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Descriptive Writing for Class 10 ICSE Format,

Topics, Examples, Samples
August 18, 2020 by sastry

Descriptive Writing: A description is a piece of writing that elaborates a

person, place, thing, feeling or state of mind. This outlines the
understanding of a person about the thing to be described. It
encompasses the factual details in a vivid manner. The person who is
describing must know all the concerned facts about the thing to be
described. The language should be kept simple so that the message can
be conveyed in an easy way. In the examination, word limit for the
descriptive composition is 300-350 and it consists of 20 marks weightage.

Descriptive Writing for Class 10 ICSE Format, Topics,

Examples, Samples

Points to be Kept in Mind While Writing a Description

 Make sure that you note down some ideas before you begin
describing it.
 Use clear and concise language.
 Remember, if you are describing something, you need to be
appealing to the senses of the reader. Explain how the thing smelled,
felt, sounded, tasted or looked.
 Describe emotions or feelings related to your topic. This will connect
you with the reader on a
deeper level.
 Leave the reader with a clear impression. It should evoke a strong
sense of familiarity and appreciation in the reader.
 Always present an organised and logical description.

Sample Description 1

Question 1.
There has been heavy rain in your city/town. You went to school but found
that it was closed because of the rain. Describe the sights and sounds
near the school and narrate how you finally reached home and spent the
rest of the day.
Answer:
It had been raining very heavily since last night. The whole night it was
raining and pouring, lightening striking and sound of thunder terrifying us.
Next day, the streets and roads had flooded but still I decided to go to
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school as I never wanted to miss it. I got ready, took a raincoat and left for
my school. At some places, the water was knee deep and very few people
could be seen at the roads.

While going to school I saw that there was water everywhere. The roads
had disappeared under the water and one could cross it only by walking
through it. I did so. I saw no student of my school on the way but Mr
Sharma was going. He teaches Maths at our school and rarely takes leave.
Though the rain had stopped, water drops were falling from the tree
leaves as if it were raining. The sky had again become dark with heavy
clouds suggesting that it could rain anytime again, so I started walking
fast.

When I reached school, I found a big notice announcing that the school
was closed for that day as water had entered the ground and the
classrooms as well. There were some other students who had ventured to
reach school inspite of all odds. Anyway as there was no school, we all
decided to enjoy the day. As there was water all around, we made paper
boats and floated them in the ground.

There were some vehicles on the road which were trying to make way in
spite the road being submerged in water. We enjoyed the water splashed
by these moving vehicles and cheered up. Far off I could hear the sound
of frogs and some birds who were sitting on the branches of tree, chirping
and feeding their young ones. It was fun wading through the water,
sometimes falling down also.

After enjoying for two hours, I reached home. My mother was terrified to
see me all wet and asked me to change immediately so that I might not
catch cold. She prepared hot coffee and hot sandwiches to start with. As I
was very hungry, I ate all that my mother had offered. As there was no
school, I requested my mother to allow me to play games on my ipad. She
allowed me to play for one hour and then I was told to read some book.
My mother prepared some pakoras and samosas and it was enjoyed the
most by me. It was a really enjoyable day and a welcome break from
boring routine of attending school every day.

Sample Description 2

Question 2.
Describe your visit to a slum area and express your concern how poverty
has affected our society.
Answer:
Poverty is one of the major problems in India. It is the root cause of many
socio-economic problems including population explosion, unemployment,
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child labour, rising graph of crimes etc. In order to survive, a person needs
proper food, clothing, shelter, healthcare and education. Thus, poverty is
a state when a person fails to acquire these minimum levels of
subsistence and in turn suffers from malnutrition or starvation.

In my visit to a slum near my college, I saw that 90 per cent of the

residents of the slum can barely manage the meal for one time. They had
just two pairs of clothes and they wore them every day. Their kids
defecated in the same clothes and remained in them the whole day. Areas
around the slum were very dirty and unhygienic.

Poverty has been an inevitable problem since time immemorial. From late
19th century through early 20th century, under British colonial rule,
poverty in India intensified, peaking in 1920s. Over this period, the
colonial government, de-industrialised India by banning the production of
garments and other finished products manufactured by artisans in India.
The problem of poverty persists because of a number of loopholes in the
system.

