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Paragraphs on visits and trips (6):
1. Write a paragraph (in about 150 words) about A Visit To A Place of Historic Interest. Use the following points : [ Date and time of departure – place of visit – details of the journey – friends and relations with you – interesting sights and scenes]
[M.P. 1997]
A VISIT TO A PLACE OF HISTORIC INTEREST
On last Puja vacation I went to visit Agra. It was the fifth of October. My parents and I myself made the team. In the evening we got into a second-class compartment of Kalka Mail from Howrah. At 7-05 p.m. the train steamed off and picked up speed. I had a chance to sit by the window. The train sped through green fields, hamlets, coal fields and small hills. I kept looking through the open window at the full moon. The train ran on and on and "in the twinkling of an eye painted stations" whistled by. At dawn we reached our destination. Even from the station we could feel the majestic Tajmahal - the wonder in white marble beckoning us. At Agra we put up in a hotel for seven days. Everyday we visited one or the other historic mansion. We visited the Agra Fort made of red sandstone and the tomb of Akbar at Sekendrabad. We visited the fort of Fatehpur Sikri at the outskirt of Agra. At once History became a reality. In a word, our visit to Agra was an unforgettable experience.
2. Write a paragraph (in about 150 words) on : 'A Short Trip To A Place'. Use the following points :
[ Introduction – date of visit – spot visited – your companion(s) – mode of transport – sight seeing your impression – conclusion]
[M.P. 2004]
A SHORT TRIP TO A PLACE
On some occasions unexpected things happen in our life. Last Friday, the 25th of December, my maternal uncle came to our house. He was going to Kolkata, the capital city, on a short trip to meet someone. I insisted on joining him. He agreed to take me with him. My mother also consented to leave me with him. We boarded the Bongaon-Sealdah local from Bongaon and reached Kolkata in about two hours. In Kolkata we had our lunch at a hotel. Then my uncle went to meet the person in a shop. After half an hour, he returned. Then we hired a taxi and made a trip round the city. We visited the Kolkata Zoo, the Victoria Memorial Hall, the Kolkata Museum, the Nicco Park, the Science City, the Birla Planetarium, the Town Hall, the Howrah Bridge, the Second Hooghly Bridge, and the Raj Bhawan etc. We had also rides on Metro Rail and Circular Rail. It was really a pleasure-trip. We made our journey back home with an unforgettable experience of the trip treasured in the heart of our hearts.
3. Write a paragraph on 'A Visit To A Hill Station' in about 150 words. Use the following points:
[Introduction – place visited – time of the year – companions – sights seen – conclusion]
A VISIT TO A HILL STATION
In last summer vacation my parents thought of making a trip to somewhere. We sat together to select the spot. We discussed many spots and finally selected Darjeeling. My father had only seven day's leave from his office. So we could not make a trip to distant places. Moreover, during summer any hill station was our first choice. We first reached Siliguri by Super fast Darjeeling Mail from Sealdah. From there we went to Darjeeling by toy train. As I looked out of the window, the sight of the hills and the greeneries spread over them fascinated my eyes. In the evening we reached Ghoom Station, the highest station on earth and put up in a timber-built hotel. Next day we went to see the sunrise on Tiger Hill. The celestial and phenomenal beauty of the wonderful sight made me spellbound for sometime. We also visited Rock Garden, Gangamaiya Park, Tea Garden, Batasi Loop, Seven Points and the Zoo. The visit to Darjeeling made me understand why it is called the 'Queen of Hills'.
4. Write a paragraph on 'A Visit To the Sea-side Town' in about 150 words. Use the following points:
[Introduction – place visited – time of the year – companions – sights seen – conclusion]
A VISIT TO THE SEASIDE TOWN
During the last Puja vacation, I, along with my family, made a trip to Puri. We boarded Sri Jagannath Express from Howrah and reached Puri next morning. We had made an advanced booking for accommodation in a room in Hotel Seaview facing the sea and so we did not have to face the problem of lodging in that pick season of tourism. The vast sea with the waves rolling towards the shore fascinated my eyes. It seemed to me that the sea-waves were time and again coming towards the shore to take blessed touch of the holy feet of Lord Jagannath. The sight simply made me spellbound. In the evening as I sat on the beach, I was amazed to see how the sea was changing its colour in the bright moonlight. It was really a hilarious experience to have a dip in the sea at the feet of Lord Jagannath. One day we visited the temple of Lord Jagannath and offered our pujas to Him. We also visited the Konark and Lingaraj temple, Udaygiri and Khandagiri. On the whole, it was a wonderful journey.
5. Write a paragraph on 'Visit To A Village Fair' in about 150 words. Use the following points: [Introduction – occasion if any – various stalls – cultural programme – shows and exhibitions – chief attractions – conclusion]
VISIT TO A VILLAGE FAIR
Village fairs have still kept up their craze. Almost all the villages organise fairs at least once in a year. Once I had a chance to visit such a village fair with my parents. It was 'Bibhuti Mela'. It was held every year in memory of the famous Bengali author Bibhutibhusan Bandyopadhyay. On reaching the fair ground, I saw a sea of human heads. Numerous stalls were erected round the ground. Some were selling domestic articles, some agricultural instruments and some handloom textiles. Stationery and sweetmeat shops were also stalled. In the centre of the fair ground there was a stage for performance of cultural programme. Exhibitions on science, art and craft, agro-products etc. were also arranged for. But the chief attractions of the fair were merry-go-round, circus party and toy train. There were also stalls for fast food and palatable snacks. It was a meeting ground of the old and the young, the rich and the poor. It was really a wonderful experience. It impressed me very much.
