অষ্টম শ্রেণি (দাখিল) - English Grammar and Composition - NCTB BOOK
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The process of writing includes some steps. When you want to write a letter to your friends, relatives or to the Headmaster of your school, you should follow that process. Again, if you want to write a paragraph, composition or a story, you should know about the process. This process will help you to write freely.

Now look at the three main stages of writing process:

The writing process also depends on:

 -  Why you are writing (purpose) 

-  Who are going to read it (e.g. friend, parents, Headmaster, Principal)

-  What are you writing about (content) 

-  Where you are, how much time you have to write, etc. (situation)

In brief, the process of any piece of writing depends on:

  • purpose
  • readers
  • content
  • situation

Let us now, move to the steps in details :

 

Preparing to write

We need some preparations to write. When we write, we think of the purpose, content and situation of writing. Preparations may also differ. For example, your letter to your friend is different from the letter to your parents. Again, when you are very busy, you send a very short message. But when you are not so busy, you could write a longer text.

 

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO FIRST AT THIS STAGE

Gathering Idea :

Gathering idea or information is essential for your writing. Brainstorming can help you gather your idea.

BRAINSTORMING

It means you 'storm' your brain or search your brain for ideas.

Take 5 minutes if you do it alone and take more time if you work with a partner or in a group. This is a very speedy process. So, here you :

   ➤ Write down very quickly.

   ➤ Write down everything that comes to your mind. Don't think if they are useful or not.

   ➤ Write down the main points only.

   ➤ You could write down the points in words or phrases. Never think that you must write sentences.

Now, think about ideas for a paragraph about bees. Look at the following images :

Here you can visualize the following images: 

Thus the following points can come into your head from brainstorming :

 

The next step is Speed Writing

This is a kind of activity for writing freely.

     ➤ Take 5/6 minutes.

     ➤ Write as much as possible on a topic.

     ➤ Write as much as possible on a topic.

     ➤ Continue writing, don't stop until the time is up.

     ➤ Don't worry about correction, spelling or neatness at this stage.

 

Asking 'Wh' Questions

To collect information, at this stage you can ask yourself 'WH' questions. But, here again, it depends on content. For example, you can ask questions about 'Bees' like : 

     ➤ What are they?

     ➤ What do they do?

     ➤ Where do they live?

     ➤ What do they live on?

     ➤ What do we get from them?

     ➤ How else do they help us?

But here you are writing as much as possible. So, don't think much about grammatical rules, structures, spelling, and punctuation. Look at the sample speed writing on 'Bees'.

Bees are insects. They are hardworking and quick.

They are flying from flowers to flowers. They make honey. 

We take honey.

It is very tasty and sweet. They live in bee hives.

They take honey and save honey.  Many people collect and sell honey. 

Collecting honey is not easy.

The next step of your writing is 'planning'.

PLANNING

 

After brainstorming, asking 'WH' questions to yourself and speed writing, you have got your topic, sufficient ideas, and information in mind in your notes. Now it is time to make a plan for your writing.

Planning includes :

     ➤The length of the writing
     ➤ Number of paragraphs
     ➤ How should I introduce the topic?
     ➤ Which information should go first, second and the rest?
     ➤How should I conclude?

DRAFTING

The actual writing begins with 'drafting'. In drafting, you will carry out your planning. Drafting needs revision. So you can allow space after every line.

Below is a sample drafting of a paragraph on bees.

Bees are insects. They fly flower to flower to collect honey. They live in bee hives. They deposit honey there. There are some people, who collect honey from bee hives. They sell honey. We eat honey. It is very tasty, sweet and good for health. Collecting honey is not easy. People get stung by bees ---------

 

REVISING

It is the last stage before we produce the actual writing. You can revise while drafting or after you have finished drafting. When you revise, you must consider:

➤ if it is appropriate for the reader.
➤ if it clearly states your purpose.
➤ if it is well-organized.
➤ if it contains all things you wanted to write.

                                Understanding the Organization of Writing

PARAGRAPH

A paragraph is a group of sentences about one topic. There are three parts of a paragraph. These are :

➤ The Introduction

➤ The Middle

➤ The Conclusion

Their position is sequential. Below is the diagram of a paragraph.