The encouragement of non-governmental organisations and private sector

individuals in tackling poverty is imperative, as the state cannot do
anything alone. Poverty is more of social marginalisation of an individual
or group in the society rather than inadequacy of income to fulfil the basic
needs. Economic growth will not reduce poverty unless it is inclusive.

Poor Welfare Programmes introduced by the government plays a major

role to eradicate poverty from the society. The Government of India has
launched some schemes namely MGNREGA, Gramin Awas Yojana, Atal
Pension Yojana, Garib Kalyan Yojana etc aiming at uplifting the life of the
poor, which are seen as a sure shot method to counter the problem of
poverty.

Descriptive Writing Exam Practice Worksheets

Question 1.
You had been waiting outside the examination hall. Describe what you
saw and the sounds you heard when you arrived at the place. What were
your feelings? Describe how the scene changed once you entered the hall
and the examination started.
Answer:
Examinations sap the examinees of energy and make them sleepless for
nights. But then, it has not so far been possible to devise a better way of
judging their ability. So, they are a necessary evil which all students have
to undergo.
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It is strange that an examinee’s ability has to be judged in just three

hours. Obviously, there is no better way to judge ability. All who study
know that they will have to appear in the examinations one day. They
have had to work hard for months together. As the crucial day arrives,
they reach the examination hall in tension.

A few minutes before the start of the first paper of my Board examination,
I saw a strange scene outside the examination hall. An eerie silence
prevailed there. The examinees were carrying their books and notes in
their hands which they had already mugged up and were now trying to
recall all they had mugged up.

Most of the examinees were not inclined to talk to anybody. But a few,
sitting or standing in groups of two or three, were seen discussing some
points. I did not form a group, but stood alone to wait for the Supervisor to
turn up.

Even the dullest students appeared to be great scholars outside the

examination hall. They were poring over their books most attentively.
Some of them may have been thinking of devising some means of copying
or how to behave if they were caught copying.

Most of the students reached the examination hall well before time. They
looked at the notice-board to find out their room and even tried to locate
their seats. Some of them brought to the notice of the superintendent
where they found a discrepancy from what they had been informed about
earlier. A few examinees reached the hall late and entered in a state of
great excitement. The supervisor was lenient and accommodated them.

As soon as the bell rang, all the students entered the hall. Finally, I
entered the hall. Unlike other students, I went inside with all the materials
required for the exam and said my prayers. This brought peace to my
agitated mind and I completed the paper successfully.

Question 2.
You witnessed a cruel side of humans towards animals. Write a detailed
write up about animal cruelty and why it should be stopped.
Answer:
While returning home from my morning walk today, I saw a few men
throwing stones at a pregnant bitch. I went there and asked what the
matter was, to which they replied that the bitch comes and sits in front of
their house and cries, so they were shooing her away because her crying
disturbs them. I requested them not to throw stones at her anymore but
they didn’t listen to me.
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One stone hurt her womb making her fall down and howl in pain. This
infuriated me and I threatened to call the police. As a result, they stopped
hitting the bitch. I rushed to the bitch to see whether she is fine or not,
but by the time I reached there the bitch had passed away. I felt really sad
and helpless that day.

There have been numerous incidents of animal cruelty. An animal that is

used to roam around freely cannot live in a cage or a small enclosure.

There is no doubt that a great deal of cruelty to animals is due to our

mindset that animals are happy as long as they are well fed. Everything
on this Earth has a well defined purpose, thus, there is need to have
strong laws for protecting the rights of animals. Only then, they can be
saved from man’s greed and selfishness and the balance of nature can be
maintained.

How can we humans be so insensitive after all, that we find pleasure in

hurting the innocent animals, who cannot fight for themselves, that are
incapable of speech and are absolutely helpless in front of a man’s
strength. From a very young age, children should be taught how to be
compassionate towards the animals and how to respect the rights of other
living things and love all the creations of nature.

More NGOs and healthcare centres for animals should be set up, as it
would help in treating the sick and stray animals that have no one else to
look after them.

