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1.Answer the following questions, each in about 50 words.

(i) How did Lencho react during the night after the hail storm? 

Lencho’s corn field was totally destroyed due to the hailstorm. His soul was filled with sadness. When the hailstorm had passed, he stood in the middle of his field helpless. He told his sons that they would have no corns that year. They would have to go hungry. There was no one to help them. But he had only one hope: the help of God.

Or, What was the content of Lencho’s second letter ? 

The content of Lencho’s second letter to God was that of the money he had asked for only seventy pesos reached him, He begged him earnestly to send him the rest since he badly needed it. He then went on to write the second letter to send the rest money to him not through the mail, because the post office employees were a bunch of crooks.

(ii) What did Lencho do when big drops of rain began to fall? 

During the meal, big drops of rain began to fall. Huge mountans of clouds could be seen in the north-east. The air was fresh and sweet. Lencho came out to feel the pleasure of rain drops on his body. When he returned home he had some other idea. He felt the rain drops something like new coins. The big drops were ten cent pieces and the little drops five as felt by him.

Or, How did the postmaster collect money to send it to Lencho? 

The postmaster wanted to keep Lencho’s faith in God alive. He struck to his resolution. He asked for money from his employees. He himself gave a part of his salary. Several friends of his also gave some. The money was collected from various sources as an act of charity. The postmaster put the money in an envelope addressed to Lencho and wrote a single word as a signature “God”.

(iii) What was Lencho’s reaction to the rain ? 

When Lencho was having his dinner big drops of rain began to fall. The air was fresh and sweet. So he went out to feel the pleasure of rain drops in his body. He was excited that the air brought with mountains of clouds in the north-east sky. He was delighted that the raindrops falling from the sky, they were like new coins for him. The big drops were ten cent pieces and little ones were fives.

Or, What was Lencho’s impression on post office employees? 

The following Sunday Lencho came to post office a bit earlier to receive his letter. The postman handed over the letter to him. He was confident that God would answer his appeal for help. But when he opened the letter and counted the money in it, he got angry. He was sure that he had been cheated of his money. So in his next letter to God, Lencho appealed to God not to send the rest through the mail. Because the post office employees were a bunch of crooks.

No-2. Sppose you are Mithun Pradhan studying in Srikrishna Academy, Jagatsinghpur. Write an application to the Headmaster of your school requesting him to organise a science exhibition in the school. 

To The Headmaster Srikrishna Academy, Jagatsinghpur. Sub-: To organise a science exhibition. Sir, With due honour, I on behalf of the students of class-X would like to state that the students of the school are very much interested in promoting their talents in science exhibition. All the students want to organise a science exhibition in our school campus. By which they will get a chance to show their inner potential. I, therefore request you to take steps for the organisation of a science exhibition for which act of your kindness, we shall be obliged to you. Jagatsinghpur Yours Obediently 30th Dec. 2019 Mithun Pradhan Class-X Roll no-02

Or, Suppose you are Bikram Mohapatra studying in class X at Konark High School, Konark, Puri. Your friend Jitendra Mishra is living at Badabazar, Khurda. Write a letter in about 100 words inviting him to your 15th birthday.

Konark High School Konark 31st December 2018 Dear Jitendra I am glad to tell you that I am quite happy here. I hope that you will be well there. Yesterday I got your letter. I am happy to inform you a good news. My 15th birthday falls on next Sunday. There will be a colourful party. I shall be extremely happy if you join with us at our residence. After all you are my best friend. I would not bear any excuse for this time. Please convey my regards to your parents.I do hope you will come and make me feel proud. Yours lovingly Bikram Address on envelope Stamp To Jitendra Mishra At/Po- Badabazar Dist- Khurda 753002 From Bikram Mohapatra Konark High School At/Po- Konark Dist- Puri 752003

No-3. Suppose you are Dhiren Dash working as a reporter for “The Utkal Express”. Prepare a report in about 60 words on the destruction caused by cyclone “Fani” recently. 

