Report Writing. The Art of Report Writing has been prepared to help students understand and master this essential form of writing. It aims to develop their ability to organise ideas, present relevant details, use appropriate language, and follow the conventions of effective report writing.
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REPORT WRITING
AN INTRODUCTION
Report Writing is an important genre of Composition. It refers to the task of making a formal or official statement about a fact or news in order to inform all in general. It is said to be the act of journalists. Recently, in the school/ college syllabi, Report Writing, as a branch of Composition, has been prescribed. In Report Writing, the students are taught to write a report (special information) on some specific events or facts like festivals, games and sports, accidents, meetings etc. In the examination, some outlines are given to the students as hints, and the students are asked to prepare a report based on the given hints.
There are some specific rules for writing a good report, as-
1. The report must be given a Title (Heading) which should bear the gist of the facts or events.
2. It should bear the name of the place where the report is issued.
‘3. The Date on which the report is issued must be mentioned.
4. An Introduction is not necessary for the report to be published in a newspaper. The facts should be presented realistically and directly.
5. The report should be limited to the given outlines.
6. The report should be developed logically in accordance with the order of points in the outlines.
7. All the hints given in the outlines should be covered and no points should be omitted.
8. The language of a report should be simple, direct and comprehensive. Any kind of prolixity and ambiguity should be avoided.
9. In the case of writing a long report, the paragraphs should be logically arranged so that they produce a cohesive meaning.
10. The report should be informative. The information should be based on reliable data.
Some Specimens of Report Writing have been given below. The learners should practise them.
1. Report on A serious Road Accident based on the information given below:
Hints:
(i) Date, time and place.
(ii) The collision between a Maruti Van and a Rickshaw.
(iii) One Rickshaw passenger died and another injured.
(iv) Hue and cry at the place of the accident.
(v)The police came and the injured person was hospitalized.
(vi) The Maruti Driver was arrested.
A Serious Road Accident at Nalbari
Nalbari, Feb. 2: A serious road accident happened at Nalbari yesterday at about 7 PM. A Maruti Van coming from Guwahati suddenly collided with a rickshaw coming from the opposite direction. One of the two passengers, an old man of about 70, died instantly. Another young boy fell down beside the road. He sustained a grievous injury to his legs and arms. People gathered. There arose a hue and cry. The police came instantly and sent the injured boy to the Civil Hospital, Nalbari. The dead person was identified as the Village Head of Kathalmukhi, a village near Nalbari. The driver of the Maruti Van was arrested. People reported that the driver was heavily drunk. (Local Correspondent, The Assam Tribune).
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2. Report on A Football Match between two School or College Teams with the hints given below:
Hints:
(i)Date, time and venue
(ii) Two contesting teams
(iii) Exciting game played according to rules
(iv) The referee conducted the game ably
(v) Result of the match.
An Exciting Football Match at B. H. College Playground
Barpeta Road, March, 20: A cordial Football Match was held between B. H. College and M. C. College Teams yesterday in the playground of B. H. College. The M. C. College Team arrived at 1 P. M. The B. H. College Team won the toss and the match began at 2 P. M. There were about two thousand spectators and they enjoyed the match with much excitement. At halftime, the M. C. College team scored two goals. The referee conducted the match ably. After half-time, the B. H. College Team scored a goal. They showed their good skill, but could not score more goals as the opposing team seemed to be more difficult. The match ended in 2:1 goals. The victorious M. C. College Team left the field with friendly handshakes with the B. H. College Team. The match came to an end at 4 P. M. The spectators left the playground with exciting amusement (Local Correspondent, The North-East).
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3. Report on a Cultural Function held in a school/ college with the hints given below:
Hints:
(i)Date and time of the function
(ii) Principal presided
(iii) Invited guests
Iv) Programmes: song, poetry recitation, dance, extempore speech etc.
