to draw the attention of the authority in its several applications made to the authority. But all the efforts are in vain. So, the authority must consider the issue now and ensure graveling of the road. 

Yours Faithfully

Mr. X

…..Locality

11. You want to go on an educational tour after your examination. Write a letter to your father asking for his permission and also asking for ₹3000.00 for this purpose.

Manikpur Land,

Guwahati-781001

March 01, 2020

My Dear Father,

I am glad to let you know that I am fine here in my hostel and my examination is going on gracefully. Hopefully, everyone is good and fine there at home. My examination will end by next week. Our class is planning to go out on an excursion on the 23rd of March to Shillong. Our team of twenty students will be guided by three faculty members and the tour shall last for a week. 

I hope you will allow me to go with my friends and have a memorable experience in Shillong. For this purpose, I need Rupees three thousand to meet the expenses that will occur in the tour. If I receive the money, it will be the sign of your permission. 

With love to you, Mother, and my brother Bhaskar. 

Yours Affectionately

Dipanjal

12. Write an application to the principal of your school requesting him/her to issue a character certificate. Also mention why you need it. 

To, 

The Principal

Gyan Academy, Guwahati

Dated: 18th Feb 2020

Sub: Prayer for issuing a character certificate.

Sir, 

   Most respectfully I beg to state that I need a character certificate to participate in a state-level quiz competition conducted by JIGYAS Talent Hunt Organization. I participated in the district-level competition and then selected for the state level. The competition will be held in Guwahati on the 5th of March.

Therefore, I request you to kindly issue me a character certificate early. I shall remain grateful for your kindness.

Yours Faithfully

Shantanu Gogoi

Class: 10 Roll No: 2

Sec: A

 Important Essay writing topic for Metric exam Assam 2021 Seba Board

Important Essay writing topic for Metric exam Assam 2021

(1) Health is Wealth

(2) Your Daily life

(3) A Book you admire

(4) The man you admire most

(5) Life of a great man

(6) Your favorite hero in history

(7) Your Hobby

(8) The Festival You Like Most

(9) Television as a Source of Knowledge

(10) Your School Library

(11) Science in Everyday Life

(12) Benefits of Physical Exercise

(13) Your last day at school

(14) Punctuality

1. Health is Wealth       OR    How to keep good health [H.S.L.C. 2009]

(Points: what the saying means – miseries brought by ill-health – measures to preserve health –exercise, good food, and good habits – benefits of good health)

Every person desires to lead a happy life. When most people think that wealth is the root of all happiness, they forget that no other wealth is as precious as health. This ever-true proverb signifies the importance of health in every human life. If health is lost a person cannot enjoy the earthen pleasures. Every minute of such a sick person’s life has to be spent miserably. 

Good health is a key to all worldly happiness, so one must learn how to control one’s health and direct it towards a good shape. Good health requires a good plan regarding how one spends one’s day. For example, if one allocates even half an hour to do some exercise, it can be highly beneficial.  Similarly, a balanced diet provides all necessary nutrition which helps to healthily function of our body. As one of the nursery poems goes “early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy…”, similarly one must be specific about when one goes to bed and when one wakes up. Apart from that cleanliness of our surroundings prevent the formation of deadly viruses which cause many diseases. As it is known to all that certain mosquitoes lay their eggs in blocked water, it must be prevented. Moreover, one must ensure sufficient rest after one has all physical activities. 

If health is lost then it may be concluded that the person has lost everything. As prevention is always better than cure, one must focus to fight for good health rather than fighting against diseases. 

2. Your Daily Life

(Points: your life at home in the morning – your preparation for school – your leisure times – your afternoon hours – evening – conclusion.)

My daily life begins at 5 O'clock in the morning with the sound of birds chirping which alarms me that another busy day has just started. Soon after I leave my bed, I step out to a nearby open field to have some exercise and to feel the freshness of morning air. Coming back, I have a cup of tea or milk and sit on the study table. I prepare the lessons to be taught and also revise the previous lessons. Then at 7 O’clock, I start my preparation for school and leave for school at around 8.30 AM. 

            At school, we have a specific routine, and life at school goes on in a mechanical way. I try to learn what the teachers teach, and note down the necessary topics. During break time I have some joyous activities with my friends. We even share our Tiffin. 

By the Afternoon the school is over and I have some time to spare with my neighborhood friends. I usually take part in the Galli cricket team and we also play Kabaddi etc. But in spite of having lots of enjoyment, I never forget to accomplish my home works and to prepare for the next day’s lessons. 