Satyabadi 31st December 2019 To The Editor, Utkal Express Bhubaneswar Tittle- Destruction caused by cyclone “Fani” in Satyabadi. The terror of Fani a cyclonic storm has left a foot print of huge destruction across the district Puri. Twenty people of different regions have lost their lives. Thatched houses, huge trees, electric polls have been uprooted and broken. The local people are living sorrowful life. The highway and local roads are blocked with fallen trees. The entire locality is covered completely in darkness. Domestic animals havenot been spared immediate relief materials are being demanded to bring these people back to normal life. Dhiren Das Reporter.

Or, Read the following passage carefully and write suitable summary in about 60 words.

Trees are very useful to man. There is the rubber tree growing in Kerela, Assam and Malay from whose sap we get the rubber which we use for numerous purpose. There are trees such as Eucalyptus and Cinchona which supply us with medicines. There is the coconut tree, whose every part is useful. In south Ammerica there is an interesting tree called the cow tree whose sap is used in place of milk. Trees are of importance not only to man but also to birds and animals. Their branches give shelter to millions of birds and animals. It supports the lives of wild animals of many kind. We value trees both for their usefulness and for their beauty. They have way of refreshing the eyes and bringing peace to the mind. Perhaps that is the reason why our ancient rishis were attracted to the forests and they and their pupils chose to live in forests homes in the company of nature. When Rabindranath Tagore in modern times started a school, he too chose for his school a place full of trees and called it ‘Shantiniketan’ or the ‘Home of peace’. 

Title-: USEFULNESS OF TREES Trees have lots of uses. The rubber tree growing in Kerela, Assam and Malaya has countless uses. Trees like eucalyptus and cinchona have medicinal values. In south America the sap of the cow tree is used as milk. Trees provide shelter to birds and support lives of wild animals. Trees offer freshness to our eyes and peace to the mind. Our rishis were attracted to forest. Rabindranath Tagore for this reason built a school in the company of trees. It was called Shantiniketan.

4. Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follow in about 20 words each:-

The young king went to his box of clothes and brought out the simple clothes that he used to wear. When he was watching his herd of goats and the stick he used to carry inorder to defend himself against the wild animals. He leaned out of the window and broke off a branch from a wild rose bush which has growing just below. He twisted it to the shape of a ring and put it on his head as his crown. Then he got out for the great hall of coronation. The crowd on the way brust into laughter at the sight of the young king. ‘It is not the king but the king’s fool” they said. What a joke!” When the king heard this, he stopped and cried to them. “I am the king” And he told them about his three dreams. 

Question:- (a) What did the young king bring out from his box?

The young king brought out the simple clothes and the stick from his box.

(b) What did he do with the wild rose branch?

He twisted the wild rose branches to the shape of ring and put it on his head as his crown.

(c) How did the crowd react at the sight of the king?

The crowd burst into laughter at the sight of the king.

(d) What did the young king explain to the crowd?

The young king explain to the crowd about his three dreams.

(e) What did he do with his stick? 

While in the forest he used his stick to protect himself from the attack of the wild animals.

5. Write an essay in about 250 words on the following topic keeping to the outline given.

MY MOTHER Outlines:- (Introduction, Her biodata- her relation with family members- Fast and festivals observed- her work at home- Conclusion)

Mother is the foundation of love and affection. A life without mother is beyond imagination. Whenever we think of mother, our mind remains filled with pure pleasure and peace. My mother is Geetanjali Das. She is fifty years old and five feet in height. Her health is normal. She is often clad in pink and light sky blue coloured sarees. She is of the mixed complexion with a pleasing smile on her face. Her voice is very sweet. She is polished in manners, so our neighbours like her most. She is a graduate in science, a good house wife and in her presence my house is paradise to me. My father is a Government servant who spends almost all day at the office. Mother takes care of the house. She cooks meals, prepares the family budget. My family consists of my father, mother, elder brother and myself. We love each other very much. Ours being a middle-class family, mother very often sacrifice her comforts. My mother is a pious lady. She observes almost all the fasts and festivals through out the year. We await eagerly for the cakes and special food to be prepared on the festive occasion. She feeds each first and eats last of all. She does all household work, cooks, food for us, sweeps the courtyard, keeps the house neat and clean. She keeps everything in order. If ever I feel ill, my mother’s care heals me and comforts me. Her presence and soothing words lessen my sufferings. She gives me medicine and prays god for my quick recovery. My mother is the embodiment of service and sacrifice. Hence it is rightly said “Mother and Motherland are greater than heaven”.