(v) president’s speech
(vi) closing of the function
Cultural Function Held in H. K. College, Bongaigaon
Bongaigaon, Sep 25: A Cultural Function was held in H. K. College, Bongaigaon yesterday. The meeting began at 12.30 P. M. The Principal Of the College, Mr Sheshadri, presided over the meeting. The meeting opened with a chorus sung by a group of college students. Some distinguished persons were invited as guests. The honourable M. P. of Barpeta was invited as the chief guest. The students sang several songs such as Jikir-jari, Bargeet, Bhajans, Rava Sangeet, Joyti Sangeet etc. Some students recited poetry. After this, a Dance Competition was held, which gave much entertainment to the spectators. An Extempore Speech Competition followed the poetry recitation. Mr Ansar, a student of H. S. 2nd Year, won the first prize in the extempore speech.
The chief guest delivered a valuable lecture on the need for technical education in modern society. After this, the president gave away the prizes to the students who won the competitions. Then the president gave a brief lecture and at about 7 p. p. the function came to an end (Local Correspondent, The Sentinel).
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4. Report on A Quiz Competition held in a school/ college based on the following hints.
Hints:
(i)Date and time
(ii) Participant schools/ colleges
(iii) Principal presided
(iv) Quiz Master conducted ably
(v) Audience highly appreciated
(vi) Distribution of prizes by the president
(vii) Closing of the meeting
Quiz Competition in K. H. College
Dhubri, 21st February: A Quiz Competition was held yesterday in K. H. College, Dhubri. About a dozen teams came from local high schools and participated in it. In each team, there were three participants. The competition was arranged by the students’ Union of K. H. College. The participants were formally welcomed by the General Secretary of the college. The function was presided over by the principal. The English teacher, Honorable A. Kalita, conducted the competition. Each team was given ten direct questions to be answered. The result was declared on the basis of the points scored by each team. The B. H. C. High School team won the first prize. The audience highly appreciated the competition. The function came to an end at 5 P. M. with an inspiring brief concluding speech by the president (Local Correspondent, The Assam Tribune).
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5. Report on The Flood Relief Work done by the students of a school/ college with the hints given below:
Hints:
(i)Date and time of the work
(ii) How the place was reached
(iii) Number of students taking parts
(iv) Distributed relief goods
(v) Conclusion
Flood Relief Work Done By the Students of J. K. College
Barpeta, July 2: A Flood Relief Camp was organized by the students of J. K. College yesterday at K. P. L. P. School, Kamalpur. The distance from Barpeta town to Kamalpur is about 7 k. m. A group of 25 students of the college reached the place by a hired boat. The students and two teachers took part in the relief operation. All the students, teachers and local people donated to the fund.
About 20,000 people were affected by the flood. The relief materials were distributed to about 1000 people who took shelter on the road. Different food items and clothes were distributed. The honourable principal of the college donated 100 packs of dry milk to the babies. Necessary medicine was also provided to the affected people. Thus, the students and the teachers of J. K. College helped the flood-affected people.
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6. You recently visited some flood-affected areas of Dhemaji District. As a press reporter of an English Daily, write a report on the flood situation in 100-125 words. You are Amar/ Nitu.
Devastating Flood in Dhemaji
Dhemaji, July 4: The entire upper Assam, along with Dhemaji, is severely affected by the recent great flood. Dhemaji Town is under flood for several days. About 4,00000 people are affected by the flood. Some hundred people have lost all their belongings. Already 4 people have been swept away by the flood. Some thousands of people have taken shelter on the National High Way. The Government seems to be indifferent to handling the situation. Some Non-Governmental Organizations have come forward to rescue and assist the flood-affected people. Among the NGOs, the Growhills Foundation has undertaken an adventurous mission to rescue the victims of the flood. The flood victims have been grieving at not having any sign of Government initiatives to tackle the situation. (Local Correspondent, The Telegraph)
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7. Prepare a report on A Debate Competition held in your school/ college with the help of the hints given below:
Hints:
(i)Date and time
(ii) Selection of the speaker
(ii) The motion of the debate
(iv) Participants
(v) Appreciated highly by the audience
Debate Competition Held at Dongra H. S. School.