There can be thousands of ways to protect the animals but that would
happen only if we pledge to do something for them and stop all cruel
activities which involve the maltreatment of animals. It is never too [Link]
for a great beginning. We, the people of this nation, can take a step
towards this noble cause and contribute for the betterment of the animals
in our country.

Question 3.
Describe your favourite hobby and state why you love to do so.
Answer:
A hobby is something we do out of love and not under any compulsion. It
is always joyful and satisfactory when one’s hobby becomes one’s
profession, but not everytime one can make it possible. My favourite
hobby is reading novels. It is said “Reading is to mind, what exercise is to
the body”. I truly believe that books have contributed extensively in
making me a better person.
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In a time when the computers and mobile phones are ruling the roost,
people have let go off their reading habits. People are so busy that they
hardly get time to give a thought to pen and paper. However, those who
developed reading as a hobby are aware of the countless advantages
associated with it.

My habit of reading developed at an early age, when my mother read out

stories to me from the story books. As I heard the stories, I got completely
involved in them and as I grew up, I began the practice of reading. I used
to imagine everything I read. And slowly and gradually it became an
undistractable passion of me.

In my readings, I have been a thing who has won nations, I have been an
angel helping the needy and I have travelled the farthest of the universe
and have met millions of aliens. Additionally, once I start to read the
novel, the only motive is to reach the end of the novel because it makes
me wonder what might have happened at the end. When I read, I can
exactly relate the authors feelings, experience and his intention in
delivering the message.

My reading is not limited to any particular genre. I read everything from

Shakespeare to Arundhati Roy, for that matter, I also like reading
newspaper. “If book is well written, I always find it too short,” exclaimed
Jane Austen and such is the case with me. So, everyone in today’s world
should instil the reading habits in themselves as that would not only
improve their language but would also help them in becoming a better
person.

Question 4.
You went to Egypt for a trip and visited the Great Pyramid of Giza.
Describe the Great Pyramid of Giza.
Answer:
The longest of Egypt’s many ancient pyramids, the Great Pyramid of Giza,
is situated 16 kilometres East of Cairo in the Giza plains. The base of the
pyramid is 70 square metres in area. However, the apex is missing and
there is no historical record of one having ever existed.

There is no surviving record as to when, how or by whom the Great

Pyramid was constructed. It has usually been accepted that it was built
sometime in the third millennium BC but many modern scholars mention
that at that time the engineering skills of the Egyptians were inadequate
for such a gigantic undertaking. Moreover, the design of the pyramid
incorporated certain mathematical formulae that were unknown at that
time.
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Apart from the mystery of its origins, the Great Pyramid possesses
mysterious properties. Modern visitors have noticed the mummified
remains of small animals which had evidently wandered into it.

Despite the strangely humid atmosphere of the king’s . chamber, the

bodies had not decayed but had been preserved through dehydration.
This observation gave rise to the idea that the pyramid shape itself has
played a part in the marvellous preservation of the mummified bodies.

Recently, much research has been done on the physical properties of the
shape of a pyramid and great many experiments have been carried out
with pyramids of various sizes and materials, ranging from proper models,
a few centimetres high to outdoor constructions of wood and plastic, large
enough for a person to sleep in.

Most amazing results have been recorded as food is preserved, milk turns
to yoghurt, plants grow more quickly, blunt razors are sharpened,
toothache is cured and those who meditate, attain an exalted state of
consciousness when living in a pyramid. It seems that a special energy
field is created by the pyramid shape and this accumulates towards the
apex.

Question 5.
Recently you visited ‘Bandhavgarh National Park’. Describe your visit.
Answer:
Recently, during autumn break, my family planned to visit Bandhavgarh
National Park which is one of the popular parks situated in the Umaria
district of Madhya Pradesh. My father planned everything and had booked
two rooms in a resort situated near the park. We went by our own car as it
is more convenient for family outings.

We started our journey early morning around 5 am and in between we

stopped only for breakfast and lunch. At round 6:15 pm, we reached the
resort. We decided to rest for the night and go around the park the next
day. Bandhavgarh has one of the highest densities of Bengal Tigers known
in the world and a famous natural hub for white tigers. Our very first
three-hour drive in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve had converted us into total
tiger devotees.

