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1. Fill in the blanks 1

(a) l lakh en thousand.

(b) million hundred thousand.

(c) lcrore ten lakh.

(d) l crore million.

(e) I million lakh.

Piace commas correctly and write the numerals:

a Seventy three lakh seventy five thousand three hundred

seven.

(b) Nine crore five lakh forty one.

(C) Seven crore fifty two lakh twenty one thousand three hundred two.

d Fifty eight million four hundred twenty three thousand two hundred t

(e) Twenty three lakh thirty thousand ten.

Insert commas suitably and write the names according to Indian Syster 3

Numeration

(a) 87595762 ((b) 8546283. (c) 99900046 98432701 Insert commas suitably and write the names according to

International Sy

of Numeration (c) 99985102 d 48049831

(a) 78921092 (b) 7452283

Reading (Passage) V Read the following passage carefully.

S.

SKING IN THEDESERT

O Dubai my wife and I went to see the Mall of the Emirates. Apart from

Dengthe biggest Mall outside North America it also houses an indoor skiing resort. Hitherto an utaoor sport of snowbound mountain slopes in the winter season, thanks to human ingenuity it TOW an mdoor sport. The area under snow in the Mall is the equivalent to three football

(1) Last November on a visit to Dubai my wife and I Went o

PiCS.1he ski slope runs inside a giant. slanting metal tube, which is approxitaly g. I he ski slope is 300 metres lone to nrovide maximum thrill to skiers. The 1OTgesi i slope in the world, it is build inside what is basically a large freezer.

ne 1deal temperature to make snow should not be higher than -3 degrees Celsius. Add to this the Chl wind while skiing at 25 to 30 mph and it can be very cold. Therefore a perSOn nas to De properly and warmly dressed, and appropriate clothing and equipment provided at the entry for

a Iee of S35. The snow is made by shooting water at high pressure into the atmosphere that is maintaned at around freezing point by coolers both below and above the slopes. It is estimated that every day about 7,500 tons of snow is injected onto the ski slopes.

(3) There are windows through which you can watch the skiers. It resembles a typical ski resort with cable cars and lift chairs to take the skiers to the top of the slope. Until now Dubai has been a destination for warm beach holidays, but now it is also a popular ski resort. Ramesh Seth (The Hindu)

(1) Given below are some notes on the world's longest indoor skiing resort in the Mall of the Emirates, Dubai. Complete them by providing the required information as briefly as possible.

NOTES

(a) .Area under snow

(b) .Height of the ski slope

(c). .Lengthof the ski slope (d).. .Ideal tenperature to make snow (e) . Type of clothing required

(f). Fee for clothing and equipment

(g) *** Slope runs in (h).. Amountof snow injected on to the ski slopes every day

assages

ui Complete the following statements as briefly as possible. (a) Twounique things about the Mall of the Emirates are: (i).... (ii) (b) It is very cold inside the ski-resort because (c) Coolers are used in the ski-resort... (d) Skiers reach the top of the slope with the help of .. (I1) Find words from the passage which mean the same as the following from the paragraphs indica= Write the answers in the space provided. a) the ability to invent new things (Paragraph 1) (b) until now (Paragraph 1)

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An article is a picce of non-fiction prose writing especially meant ARTICLE

tor newspapers and magazines. It usually describes or discusses

somethung cg. author's personal opinions or findings of a

research.

For grade VI, an article, fronm the examination point of view, is a

picce of prose writing in about 100-120 words on a given topic.

Some Tips for Article Writing An effective article should include

the following: Read the RUBRICS: Read the statement of the task carefully. Many

students fail to

write an effective article just because they do not read the question statement TITLE

carefully or do not understand or address it fully.It is the heading of the article

and it says what

the article is about. t can be a word, a phrase

Make a PLAN: After clearly understanding what the task requires, you should make a

clear plan of your article- what its title would be; how you would begin it; what ideas

or even a short sentence.

you would include and where; and how you would conclude it. The plan

should be in BODY

accordance with the purpose and the target audience you are writing for. The body is 'the article'. It may

consist of

Carry Out RESEARCH: You may not have all the ideas you need. So, do hunt for

ideas. several paragraphs and is usually structured in

Refer to books, newspapers, magazines and search the internet to gather ideas and three parts:

information tor your article. (i) Introduction: It sets up the context

or

Choose Appropriate VOCABULARY: You should be able to use some good vocabulary purpose of writing

and introduces the topic

that is appropriate and relevant to the task. There should not be any spelling errors

or and hints at what is to follow in the

errors in the choice of words and phrases. Don't use a word or phrase you have just subsequent paragraphs.

heard or seen, unless you are sure about what it means. Use a dictionary and/or seek (i) Development of ideas: The

main points of

the topic are described in 3 to 4 paragraphs, elders' help.

Avoid GRAMMATICAL ERRORS: You should be able to use accurately a mix of short each dealing

with only one major idea. Each

and long sentences. The more complex sentence structures you use accurately, the paragraph

must have a topic sentence that

better, for it is an indication of how strong your grip on the language is. Avoid errorslike

introduces or concludes all the sub-points in it.

wrong tense, incorrect subject-verb agreement, inaccurate verb-patterns and faulty

sentence structures. It is a good idea to revise, update and practice grammar as often

(ii) Conclusion: It is the last paragraph that sums

up all the ideas or winds up the arguments and

as you can. gives the writer's own opinion on the topic. it

Use PARAGRAPHS: Paragraphs make an article look organised, well-knit, smooth and

clear. So, use several paragraphs in an article. The general rule is to use one paragraph

for each major idea.

may also make a recommendation, sound a

warning, express a hope or make a prediction.