 

THE PARTS OF A PARAGRAPH

Introduction/Topic Sentence

The introduction of a paragraph contains an introductory sentence. It is called a topic sentence. Generally a paragraph begins with it. The topic sentence introduces your topic.

To write a good topic sentence :

➤ State the topic clearly so that the reader can understand what you are going to write about.

➤  Your topic sentence should be attractive.

 

MIDDLE

The middle of a paragraph contains supporting ideas. Here you narrate, explain and thus support what you said in the introduction. It should contain the details of your description.

 

To write the middle :

➤ Narrate everything you want to write about your topic.
➤ If needed, classify your ideas.
➤ Put them clearly one after another and make a link between them.

 

CONCLUSION

It is the last part of your paragraph. Here you make a final say about your topic. To write a conclusion - avoid repetition and sum up your ideas.

Below is a sample paragraph with different parts :

Mobile Phone

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LETTER WRITING

WHY DO WE WRITE LETTERS

➤ We write letters to our friends and relatives to know about them
➤ We write for sending and receiving information.
➤ We write letters to different institutes, organizations for seeking specific information, admission and also for jobs.

 

TYPES OF LETTERS

  • Personal
  • Formal/business/official

 

PURPOSES OF PERSONAL LETTER

Below are some purposes of a personal letter

  • to thank
  • to apologize
  • to invite
  • to make an arrangement
  • to request
  • to reply to another letter

 

Different Parts of a Personal Letter

The five parts of a personal letter

  • Heading
  • Greeting/Salutation
  • Body
  • Complimentary closing
  • Signature

1. The Heading - this includes the recipient's address and the date (in some cases, it's OK to just write the date)

2. The Greeting/Salutation - the act or an instance of welcoming (Dear.......,)

3. The Body - the main text of your letter

4. The Complimentary closing the closing includes a short capitalized expression, such as "Sincerely," or "Love,"

5. Signature - name and signature

Below is a sample of personal letter. Look at it carefully to identify different parts and the way they are presented in a letter.

Instruction : Suppose you have been ill for a few days. Therefore, you missed some classes. Now, you write a letter to your friend telling him to provide information and materials you missed during the time.

Here is another example of a personal letter. Now discuss in pairs or groups and identify different parts of this letter. Also notice the language of the letter and tell your friends or teacher if it is easy or difficult.

Do you think that it is possible for you to write the same type of letter on another topic in this way? You can write another letter and show your friends or teacher.

Instruction : Suppose you have witnessed a street accident recently. The accident was very terrible and you still cannot forget it. Now write a letter to your friend describing that street accident.

05, 2014

Mina Rahman

Bahadurpur Road 

Benapole, Jessore

My dear Mina

I am writing this letter with a heavy heart. I know that it is difficult to express it in words. Yet, I am trying to tell you about it.

A few days ago I witnessed a street accident. It took place near our school when we were returning home from school. It was around 4.30. I noticed that a truck was running at a high speed. Raju, a boy of class six in our school, was then crossing the road. But he did not notice the truck. The truck ran over the boy. We rushed to the spot but Raju was no more.

I cannot forget the terrible accident. I still hear the fearful shouts of Raju to save himself. I am writing this to tell you that you must be careful while crossing the road. Only awareness can save us from street accidents.

Yours ever,

Minti Afrin

171, Newtown

Jessore

 

Formal Letters

Objectives

We write a formal letter to request for something or asking for something or getting some information.

 

Different parts of a formal letter 

There are seven parts of a formal letter. These are:

  • Date
  • Address
  • Salutation
  • Introduction
  • Body
  • Closing
  • Signature

1. Date
The date is put at the top of the page for any business communication. It is an official record of correspondence that may be kept for future reference.

2. Address
The address of the person receiving the correspondence includes formal name, street address, city, state and postal code.

3. Salutation
The salutation is the formal way of addressing a person. Common salutations are Dear or Dear Mr. Hasan, Dear Sir/Madam, etc.