The next day, our chance sighting of a large male tiger, named Charger,
the undisputed hero of Bandhavgarh, was the highlight of our entire trip.
We realised that our guide Dewan, was a terrific tiger tracker. His mind
worked like that of a tiger.
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It was he who helped us spot Charger. It was a massive creature, royal in

stature, assured of itself, walking with a care-a-damn attitude and a full
‘stomach. Charger demonstrated his masculinity as he marked his
territory at regular intervals. Over the next two days, we happened to see
Charger twice again.

On the last day, on the elephants back, we were taken very close to yet
another tigress and her two full grown cubs.

Four days, ten individual tigers, sixteen sightings, we could not ask for
more. Bandhavgarh had more to it than just tigers. During the safari drive,
we got opportunities to watch three species of vultures, lesser adjutant
and woolly-necked storks, the resident brown fish owl, green pigeons,
peacock and peahens of all shapes and sizes and the famous Malabar pied
hornbills. The total number of bird species recorded in the area is nearly
25. It was an experience of life-time and worth the effort. I will cherish
that memory for a long time to come.

Question 6.
Describe an early morning walk through your city or town in winter. Give
details of the smells, sights, sounds and feelings you experienced.
Answer:
A morning walk is very rewarding. It is only at this time in the cities when
the roads are not crowded. There is hardly any traffic. One can enjoy the
walk in the lap of nature. As one walks, one’s worries and anxieties vanish
away. The sheer delight of the movement is enough to make the day.

I go for morning walk with my friends to a nearby park where we take two
or more rounds of the walking path. As we set out from our home, we see
the street deserted except for a few walkers like us. There are couples in
track suits and sports shoes walking briskly along. There are also groups
of elderly men gossiping and laughing among themselves. Youngsters are
seen wearing ear phones and jogging to their favourite songs.

In the quietness of the morning, I can hear the chirping of the birds,
parrots and pigeons. They are seen flying from one branch of a tree to
another. Amidst the sheet of thin white fog, the colourful flowers in the
park give solace to the heart and a feast to the eyes. The fragrance of the
sweet-smelling flowers fills my mind with freshness.

The pure fresh air of the morning devoid of the poisonous gases exhaled
by the innumerable vehicles running to and fro in the city streets gives a
boost to the body to battle the day’s hectic schedule. Gradually,
penetrating through the dense fog, the first rays of the sun glim and shine
across the park.
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Now, the body begins to respond well to the movements of the limbs and
the flow of fresh, cool air one breathes. The momentum now sets in and
the legs appear to walk effortlessly. One feet glides over the other as if
trying to be the first to land ahead.

An hour later, it is time to stop as the empty stomach demands attention.

By the time we return from our walk, many tea-stalls and sweet shops are
open making fresh sweets and snacks. We stop at our favourite shop
where we indulge in hot tea and samosas. Words are insufficient to
describe the feelings one undergoes during winter morning walks and the
experience of indulging in hot and tempting snacks after that.

Question 7.
You were on a school trip and were on your way back to the hotel late
night when your school bus, full of children, broke down in a deserted
place. Describe what you saw and experienced as you looked around. How
was the problem solved?
Answer:
We had been looking forward to our school trip from the very first day in
class X. Every year, our school plans tours lor every class and it is always
a special affair. This year, we went to Nainital for three nights and four
days. We left for Nainital late in the night. We reached our hotel in the
morning and after breakfast, our teachers advised us to take some rest.
After some rest, we got ready and gathered for lunch. After lunch, we left
for local sight seeing. We also did some shopping from the local markets.
It was evening then and our teachers gathered us for dinner.

We dined at a local restaurant which was famous for its food.

It was dark when we left for our hotel where we were staying. Singing
songs, we had hardly reached half way when suddenly the bus broke
down. It was 11 pm and we were in a deserted place.

The driver left the bus to find a garage so that he could get it fixed. The
hills and trees outstretched on both the sides. It was quite frightening.

