Notes English Class 8th 1

Abu Anees Ideal High School

Short Paragraph Notes

The Rainy Season

The rainy season is an important season of the year. In Pakistan, the rainy season starts in
early July and continues up to the end of September. It comes as a great relief from the
excessive heat of summer. Birds, animals, plants and human beings all welcome the rainy
season as it gives them relief. The sky presents a very beautiful scene. The clouds of different
shades move in the sky and look pleasant. The trees get covered with new leaves. New grass
grows in the dry fields and they turn green. Where rain gives relief to the world suffering
from heat, it also causes trouble by confining people to their homes. When it rains for several
days the roads become muddy and it becomes difficult to walk. As a result of heavy rainfall
rivers, ponds and drains get filled with water. The rivers often overflow and cause floods. The
mud houses collapse and cause much damage. We all depend on food for survival. Rain helps
in cultivation of various crops. Lack of rain causes famine leading to failure of crops and lack
of food. Many people die due to famine. In short, rain plays a vital role in the overall
economic growth of agricultural countries.

The Independence Day/ Celebration of Independence Day

14th August 1947 is written in golden colored letters in the history of Pakistan.
This day Pakistan became free from British rule. All Pakistanis celebrates this day
as a national festival every year. This day is not only celebrated in Pakistan but
also celebrated in foreign where Pakistanis live. This day is also celebrated in
different manners in different parts of Pakistan and government's offices. Schools,
colleges, offices, villages and even courts celebrate this day by hoisting our
national flag. The Prime Minister also hoists the national flag. Great ceremonies
are held at army headquarters as well. Flower wreaths are presented to the tombs of
heroes of patriotic movement like Quaid e Azam and Allama Iqbal. Every
Pakistani pays tribute to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives, property and
everything for the creation of a separate homeland for the Muslims of
subcontinent. In short the entire nation celebrates Independence Day in its true
spirit.

1ST Day in my Class/ School

The 1st day in my class room/School was not only boring but also fearful for me
for the first hour. There was no any my friend there. Some students were making
fun. But when my teacher came in my class everything was changed. A boy of my
class came to me and proposed me for making his friend. He told his name Ali. He
was very intelligent boy of this class. He always stands first in class. I smiled and
gave him my hand. He introduced his friends to me. I felt very happy that time. It
was a great achievement for me. Soon all class became friendly to me. We had
lunch together and played games in break time. My teachers were also very polite
and welcoming to me. They guided me very well. In short I enjoyed the school
work and the company of the class fellows.

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Notes English Class 8th 2

Child Labour

Child labour is the worst form of child exploitation. It is widespread all over the
world. About seventy-three million children belonging to the age group of ten to
fourteen years are engaged in child labour all over the globe. Illiteracy of the
parents, large families, need of additional income and poverty are the chief causes
of the exploitation of child labour. Parents are indirectly responsible for this.
Childhood is the foundation of one’s career. At this stage, children should be sent
to schools, not to work. Child labour lowers the wage rates of adult labourers.
Employers exploit children due to their docile nature and their willingness to do
monotonous jobs. They face health problems. Several programs have been
undertaken both at the national and international level to check and stop this
practice. The people should also help the government in its efforts to tackle this
problem.

PAKISTANI FESTIVALS

A festival is a celebration of life. Festivals bring peace and joy to the masses. They
break the monotony of life. Pakistann festivals are numerous. They are of three
types- national, religious and seasonal. The first type of festivals i.e. national
festivals are celebrated with great patriotic fervor. The second type of festivals
depicts the religious association of the people. Third ones mark the change of
seasons. The people celebrate their faith or seasonal change with gaiety and
enthusiasm. The national festivals include, Independence Day, Pakistan Resolution
Day, Defense Day etc. Religious festivals of Pakistan include Eid ul Fitar, Eid ul
Adha, Eid milad un Nabi etc. The seasonal festivals include Baisakhi fair, and
Basant etc. Although people enjoy festivals but festivals also have a negative
influence on the society. Some people spend a lot of money on festivals to show
off. Festivals should be celebrated with simplicity. They should be celebrated to
promote national integration and communal harmony.

VALUE OF TREES

Trees are our life line. We cannot live anywhere on the earth without trees.
Mainly we get food energy from plant kingdom as well as household furniture,
medicines, herbs, and even oxygen. Trees are not only useful for mankind but
also useful for animal. Trees give refreshing effects to the eyes and mood. They
absorb carbon dioxide from environment and give fresh oxygen. Oxygen is
needed by all human and animals to live on the earth. Trees also help to make
environment pollution free. Trees prevent soil erosion, drought and floods. Man
has cut down trees in large number and he is cutting more and more trees. Man
must stop cutting more trees, otherwise he will suffer greatly. We should plant
trees often and tell the other people also to plant more and more trees.

