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GEORGE’S SCHOOL, ALAKNANDA

ENGLISH PRACTISE WORKSHEET-2
CLASS 10

Write the following letters in about 100-120 words.

1. Write a letter to a bookseller who has sent a defective copy of a book ordered by you.

2. Write a letter asking for an estimate of the cost of installing central air conditioning system in your office.

3. Write a letter to the Director of Education for ordering books as the School Manager.

4. You were a part of audience in a debate held in your school on ‘Technology, Its effects on modern life’. This set you
thinking how the youth of today misuses technology. Write a letter in 150 words to the Editor of a newspaper on the
dangers of such misuse and how it can be controlled.

Hints: Youth –easy prey to technology, Effects on health if misused, Waste of money and time.

SAMPLE

A survey was conducted on percentage of households using various household utility products and the result is evident
in the bar-chart given below. Study the following bar-chart and write the paragraph that was compiled after the survey.
(100-120 words).
Percentage of households using various household utilities.

Use of Utility Goods

The bar-chart indicates various utilities being used by percentages of households, surveyed in the year 1997 and
2000. The chart shows that the most popular household utility item in 1997 and 2000 is the television and about 98%
households have it. The fascination for TV remains steadfast, since there are a number of channels to suit each
temperament and taste. The increasing sales of vacuum cleaners and washing machines are clear pointers that doing
such chores manually is becoming difficult. The fridge appears to have gained popularity even among the poor
sections of society and has become a necessity today. The telephone also is becoming increasingly popular. However,
the use of cars does not really show an upward trend despite the variety of brands launched in the market due to cost
factor. The concept of Central Heating appears to remain limited to the rich sections of society, though it has improved
from1997and now50% of the households use it.

PRACTICE QUESTIONS

1. Deeksha Joshi conducted the following survey, as part of her project, on the various modes of public transport.
Using the information given below, write a paragraph on the topic “The various modes of public transport”
in 100-120 words. Give valid suggestions and reasons for the change in the preferences of people.
 2. Given below is a table showing various reasons for increasing crime in metropolitan cities among the upper
middle-class. Study the table carefully and write a paragraph on the topic “Crime among the upper middle-
class”. (100-120 words)

No. Nature of problem % of people

1. Exposure to TV / movies 15%
2. Psychological problems 10%
3. Working parents, so no time for their children 60%
4. Short-cuts to become rich 15%

3. You are a member of the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in your locality. The following
Pie- chart reflects the attitude of the people towards animals. Write a paragraph on how animals are ill-treated and
what can be done to prevent it in about 100-120 words.

Read the poems and the lessons and answer the following questions in about 100-120 words each.

1. Write down Mandela’s views on the policy of apartheid.

2. Herriot seems to be a duty-bound doctor who values others ‘emotions’ than his personal interests. Mention
those values of Herriot which you would like to emulate and give reasons for the same.
3. ‘The Thief’s Story’ is an in-depth study of the human mind. Discuss.
4. Describe the flight of the Dakota aeroplane until it landed safely at the airport.
5. How does Frost present nature in the poem, “Dust of Snow”?
6. What message does the poet give to the reader through the poem “Fire and Ice”?

Note: Holiday homework should be done on A4 sheets and must be compiled in a beautifully decorated file cover.