6. Write a paragraph on 'Visit To A Book Fair' in about 150 words. Use the following points:
[Introduction – name of the fair visited – short description – chief attractions – personal purchase – conclusion]
VISIT TO A BOOK FAIR
Book fairs have still kept up their popularity. They are book-lovers' paradise till today. Almost all the district towns organise book fairs at least once in a year. Last year I had a chance to visit Kolkata Book Fair held at the Yubo Bharati Krirangan. It was a sea of literati agog with enthusiasm. At least 50 publishers from home and abroad set up stalls there. Books on various subjects were thrown open to the hungry book-lovers. Arrangement of cultural functions, seminars and felicitations of noted litterateurs in the fair made it colourful and attractive too. Moreover, many contemporary writers, novelists and poets like Sunil Gangopadhyay, Joy Goswami, Sankha Ghosh et al. were present in the fair to boost up the sale of their recent creations. I visited several stalls to touch, skim and browse through various books – an opportunity so rare outside the fair. However, I left the fair for home tired but happy buying a copy of 'Thakumar Jhuli' for my little sister and a copy of Harry Potter for me.
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VISIT TO A BOOK FAIR
A book fair is a book-lovers' paradise. It draws a vast crowd every year from far and near. Last year I had a chance to visit a book fair. On a January evening I visited the Kolkata Book Fair at Yuba Bharati Krirangan with some of my friends. At least 50 publishers from home and abroad took part in the fair. They displayed their publications in different stalls. Hungry book-lovers thronged the stalls. There was also arrangement for open air function. Moreover, many contemporary writers were present in the fair to boost up the business of their recent creations. I visited several stalls. I touched, skimmed and browsed through various books, but purchased a few – a copy of 'Thakumar Jhuli' for my little sister and a copy of Harry Potter for me. Such an opportunity outside the fair is hardly available. An unending stream of visitors in colourful dresses made the fair a veritable festival. I took some snacks in a fast food stall. I returned home with a stronger desire to visit it once again.
Paragraphs on science-related topics (6):
1. Write a paragraph on 'Science in everyday life' in about 150 words. Use the following points:
[Science reigns supreme in our daily life – constant companion from dawn to dusk – hardships of life minimised – pleasures of life increased – misuse of science – war taken place – man, not science held responsible for this]
SCIENCE IN EVERYDAY LIFE
This is an age of science. Today wherever we cast our eyes, we see the benign touch of science everywhere. It is now our constant companion from dawn to dusk. Our morning breaks with toothbrush and toothpaste. Then we enjoy the cup of morning tea with a newspaper in hand. Next we get prepared for the place of our work dressing up in iron-pressed clothes after a delicious dish cooked on heaters or ovens. We reach the place of our work by bus, train or taxi. In offices we have lifts to avoid staircases. On return home we can refresh our mind by enjoying programmes on TV, CD or DVD. We can have a sound sleep even during summer nights with fans over our heads. We have also wonderful drugs to combat diseases. Telephone or fax has made our communication easy. Thus science has increased the pleasures of our daily life by minimising its hardship. Regrettably, man's lust for power has led him to misuse science to wage war. But for this, man, and not science is held responsible.
2. Write a paragraph on 'Science in the service of man' in about 150 words. Use the following points: [Science gives us dominant place on earth – how it serves us today and changes our society – conclusion]
SCIENCE IN THE SERVICE OF MAN
Man has won his dominant position on this planet by command of science. Thanks to science, he has harnessed all the forces hidden in nature and utilised them for the welfare of mankind. It has given him so many things to live more comfortably. Electric light, fan, pressure cooker, refrigerator, air-cooler, heater etc. have added to his comfort. Radio, TV and cinema have given him pleasure and amusement. Quick means of travel like aeroplanes, trams, trains, buses etc. have made the world very small. Science has also given him various machines and saved him from manual labour. Medical science has almost immortalised man by making all diseases curable. Telephone, telegraph, Internet etc. have enabled him to communicate globally. Thus science serves man with comfort, pleasure and security. It has also driven away ignorance, superstition and fear from his mind. So life without science is impossible. But science is not an unmixed boon. So we should always make its proper use.
3. Write a paragraph on 'Computer' in about 150 words. Use the following points:
[Introduction – why necessary – training at school – students benefited – life easy with computer – conclusion]
COMPUTER
Computer is a wonderful gift of modern science. It has brought a revolution to our life. Life has become smooth sailing for all of us due to the reign of computer in every sphere of our life. For speed and accuracy in work, it has no alternative. Thanks to computer, exam-results, admit-cards of examinations, pass certificates, registration cards, passbooks of banks, reservations of railway and plane tickets or the like become computerised. Higher study or research work in any principle is absolutely impossible without Internet in computer. Besides, computer-trained personnel are of great demand in today's job market. So learning of computer is essential in today's context. The Govt. has realised this truth. So arrangements for training of computer have been made at schools in right earnest. The student community will be benefited a lot from this training. They will find their life easy with computer in future. It will open up new avenues of job opportunities and solve the problem of unemployment.
4. Write a paragraph on 'Good and Bad Sides of TV' in about 150 words. Use the following points: [Introduction – good sides – bad sides – conclusion]
GOOD AND BAD SIDES OF TV / TELEVISION : ITS USES AND ABUSES
Of all the gifts of science, Television is perhaps the most popular. It is now a household word. It is not only a source of entertainment but also a powerful medium of instruction. It is the gayest companion to a modern man. It soothes his tired mind by news and views, songs and music, games and sports, films and dramas and so on. It introduces him to the world outside by bringing it into the drawing room. TV supplies expert opinion for the farmers, warns the fishermen against a possible natural disaster and easily detects crime. But TV is not all good. It has some dark sides too. The students are worst-hit by this idiot box. It steals much of their valuable time for reading. They neglect their studies to remain glued to the TV screen. It also makes people unsocial and irresponsible. Besides too much televiewing is bad for the eyes. Above all, vulgarity and violence shown on certain TV channels eat into the vitals of the young generation. So all we need is its proper and judicious use.