Target AUDIENCE/READERS

Use COHESIVE DEVICES: These are special expressions that signal a change of

thought in a piece of writing. They also form links between different ideas, sentences All articles must be written from a particular

and paragraphs. Use these expressions as required. Too few or too many of them may point of view. The author shouBld keep

in mind

make your article less effective. the readers/audience for whom the

article is

meant and write accordingly.

Avoid WORN OUT EXPRESSIONS: Called clichés, these expressions have been used so frequently and for so long that they no longer excite. Instead they sound jarring,

boring and ineffective. Danot let them creep into your article.

Ad QUOTATIONS: Should you imclude quotations from well known writers, philosophers,

Purpose of WRITING

Nothing is written purposelessly, especialiy in

an examination. Like other writing forms, an

article must have a clear, specific purpose thinkers and ieaders? You may. if you think a quotation can help make your point more

avoid long ones for they eat up the precious word limit. You can use a which may be just to inform people or to

effective but avoid k

persuade them or to amuse therm and so on

ouotation anywhere in your article- beginning, middle or end.

Clarity of purpose will ensure clarity in the

choice of style, votabulary and grammar.

Layout of an Article

1. Title/Heading

ANIMAS CRY FOR R HELP

(Py Martc ka Seihi)

it may be just one word, a phrase or even a short sentence. It is often very eye catching and focuses on the main idea, theme or purpose of the article.

2. Name of the Author/Writer: t includes the name andior the designation of the author. Newspapers these days also give the author's cont act detailsfor feedback. (All this information can also

Did you tnow tnat couness onimals and birds ore

lied i ared or irippled in the Mome of scientific

Cperimtr+s ond research

appear at the end of the article.) F b brds and movtAs ore ot ovi FePt in svmoall, 3. Introduction/0peningThe article may open dramatically with a

over-irouded cages Subjected t0 cruel trea tmen question, some important fact or data to iahoro+tmes CruASeS z008, rdad shows, CattHe avid bird catch the reader's attention.

marteare also deatm traps for animals. Bulls, norses, mAES Cameis and donteus are made to comy heavy l0ads.

. Development of the Topic: It includes all the major statements and their supporting ideas along with axamples

guments and evidence.

cannot even xpress their pain and erwo and o4ten die pre-mature

mAS+SHOp We must oin hoands to create public oiwarenes agoinst il-+reatment 0f animals. Let us raonise and raliagainst animol testing. Alo, 5. Winding up:

It is summing up the main ideas, making a S no to buuina animol products or producAS which comment, criticism or recosmmendation.

aue bee +e+ed o arimols. we should adopt avnimals as e ad Suoort tonsenua ton proorammes for them

6. Conclusion: Animos try tor our hep. Lers save em. it often expresses a hope, a warning, an

appeal or a cail for action and signais the end of an article.

ote T B tghleghted wor ds are examples ui cohesive devices

SAMPLE ARTICLE

AS the Captain of the House on Duty you have been asked to write an article for the school magazine on the tos

importance of Morning Assembly in the School. Write your article in about 150 words.

In your article you should say .what happens in the morning assembly of your school .why the morning assembly is important for the students

who conducts it and how

IMPORTANCE OF MORNING ASSEMBLY IN THE SCHOOL

(by Peter Gonsalves)

What is it that begins the school every day? You quessed it right - it is the morning assembly of the school.5

minutes of prayer, 1 minute of thought for the day, 2 minutes of a thought provoking speech, 10 minutes of

singing, and 10 minutes of ight physical exercise and the compulsory inspection of uniform and cleanliness it mightoccur as a boring routine to some pupils, but it is a very important part of the school routine The assembly in our school is usually conducted by the members of the House on Duty.The House Captains

and Vice-Captains conduct it under the guidance of the House in-charges and with the help of the school

choir, school band and Physical Education teachers. The entire school assembles in the playground to the

beating of the drums and the routine as described above takes place.Once in a while the Principal or the Vice

Principal ora parent or a visiting dignitary also addresses the assembly.

But perhaps the best part of the assembly is when the whole school sings 'Happy Birthday to you' to the lucky ones who have their birthdays. It is aso a great honour to receive certificates and trophies for various

achievements.The scene inspires many more pupils to aspire to excel.

The assembly is a great way of bringing about a sense of community and belongingness among students. It

also allows an excellent opportunity for some light exercise and health and hygiene checkup.

Later in ife,school morning assemblies form one of the fondest memories ofschool days.

TopicImportance of Gaod Manners oOrite an article in about 120 words for your school magazine on the topic "mgortance or a

Manners."

In your article you should say 1 what good manners are (showing respect, offering help. using polite language, being responsible and neut and ciean

nOW portant they are in our life (must for good relationships, make everyday life smoothandpleasant. ger Ehirgo

how young children can learn them (by imitating their elders, by learning them at school. by practising them at pubihu olace