Barpeta, April 2: A Debate Competition was held in the auditorium of Dongra H. S. School yesterday. It began at 2 p. m. The principal of Dongra H. S. School, Mr H. Hussain, was selected as the speaker. The motion of the debate was: ”Man is born well, but society corrupts him”. There were ten participants for the motion and eleven against it. Each participant was given five minutes. There were about five hundred audience. They highly appreciated the competition. It was a very lively debate. Mr Alaka Nath, a student of class X, got the first prize. At about 4 p. m., the debate competition came to an end. (Local Correspondent, The Assam Tribune)
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8. Write a report on a Bank Robbery with the help of the hints given below:
Hints:
(i)Date and place
(ii) Amount of loss approximately 10 lakhs
(iii) Action taken by the authority
Daring Bank Robbery at S. B. I. Bongaigaon Branch
Bongaigaon, 23rd Sep: A daring robbery took place in S. B. I. Bongaigaon Branch yesterday at 1 p. m. According to the eyewitness, a gang of about 5 robbers holding guns and other deadly weapons entered the bank. First, they attacked the two guards and then entered the Cash Counter. They threatened to kill everyone if they made any hue and cry. Then two of the robbers snatched the key of the locker and looted about an amount of 10 lakhs. Within ten minutes, they looted and drove away in a Maruti car.
After the operation, the local public came but could do nothing. However, the Police Superintendent assured us that they would do their best to catch the miscreants. No one has been reported to be injured (Local Correspondent, Pratidin).
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9. Prepare a report on the Celebration of ‘Teachers’ Day’ at your school/ college with the help of the hints given below:
Hints:
(i)Date and time
(ii) Organized by the Students’ Union
(iii) Presided over by the Principal
(iv) Speakers spoke on the significance of the day
(v) Students felicitate the teachers
(vi) Closing of the function
Teachers’ Day Celebration at A. K. College
Guwahati, Sep 6: Teachers’ Day was celebrated at A. K. College, Nalbhanga yesterday. The function was organized by the Students’ Union of the college. The function commenced at 10 a. m. The Principal of the college Mr Shrestha, presided over the function. The purpose of the meeting was explained by the General Secretary of the Students’ Union of the college. Some of the teachers of the college spoke about the significance of the day. Teachers’ day is celebrated in honour of Dr Radhakrishnan. The speaker spoke on the various aspects of the life and work of Dr Radhakrishnan. Some of the students also spoke on the noble occasion.
At last, the students felicitated the teachers with garlands and gamusas. In the closing speech, the president asked the teachers and the students to be inspired by the great ideals of Dr Radhakrishnan. The celebration came to an end at 3 p. m. (Local Correspondent, Agradoot).
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10. Write a report on the Celebration of Independence Day at your school/ college with the hints given below:
Hints:
(i)Date and time
(ii) Function organized by the students
(iii) Lectures delivered by the distinguished guests
(iv) Presided over by the Principal.
(v) Closing of the function
Celebration of Independence Day at B. A. College
Barpeta, August 16: Yesterday, on 15th August, Independence Day was celebrated with grandeur at B. A. College. At 7 o’clock in the morning, all the students and the teachers gathered on the College campus. The Principal hoisted the College Flag and sang the National Anthem with honour. On account of the celebration, a cultural function was held by college students. In this function, some cultural programmes such as quiz, debate, song and one-act plays etc. were organised. With the students, the neighbouring village people enjoyed the function. Some distinguished persons were also present there. The honourable A. D. C. and an Ex M. L. A. attended the function. They delivered valuable lectures on the significance of the day. The Principal gave a very praiseworthy lecture commemorating the freedom fighters. The function was presided over ably by the Principal. With much joy and enjoyment, the meeting came to an end at about 4 P. M. (Local Correspondent, The Sentinel).
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11. Prepare a report on the Scarcity of Drinking Water in your village on the basis of the following hints:
Hints:
(i)Increase of population
(ii) Condition of the water resources
(iii) Result
Scarcity of Drinking water in Baraipur
Baraipur, Sep 24: A drought-like situation has affected in and around Baraipur. About 10,000 families have been affected to the worst. All the tanks and wells of the region have gone dry. There is no tube well in the nearby village. There is only one river flowing through the locality, but its water is highly polluted. The increase in population has worsened the condition. Along with the people, domestic animals also have been suffering from an acute shortage of water. A local N. G. O. has come forward for the remedy to the problem, but their endeavour to dig and plant tube wells has proved futile as the water level has gone down. Till this report, no government measure has been envisaged to be taken (Local Correspondent, The Assam Tribune).