Our teachers were also worried but they kept themselves calm and
instructed us to remain quiet and not to make any noise, as it may draw
attention of anti-social elements. At a distance of 200 metres; we saw
some light, for there were lamps burning. We all moved towards it with
some hope. On reaching there, we saw a group of friends who were
camping there. They were singing, dancing and enjoying themselves
around the bonfire. When we approached them and explained our
unpleasant state, they were ready to help us.
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They asked all the students to use their tents. We all had such a nice time
dancing, singing and sharing some of our school experiences with them. It
became the most memorable trip ever.

Then noodles were prepared and everyone enjoyed their late-night

noodles around the bonfire. We were awake until the first rays of the sun
indicated that it was morning. The bus was redeemed and so we all bade
our goodbyes to the lovely people who helped us and made our trip an
exciting adventure to be cherished life-long.

Question 8.
People play a very important role in our lives. Describe in vivid detail, any
one person and show how he/she has been a very special influence in
your life.
Answer:
When reflecting on personal influences in my life, no one has had a
greater impact than my father. He is and always continues to be a role
model for me. He always stands by my side. Whenever I fall down, he
encourages me to stand up by myself and on my own feet.

I have always admired his open mind, compassion and sense of

understanding. He is a very reserved man but has a great sense of
humour and always knows how to put a smile on my face. One good
lesson my dad has taught me is that you most likely won’t have the
answer to everything but that is what life is for, to learn from your
mistakes and find those answers you are looking for. From him, I also
learned that to make people hear you, you need to speak.

My father has always taught me the right behaviour. I still remember the
day when my father sat next to me and said, “Hey son, the most
important thing to help you to become a successful person is your
honesty. Never lie to anyone and never lie to yourself.” After saying that,
he slowly explained the value of honesty. He told me that every bad
situation in the world began with a lie. When a person steals something,
he lies to the law, or when a husband cheats on his wife, he lies to his life.
I always think back on these words whenever I am in trouble.

In every aspect of my life, my father continuously pushes me to excel.

Whenever I feel like giving up, or have a question or a concern, I know I
can always call on him for advice. His teachings are a cure for my
selfishness. He taught me to consider everyone as a part of my family and
to love people by sharing and giving.

From him, I have learned that sometimes you have to put other’s needs
ahead of your own but not to the point that they start taking advantage of
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you. His strength seems to be unbreakable during hard times and he is

extremely determined to accomplish anything he sets his mind on.

I hold great esteem for how he stands up for what he believes in and
never backs down. I am, what I am because of him and whatever I will
achieve in my life will be credited to him.

Question 9.
Think of a time when you achieved a personal goal. Say why the goal was
important to you and how you achieved it. Describe how you felt on
achieving it.
Answer:
All members of my family were extremely ecstatic when I showed them
my appointment letter mentioning my selection for the post of
aeronautical engineer in HAL in Mumbai. I was proud to be among the
elite ten who had been selected from thousands of applicants from across
the country. It was indeed a matter of great pride and a dream comes true
for me.

Ever since I was a child, I had nurtured this personal goal of becoming an
aeronautical engineer. As a child, I had a special fascination for planes
and what made them fly, their mechanisms and everything related to
them. I would sit for hours drawing figures of planes and pondering over
their dimensions and the laws governing propulsion. Planes and
helicopters became an obsession with me, so much so that I would often
dream of flying one. I knew that the path I had chosen for myself was
beset with difficulties and many hurdles which required great
perseverance.

I silently let this great dream grow within me. At times, I realised that it
was futile to chase a goal which was beyond my grasp. But, the speech of
my principal on our farewell changed all that and filled me with such
inspiration that I instantly knew that I had to achieve my dream of
becoming an aeronautical engineer. I wanted to prove myself, my family
and to the world that I could do it.

After years of hard work and sweat, today I proudly stand with my
appointment letter in my hand and thank God for a fabulous Principal, who
initiated the entire process of achieving this goal, who always stood by me
and for my wonderful parents who supported me in whatever I did and for
having believed in me. I also realised that, there is no shortcut to success.