Whenever I have any vacations, I like to visit my relatives and go for outing with my family. I also like to read books and it is actually my hobby. I always make time for reading books. I like to live a disciplined life and this routine life yet helps me to best utilize my time. As time is more precious than any costly metal, I see to it that in my daily life a single moment should is not wasted. 

3. Your study of a book [H.S.L.C. 2001]  ORA Famous Book [HSLC 2004]        A Book you admire [H.S.L.C. 2009]     OR     Your Favorite Book [HSLC 2015]   

(Points: the name of the book – the name of the author – what you have read in the book – conclusion)

(Points: the name of the book – author – language – subject matter – why you admire – conclusion) 

Reading books is my hobby and I spend my leisure time reading some books. Even during school holidays, I prefer to stay at home and read some storybooks. I read many of them, but the one I would like to mention is the legendry book titled “BurhiAair Sadhu” contributed by RasrajLakhsminathBezbaruah. This book is a literary credit to Assamese literature. 

  “BurhiAair Sadhu” was first published in 1912 and is a collection of thirty pleasant stories written in Assamese. These stories were based on folklore which was transformed into great stories by LaksminathBezbaruah using his unique style of writing. A few stories of the book are “Bandar Aru Hiyal”, “Tela Aru Tuja”, “Tejimola”, “Saravjan” etc. All these stories are my favorite. The best thing about the storybook is that the stories are always so lively and vivid. If someone goes through the book he feels as if the stories are going on just in front. I sit in the verandah when the weather is cloudy and it rains heavily and I read it to feel an inexpressible pleasure.

When I was a little child and my grandmother narrated the stories, I could never doubt that the stories were a work of imagination. All the characters including that of the animals seemed true to me.

Apart from the taste of the stories we get to learn moral values from the stories. ‘Tit for tat’ is the lesson from many stories like ‘Bandar archival etc. We also get to learn how to become clever from many stories of the book. For me, this is the best storybook I have ever read.

4. The man you admire most [H.S.L.C. 2002]

(Points: His name, birth, and parentage…. his field of activities…. his contribution…. why you admire him…. conclusion)

Life of a great man [H.S.L.C. 2003]

(Points: Name and early life – activities and services – why you admire him – his virtue and ideals.)

Your favorite hero in history[H.S.L.C. 2019]

Mahatma Gandhi was one of his kind legendaries who is a replica of truth and non-violence himself. He lived for his nation and put forward a role of a national leader. He is popularly known as the Father of the Nation. 

        Gandhiji was born at Porabandar, in Gujrat on October 2, 1869. His father was Karam Chand Gandhi who was the Dewan of Rajkot state and his motherwasPutlibai Gandhi. His mother was very religious who had influenced him in his childhood. He was a Barrister at Law from London. 

Gandhi went to South Africa to defend one of his clients. His destiny took a sharp turn there. He was deprived of journeying in the first-class cabin of a train. He saw his countrymen being treated inhumanely. He launched Satyagraha there and become successful to restore the honor of his people. 

Gandhiji, after his return from South Africa in 1914, launched a series of freedom fights based on his principles of truth and nonviolence. In 1930 he started the famous Civil Disobedience Movement and inspired his countrymen to make India free from British rule. In 1942, he started the “Quit India Movement” and the British had to quit India. India became independent in 1947. 

      Gandhiji worked hard to establish the supremacy of truth and nonviolence. He tried not only to free British rule but also tried to free the Indians from social oppressions and differences. He worked for social changes, cleanliness and social awareness on many issues. Gandhi devoted his life for the greater cause of the society. He is rightly called the Father of the Nation. He is a man of the century. 

5. Your Hobby

Hobby is a leisure time activity. It has great importance in a student’s life, as it gives relaxation after the boredom of studies. In one’s hectic life, it is very difficult to allocate time for rest. However, it is very necessary to have enough rest to re-energize ourselves.

Reading book is my hobby and I spend my leisure time by reading some books. Even during school holidays, I prefer to stay at home and read some story books. I read varieties of magazines, story books, articles, poetry works etc.

Reading has its own benefits. As a student I have to prepare my lessons regularly. But whenever I get time, I manage to read at least one such book. It erases my boredom with the busy schedule of the school. Moreover, it is highly beneficial for acquiring knowledge beyond the syllabus. It helps to cite examples in my studies and prepare quality solutions to the school book problems. As there is no boundary to knowledge, my hobby helps me to grow my knowledge competitively.