4. Introduction
The first few sentences of a letter are introductory in nature. The introductory section introduces the subject of the letter.

5. Body
The body of the letter shares most of the information. It also contains some supporting ideas.

6. Closing
The closing of the letter summarizes what the letter was about.

7. Signature
It contains the writer's name, address, etc.

 

TASK-1

Instruction: Suppose there is a Computer Training Institute in your locality. You have noticed the advertisement of admission into a 'Basic Course'. You want to attend the course. Now write a letter to the Coordinator requesting him to send you an admission form.

Example of a Formal Letter

Here is another example of a formal letter. Now discuss in pairs or groups and identify different parts of this letter. You may also notice how the main point is presented in the letter. Do you think that it is possible for you to write another letter on the same type of problem you notice?

 

Task-2

Instruction : Suppose your school stands on the river Mogra. The river is beautiful. The river is used in many ways. However, some people often throw wastes into the river and pollute its water. Throwing waste, chemicals and fertilizers into river can be causes of many diseases.

Now, discuss in groups about the causes and effects of water pollution. You can also discuss it with your teacher. After the discussion, write a letter to the Headmaster of your school requesting him to organize a rally to create public awareness about water pollution.

November 8, 2014

The Headmaster
Sunrise Model High School
Netrokona

Dear Sir,
We are the students of class eight of your school. You know that our school stands on the Mogra. It is a beautiful river. But it is getting polluted every day by the people. They throw different types of waste into it and pollute its water. Some people are so careless that they throw even chemical wastes into it. We need to do something to save the river from pollution.

We, therefore, request you to organize a rally to create awareness among people about water pollution. We hope people will understand the problem and try to protect our Mogra.

Yours obediently

The students of class VIII 

Sunrise Model High School

Netrokona

 

TASKS FOR PRACTICE

  1. Suppose you have got scholarship for your brilliant result. So you need to open a bank account to receive the monthly stipend. Now discuss in pairs or groups and write a letter to the manager of a local bank requesting information for opening a bank account.
  2. Suppose you live in a hostel. When you need, you talk to your parents and family members on mobile phone. But a few days ago that phone set became dead. So you need to buy another. Now write a letter to you father/mother asking for money for a new phone set.
  3. Suppose your father works abroad. He is returning home after a year. You need to go with your mother to receive your father at Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka. So you need leave for two days. Now write a letter to the Headmaster of your school requesting him to grant you leave of absence for two days.
  4. 16 December is our Victory Day. On this day, different cultural programmes are organized. Suppose, class VIII of your school want to stage a short drama on the coming Victory Day. Now discuss in groups and write a letter to the Headmaster of your school requesting him for permission to carry out the plan.
  5. Suppose there is no internet facility in your school library. But it is very important because educational materials at all levels are available from websites. Thus you can collect huge information and reading materials if you have the internet connection. Now discuss in groups and write a letter to the Headmaster of your school requesting him to provide internet facility in your school library.
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E-mail is a valuable mode of communication. It is now widely used in academic, business and social settings. Thus, depending on your purposes, the text of the email may be different.

Basic types
Email could be both formal and informal. The formal emails are used to communicate in academic, official and business settings. On the other hand, the informal emails are used to communicate in social setting like communicating with friends, guests and so on.

 

Task 1

Some purposes of communication are given here. Categorize them if they are formal and informal in the table below. One is done for you.

contacting friends                                         communicating with teachers

requesting information                                 applying for jobs/scholarships

inviting friends                                                 announcement of a cultural festival

FormalInformal
 contacting friends
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

 

Features of email

  • It is generally brief.
  • The salutation should be formal and informal depending on contexts.
  • You do not need to write 'the date'
  • You do not need to write the 'address of the receiver' but you have to use the recipient's email ID.
  • You do not need to write your complete address.
  • You need not bother about signature.

 

Formal email
Formal emails are used in academic, official and business communication. When you are writing a formal email, you must remember the following
things :

  • You should write the email ID carefully.
  • You should write the subject of your email briefly.
  • Your language should be formal.
  • Avoid contracted forms like 'it's, haven't' rather you should write 'it is, have not', etc.
  • Mention the purpose of writing very clearly.
  • The salutation should be formal as 'Dear Head Master', 'Dear Sir', 'Dear Madam', 'Dear Mr. Choudhury', etc. 
  • Should have a formal closing such as 'your sincerely, your obedient', etc.
  • You may attach other files if needed.