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Notes English Class 8th 3

The Season I like most

All seasons come once in a cycle of one year. There are three important seasons in our
country - summer, winter, and the rainy season. December and January are the coolest
month and May and June are the hottest month of year. July and August brings
heavily rains. Each season has its pleasure and pain. In Pakistan, the months of
February and March are very pleasant. They bring happiness with many festivals. This
season is called ‘spring’. The season of spring I like the most. It is neither hot nor
cold. It is the season of greenery, flowers, fruits, and festivals. The wind blows in its
special way like playing with trees and having green leaves plants. It sings when
passes through branches and leaves of trees and plants. In this season I feel healthy
and fit. The nature looks charming and many kinds of beautiful flowers bloom during
this season. The lovely roses win our hearts. Bees are very busy during this season.
They move from one flower to another in search of honey. We see the beautiful
butterflies flying about. They catch the fancy of children. In short the beauties of
spring make us forget our cares and sorrows. We find lots of pleasant sights and
melodious notes during spring.

A scene in the Bazaar/ Market

A bazaar is a busy and crowded place. Customers and carriages rub shoulders with
each other. We see many scenes in bazaar like, selling vegetables, fruits, garments,
and many stalls of fast food. There are big and small shops in the market. Colorful
display of the goods can be seen in market. People go there and buy the things.
Sometime we find some stalls also in the bazaar. They people who run their stalls
lay their selling goods on carts beside the road. Because of them the road becomes
narrow. The narrow road and crowd cause several accidents. Sometimes crowd
becomes over in the markets that enhances the activities of pick- pockets. The
police men are also found in the bazaar trying to regulate the traffic. On the whole,
it is a crowded place.

Life in a big city

Life in a big city is a life of the heaven for the richest persons, who have ability to
afford anything. The big city promises job, facilities of higher education, medical
facilities, better society of educated persons, and many opportunities to make
carrier. There are high rise buildings, carpeted roads, cinema halls and leisure
clubs. Life is very fast. All these things attract people to live here instead of the life
of countryside. But the other side of the picture is not so pleasing. There is every
mean of comfort but not fresh air. Most of the big cities are polluted. The big city
has many facilities but it suits only to a fat purse. The poor people live in dirty
slums or on roadside. The dearness crosses limits. Middle class or lower class
hardly makes both ends meet. Facilities like education and medical are too
expensive to afford. In short, big city has all the attractions for the rich but for the
poor, a big city is a hell in spite of heaven.

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Notes English Class 8th 4

What you would like to be

I am too young as yet to know my own mind and choose my career. So many
things attract me. For example, I admire the Army officers in uniforms, the doctors
in white coats, the pilots who fly in the sky and the divers who explore the seas. I
like cricketers also for their brilliant game. But I know my likes and capabilities. I
have an artistic bent of mind. I love to draw pictures of natural scenes with birds
and beast. I use water colour on canvas. It is an expensive hobby like photography.
I don’t know if my means would permit me to become a painter or not but I will
continue my efforts. I will try to excel in this field and earn my name.

My hobby / How I spend my leisure

Work is the key to health, happiness and success in life. But over work is sure to
kill man as well as donkeys. Work is followed by rest and recreation. A hobby is
an activity that we take up for the sake of pleasure in free time. It refreshes us. My
hobby is reading and sketching. I read newspaper in the morning and some
magazine in the afternoon. I also like to read different sort of books. Reading
enriches my mind. It transforms me to the outer world. My imagination power
becomes strong. On weekends, I do some sketching. I even make portraits of
children and my parents. This creative work gives me great satisfaction. My
hobby breaks up routine and challenges me in new ways. My hobby unites me with
other people and things of the world. All my friends and family admire my hobby. I
am very happy with my hobby.

Describing a Funny/ Unforgettable Experience

I shall not call that incident truly funny, but you will agree with me that a small
monkey making his way into my kitchen through the window bars can create a
mess. The entire family had gone to Lahore. We could never imagine that the small
space between the bars could let in a monkey. But facts are sometimes stranger
than fiction. In our absence, the monkey managed to push himself into the kitchen
but could not get out. He started breaking bottles of Jam and Ketch-up and Rooh
Afza. He broke China bowls. When we returned in the afternoon, we saw the mess.
The monkey made good his escape, and it took us two hours to clean and arrange
the things again.

The Use of Mobile Phones

Mobile phones are the gift of science to the modern word. Things which one lad
never thought about have become order of the day. Mobile phones have captured
the market. In fact expensive and latest hand set has become status symbol. On one
hand mobile phones can be very beneficial to trace about the whereabouts of a
person. In case of any kind of emergencies the news can be given. Mobile phone is

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Notes English Class 8th 5

not only a blessing but also a curse. SMS messages and cameras lead to much
negative effect. Children like to spend more time playing games and chatting to
friends instead of doing sports. We should use mobile only when it is necessary
and not for the sake of using it.