I believe that hobby is not all about having fun, but also to derive some benefits. So, one must select one’s hobby in such a way that one gets the best out it. As time is precious, one should not waste time and rather try to build up one’s hobby fruitfully. 

6. The Festival You Like Most  [H.S.L.C.2016, 2019]

    Modern people follow a busy schedule and they get little time to spend time joyfully with the families. But a festival puts a halt to this and gives a chance to rejoice the life. Of course, being an Assamese, my favourite festival is Bihu.  Bihu is the national festival of Assam which pours divine joy in the hearts of the Assamese people.

     Bihu is celebrated in three different shades – Bohag Bihu, Kati Bihu, and Magh Bihu. Bohag Bihu is observed in the middle of the month of April. It is the beginning of new Assamese year and the season of spring. They worship cows in this Bihu and prepare different bakeries (Pithas). The younger take blessings of the elderly people. They enjoy Bihu dance and songs. It is also called Rongali Bihu, (Bihu of Joy). 

     Kati Bihu or Kongali Bihu is observed during the middle of the month of October. As the farmers dry their stock of paddy by the middle of the Assamese year, they pray under the Tulsi trees to the almighty for the robust growth of their crops. As the farmers become penniless, this Bihu is called Kongali Bihu (Bihu of Impoverished).

     Magh Bihu is observed during the harvesting season which is in the middle of the month of January. As the farmers have harvested their paddies, they arrange grand feasts. They make a thatched hut called BhelaGhar and set fire at the Meji as a customary practice. This Bihu is called Bhogali Bihu, (Bihu of Lavishness). 

     The series of Bihu bring great joy to the Assamese community. I like to be a part of my local Bihu Dance group. I put on new dresses and have fun with my friends. What I like the most about Bihu is that Bihu is not mere a celebration but a tradition to express tenderly love to friends and families and to show respect to the elders. It is all about the joy of togetherness. Perhaps this festival teaches how people can share humanity, tenderness in a joyful way amongst the greatest community of human beings. 

7. Television as a Source of Knowledge [H.S.L.C. 2016]

    Television is an old and a popular medium of entertainment. It has been serving the people since many decades. It was first discovered by John Logie Baird in 1926. Television has brought revolution to the world of entertainment.

    Television is not only entertaining but also a learning tool. Television has entered every household soon after its discovery. Television is popular in every country because of its wide variety of programs. It attracts housewives by telecasting serials of plays. The constructive talk shows, debate shows, infotainment-based shows enhance the knowledge base of the students. For example, the Discovery Network telecasts wildlife-based shows. The government uses television to promote its schemes and topics in the public interest. Television has helped to modernize the thoughts of uneducated people and it has helped to stop many superstitions. Even kids are benefited.  The kids’channels telecast cartoons which help the kids to develop their personality. In modern times, tele-shopping channels have started using television as a platform to sell their products. 

    In spite of its benefits, some people have titled it as an idiot’s box. It has much harm also. It increases the idle nature because the shows are of long durations. Moreover, the contents of the television may be offensive, sexual and may break public harmony. Students may fail to select suitable programs and end up wasting their precious time. Today, politicians use television channels to promote their agenda and pollute the public order. 

     As television has both good and evil effects, so students should select the programs carefully. 

8. Your School Library [HSLC 2017]

 Knowledge is always a supreme power, which distinct mankind from other animals. From the very beginning of human society, the knowledge hunters have been forwarding their lifelong discovery of knowledge imprinted in the form of books. And, a library stores all such books in one place. According to OXFORD English dictionary, a library is a building or a room containing collection of books, periodicals …… for use or borrowing by the public or the members of an institution.

  In our school, to facilitate a world class knowledge base, there is a well built and well-planned library. It stands separate from the main school building and is a large two-storied building containing more than twenty thousand books. The library is named after renowned author LakhsminathBezbaruah. It not only offers books to the school students but also to the local people. It usually offers two books per student for a period of fifteen days, thereafter imposing a penalty for delay. Our library is one of the most decorated libraries of our district and is famous all over the state.

      We as a student are mostly benefitted from this library, as it contains books from all genres. The students, as well as the locals, can enhance their knowledge. Even our school library has recently taken up an initiative to offer free books to the poor students. We as a student feel proud to be a part of this scheme. A good school library always aids us improving our knowledge, and so a school library is a must for each and every school. 

9. Science in Everyday Life[HSLC 2017, 2020]

       Today is the age of science and technology. A modern man cannot live his life without applying science and technology. Science does not necessarily mean tools equipped with technology, but it is all about innovation of new ideas, discovery of knowledge based on facts. 