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12. Your school/ college has recently celebrated ‘Cleanliness Week’ organizing a number of programmes and competitions. Write a report in about 125 words to be published in a local newspaper.
‘Cleanliness Week’ Celebrated in B. H. College
Barpeta Road, January 8:A Cleanliness Week is celebrated during the first week of the New Year, 2019, in B. H. College. On the 7th day (yesterday) a cultural programme was organized by the Students’ Union of the College. The programme was inaugurated with the hoisting of the College Flag by the Principal, Mr Shrestha. In this function, some Cultural Programmes as- quiz, debate, song and one-act play competitions etc. were held. Along with the students, the neighbouring village people enjoyed the function. Some distinguished persons were also present there. The honourable D. C. of Barpeta District and a local Ex M. P. attended the function. They delivered valuable lectures on the significance of the week. The Principal gave a very praiseworthy lecture on the necessity of maintaining cleanliness in every walk of life. The function was presided over ably by the Principal. With much joy and enjoyment, the meeting came to an end at about 4 P. M. (Local Correspondent, The Sentinel).
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13. You are an eyewitness to a road accident in which a school-going boy was killed and many passengers were injured. As a press reporter of an English Daily, write a report about the accident in 100-125 words. You are Nitu / Saurav.
A Serious Road Accident at Tinsukia
Tinsukia, Feb. 2: A serious road accident happened at Tinsukia yesterday at about 8 a.m. A passenger bus coming from Guwahati suddenly collided with a truck coming from the opposite direction. The bus fell into the nearby pond running over a school-going boy. There were about fifty passengers. Many passengers were seriously injured. The police instantly and sent the injured persons to the Civil Hospital, Tinsukia. The dead school boy was identified as Monami Das, a student of H. L. High School, Class X. People reported that the driver was heavily drunk. (Local Correspondent, The Assam Tribune).
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14. You attended the Edufair, 2019, organized by Assam Tribune Pvt. Ltd. in which some top colleges and universities of India participated and gave information about graduate programmes. Write a detailed account of the fair in 100-125 words. You are Parveen / Provin.
Edufair at Chandmari Engineering College
Chandmari, Feb. 2: A grand Edufair was organized at Chandmari Engineering College Field yesterday by The Assam Tribune Pvt. Ltd. The fair began at 7 a.m. The honourable Education minister inaugurated the Fair. All the students of Guwahati Commerce College and Chandmari Engineering College were present. A Quiz competition was also held where a team of Guwahati Commerce College stood first. Many educationists and dignitaries, including Professor P. Mishra of Guwahati University; P. K. Chopra of Assam University, Silchar; Professor J. Kahlan of N. J. University, Delhi; K.H. Kalita, Professor of Cotton College; Professor U. Vadra of Panjab College; R.B. Rekib, a famous sociologist; and some others from neighbouring colleges were present.
They all delivered valuable lectures on the Various Graduate programmes, the present education system and the necessity of Technical education. The sociologist R. B. Rekib delivered a very praiseworthy lecture on the Book Reading Movement in Europe. The Fair was a grand success. It came to an end at 10 P.M. (Local Correspondent, The Assam Tribune).
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15. A “Swachch Bharat Abhiyan” was done by the students and the teachers of your school. Write a report to a local daily newspaper using the information given below :
1. Date and time of the work.
2. The number of students and teachers participated.
3. Clean the school campus.
4. Dustbin installed.
5. Praised by the local people.
6. More similar drive promised.
7. Conclusion.
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan Done by A. J. Vidyalaya, Barpeta
Kayakuchi, January 21: Yesterday a “Swachcha Bharat Abhiyan” was undertaken by the students of A. J. Vidyalaya, Barpeta. About 100 students and 8 teachers participated in the Abhiyan. First, they cleaned the school campus and then the precinct area. They installed 2 dustbins on the school campus and 5 dustbins in the locality. The Abhiyan began at 8 a.m and continued till 2 p. m. After this, a seminar was held on the school campus. Some villagers and the Ex- M. L. A. of Sarukhetry Constituency was also present. The villagers praised the initiative very highly. The M. L. A. delivered a lecture on the importance of cleanliness. The principal also gave a lecture emphasizing the use of sanitary latrines. The villagers as well as the students were highly motivated and took an oath to maintain cleanliness in every aspect of life. The local people asked the principal and the students to undertake such a mission in the surrounding villages off and on to make the common people aware of the importance of keeping the surroundings neat and clean. It came to an end at 5 p.m. (Local correspondent, The Assam Tribune)
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16. Write a report for a local daily based on the information given below:
Hints:
(i) 5-2-2019
(ii) Guwahati
(iii) Fire in Athgaon Area
(iv) One godown gutted
(v) Firefighters and local people doused the fire
(vi) Goods worth several lacs burnt to ashes.