 

TASK 2

Instruction: Suppose there is an ICT Club in your school. You want to be a member of that club. Now write an email to the Headmaster of your school for the membership.

Example of a formal Email

 

Informal email
Informal emails are mostly used in social communication like communicating with friends, parents, relatives, classmates. It is also used for inviting a huge number of people to join a festival, gathering, etc. Informal emails can be different types depending of the purposes. However, the most common features of informal emails are :

  • You should write the email address carefully.
  • Just write the subject of your email.
  • Your language should not be formal.
  • Generally contracted forms like 'it's, haven't' are widely used here.
  • Mention the purpose of writing briefly.
  • The salutation should be informal as 'Hello', 'Dear Karim', 'Hello everyone', etc.
  • The closing is informal like your son, your friend, love, regards etc.
  • You may or may not (depending on situation) write your name.
  • You may attach files if needed.

 

TASK-3

Instruction : Suppose you are writing an email to your friend for borrowing a book.

Example of an Informal email

 

TASKS FOR PRACTICE

  1. Suppose, you are the class captain. Now write an email to your classmates requesting them to attend the annual sports of your school.
  2. Suppose, you want to participate in the national debate competition this year. Now write an email to the Head teacher of your school for permission.
  3. Suppose, you want to participate in the local science fair. Now write an email to the coordinator of the science fair to enlist your name.
  4. Suppose you are the coordinator of a local youth club. Now write an email to announce the date of picnic to the members of the club.
  5. Suppose you are a student of class VIII. You know that a music festival in very helpful to drive the monotony of school activities. Now write an email to the Headteacher of your school permitting you to organize a music festival in your school after the final examination.
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DEVELOPING COMPOSITION

What is a composition?

A composition contains a number of paragraphs which discuss one main idea. The main idea is the 'topic' which you are going to write about. A good composition has the same basic patterns as a paragraph does.

 

THE STRUCTURE OF A COMPOSITION

A composition has three main sections. These are introduction, body, conclusion.

How to write the 'Introduction' of your composition

The first paragraph of your composition is the introduction. It states the main idea of your composition. The introduction should be attractive or strong enough to catch the attention of the readers. The most important part of the introduction is to tell what you are going to write about. Just as the topic sentence of a paragraph states the main idea of a paragraph, an introductory paragraph expresses the main idea of a composition. It is usually a single sentence.

The Introduction tells the subject of your composition and makes a clear statement about your topic.

How to write the 'body' of your composition
The body of a composition consists of different paragraphs. But each paragraph of the body focuses one idea. Again, this idea should support what is stated in the introduction. In the body of the composition, the main idea of the introduction is narrated, explained and analysed.

To write the body of your composition :

  • Write one supporting idea in one paragraph.
  • Each paragraph of your composition must contain a topic sentence, a middle and a conclusion.
  • Support your idea with examples and explanations as clearly as possible.

How to 'end' your composition (conclusion)

           This section sums up the idea presented in the composition

The difference between introduction and conclusion :

  • The introduction states what you are going to write.
  • The conclusion sums up what you have already written.

 

KINDS OF COMPOSITION

Composition can be of many types. However, the major kinds are :

  • narrative
  • descriptive
  • persuasive
  • informative/ expository

 

Narrative
It tells a story or presents a sequence of events as they occurred in time. The purpose of this is to give the readers an impression of actual event. Here, 'what happened' and 'how happened' are discussed.

  • It is about historical events or accounts of people's life and events.
  • It answers questions like who, what, when, where and how.

 

Descriptive
It is like describing a person, place or thing including details that appeal to the readers. This kind of paragraph appeals to our five senses- sight, smell, hearing, touch and taste.
It describes

  • the details about a place, event, person or thing
  • ways they attract our senses

 

Persuasive

It contains arguments. Writers try to give some reasons to support their arguments.