5. Write a paragraph on 'Mobile Phone – its uses and abuses' in about 150 words. Use the following points: [Gift of modern technology – its various uses and misuses – should be properly used to derive benefits]
MOBILE PHONE – ITS USES AND ABUSES
Mobile phone is the wonderful gift of modern technology. This electronic device has a great use to all for whom time is a factor. Even when travelling, we can keep contact with our near and dear ones at home with it. Besides, we can send greetings to our friends and relations on special occasions through it. A web-enabled cellphone gives us easy access to the vast world of knowledge through Internet. Again, it has made calculation and conversion of figures so easy. But it has some dark sides too. It is dangerous to use mobile phone while driving a car or crossing a road. The students often neglect their studies making its unnecessary use. Sometimes they access some vulgar websites through it and demoralise themselves. It is a matter of concern that several crimes are now taking place very easily with the help of mobile phone. Finally, excessive use of mobile phone may cause various health hazards. So we should make its wise and proper use to enjoy its multi-various benefits.
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USE AND ABUSE OF MOBILE PHONES
Mobile phone is the latest wonder of modern science. It is an improvised form of a telephone. A telephone is fixed and so cannot be moved. But a mobile phone is portable. It can be easily carried. Information and message can be sent from anywhere to anybody through a mobile phone. Besides, it has other uses too. It can be used in
listening to music, snapping pictures, getting updates of games of our choice. It can also be used in accessing Internet and making calculation and conversion of figures easily. But it has some demerits too. It is often used in gossiping and talking non-sense. Use of a mobile phone while driving a car or crossing a road may cause serious accident. The students often access vulgar websites through it and abuse their vitality. It is a matter of grave concern that terrorists often use it to achieve their evil ends. Finally, excessive use of mobile phone may cause various health hazards. So we should make its wise and proper use to enjoy its multi-various benefits.
6. Write a paragraph on Reading Books Vs Watching TV in about 150 words. Use the following points: [Reading books : Wide subject-matter – No time limit – Scope for imagination – Free choice of subject-matters and private activities– Watching TV : – Limited programmes – Limited time – Mainly visual effect – No choice of programme – No private activity]
READING BOOKS VS WATCHING TV
There is a sharp contrast between reading books and watching TV. The influences of both on us are wide and deep. On the television we see limited programmes in limited time. But in books we get a large variety of reading materials, and there is no restriction about time. On the television we have mainly visual effect. We can see and also hear. But while reading we get time to think. So there is a great scope for imagination. Moreover, television programmes are stereotyped. We can have no choice here. We have to see whatever the channels show. So we have to depend on the respective channel for programmes. Besides, they affect our social activities. But in books we have free choice of subject-matters to feed our taste and fancy. They not only influence our private life but also lead us to various social activities. Thus both reading books and watching television have their respective influences in our life. But to me reading books is of greater importance than watching television.
Paragraphs on favourites (7):
1. Write a paragraph (in about 150 words) on Your Favourite Teacher. You may use the following points : [Name of the teacher – subject he/she teaches – qualities of the teacher that you admire – how he/ she has inspired you]
[M.P. 2008]
MY FAVOURITE TEACHER
To me, all teachers are respected. But among them Monotosh Sarkar, our teacher of English, is favourite to me. He has influenced me very much. He is well versed in his subject. When he teaches, he presents the subject very lively. He forgets himself and approaches the students like a friend. So even the backbenchers do not find it difficult to understand him. So they can prepare their lessons easily. Apart from being a good teacher, his pleasant manner, amicable nature and sense of responsibility charm me most. I approach him not only for academic reasons but also for his wise advice. Whenever I face any problem, he goes to him. He gives me a patient hearing and solves it easily in the wink of an eye. He inspires me to be a good man than a good student. I regard him as my Guru. I feel proud to be his student. Truly speaking, he deserves to be made example of to all the teachers. I think such a noble teacher like him is of utmost need for the welfare of the student community.
2. Write a paragraph (in about 150 words) on Your Favourite Season / The Season You Like Most / The Season of Autumn / Autumn in Bengal. You may use the following points :
[ Introduction – unique position of Autumn in the cycle of season – its span – its natural beauty and attraction – a season of festivals – why you like most]
THE SEASON OF AUTUMN / MY FAVOURITE SEASON / THE SEASON I LIKE MOST
Six seasons adorn Bengal in a cyclic order. In that cycle of seasons autumn holds a unique position. It comes after the rainy season and lasts till early November. With the leave of nagging rain, autumn appears in Bengal with beauty and attraction of its own. The sky turns deep blue. The white clouds begin to float there like masses of cotton. At night " Haply the moon is on her throne / Clustered around by all her starry fays " in the clear sky. In the morning dew-drops on every grass-blade look like gems. The 'Seulis' fall like showers of rain every morning and literally make beds of flowers. The sight of white catkins - the 'Kash' flowers in the wilderness conveys a message of arrival of Durga Puja - the greatest festival of the Bengalees. It is soon followed by Laxmi Puja, Kali Puja, 'Deepavali', 'Bhatridwitiya' etc. The Muslims have also their great festivals - Muharam, Ramjan and Iduzzoha. All this makes me a fond devotee of autumn. So I like autumn most. This is my favourite season.
3. Write a paragraph within 150 words on A Book You Have Recently Read. Use the following points : [Title of the book – its author – its story – your impression of the book – its effect on your mind] [M.P.'07]
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BOOK I HAVE RECENTLY READ / MY FAVOURITE BOOK
Recently I have read 'Pather Panchali '. It is a novel written by the immortal Bengali litterateur Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay. The novel is about a little village boy called Apu. It gives a touching account of how Apu grows from childhood to adolescence. The novelist presents the child's world of wonder, his curiosity and his love of nature with artistic perfection. The novel is a study of different human relationships. Apu's bond of love with his near relations, particularly with his dearest sister Durga has found a special dimension here. Fraternal relationship has been so introspectively delineated nowhere else as it has been done here. The author uses nature as a character in the novel. He shows how the untimely death of Durga saddens nature. Tears roll down my cheeks when I read this part of the novel. The book also gives a living picture of the beauty of rural Bengal in minute detail. I have had an unforgettable experience of reading the book. It is worth reading time and again.