Question 10.
A school carnival or fete is a great occasion for fun with friends. Describe
one such event in your school.
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Answer:
The word carnival’ itself brings forth tremendous excitement in the hearts
of kids and adults alike. The word spells enjoyment and an occasion of fun
with friends and family. Every alternate year, our school organises a
carnival for students, their families and friends. This year, our school
organised the carnival in the month of December and aptly called it the
‘Christmas carnival’. A lot of preparations and hard labour went into
making this carnival a successful event.

This year, we had fifteen game stalls and seventeen food stalls. The junior
and senior students were divided into groups and deployed at each stall in
such an organised manner that they not only got an opportunity to
shoulder the responsibility of the stall but also got time to visit other stalls
and enjoy the carnival along with their friends.

Amongst the game stalls, the most popular ones were Nine Pins, Ring the
Duck, Shoot the Basket, Test of Strength etc. However, the greatest
attraction was The Golden Goal stall where one had to kick a football into
a three-foot ring suspended in the air. The stall grossed the highest
amount of money amongst the game stalls.

A large variety of fast-food items were served at the various food stalls.
There was a perpetual rush at the Chaat stall, the Pakoras stall and the
Dosa stall. The coffee stall also turned out to be a huge favourite. As the
evening progressed and the chill increased, everybody wanted to grab a
cup of coffee. The people also enjoyed many rounds of ‘Housie’ while
many of the senior students interacted with the crowds in the guise of
clowns and other cartoon figures and hold the interest of little kids.

The carnival came to an end late in the evening with the prizes for the
‘Lucky Draw’ being announced. The first prize was an LCD Television and
was won by a student of class VI. The second prize was a 230 litre
refrigerator and the third prize was a Samsung Washing Machine. There
were also ten consolation prizes which consisted of ten Titan wrist
watches. This year, the carnival was a grand success with a record
breaking fifteen thousand people attending the event, hats off to our
dedicated team of teachers and the able guidance of our principal.

Question 11.
The waiting room at a railway station presents a wonderful opportunity to
observe human behaviour. Describe an experience when you reached
early to catch a train and had to spend some time in the waiting room
with different kinds of people.
Answer:
The waiting room of a railway station is one of the best places to observe
human behaviour closely. I was enroute Delhi to Kolkata but due to an
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unfortunate misunderstanding, was forced to switch trains at Lucknow.

The time gap was two hours between both trains, hence, I had no other
option, but to take refuge at the waiting room of the railway station.

As I entered the waiting room, a foul smell tickled my nostrils but soon I
became accustomed to it. The announcement of the arrival of a train
caused some seats to get vacant and I quickly occupied one to make
myself comfortable. Opposite to me, a family of five was busy haggling
over some petty issue.

Apparently, the wife had forgotten to complete some household chores

before leaving and the husband was scolding her for the same. Their three
children, the eldest being not more than eight years old, were chasing
each other around the waiting room and the mother was screaming
her head off trying to control them.

On another bench, sat an elderly couple who were hardly talking to each
other. They seemed to be too lost in a world of their own, probably
weighed down by the worries of this relentless world. Suddenly, the old
lady said something which brought a smile to the otherwise serious face
of the gentleman and he keenly began to observe the three little ones
playing with each other.

Another newly married young couple sat in the farthermost corner of the
room talking in hushed voices to each other. Fortunately, the next
announcement was for their train and they were replaced by a contingent
of women hockey players who were returning from a match.

By their upbeat mood and excitement, one could easily guage that they
had won their match and were now eager to get back home. It was indeed
a very interesting two hour wait. Isn’t it strange that when a person sits
idle, he notices a variety of human behaviour which normally a troubled
mind would have overlooked? Such was the case with me and believe me,
I enjoyed every moment of it till the arrival of my train was announced.

Question 12.
A village fair is very different from a city one. It is usually held annually
and is connected with a religious festival or harvest. The purpose of such
fairs is usually trade and to exhibit and sell village handicrafts. Describe
one such fair.
Answer:
A village fair is very different from one in a city. The village folk seek
entertainment in fairs and festivals. It is usually held annually and
connected with a religious festival or harvest time. The purpose of such
fairs is usually trade and to exhibit and sell village handicrafts. The
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shopkeepers open temporary stalls in such fairs. The magicians and

jugglers also entertain people and make money.