It contains

  • arguments one after another
  • reasons supported by clear ideas

Informative/Expository : It explains facts or ideas. It also explains the process.

Read the following example of developing composition on 'The Season You Like Most'. Read the first two statements and decide which one is more appropriate for an introduction.

 

The body of the composition
In a short composition, the body includes three or four paragraphs. In each paragraph you will write about only one idea. Thus, in a composition of 200 words, you can write three or four major ideas. But remember that all paragraphs of the body should support the main idea you provided in the introduction.

  • description of spring
  • its beauty
  • how is it different from other seasons

 

Spring in Bangladesh

 

Spring in Bangladesh

 

Use the table to make sentences about past events.

Note : You must have noticed that the first paragraph describes the physical features of spring. The second paragraph tells us about the boundless beauty of spring. Here we have a wider description of spring. The third paragraph describes the influence of spring on human mind and heart. Thus different paragraphs of a body give us different and separate ideas. But these must support the main idea.

Developing Composition-Sample-1

Suppose, you are asked to write a composition on A Village Market in 200 words.

Include the following points

     i) What is a village market?

     ii) When does it start?

     iii) What are the activities?

     iv) How does it help the villagers? 

     v) Why is it so important?

Now look at the sample composition and try to understand how we develop different parts of a composition gradually.

A Village Market

N.B. 'Thesis statement' the main idea of a piece of composition.

Developing Composition - Sample 2

Kazi Nazrul Islam

Suppose, you are asked to write a composition on 'Your Favourite Poet' in 200 words. Do not forget to include the following points:

i) Who your favourite poet is
ii) Where he was born
iii) His education
iv) His major works 
v) Why he is your favourite

Read what the students were doing at 7'o clock in the morning. What tense are they using in their reply? They are talking about what was happening in the past.

Your Favourite Poet

 

Model 1

 

Instruction: Many students try to write paragraphs, compositions or letters themselves while others memorize them. Which is better?

Discuss the answers in groups or in pairs. Now write a composition and give your reasons to support your point.

 

Memorization Versus Self-writing

The writing of composition, letters or paragraphs is a part of creative writing. But many students do not try to write them themselves. On the other hand, they try to memorize them. The memorization of composition is difficult and boring.

Many of us think that writing is a very difficult task. So, they think that memorization is much easier. Thus, they do not even try to practise it. Another reason for memorization is that most of the topics are often repeated in the tests. So, students, without thinking much start memorizing.

Writing develops slowly and gradually. For this one should think that he can write and he must try. It is a step by step process. If one can make sentences, s/he can write. If one can point out information, can describe about people, place or things, one makes rapid progress in writing. Moreover, discussing with classmates or with teachers can make writing easier.

Memorization is boring and difficult because we have to spend long period of time for this. Again it is risky as there are lots of topics. So to depend on memorization is like depending on luck.

It is not possible to memorize all things and it is not creative. I think if we try, we may write by ourselves. It will increase our confidence and scores in a test.

 

Task 1

Instruction : Some people prefer to live in a village. Others prefer to live in a city. Which place would you prefer to live in? Give some reasons with examples and explanations. Now write a short composition on City Life Versus Country Life.

 

Model 2

Instruction : The Internet is a popular mode of communication. It has saved our time. It has made communication easier than ever. Do you think that the Internet helps us in multiple ways? If so, explain them and write a short composition on The Internet.

The Internet

At present the Internet is the most powerful communication system or device. For personal, academic, business and social communication the internet is the strongest mode of communication. It has made our communication faster easier and cheaper.

The Internet is used for personal and social communication. People can send email and chat on the Internet. Email is a private communication and goes from one user to another. On the other hand, online chat can happen between two people or between groups.

Business communication largely depends on the Internet. Now most of the business transactions are done through the Internet. Our banks are providing different services through the Internet. Now we can deposit and withdraw money, pay bills, buy tickets and do many other things by using the Internet.

The Internet is very useful for students. Academic materials are stored online. Students can download and upload useful materials when necessary. Students now can attend real classes from a distance through the Internet. One can visit most of the libraries of the world through the Internet.