4. Write a paragraph (in about 150 words) on A Film You Have Recently Seen / Your Favourite Film. Use the following points :
[Name of the film – its director / actors – its storyline – your impression of the film – its effect on your mind]
A FILM I HAVE RECENTLY SEEN / MY FAVOURITE FILM
I have seen a lot of films, but the recently released Hindi feature film 'Taare Zameen Par' is my favourite. It is the directorial debut of the famous Bollywood actor Amir Khan. Amir is always a perfectionist but as a director he is simply superb. The film is about the pathetic condition of Ishaan, an eight-year old boy suffering from dyslexia. It is a peculiar disease that involves difficulty in learning to read words, letters, and other symbols. As a result, Ishaan is rather a problem at school and a failure for repeated times. Even his parents fail to realise him. But his life takes a new turn when he comes to a boarding school and meets 'Nikumbh Sir' played by Amir Khan himself. It is he who is able to explore Ishaan's problem and decides to bring in light to the darkest sky of his life. The film touches me very much for its very theme and musical score. It is so simple, yet so exclusive. 'Nikumbh Sir', the sensitive teacher inspires me to be a teacher like him. So I will remember the film for ever.
5. Write a paragraph on 'Your Favourite Hobby / Pastime' in about 150 words. Use the following points: [Introduction – what it is – your hobby – why you like it – how you are benefited by it – conclusion]
MY FAVOURITE HOBBY / PASTIME
Hobby or pastime is the pursuit of an activity in leisure for sheer personal pleasure. The proverb says, "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy." So relaxation is necessary in life and a hobby provides it. Different people have different hobbies – fishing, gardening, stamp-collecting, coin-collecting etc. Like others, I have also a hobby of my own. My favourite hobby is gardening. I cultivate my hobby in a plot of land in front of our house. Everyday after school hours I spend sometime in my garden pruning, nurturing and manuring the trees. I have sown different flower-plants and vegetable trees there. When flowers bloom, the bees start buzzing from flower to flower. What a beautiful sight it is to see! Then I am beside myself with joy at my creation. Besides, I get a better supply of fresh vegetables from my garden. After meeting the domestic need, I sometimes sell the surplus produce from my garden and procure my pocket money. Thus my hobby is both for pleasure and profit.
6. Write a paragraph on 'Your Favourite Game' in about 150 words. Use the following points:
[Introduction – the game you like most – why it is favourite – short description of the game – conclusion]
MY FAVOURITE GAME
I like almost all the games – both indoor and outdoor. But my favourite game is cricket. It is now a very popular game in our country. It seems to me to be most exciting and thrilling of all outdoor games. It is played on an oval ground between teams. Eleven players play in each side. But there must be a twelfth man in each team in the reserve bench. One side bats while the other side bowls. The captain who wins the toss decides either to bat or bowl first. Two players bat and one bowls after another. The batsman hits the ball and takes run. The fielders save run. There are two umpires to regulate the game. A one day match is of limited fifty overs while a test match goes on for two or more days. Towards the end of the game, a one day match becomes more exciting. The batsmen hit sixes or fours more and more to reach the target. In the bid they often get out making the victory almost uncertain. Cricket is a game of team spirit, discipline and co-operation. It is a game of physical exercise.
7. Write a paragraph on 'Your Favourite Author' in about 150 words. Use the following points:
[Introduction – your favourite author – why favourite – short life-sketch of your favourite author – conclusion]
MY FAVOURITE AUTHOR
I am a student. So far I have read a few authors outside my syllabus. Of them, I have grown a special fancy for Sarat Chandra, the greatest novelist of Bengali literature. His novels and short-stories breathe an air of humanism. They are written in unsurpassable racy Bengali prose. He has always championed the cause of the women, the helpless victims of the society. May be, this is why he is my favourite. Born of poor parents on 15 September, 1876 in a remote village of Hooghly called Devanandapur, Sarat Chandra could not receive higher education due to dire poverty of his family. However, he started his literary career at the age of 17. He drew the Bengali readers' attention with his 'Ramer Sumati', 'Path Nirdesh' and 'Bindur Chhele'. But his literary fame found a firm ground with the publication of his 'Biraj Bou', 'Pandit Mashai' and 'Palli Samaj'. His 'Srikanta', 'Datta', 'Devdas' and 'Shesh Prashna' and others in quick succession raised him to the pinnacle of glory as a novelist.
Paragraphs on environmental issues (10):
1. Write a paragraph (in about 150 words) on the Importance of Growing More Trees in Our Country. You have to use the following points :
[ Importance of trees in our everyday life – creating pollution-free atmosphere – preventing soil-erosion and floods – steps taken by the West Bengal Government in this regard – advantages to be gained by the urban and rural people]
[M.P. 1995]
IMPORTANCE OF GROWING MORE TREES IN OUR COUNTRY
A Chinese proverb runs thus, " Planting a tree is better than having nine sons". Truly speaking, a tree can do more than nine sons can. The very existence of life would not have possible on this beautiful planet of ours if there were no trees. Trees are our best friends. They serve us in various ways. They give us food, fodder, flowers, fruits, fuel and even furniture. They supply us with oxygen and take away the poisonous gases from the environment. Thus they create a pollution-free atmosphere. Moreover, they attract the clouds, cause rain and bring in good harvest. They also prevent soil-erosion and save us from floods. In the face of global menace of pollution, now we feel the need of growing more and more trees. The Forest Department of West Bengal Government distributes saplings free of cost every monsoon to increase the number of trees. If we can save trees, people of both urban and rural areas will be free from air pollution and pollution-related health hazards.