Devastating Fire at Athgaon
Guwahati, 6th May 2019: A huge fire set in Athgaon yesterday at 5 p.m. The fire burnt several houses, including a jut godown. The cause and source of the fire have not been known till the time of this report. Local people said that the fire might have been caught from the blacksmith’s hut near the godown. The fire brigade came in late by an hour, after only getting the godown and the attached seven houses into ashes. The local people gathered and they tried their best, along with the fire brigade, to douse the conflagration. It took five hours to extinguish the fire. It is reported that goods worth several lakhs have been burnt to ashes. (Local Correspondent, The North-East)
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17. Write a report on a train accident giving imaginary details of the accident and the steps taken by the concerned authorities towards the medical relief to the accident victims.
A Terrible Train Accident in Bongaigaon
Bongaigaon, February 21: A pathetic accident took place between two trains near the Bongaigaon Railway Station. The Kanchanjunga Express was coming from Howrah at full speed. It was given a wrong signal and was rammed into the Lower Assam Express, which was coming from the opposite direction. Resultantly the two trains were derailed. The drivers of both trains were killed on the spot. Four bogies of the Assam Express were destroyed entirely. A hue and cry was heard. About thirty passengers were killed and more than a hundred were badly injured. Volunteers from the adjoining areas came instantly. They sent some of the passengers to the local hospital and some of the badly injured passengers were sent to the Guwahati Medical College.
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18. You have witnessed a train accident in which a Delhi-bound Guwahati Expressed got derailed. Write a report in 100-125 words to be published in The Sentinel, Guwahati. You are Jayanta/ Juri.
Train Accident at Kalapather
Guwahati, Feb 27: A deadly train accident happened at Kalapather at 7. a.m. yesterday. The train, called Guwahati Express, was coming from Delhi to Guwahati at full speed. But at Kalapather it was suddenly derailed and fell down with a heavy sound. Three bogies of the train were destroyed entirely. A hue and cry was heard. About three hundred passengers died instantly and more than a thousand were injured. Volunteers from the adjoining areas came instantly. They sent some of the passengers to the local civil hospital of Kalapather and some of the badly injured passengers were sent to the Guwahati Medical College. The cause of the accident has not been known till now. (Local Correspondent, The Sentinel)
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19. Spring Valley School, Jorhat organized a cultural show in aid of the flood-affected people of Majuli. As the organizer of the program, write a brief report in not more than 125 words for publication in your school magazine. Sign your name as Tridip/ Trishna Gogoi.
Cultural Show in Aid for Flood-Affected People of Majuli
Jorhat, July 15: Majuli is a very flood-affected region of Assam. Every year, the island is affected by a great flood very pathetically. This year also, it was inundated with floods like the previous years. In order to mitigate the suffering of the flood-affected people of Majuli in Jorhat District, a cultural show was held in the Spring Valley School, Jorhat, in collaboration with Growhills Foundation.
Several well-known dance and musical groups of Jorhat and Guwahati participated in the program. Some reputed educationists and the local M. L. A. Mr Bhuyan made their gracious presence. The Jorhat Disaster Management Authority termed the program positive steps towards the promotion of peace and mutual co-operation at times of disaster. All the participants appreciated the students’ Association of Spring Valley School for facilitating and financing the program. Dr R. Baruah, an associate professor of Jorhat Agricultural University, delivered an inspiring lecture on the strategy of facing natural disasters. (Reported by Trishna Gogoi)
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20. There was a cultural function in your school/ college on the occasion of school/ college Annual Day. Prepare a report to be published in the Assam Tribune.