The Internet has brought the whole world in our hands. It is connecting people across the world despite social, racial and economic differences. It has made our life much easier than ever.

 

Task 2

Instruction : The computer can help us in many ways. Now write a short composition to show how it can help your learning.

Model 3

Suppose you have recently made a journey by train. The journey was very interesting and full of excitement. You still think about it. Now discuss with your classmates and write a short composition on it.

Instruction : A journey by train is different from other journeys in many ways. Suppose recently you have made a journey by train. You enjoyed it much. Now discuss with your partners and write a composition on A Journey by Train

A Journey by Train

A journey by train is getting popular in our country. Recently I have made a journey by train. It was full of excitements and thrills. Perhaps I will never forget it..

During our last winter vacation, my eldest uncle sent me an email. In the mail he asked me to visit him. I was very excited to spend a few days there because my school was closed. My uncle then worked at Jessore. So, I decided to go there by train.

It was 26 December. I got early in the morning. I took my breakfast. My mother gave me some snacks which I kept in my traveling bag. My sister Runy who is two years senior to me, gave me a book to read on the train. Then I hired a rickshaw and went to the rail station. I reached there at around 9.45 in the morning.

It was Ishwardy rail station. It was crowded with people of different trades and professions. I noticed that there were many ticket counters for different trains. I bought a ticket for the Sunderban Express. It was a 10.15 train and it reached the station at 10.13. I got on the train.

The train started at 10.20. All passengers looked very cheerful. At first it was moving at a slow speed. Suddenly I noticed that it was making a loud noise and we were on the Hardinge Bridge. It is the oldest iron bridge of our country. I could also see the Lalon Shah Bridge just parallel to the Hardinge Bridge. The bridge has connected Pabna and Kushtia Districts.

It was around 11 o'clock and the train was running at a high speed. I could see through the window that all trees along the rail track seemed to go backwards rapidly. It was amazing. We were leaving trees, plants, rivers, ponds, green fields, cattle, villages, houses and human beings behind us. It stopped at Veramara, Alamdanga only for a few minutes. It reached Jessore at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. When I got down the train I found that my uncle was waiting there. It was a boundless joy for me to see my uncle.

A journey by train is really a blessing of modern transportation system. If you get on it, you will feel safe and sound.

 

Task 3

Instruction : Suppose you have recently made a journey by boat. The journey was very interesting and full of excitement. You still remember it. Now discuss with your classmates and write a short composition on it.

Model 4

Instruction: Reading a newspaper is a good habit. It is said that the newspaper is a storehouse of knowledge. Now discuss in groups about how you can be benefited by reading newspapers. After the discussion, write a short composition on it.

 

Reading the Newspaper

The newspaper is a good source of news or information. By reading newspapers, we can learn about many events of the present and the past. It is really a storehouse of events.

The newspaper gives us everyday information. When we go through it, we come to know about different events around us. Thus newspapers can enrich our knowledge about the world.

The newspaper not only contains news but also views on different national and international issues. The views are very important because they make us think of them from different angles. Thus it influences our understanding about different political, economic and social issues.

Newspaper reading is also very important for students. It develops their reading habit. They can also collect different educational materials from it. The newspaper also gives us some helpful suggestions on how to study different subjects. So, students read them and prepare themselves for examinations.

Reading the newspaper is really a good habit. By reading newspapers, we can understand the world. It is a good way to enrich our knowledge about the world.

 

Task 4

Instruction: Reading story books is a good habit. It is said that it widens our knowledge. Now discuss in groups how you can be benefited by reading story books. After the discussion, write a short composition on it.

Model 5

Instruction: Do you think that tree plantation is an important act to save the environment? Discuss in groups and point out why tree plantation is essential? Why should we plant more and more trees? Now write a short composition on Tree Plantation.

Tree Plantation

Plants and trees are closely connected with our life and well-being. The benefits we get from them are countless. Trees are essential for us because they have made our life livable on earth.

Trees are most important for maintaining ecological balance. Trees can save us from different natural disasters like floods, draughts and cyclones.