       Science discovers facts after conducting a series of experimentation and it tests the universal validity of the innovations. Science is interlinked with every field of one’s life. Science has converted the world into a global village. Science is not limited to the sphere of the earth. It has studied the whole universe. 

         Science has smoothened human life in every aspect. From communication to transportation, entertainment to education, science has helped human beings by innovating new machines. A year’s work is now a minute away and a thousand men’s work is in the hands of a single person. Thanks to science which has not only discovered machines, but also has removed many superstitions and evil social practices, as science has modernized the thinking of mankind. Due to discovery of arms and ammunition, a country can ensure its sovereignty. 

         However, science has evil results also. It has made man materialistic. Due to dependency on machines, man has become lazy. Physical involvement has become less and people have to suffer from many diseases. Pollution is a curse of science. Global warming and weather changes are common problems. People have started terrorism using science and technology. The social media has brought its own evils. 

          Science is a discovery by man and for man. So, it must be used for the utmost development of the mankind. Without the application of science, one can never spend even a single day of his life. 

10. Benefits of Physical Exercise [H.S.L.C. 2018]

      Health is the most precious gift which is the key to a pleasant and joyous life. Every person desires to lead a happy life. When most people think that wealth is the root of all happiness, they forget that no other wealth is as precious as health. If health is lost a person cannot enjoy the earthen pleasures. Every minute of such a sick person’s life has to be spent miserably. Perhaps there is no better option to preserve health than doing physical exercises. Physical exercise includes physical activities like jogging, yoga, aerobics, gym, sports, etc. Physical exercise has emerged as a core need of the modern civilization where physical activities are less, resulting in the growth of diseases like high blood pressure, weight gain, diabetes, depression, heart stroke. For elegant health, one needs good circulation of blood. The physical exercise can only ensure that. Physical exercise re-energizes our body ensuring increase in stamina, stable mental growth, and improved anti body. In the modern era, people are putting their brains into work whereas the body sits all day in front of a computer. So physical exercise can ensure that we utilize the bodily fat too thereby decreasing the risk of getting ill. 

If health is lost then it may be concluded that the person has lost everything. As prevention is always better than cure, one must focus to fight for good health rather than fighting against diseases. 

11. Your last day at school [H.S.L.C. 2018]

School as always is a learning temple. It converts the human body of flesh and blood into a body of knowledge. What makes a man different from other living creatures is the brain with knowledge. I began my school life in XYZ school some twelve years ago. The horrific idea of parting with my parents brought tears to my eyes in my childhooddays.

In India’s ancient philosophy teachers were placed right after the parents. And a school is nothing but a family, where the teachers are the replica of our parents. Thus, we students enjoy another extension of our family in school. 

But time is harsh, it finally brought the day when we had to leave our beloved family, our respected teachers. To make the moment livelier and more memorable our junior students organized a welfare function. We were all gathered in the auditorium and our dearest Principal addressed us and also blessed us mostly with a choking voice. Others teachers also blessed us with a melting heart. We took the blessings of our teachers. All the students of our class started crying and a shade of sadness subdued the auditorium. We were gifted by our juniors and the teachers and perhaps these gifts were the most precious gifts ever. 

With a heavy heart, we stepped out of the school building. I wondered why I was crying when I was leaving because one day I cried while I was entering. My friends walked along the road to the opposite direction, I saw them until they disappeared. The sun was setting down to indicate that the day was over, but for me, it was an end of a decade.

12. Punctuality [H.S.L.C. 2019]

    Time and tide wait for none. Time management and maintaining regularity are essence of every successful man. Human life is full of duties and responsibilities and he who performs his part of duty on time, he makes his own destiny. Punctuality is the habit of doing one’s activity within stipulated time period and on regularly basis. 

     People always complain that the almighty has done injustice with them because He did not distributed money, wealth etc. equally among the people. But they never think that God has allotted twenty-four hours of a time frame in a day equally among all. A person can master in any field by utilizing that time period beneficially. 

     For students, punctuality is a must. Without punctuality, a student cannot finish up the syllabus within proper time and he/she fails to achieve a good result. A better career relies on the students’ present performance. 

     In every field, from job to business, punctually provides the roadmap of success. Mahatma Gandhi is a fine example of the punctual man who used to allot different segments of a day for different works. In fact, many successful leaders admitted that punctuality is their secret to success.

     Punctuality in man is an added advantage. It makes a man stay always ahead of time and paves the way to success.