A Cultural Function held at K. H. College, Dhibru
(Dhibru, September 17): A cultural function was held yesterday at K. H. College, Dhibru. The Principal of the College, Mr Susan Baruah, hoisted the college flag at 7. a.m. and inaugurated the function. All the teaching staff and the students were present. The function began at 12 a.m. Some educationalists, along with the A. D. C. of Nagaon District, were invited as the chief guests. The Principal of the college Mr Sushan Baruah, honoured the chair of the president. All the guests delivered valuable lectures on the effect of the environment on education. The honourable A. D. C. of Nagaon District, Mr Pradipta Synal, delivered a praiseworthy lecture on the Student-teacher Relationship. The participants who won the prizes in various songs and dance competitions were asked to show their performance again to entertain the spectators. A prize distribution ceremony was held at the end of the function and the president gave away the prizes to the winners. Thus, at 7 p.m., the function came to an end with a brief speech of the president. (Special Reporter, The Assam Tribune).
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21. A distinguished person visited your school/college. Prepare a report on the visit in about 80 words to be published in ‘The Assam Tribune’.
Homen Burgohain at Devdas Arts College
Mdiaypur, November 22: Homen Burgohain, the eminent intellectualist, essayist, storyteller, and journalist of Assam had made his gracious presence on the occasion of the Silver Jubilee Celebration of Devdas Arts College on 21st November. He was the chief guest of the occasion. He delivered a very valuable and inspiring lecture on the importance of discipline in every walk of life. He also made a very praiseworthy speech on the importance of forming reading habits from the very primary stage of life. Many of the students seemed to be motivated by his inspiring speech. About two thousand spectators, including people from the nearby village, were present at the meeting. After the speech, the students had an interactive session with him, which seemed more interesting and inspiring for the students. He graced the function of the college with his presence for about two hours and returned with the closing of the meeting at 5.p. m. The College authority appreciated his presence as a great event for the institute. (Special Reporter, ‘The Assam Tribune’)
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22. You are concerned with the reckless felling of trees leading to environmental degradation. Write an article on ‘Grow more trees’ to be published in a local newspaper.
Grow More Trees
We often take pride in saying that we live in a highly civilized world. Various scientific discoveries have made our lives easier, happier and more comfortable. But hardly have we realized that with the development of our lifestyle, the natural environment is degrading rapidly. We feel that the Earth is going to be warmer, and drought has become a common phenomenon. Resultantly, the flora and fauna are on the way of extinction. Though late, we have come to realize that for all these degradations of our environment, the reckless cutting of trees is responsible. Scientists say that to save the natural environment of the earth there is a key means, and that is growing more and more trees. Trees not only keep our environment in balance but also they provide us with shade, food, wood etc. They also add beauty and charm to our lives and environment.
So let us promise that every one of us will plant at least a tree every week like a responsible good citizen of the land and thus to make the earth a better place for all. (By Nirala Haloi)
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23. Your school/ college observed Human Rights Day recently. Prepare a report on the day-long programme in about 80 words to be published in a local daily.
Human Rights Day Celebrated at Neon College
(Bongaigaon, December 11): Yesterday, Neon College, Bongaigaon observed Human Rights Day. On this occasion, a meeting was held. The honourable Principal Dr S. V. Shrestha presided over the meeting. The honourable chairman of the State Human Rights Commission honoured the meeting with his gracious presence. He spoke about the history of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. He also regretted to say that some countries of the world have violated human rights. For instance, he mentioned the names of Israel, Palestine, Myanmar, China and Iraq. Then the students of Class XI acted a one-act play the main theme of which was to stand against the violation of human rights of any kind. Honourable R. Das, the President of Lion’s Club, Howly, gave a very praiseworthy lecture on the natural rights of human beings on this earth. The President of the meeting spoke some words briefly on the importance of observing Human Rights Day and called upon the students to be aware of human rights and stand up for their own and for others. Sri F. L. Ahmed offered the vote of thanks to the guests. At about 3 p.m., the meeting came to an end. (Special Correspondence, ‘The Hindustan Times’)
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24. Write a report for a local daily on the basis of the information given below:
Hints:
(i) 12-08-2017
(ii) Majuli
(iii) Embankment of the Brahmaputra breached
(iv) Floodwater from the Arunachal hills added to the fury of the flood caused by the breach.