Punjab is a land of vibrant people who celebrate festivals and other

occasions with great zeal and zest. Baisakhi is one such occasion as it
marks the beginning of the harvesting of crops, signifying reaping the fruit
of their labour. Last year, I went to visit my maternal uncle in Punjab. I
was overjoyed to see the fair which was spread over a large tract of open
land. The stalls were tastefully decorated with ribbons and buntings.
Young girls in beautiful bright dresses were being irresistibly drawn
towards the stalls where bangles of all colours were displayed.

The great attraction of the fair was the wrestling bouts being held in a big
open ground surrounded by the spectators. Big prizes had been
announced for the wrestlers winning over their respective rivals.

There was a vast variety of sights that attracted the attention of the
visitors. A motor cyclist was running his vehicle on the walls of a pucca pit.
A magician was showing his tricks. There was a snake charmer, a monkey
show and a bear dance. Children were specially interested in buying
balloons and toys.

The shopkeepers who had put up their stalls of eatables were having a
hay day. Pakoras and jalebis could not be missed by anybody as they are
the favourite with the Punjabis. However, the greatest attraction of the
fair was ‘Bhangra’, the folk dance of Punjab, which was being performed
enthusiastically by a few young boys.

The cattle fair was a sight not to be missed since the best breeds of cattle-
the cows, bulls, horses, buffaloes etc were brought for sale. In this way,
fairs show the rich cultural heritage of a state to the people in the stands.

Question 13.
You are a spectator at a cricket match. Trouble erupts suddenly in the
stadium and you witness a riot. Give a vivid description of the scene.
Answer:
Last week, I went to see a cricket match between India and Pakistan.
There was a great rush. Pakistan won the toss and decided to bat. The
first few overs of the match were quite uneventful, as both the Pakistan
opening batsmen were playing defensively. The breakthrough for India
came at last, when one of the openers was bowled out. The next batsman
was caught out as soon as he tried to score.

Even the next four batsmen were played out very quickly- two were
bowled out and the other two were caught. However, their captain took a
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stand with the help of his other team mates but unfortunately the
batsmen at the other end went down one after another.

The Indian supporters started dancing whenever any Pakistani player was
out. The Pakistani supporters could not take it and displayed violent
emotions. They began to shout anti-Indian slogans. Some of them even
threw stones and plastic bottles on the Indian fielders standing near the
boundary. It took just a few minutes for the entire stadium to transform
into a battle ground. The scene was so unpleasant that people who did not
want to indulge in this fight were also pushed to take sides.

Most of the spectators were young and energetic and therefore were
catalysed to participate in the ensuing battle. The players tried to appeal
to the crowds to subside this maddening battle but it seemed that the
supporters were ready for a game of their own. It was absolutely chaotic
to see such senseless fighting among them. The situation soon turned into
communal riots.

The police took the players immediately to the pavilion. Many people were
injured and 20 were killed. People ran here and there to save their lives.
After a long tussle with the spectators, tear gas and water canon had to
be resorted to in order to control the mob. This unexpected happening left
the organisers in utter shock. A few spectators were arrested by the
police. After two hours, the situation came under control. I can’t forget
that dreadful scene. I came back with a sign of relief that I was safe.

Question 14.
Describe in detail the view from your bedroom window. Does your room
overlook a park? A busy street? What are the sights, sounds arid smells
that you would typically see, hear and experience at different times of the
day?
Answer:
My bedroom is the zone of maximum comfort for me. The mere sight of
my bed, study table, almirahs etc, dispels all my fatigue and freshens me
up. The view from the window is very beautiful. My window overlooks a
park. The park has tall and wide trees, which attract a myriad variety of
birds like parrots and white pigeons.

The grass and bushes are neatly trimmed and the little plants bear flowers
in many colours. There is a jogging track too built inside it. Indeed, just
one look outside the window has such a soothing effect on me, which is
beyond description.