2. Write a paragraph (in about 150 words) on how your school organised a 'Campaign against Crackers' during Dewali this year. You may use the following points : [ Date – participation of students, teachers and guardians – procession with colourful posters, slogans, write-ups etc – talk organised on health problems caused by crackers – people made aware of the wastage of money – decrease of pollution level recorded by pollution control official – conclusion]
[M.P. 1999]
CAMPAIGN AGAINST CRACKERS
On 3rd October, 2009 just a day before Dewali our school organised a campaign against crackers. All the students, teachers and local guardians participated in this programme. The programme started off with a procession. The students took part in it with colourful posters and write-ups featuring messages against crackers and sound pollution. Slogans against bursting of crackers were also raised by the processionists. Later a seminar on health hazards caused by deafening sound of crackers was organised in the school hall. All the ill-effects of sound pollution like deafness, heart disease, nervous disorders etc. were discussed. People were also made aware of the wastage of money involved in buying crackers. On the day of Dewali an official from the Pollution Control Board recorded a considerable decrease of sound pollution level as an obvious result of this campaign. Therefore, the educative and instructive programme produced an effective influence on the people of the locality.
3. Write a paragraph on the Preservation of Forest in not more than 150 words. Use the following points : [Importance of forest – what we can get from it – the result of its destruction – necessity of its preservation]
PRESERVATION OF FOREST
Forest is a wide stretch of land with hundreds of same or different kinds of trees. Its importance in our civilisation is too great to be ignored. It converts million tons of harmful carbon di-oxide into life-saving oxygen to maintain life on earth. The major forest products are used for industrial, domestic, and fuel purposes. We have to depend on forest for herbal medicines too. Above all, the ecology in nature depends largely on forest. No trees, no rain. Again, forest provides a natural defence against dust-storm, hot winds, floods and soil-erosion. But man has adopted the act of merciless and thoughtless felling of trees to develop industrial and urban civilisation. The result has been tremendous. Global warming has already got the better of the world climate. Season-change has become irregular and rainfall scarce. Natural disasters like Tsunami have already occurred. So we must check deforestation and adopt effective measures for the preservation and development of forest to survive on earth.
4. Write a paragraph on Man and Trees in not more than 150 words. Use the following points : [ A long association between man and trees – dependent on each-other – result of deforestation – necessity of afforestation]
MAN AND TREES / AFFORESTATION
The relation between man and trees is as old as the hills. In the remote past man lived in the forest like wild animals. Forest gave him food, shelter and garments as a producer. As man is civilised now, he no longer lives in the forest. But still he depends on forest as a consumer for his industrial, medical, and domestic needs. Again man and trees depend on each other for their respective biological need of oxygen and carbon di-oxide. Besides, the ecology in nature depends largely on forest. No trees, no rain. Forest defends dust-storm, hot winds, floods and soil-erosion too. But man has adopted the act of merciless felling of trees to develop industrial and urban civilisation. Consequently, balance in nature has already been shattered. Season-change has become irregular and rainfall scarce. Natural disasters like Tsunami have already occurred. So we must check deforestation. Instead, we have to observe afforestation programmes like 'Banomahatsav' more and more for our own survival.
5. Write a paragraph on 'Man and Animals' in not more than 150 words. Use the following points :
[ A close relation – early men domesticated animals for food, hide, transport, hunted for pleasure – some animals loved – some worshipped – overall attitude cruel – on the verge of extinction – wildlife sanctuaries – still man at war with animals – part of the eco-system and environment – great disaster coming ]
MAN AND ANIMALS
The relation between man and animals is very close from time immemorial. In the remote past man lived in the forest with wild animals. He domesticated various animals for food, hide, and transport. He also hunted some animals for pleasure. But though civilised now, man cannot change his attitude to animals. Still he tames some animals as his loved pets. Again, he worships some animals as deities. But his over-all attitude to most of the animals remains still cruel. Till now he hunts some animals to earn money by selling their meat, hide, and parts of their body. As a result, some animals are on the verge of extinction. Some animals have already been declared as endangered species. Wildlife sanctuaries have been founded to protect them. Yet foolish man is at war with animals. As a part of the eco-system, animals play a vital role in the upkeep of balance in our natural environment. If man fails to realise this, he is sure to encounter the wrath of nature in the form of various natural disasters.
6. Write a paragraph on 'Environment Pollution' in not more than 150 words. Use the following points : [ Introduction – classification – causes – effects – ways to fight]
ENVIRONMENT POLLUTION
Environment pollution is one of the widely discussed issues of the world today. Any abnormal change in environment is called environmental pollution. It can be broadly classified under four heads - air pollution, sound pollution, land pollution, and water pollution. Air is polluted by smoke from factories, and exhaust fumes from automobiles. Again, aggressive horns and loud speakers cause sound pollution. And the land gets polluted by uncollected garbage, industrial wastes, and polythene bags. Finally, water is defiled by untreated sewage and chemical wastes of factories. Pollution of our environment is increasingly posing threat to man's survival on earth. Everyday little by little this beautiful planet of ours is becoming the most uninhabitable place to live in. So we must combat it all united. Tree Plantation is the best way to fight pollution. Use of horns and loud speakers must be checked. Garbage must be properly disposed off. Sewage treatment plants must be built.
7. Write a paragraph on Water Pollution in about 150 words. Use the following points :
[ Introduction : water pollution, a great problem. Causes : untreated sewage, chemical wastes, use of detergent and pesticide, washing of oil tanks at sea, hot water from power station, dead animals thrown, garbage and plastic, arsenic. Effect : jaundice, diarrhoea, cholera, entric disorders, skin diseases – aquatic life in danger. Measure :
chemical treatment plant to be set up – dumping of wastes into rivers to be stopped – arsenic treatment plant to be set up – public awareness to be created. ]
WATER POLLUTION
Water pollution is now a major problem. Pure water is now almost scarce. Different factors are responsible for water pollution. It is polluted when untreated sewage and chemical wastes are dumped from the factories into the rivers. It is also polluted by the domestic use of detergent and agricultural use of pesticide. Sometimes oil tankers clean out their oil tanks at sea and pollute water. Again, release of hot water from power stations defiles water. Besides, water pollution is caused when dead animals, garbage and different plastic products are thrown into the rivers. Above all, arsenic is also a factor of water pollution. Polluted water causes various diseases like jaundice, diarrhoea, cholera, enteric disorder and skin problem. Aquatic lives are also endangered as a result of water pollution. Chemical and arsenic treatment plant must be set up to fight water pollution. Dumping of wastes into the rivers must be stopped. Finally, public awareness should be so created as to stop water pollution.
