The City School

Ravi Campus

Summer Holidays Homework

Academic Session 2022-23

Grade 8
Instructions for the Holiday Home work: -

❖ Do homework on single line sheet (English, Mathematics, Science) and broad line sheet (Urdu), file
them with separators for each subject.

❖ The Holiday homework must be done in a very neat and presentable manner with questions done in the
given sequence.

❖ The homework will be assessed for handwriting, presentation, accuracy and completion of all the given
questions.

❖ For the projects, adhere to the instructions mentioned in the homework.

❖ Enrich your vocabulary by learning the vocabulary words from Urdu & English newspapers and story
books.
❖ Submit homework to your class teacher till 24th August, 2023.
❖ The students will receive Certificates for the finest Holiday homework.
Note: Cover page shared in the end of the document must be pasted on the top of homework sheets.
English Section I: Creative Writing

1. Describe two different places where you would take a relative who is visiting
you. (Remember you can describe the atmosphere and the surroundings, not
just what you do there.)
2. Write a story which includes the words: ‘When they entered the room, we
were impressed by what they were wearing.’
3. Do you think elderly people are important in the family and modern society?
Give reasons and examples to support your view.
(Word limit 150-250)
Section II: Comprehension
1. https://www.easyteacherworksheets.com/pages/pdf/languagearts/readingco
mp/grade9/2.html
2. https://www.education.vic.gov.au/Documents/school/parents/secondary/read
ingcomprehensionpractice.pdf
Attempt all questions from each comprehension.

Section IV: Book Review

• A Dark Brown Dog by Stephen Crane

https://americanliterature.com/author/stephen-crane/short-story/a-dark-
brown-dog
• Two Friends by Guy de Maupassant
https://americanliterature.com/author/guy-de-maupassant/short-story/two-
friends
• A Strange Story by O. Henry https://americanliterature.com/author/o-
henry/short-story/a-strange-story
Instructions

• Students are required to read the suggested book and write a book review.
• The book review should consist of: A general description of the book: Title, author, subject
and format. You can also include details about who the author is. You can also link the title
of the book to the subject to show how the title explains the subject matter.
• A brief summary of the purpose of the book and its general argument, What is your
opinion on the ideas of the book? (Word limit 150-250 words)
Urdu ‫خط نویسی‬
‫۔ آپ آنے والی چھٹیوں میں اپنے غیر ملکی قلمی دوست کو اپنے پاس چھٹیاں گزارنے کی دعوت دینا چاہتے ہیں‬۱
‫اُسے خط لکھیں جس میں اپنا ارادہ اور پروگرام بتائیں۔‬
‫ ۔ سکول میں ساالنہ کھیلوں کے انعقاد کے لئے درخواست کرتے ہوئے پرنسپل کے نام خط تحریر کریں۔‬۲
‫مکالمہ نویسی‬
‫۔ اپنے والدین کو اس بات پر آمادہ کریں کہ وہ آپ کو اپنے کزن کے ساتھ پاکستان کے شمالی عالقوں کی سیر کرنے‬۱
‫دیں۔‬
 ‫۔ آپ موسیقی کے مقابلے میں حصہ لینا چاہتے ہیں مگر آپ کے والدین اس بات پر خوش نہیں ہیں۔ اُن کو راضی‬۲
‫کرنے کے سلسلے میں پیش آنے واال مکالمہ تحریر کریں۔‬
‫رپورٹ نویسی‬
‫ شہر) پر ایک رپورٹ تحریر کریں۔‬/‫سکول رسالے کے لئے اپنی حالیہ سیر( ملک‬
‫اپ نے سکول الئبریری کی سہولتوں پر تبصرہ کرتے ہوئے رپورٹ لکھیں اور انہیں بہتر بنانے کی تجاویز دیں۔‬
‫مضمون نویسی‬
‫ الفاظ کا مضمون تحریر کریں۔‬۲۰۰ ‫دئیے گئے موضوعات پر‬
‫نظم و ضبط‬
‫صحت مند طرز زندگی کے فوائد‬
‫عبدالستار ایدھی کے فالحی کاموں کی معلومات‬
)‫ پر تیار کریں‬A4 ‫جمع کرتے ہوئے ایک پروجیکٹ تیار کریں۔ ( پروجیکٹ‬

Mathematics Task 1
Cut out the nets of the following 3D shape and make the 3D shape out of it.
Also find the volume and surface area.
1) Cube
2) Cuboid
3) Prisms
4) Pyramid
5) Cone

Task 2
Record the temperature daily for 15 days.
Use the data to find mean, median, mode and range of the temperatures.

Task 3
Collect any three items on sale. Use the data on the price tags to find the discount and
discount percentage.

Task 4
Practice D2, 7th Edition, Chapter # 3, 4 and 5.

Task 5
• Attempt the following Century Nuggets:
• Powers of 0 and 1 [MF13.01]
• Raising a fraction to a Power [MF13.02]
• Multiplying Indices [MF13.03]
• Dividing Indices [MF13.04]
• Power of a Power [MF13.05]
• Negative Indices [MF13.06]
• Combination of Indices [MF13.07]
• Fractional Indices [MH13.08]; [MH13.09]; [MH13.10]; [MH13.11]; [MH13.12]
• Profit and Loss 1 [ME7.03]
• Profit and Loss 2 [ME7.04]
 • Discounts [MD4.12]
• Simple Interest [MF10.05]
• Simple Interest (Calculator) [MF11.06]
Science a) Conduct a nature scavenger hunt in your local area. Create a list of items to find, such
as different types of leaves, rocks, insects, or animal tracks. Take pictures or collect
samples of the items you find and create a scrapbook or presentation documenting your
discoveries.
b) Research and write a short report on a famous scientist of your choice. Include
information about their contributions to their field of study, major discoveries, and their
impact on society.
c) Choose a household appliance or technology and research its scientific principles and
functioning. Write a report that explains the scientific concepts involved, such as
electricity, magnetism, or thermodynamics. Include diagrams or illustrations to enhance
understanding. Analyse the environmental impact of the chosen technology and suggest
ways to make it more sustainable
d) Attempt the following century nuggets;

[CK2.01], [CK2.03],
[CK3.02],[CK5.01],[CK5.03],[CK5.04],[CK5.05],[CK5.06],[CK5.07],[CK5.08],[CK5.09],
[CK8.01],
[CK8.03],[CK8.04],[CK13.05],[CK14.02],[PK0.03],[PK0.04],[PK0.06],[PK0.07],[PK0.08]
,[PK0.09],
[PK2.01],[PK2.02],[PK2.04],[PK2.13],[PK3.02],[PK4.03],[PK4.02],[BK1.02],[BK1.03],[B
K1.04],[BK1.05],
[BK1.07],[BK1.08],[BK4.02],[BK5.01],[BK9.01]
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Academic Session 2022-23

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