Our life and trees are inseparable. For these reasons, we should plant more and more trees. If we want to save our lives on earth, we must plant trees. We should take care of them as we take care of ourselves. We must prevent those who cut down trees aimlessly.

We get some direct benefits from trees. They provide shelter, food, fruits, fodder, wood and timber. We also get medicine from different plants and trees. These are called medicinal plants. Trees give us oxygen, without which we cannot even think of living even for a minute.

Trees are vital for our life and living. Without trees and forests, we cannot think of our own life on earth. Therefore, we all should realize this truth and plant and protect more and more trees.

 

Task 5

Instruction: Many people kill birds for many reasons. But, we all know that they are important for us in many ways. Now, discuss in groups about the matter and write a composition on it.

Model 6

Instruction : Many students of your age want to be doctors, engineers and pilots. Many of them think of becoming teachers, scientists and police officers. Do you have a plan like this? What do you want to be in your life? Think deeply about that. You can also share your plan with your partners. Now write a short composition about your future career plan. You must describe what you want to be and why you want to be that.

My Career Plan

Careers are the types of work and activities that people prefer to do. A career means the job a person does until retirement. I have a plan about my future and I want to be a doctor.

I want to be a doctor for many reasons. It is a noble profession. A doctor can do a lot for people and society. When fall ill, we go to the doctor. It is a doctor who cures us from many diseases. When we feel very helpless, doctors stand beside us and help us to overcome our sufferings.

The social status of a doctor is also very high in a society. Everyone in the society respects the doctors. When I become a doctor, I will help people

around me. I will stay in a village because in the villages, we do not have many doctors. Therefore, people do not get proper treatment.

I have seen that at times, different health camps are organized where expert doctors give free treatment to patients who attend the programme. These charitable activities inspire me a lot. I often dream that one day I will also serve the suffering people.

Therefore, I have a great desire to be a doctor. People may have different professions. People do different things to contribute to the society. But I only think of becoming a good doctor.

 

Task 6

Instruction : Suppose your parents want you to become a doctor. But you want to be a teacher. Now discuss in groups about your dream and write a composition on it.

Tasks for Practice

1. Many people believe that watching television has a negative effect on students because it reduces their study time. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your response. You could include :

     i) When does watching television become harmful?
     ii) Is it altogether a waste of time?
     iii) How does it affect your study?
     iv) How can you get benefit from it?

2. We all have favorite activities that we enjoy. Write an essay trying to convince your readers why you enjoy it most. You could also include the following points:

    i) What is your favourite activity?
     ii) When do you do it?
     iii) Why is it your favourite?
     iv) Does it have social and economic values?

3. Have you ever travelled to a place that you found very significant and interesting? Write an essay that persuades others to visit this important place.

     i) Name of the place
     ii) Detailed location of the place
     iii) Significance of the place
     iv) Summary of your experience

4. Is there a book that you feel should be read by everyone? Write an essay persuading your friends to read this book.
You can also include the following points: 

     i) Name of the book and its writer
     ii) Main theme of the book
     iii) Main attraction of the book
     iv) Your opinion about the book

5. What is friendship? How can it help us? What are the essential qualities of friendship? How can friends help you prepare your lessons? Now discuss in pairs and write a short composition on Friendship.

6. Is there any person who you think as your role model? Who is he/she? Why do you want to be like him/her? Why do you want to be like him/ her? Write a short composition on The Person You Like Most.

7. It has been said that television has little real educational value. What is your opinion on this issue? Write an essay stating your opinion in details. The topic of the essay will be The Educational Value of Television.

8. Are you familiar with online classes? Do you think them to be helpful? How are they different from formal classroom teaching? Why more and more students are attending online classes? How can they contribute to education? Now discuss in groups or in pairs and write a short composition on The Merits of Online Classes.

9. What is a science fair? What is the importance if it? How can it influence our students? Suppose you have recently attended a science fair. Now write a short composition on The Importance of a Science Fair.

10. Student life is very important for multiple reasons. Do you think that the future success of a student largely depends on the habit that a student maintains during student life? Discuss in groups or in pairs about the importance of student life and write a composition on The Importance of Student Life.

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