8. Write a paragraph on Sound Pollution in about 150 words. Use the following points:
[Sound pollution, a serious problem – indiscriminate use of microphones – thunderous sound of factories – blaring horns and supersonic aircraft – crackers – slogans – causes deafness and psychological imbalance – may be the cause of serious road accidents – role of the High Court and the Pollution Control Board]
SOUND POLLUTION / NOISE POLLUTION
Sound pollution is one of the most dangerous problems among all others. Indiscriminate use of microphones, thunderous sound of mills and factories, supersonic aircrafts and shrill horns of different vehicles are some of the common sources of sound pollution. Besides, sound of crackers in different festivals and lastly shouting slogans of political parties and religious processions add much to noise pollution. Whatever may be the reasons, the effects are dreadful. Patients and babies cannot have a wink of sleep. Blood pressure increases. People become deaf and lose their psychological balance. Sudden horns of motors may lead to serious street accidents at the crossing of a busy thoroughfare. The High Court has, of late, issued an order restricting the sound to 65 decibels from 7 am to 9 pm during festival days. The State Pollution Control Board has also come up with strict laws. But no effort, however sincere, will ever be successful until and unless greater public awareness is created.
9. Write a paragraph on 'Plastic Pollution' in about 150 words. Use the following points:
[Introduction – what it is – problems created by it – possible way out – conclusion]
PLASTIC POLLUTION / PROBLEMS OF PLASTIC BAGS
Plastic pollution is the latest addition to the crown of environment pollution. It simply means pollution caused by the use of plastic or polythene. Now-a-days plastic or poly bags are massively used as carry-bags or packaging materials. But how many of us know that plastic or polythene is a polymer of ethylene – a very toxic substance? This plastic reacts with food we carry in it and makes it toxic. Thus it causes various stomach disorders. Plastic is a non-biodegradable substance. Once produced, it has no destruction or decomposition. If burnt in the air, it gives out poisonous gases which cause asthma, skin disease and even cancer. If buried under the earth or left on the soil, it reduces the fertility of the land. When thrown into the river or pond, plastic pollutes the water. Thus it endangers not only aquatic life but also human life. Moreover, it damages the sewage system choking the drains. So the Government should ban the use of plastic or polythene immediately by law to save our ecology.
10. Write a paragraph on 'Man's Cruelty Towards Animals, Birds and Nature' in about 150 words. Use the following points: [Trees, birds, animals and men are inseparable – deforestation – birds and animals on the decrease – nature of seasons and soil changed – detrimental to human existence – man's responsibility]
MAN'S CRUELTY TOWARDS ANIMALS, BIRDS AND NATURE
In the eco-system trees, birds, animals, men and even microbes are all inseparable parts of nature. They form the pyramid of basic components of the eco-system – producers, consumers and decomposers. The absence of one in the eco-system leads to the absence of the other. But men are becoming cruel towards them day by day. They have taken to massive deforestation to build new townships and industries. They have killed various birds and animals indiscriminately to take them as food. Thus they have shown their sheer cruelty to them. Besides, deforestation has already made some species of birds and animals extinct. The nature of seasons and that of soil have undergone an adverse change. All sorts of pollution have endangered the very existence of trees, birds and animals. Even human existence is at stake now. In fact, men have to pay a lot one day for any kind of cruelty towards animals, birds and nature. We should always remember – 'Preserve and flourish ; destroy and perish.'
Paragraphs on education-related topics (13) :
1. Write a paragraph on A School You Know (in about 150 words). Include the following points :
[ Name of the school + Whereabouts – Total No. of students + No. of teachers – No. of classrooms + No. of students in each class– Sanitation & water – Facilities : sports, library and others]
[M.P. 1993]
THE SCHOOL I KNOW / MY SCHOOL
The school I know best is the one I read in. The name of the school is Chandpara Bani Vidya Bithi (H.S) school. It stands by the station road of Chandpara. It is the oldest school of the locality established in 1949. The school is a beacon-light of education to the neighbouring villages. It is housed in a three-storeyed building with thirty classrooms. The total roll-strength of the school is nearly 1800. Each class has an average sixty students. 45 teachers impart lesson here. The name of the Headmaster of the school is Sri Ramesh Chandra Biswas. We have good arrangements for running water and toilets. We have a big playground inside our school. We play there in the recess. We have also an old library with a grand collection of books. We read there in the off-period. Besides, we have four labs, one each for Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Geography. We have a gymnasium too. The results of the school in all the Board Examinations are quite satisfactory. We are proud of our school.
2. Write a paragraph on 'Student Life' in about 150 words. Use the following points:
[Prime-time of life – education must have aim, direction, gathering information – comparison with the old – complex present – conclusion]
STUDENT LIFE
Student life is the prime-time of life. It is the stage of preparation for future. So it is the most important period of life. A student is young today. But he will be a man tomorrow. So he has different duties to perform. As a student, his first and foremost duty is to study and learn. But he must not be aimless. He must take education with an aim in view. Unlike an aged person, a student cannot always decide which way to go. So he needs proper guidance and direction from his parents and teachers. Besides, days have altogether changed now. His is a world of keen competition. In the context of his complex present, he needs more than mere bookish knowledge if he wants to reach his aim. Then there are so many allurements of various media of today. So he must keep himself aloof from those temptations. Finally, the mind of a student of today is distracted by various interests like politics, drugs etc. He should be careful that such interests might lead him to insecure and uncertain future.
3. Write a paragraph on 'Discipline in Student life' in about 150 words. Use the following points: [Introduction – role of discipline in student life – present scenario – conclusion]
DISCIPLINE IN STUDENT LIFE
"Discipline is the refining fire by which talent becomes ability." Sir Smith.
