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The passage discusses the importance of responsible travel and ecotourism. It emphasizes educating oneself about the destination's history, culture and environment prior to travelling to minimize negative impacts and maximize positive interactions with the local community. Travellers are advised to spend money on local businesses and respect the natural environment, local people, their culture and beliefs. The overall message is that travellers should aim to be students of nature and local communities rather than disturb the existing social and ecological systems of their destination.

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The passage discusses the importance of responsible travel and ecotourism. It emphasizes educating oneself about the destination's history, culture and environment prior to travelling to minimize negative impacts and maximize positive interactions with the local community. Travellers are advised to spend money on local businesses and respect the natural environment, local people, their culture and beliefs. The overall message is that travellers should aim to be students of nature and local communities rather than disturb the existing social and ecological systems of their destination.

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DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL

BOKARO STEEL CITY


ASSIGNMENT FOR THE SESSION 2013-2014
Class: XII Subject : English
Reading 1. Read the following passage carefully: Environmental and social issues are driving new concern for acting responsibly in our leisure time. In the age of responsible travel it is appropriate and timely to conserve natural resources and preserve life styles of the indigenous population. Ecotourism is predicted on these principles. The importance of the traveller in the eco-tourism industry cannot be underestimated. Just follow few things that will help you to become a more responsible traveller. Your sense of responsibility enhances your enjoyment and aids in the protection of the host place's natural and cultural environment. You should always educate yourself about your destination, prior to departure. Collect more and more information about the place, for this is considered as an extremely important eco-tourism practice. Learning about the history, culture and language and natural environment of your destination area aids both cultural interaction and appreciation of local ecosystems. People are more likely to socialise if you show a prior knowledge of their place, culture and home. Prior knowledge of local ecosystem means you are more alert to different animals and plants. Information is available from local libraries, tourism organisations, and visitor centres on arrival. The manner in which you conduct yourself on vacation determines the impact you personally will make on your chosen destination area. Essentially you can make a significant difference through maximising your positive impact and minimising your negative impact on the host's natural and cultural environment. It is important to remember that travellers are guests in the host destination. Another important aspect of ecotourism is to know the myth of that locality. Travellers can help to conserve the environment by making sure that their economic impact directly benefits the local population. Ensure that the money you spend goes to the local inhabitants means that they will want to conserve the natural environment that has attracted you to that destination. And finally, always remember you are just a part of their system and you have no right to disturb their environment, disturb the animals, the locals and as an eco tourist, you should always respect their people, their culture, their gods and their beliefs. Be a student of nature and the unending expanse around you, will make you realise the transitoriness of mortal existence. 1.1. Based on your reading of the passage, make notes on it giving headings and sub headings. Also provide a title to it. Give at least four recognizable abbreviations. Make a summary of the passage in about 80 words. Writing 2. You are Shakti/Shalini of C-2, Kailash Nagar, Ranchi. You want to sell your car as you are going abroad. Draft an advertisement in not more than 50 words in the For Sale column of The Telegraph, giving all necessary details. You are Anand/Anandita. As Secretary of the Dramatics Club of your school you have organised an Inter-School Skit Competition on the occasion of the Silver Jubilee Celebration of your school. Draft an Invitation card for the participants and other dignitaries. Dhawan of 35, Anand Vihar, Bokaro, bought a Nokia Camcorder from Messrs Photo World, Bokaro. After a month he finds that the camera has developed defects. He finds the picture quality is very poor and the battery gets discharged too soon. Write a letter to the dealer complaining about the set and requesting to replace it or repair it.

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Todays teenagers are ruled by Cola drinks, mobiles, I-pods, hi-speed bikes, fast food, late night parties and skimpy outfits. In this Tech-savvy modern world, there is no place for a balanced life and concern for health and society. You are concerned about the diseases affecting school students because of their unhealthy eating habits and sedentary lifestyles as well as the general restiveness among the youth and the crumbling moral structure of our society. Write an article expressing your views on the same and suggestions to bring a change in their lifestyles. Grammar

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Rakshit has recently participated in a youth camp organised by TERI. Frame eight questions that you would like to ask him regarding his observations of the camp and his experience on the items given in the box below. Selection, travel, accommodation, Training, Participants, Atmosphere, Feelings, learning

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Star archer Deepika was interviewed by you when she recently visited your school as the Chief Guest of the Sports Day. Prepare five sets of dialogues exchanged between you and her taking help from the points giving in the box. Difficulties parent, auto driver; Qualifications Graduate; Performance/training; Selection for National Team; Achievements ; Success and Youth Icon ; Example: You : Welcome madam. Good Morning. Today's visit just reminded me of my school days. Literature

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Write a paragraph on the views expressed by old beggar to the narrator in Whats Your Dream? How does destiny play a role in making Mrs. Malik realise her insensitive behaviour to her mother-in-law? How does the poet Paul Laurence Dunbar use the plight of the caged bird to show the universal pain of people who are denied freedom? In what way the poem Survivors by Siegfried Sassoon portrays the grim realities of war leading to disillusionment even to the victorious survivors? A school should have its aim that the young man leaves it as a harmonious personality, not as a specialist. How is it possible and what steps should be taken to make it possible? How does the poet John Keats create a complete picture of Autumn in Ode to Autumn?

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