(v) Large areas inundated by the floodwater and several villages and paddy fields severely affected.
(vi) Government relief not enough for the flood-affected people.
(vi) Many organisations came forward to help the affected people with relief materials.
Deadly Flood in Majuli
(Majuli, August 12): Majuli in the district of Jorhat, one of the world heritage, is under great flood. Due to the continuous rainfall during the last week, the embankment of the Brahmaputra has breached and the overflow of the mighty Brahmaputra has inundated the whole of Majuli. In the meantime, the floodwater from the Arunachal hills has added to the fury of the flood caused by the breach. Several villages and paddy field with the lives of people and animals are severely affected. The Government has been distributing relief to the affected people. But this is not enough. Of course, some non-governmental organizations have come forward to help the affected people with relief materials. They have been labouring day and night to shift the badly affected people to safe places. (Local Correspondent, The Assam Tribune)
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25. Write a report for a newspaper on the basis of the information given below:
Hints:
(i) 20- 11- 2019
(ii) Guwahati
(iii) The Guwahati Book Fair commenced.
(iv) Opened by the Hon’ble Governor of Assam.
(v) Publishers from the state and outside it participated.
(vi) Nice opening function- large gathering and good sale expected.
Guwahati Book Fair
(Guwahati, Dec 20): The 23rd Guwahati Book Fair commenced on the 20th of November, 2019 at Nehru Stadium. The book fair was inaugurated by the honourable Governor of Assam. On this occasion, the people around the locality seemed to be in a festive mood. A lot of book-sellers and publishers from the nook and corner of Assam participated in the book fair. Some publishers from Delhi and Mumbai also took part in it.
The opening of the fair was a grand one. Some distinguished persons of Assam, along with the local people, gathered there and they lit an earthen lamp. Then the honourable Governor of Assam delivered a brief lecture on the relevance of book fairs in the present day. The honourable Education Minister of Assam was also present. He delivered a few but catchy words to the people, focusing on the benefits of a book fair. Many book lovers thronged there. The organizing committee has expected a good sale of books as the book stalls are replete with books of various genres. The organizing authority reports that the fair would continue till 27th November. (Local Correspondent, The North-east)
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26. A newspaper reporter was sent to report on a devastating fire. He made the following notes in the notebook. Using this information, prepare a report for a newspaper.
Hints:
(i) Time -6 p.p.
(ii) Date- 25-08-2015
(iii) A devastating fire in Nalbari
(iv) More than twenty shops were gutted.
(v) The fire brigade fought continuously
(vi) Fire brought under control after long hours.
(vii) At least six persons were injured.
Devastating Fire in Nalbari
(Nalbari, May 25): A huge fire set in Nalbari near State Bank of India at 6 p.m. The fire burnt twenty shops, including a jut godown. The cause and source of the fire have not been known till the time of this report. Local people said that the fire might have been caught from a nearby tea stall. The fire brigade came instantly. The local people gathered and they tried their best, along with the fire brigade, to extinguish the conflagration. It took three hours to get the fire under control. It is reported that six persons were injured badly. They were sent to the local hospital. (Local Correspondent, The Assam Tribune)
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27. You are Imran/Rita of Sunrise Academy, Guwahati. Recently your school has celebrated World Environment Day. Giving details of the celebrations, write a report in 100-125 words for your school magazine.
World Environment Day Celebrated at Sunrise Academy, Guwahati
‘World Environment Day’ was celebrated at Sunrise Academy, Guwahati on 5 June 2020. At 7 a. m. the students of the school gathered at the school campus and planted some trees on either side of the school playground. At about 10 a. m. a meeting was held under the presidency of the principal of the school. Some educationalists and the local mayor, along with some distinguished persons of the locality, were present. Mr Subash Setty, the poet and writer, gave a very valuable lecture on the menace faced by mankind due to environmental degradation. The Principal, Mr R. Dutta, delivered a lecture on global warming and its effect on human civilization. At about 1 p.m. a quiz competition pertaining to World Environment Day was held, where the students of classes VI to XII took part with enthusiasm. The celebration was a grand one as the students, along with the local people, became conscious of their role in saving the Earth. ( Report by N. Sharma). 0 0 0
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