Discipline means obedience to some general rules of conduct. It is essential in student life as it is the seed time of life. A student should obey his patents and superiors at home and teachers in school. No institution can run successfully if its students are not disciplined. Effective teaching is not possible in the class if the students are not disciplined. Even the player should obey the orders of the captain or the referee of the game. So at home, in school and in the playground too discipline is essential. No discipline, no success. But it is a matter of pity and regret that most of the students today are undisciplined and ill-behaved. They fall easy prey to bad politics and do whatever they like in utter disregard of the discipline of their academic institutions. But a day will come when they will grow up and the young ones will pay them back in their own coin and that also with a compound interest. So students must learn the habit of discipline from the very grassroots level to acquire success in life.
4. Write a paragraph on 'Duties and Responsibilities of A Student' in about 150 words. Use the following points: [Introduction – study seriously and prepare lessons – obedient and respectful to teachers and elders – fellow-feeling towards classmates – social duties – serve the society in spare time to make it better – conclusion]
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A STUDENT
Student life is the time of preperation for struggle of later life. It is the duty of a student to make the best use of time in order to be a good citizen of his country. A Sanskrit proverb says, "R¡œ¡e¡w AdÉuew afx – Study is the main pursuit of a student." Therefore his first and foremost duty is to acquire knowledge for an all-round development. But he should not be a book-worm. He must take part in games and sports for the harmonious development of his body and mind. He must form such good habits as discipline, punctuality, perseverance etc. He should help his weaker classmates in studies. A student should respect his parents and elders at home and obey his teachers in school and college. He has also some duties to the society he lives in. He should serve his society in his spare time for its betterment by taking part in such programmes like literacy drive, blood donation camp, fund-raising-programme for disaster-hit people etc. These are the duties and responsibilities of a student.
5. Write a paragraph on 'Students and Social Service' in about 150 words. Use the following points: [Social service, service rendered to the society by the students – the students have duties to their society – lead more or less care-free life – ideal for social service – serve the society by taking part in literacy drive, garbage-cleaning-operation, giving lesson on hygiene, extending helping hands to people in distress in time of natural calamities – learn tolerance, team-spirit and co-operation through social service – helps work under constraints]
STUDENTS AND SOCIAL SERVICE
Service rendered to the society by the students for its betterment is called social service. As its members, the students have some duties to the society they live in. They lead more or less care-free life. So they are ideal for such service. They can serve the society best without affecting their studies in the least. They can do so by taking part in literacy drive programmes and thus making the illiterate adults literate. They can also keep their locality clean by occasionally launching garbage-cleaning-operation. They can make the ignorant people aware of the utility of cleanliness by giving lesson on health and hygiene. The students can also serve the society by extending their helping hands to the people in distress in time of natural calamities. Besides, social service is itself a learning. It teaches the students the lesson of tolerance, team-spirit and co-operation. This helps them work under constraints and makes them fit for the struggle of life. So social service is essential for the students.
6. Write a paragraph on 'Sarba Siksha Abhijan' in about 150 words. Use the following points:
[Aim : to bring every child to school – Helped by : The Govt. of India a State Govt. – Features : New classrooms, more teachers, grant for books, syllabus and examination system revised, introduction of mid-day meal – Result : Enthusiasm among students to continue studies, drop-outs decreased, increase of students in school – Your comment]
[T.P. 2009]
SARBA SIKSHA ABHIJAN / EDUCATION FOR ALL
'Sarba Siksha Abhijan' (SSA) / 'Education For All' is a national scheme to decrease the number of dropouts in schools of elementary education (Lower Secondary Level [upto class : VIII]). The chief objective of this scheme is to bring every child to school. It is a joint venture undertaken by the Govt. of India and the State Govt. So both the governments are funding crores of rupees for the scheme. As characteristic features of the scheme, new school buildings have already been constructed, new classrooms built, para-teachers appointed, grants for books sanctioned, syllabus and examination system revised and mid-day meal introduced. The result has already been tremendously good. The scheme has received a good response. It has created a great enthusiasm among the students to continue studies. The number of dropouts has considerably decreased. On the other hand, the number of school-bound students has much increased. On the whole, the scheme has yielded expected results.
7. Write a paragraph on 'Teachers' Day' in about 150 words. Use the following points:
[Introduction – occasion and purpose – activities of the day – feeling of the students and the teachers – conclusion]
TEACHERS' DAY
"A good teacher is like a candle - it consumes itself to light the way for others."
5th September is celebrated as Teachers' Day in India as a mark of tribute to the contribution made by teachers to the society. It is the birthday of Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan, an educationist, a scholar, and above all a great teacher. Dr. Radhakrishnan wished his birthday to be celebrated as Teachers' Day because of his great love and respect for the teaching profession. It is now one of the occasions looked forward by the teachers and students alike. Great teachers are also honoured by the President of India on this occasion. Various school students dress up as their teachers and take various classes assigned to them on this day. They realise what it means to be a teacher. The teachers are also reminded what it felt like when they were the students. But funs apart, the students show their love and respect to their dearest teachers and the teachers bless them from the core of their hearts on this auspicious occasion. Thus the day goes a long way in enhancing the teacher-student relationship.
8. Write a paragraph on 'Importance of School Library' in about 150 words. Use the following points: [Important part of a school – encourages children – grows silent reading habit – widens knowledge and broadens outlook – books expensive – full of reference books – teaches to select books – varied materials – teaches to handle books]
IMPORTANCE OF SCHOOL LIBRARY
A school library is a collection of books on various subjects. It is an important part of a school. It encourages the hunger of the students for knowledge and widens their intellectual horizon. It acquaints them with the "mighty minds of old" and broadens their outlook. It also develops a silent reading habit in them. Books are very expensive. So it is almost impossible for all to buy all the books they need. Besides, textbooks are not sufficient enough for academic success. Reference books are also necessary. Here lies the need of a school library. For, it is a storehouse of so many reference books to cater their demand. Besides, it teaches the students how to select books according to their taste. Again, merely bookish knowledge is not enough for today's students. To remain up-to-date, they must collect varied materials of study. A school library helps them here with various journals and periodicals with current knowledge. Above all, a school library teaches the students how to handle books.