In the morning after waking up, I see people, under the curtains from the
window, running and jogging on the track. I also hear the sounds and
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hoots of birds. Besides, the breeze of dawn coupled with the aroma of
trees, prepares me to kickstart my day on a positive note. I however,
enjoy the evening view the most.

When I return home in the evening, the sweet smell of the trees and the
sight of little kids playing in the park rejuvenate my soul. The rays of the
setting sun are scattered all over the sky giving it the most radiant look.
The birds are seen returning to their homes and there is a pleasant and
calm aura all around.

I gaze at all the trivialities and activities that are visible from my window
while taking my evening snacks and tea. Sometimes my sister joins me
and we chat and discuss about the various things and the people we see
in the park. We also miss the regular visitors of the park if they do not
turn up. The comfort that one draws at one’s home is unmatched by all
the luxuries of expensive hotels and buildings. Even more comforting is
that little corner which one calls one’s bedroom.

Therefore, the window of my room and the view of the park are seemingly
little things but together, they make up an integral part of my daily
routine.

Question 15.
You walk home from school one afternoon to find the door unlocked and
on entering you are shocked to see the house in total disarray. You call
out but get no answer. Describe in detail what you saw, the reason behind
your house being in total disarray and how you found your family. Mention
also, how the experience ended and what impact it had on your life.
Answer:
I was returning home from school in the afternoon. When I reached home,
I found the door unlocked. I went inside and was shocked to see the house
in total disorder. I called my mother who used to be at home but nobody
answered. When I entered the drawing room, the whole furniture was
turned up side down. Every bag and almirah was emptied throwing
everything on the floor. It seemed that the whole house was searched for
something. What was more disturbing and strange was that nothing was
stolen, even the i-phones and i-pods on the desks, not even the wallet of
my mother which contained lots of money.

As I was worried about my mother and the younger brother, I enquired all
my mother’s friends and our relatives. She was at one of her friends
house. Hearing about the incident. My mother arrived home in ten
minutes and was equally horrified to see the house in such a condition.
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My mother informed me that she had gone to meet her friend who had got
a lottery of one crore. She might have not locked the house properly in a
hurry. Later, after much investigation, it was found that some small
children were playing outside and they were chased by some monkeys.

In panic, the children seeing the door unlocked, entered the house to hide
but monkeys followed them. There was a long hide and seek game being
played between the children and the monkeys. The monkeys were
responsible for throwing everything out of the closets and drawers and
furniture was turned upside down by these children.

Somehow children managed to hide themselves in the store adjacent to

our bedroom. Monkeys leaving the house open, went outside the house.
We all breathed a sigh of relief that there was no theft or robbery in the
house. It took at least two hours to set the house again in order.

It was really an unforgettable day in my life as I got really scared looking

at the condition of my house and my family member not present in the
house. But, I thanked God that my mother’s mistake has resulted in
saving small children from being bitten by the monkeys.

SELF ASSESSMENT

1. Describe why you believe in friendship between man and woman based
on your own experience.

2. Provide details on the house you’re living in. Would you like to change
something about it, move away to another location, or stay without fixing
anything and why?

3, Some students want to describe the rooms they are living in at campus.
Share ideas how the college/ university/community could unite to make
this place better.

4. Help your readers picture the best day of your life using vivid
descriptions, different examples, original comparisons and more attributes
of the talented essay writer.

5. Describe the introductory day in any of the existing educational

institution-school, college, or university- using the entire spectrum of
emotions.
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6. While on a picnic you and your friends decide to go sailing.

Unfortunately, your boat collapses in a violent storm. However, all of you
manage to swim safely. Give a vivid account of the incident.

7. Describe an object which you believe has once saved your life or
prevented other adverse consequences for you or one of your close
people.

8. Find appropriate words to describe something you wanted so bad that

you were ready to steal it due to the fact you did not have enough money
to buy it.

9. Pick one of the recent technological innovations. Make a description

explaining why this particular thing plays an important role in the
development of modern society.

10. You have lived in your ancestral house since birth. The house is to be
sold so that flats may be built. Narrate the circumstances that led to this
decision and describe your feelings about moving out of this house.