9. Write a paragraph on 'School Magazine' in about 150 words. Use the following points:
[Published annually or bi-annually – different from a popular or a literary journal – a training ground in literary composition – stepping-stone for the future writers – a link between the past and the present students of the school]
SCHOOL MAGAZINE
A school magazine is an annual or bi-annual publication made by a school. It plays a vital part in the growth of co-curricular activities of a school. It is different from so-called popular or literary journals. It contains various kinds of articles written by the students of the school in particular and the teachers in general. It gives a scope to the students to draw out their latent potentiality of writing and express it in different articles. Thus a school magazine acts as a training ground in the development of their potential to write literary composition. Again, by contributing to it regularly, the students can also enhance the power of their writing. As a result, they become good writers by and by. Thus a school magazine is a stepping-stone for the future writers. Besides, both the ex-students and current-students can contribute their articles to a school magazine. Thus it is a link between the past and the present students of a school. Therefore, a school magazine is an essential part of school education.
10. Write a paragraph on 'Annual Sports of Your School' in about 150 words. Use the following points:
[Introduction – different events such as 100 metre and 200 metre race, high jump, long jump, discus throw, javelin throw etc. – most interesting events – the tug of war between the students and the teachers, musical chair for girl students and go as you like for all – winners called upon the victory stand – distribution of prizes]
ANNUAL SPORTS OF OUR SCHOOL
Annual sports of a school are a part of education. They help the students to show their skill in different sports events. Our school organised its annual sports this year on 20 December last. Preparation went on for a long
time before this. Different events such as 100 metre, 200 metre, 400 metre and 800 metre race, high jump, long jump, discus throw, javelin throw etc. were played. Some events were even hit for trial before the eventful day. The participants from the students were divided into groups according to their age and height. Some students took part as volunteers to run the events smoothly. However the most interesting events in the annual sports were the tug of war between the students and the teachers, musical chair for the girl students and go as like for all. The first three rankers of each event were called upon the victory stand after an event was over. Finally, came the long-awaited moment of prize distribution. All the rankers were given prizes according to their positions.
11. Write a paragraph on how you observed Independence Day in your school in about 150 words. Use the following points: [Date & time – opening ceremony – flag-hoisting – mass rally – decoration – organisers – president – guests and invitees – cultural programmes – speeches – closing ceremony]
OBSERVANCE OF INDEPENDENCE DAY IN OUR SCHOOL
15th of August is our Independence Day. Our school observed the day this year with pomp and grandeur. The ceremony started with the hoisting of our tri-colour by our Headmaster at 7 am. It was accompanied by our national song – 'Van de Mataram' sung by the students. Around 7-30 am a mass rally went out from the school. It marched past the local road with slogans, flags and posters. At 10 am a cultural function was organised by the students and the teachers. Numerous local dignitaries and guardians were invited to it. The school-secretary presided over the ceremony. The local BDO graced the ceremony as the guest-in-chief. A bunch of programmes like patriotic songs, recitation of patriotic poems etc. was presented. Then a one-act play 'On to Delhi' (Dilli Chalo) was staged by the students. It was a grand success. The president then gave a neat but impressive speech followed by a short one by the chief guest. Finally, the ceremony ended with a vote of thanks to the chair.
12. Write a paragraph on Prize Giving Ceremony of your school in about 150 words. Use the following points: [Date & time – school well-decorated – president and chief guest – function started with the opening song – cultural programmes – distribution of prizes – annual report by the HM – speeches – comes to a close]
PRIZE GIVING CEREMONY OF OUR SCHOOL /
PRIZE-DAY AT OUR SCHOOL
The annual prize giving ceremony of our school came off on 20 January last. The school compound was gorgeously decorated with flags and festoons. The H.M. of the school was the president-elect. The Hon'ble Minister for the State Primary and Secondary School Education Mr. Partha Roy graced the ceremony as the guest-in-chief. The ceremony started just at 10 am with an inaugural song. Some students then recited beautiful poems from Rabindranath Tagore and Kazi Nazrul Islam. Then came the long-awaited moment of prize distribution. Prizes were distributed to all the rankers of last annual examination and annual sports. Next the annual report of the school was read by the H.M. Then the president gave a neat but impressive speech on the importance of education in our life. The chief guest then gave a short lecture. He also called upon the students to become the responsible citizens of future. Finally, the ceremony ended with a vote of thanks to the chair.
13. Write a paragraph on 'Learning At School is Fun' in about 150 words. Use the following points: [Going to school and sitting together – heart to heart talk with friends – preparing lessons through peer-learning – lively interaction with teachers – affectionate feeling of teachers – a sweet escape from homebound life]
LEARNING AT SCHOOL IS FUN
Learning at school is a fun for little children. The children of a neighbourhood go to school together. They sit together in the classroom. They take part in heart-to-heart talk with their friends. They laugh and shout in the classroom. They all learn the same thing. So the children can share their idea about lessons. They can also talk about the homework. Thus they can prepare their lessons through peer-learning. Besides, they can avail themselves of the lively interaction with their teachers. The teachers help them understand their lessons as best as they can. They also treat them with great care and affection like their own parents. So the children feel quite at home even at school. Above all, homebound life is boring and monotonous. By going to school, the children have a sweet escape from their homebound life. So learning by oneself at home is boring. But learning in a company at school is really a fun. So children should go to school taste this fun of learning in sweet company of their peers.
Paragraphs on different problems (6):
1. Write a paragraph on 'Child Labour' in about 150 words. Use the following points:
[Child labour, engagement of children aged between 8 to 14 at work – found to work at hotels, restaurants, garages, firms, factories, tea-stalls, shops and households – extreme poverty and illiteracy of parents –preferable to adult labour as easily exploitable and uncomplaining – socio-economic reform and mass literacy necessary]

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