Importance of Education /The Education of Female/ Girls/ Women

Education is almost necessary in today’s highly competitive world. When it comes to

countries like Pakistan, it is almost impossible to survive without proper education.
Education is not just about getting a degree or a piece of paper, education is about
respect, dignity and self-confidence. An educated person will always be provided with
limitless options throughout his/her life. Islam also tells us to get education. Our Holy
Prophet (SAW), said, “Seek knowledge from the cradle to the grave”. There is no
doubt to say that education of (girl) child is a must in today world. If we educate a
girl then we educate the whole family. The government is taking tremendous steps
to provide universal education. Free scholarships and education is being provided
for the girl child. A large amount of money is being spent by the government. has
become status symbol and even in the conservative families girls are being sent to
school. Education has also helped to do away with social stigmas. In short,
Education opens the doors to many possibilities and parents and children need to
understand that if they wish to prosper in life they will have to get education.

Rising Pollution/ Pollution

The term ‘pollution’ has gained a wider significance in recent years. Pollution refers
to the release of chemical or substances into the environment that is injurious for
human, animal and plant life. The water, air, noise and other are the forms of
pollution. Rising pollution is a very big problem for us. It is producing health
challenges for all. Everything that we take is polluted. We breathe in polluted air,
drink polluted water and eat polluted food. We cannot say this confirm that we take
every things fresh and non-polluted. Pollution produces many health challenges not
only for all creatures but also for our environment. Air pollution is causing way more
damage to not only us but to our kids and animals. More and more people are
suffering from air pollution. Kids with asthma have such hard time breathing. They
can't even play outside sometimes. Pollution has risen dramatically in past years. The
question is rising that how can we protect us from this enemy. The principal cause
behind this pollution is ‘exploitation of nature’. The environmental laws across the
globe make an attempt to control pollution. But people are used to break the law.
Since we all know the causes of these hazards, we should behave responsibly towards
the environment as an attempt to control pollution.

A Friend in need is a friend indeed/ Friendship/ My Best Friend

It is said ‘that is the true friend who help in need’. A friend is a gift you give to
yourself. Friends are those people in your life with whom we do not have any blood

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relation. It’s a relation of love and affection towards other people. Your friend is
someone with whom you feel comfortable and can easily share your thoughts and
feelings. You do not have to think twice when you are with your friends. A true friend
loves you unconditionally, understands you, but never judges you and always tries to
support you and give you good advice. This is fact that friendship is need of each
other. Mostly all have friends, but finding a true friend is a very difficult these days.
Most of people make friends for selfishness. Their target is in very selfish manner use
and throw. Most of people take it very seriously and they scarify themselves for
friendship. However they win and sometimes they are cheated. There is an idiom “The
real friend is identified in troubles”. In need the real and true friend always stands by
his/her and supports as best as he can do. So I believe that there is only one criterion
to find true friend “a friend in need is a friend indeed.”

A Visit to hill station

Last week, I went to Murree with my parent. I was very crazy to visit Murree as I
had heard many things about this hill station. It is situated near Rawalpindi. We
travelled to Rawalpindi by train. It was morning when we reached Rawalpindi.
Here we stayed for 5 hours at our relative's home. After noon we decided to go to
Murree by private car. Soon, we reached in Murree. Really, we can say Murree is
paradise on the earth. We booked a room a hotel. It was evening when we went out
for wandering here to there. We visited Mall road and Kashmir point. After
walking two hours we came back to our room. We planed of visiting for next day.
We all were ready early in the morning. We took breakfast and went out for
Wildlife Park Murree. We found many wild animals there. Next day, we went to
Patriata. We enjoyed chairlift and took a bird eye view of Kashmir green hills. We
spent the next day at Ayubia. There were many hotels, resorts and public places
where we enjoyed very much. After spending our four days we came back to
Faisalabad.

A visit to zoo

A region of zoo is very interesting and pleasant. There are many kinds of animals
and their species. They all are kept in the same habitats as they live naturally.
Sometimes, there are many crowds of whom those come to see the zoo and its
animals. There are many cabins of wildlife in which they live with their pairs or
same species. Sometimes endemic species are kept for protecting them by
endangering but animals do not feel so comfortable than their natural habitat. They
play together like monkeys, cubs and deer. Aquatics animals are kept in water like
crocodiles, fishes and tortoises etc. over all a region of zoo is very interesting and
learning place where we can see all animal directly without any fear.

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Notes English Class 8th 7

Advantage and disadvantage of science

We are living in the age of science. Television, cinema computer, electricity,
aeroplane, train, bus, telephone, mobile telephone, radio etc are gifts of science.
From morning till evening we use things which are given to us by science. Science
has given us electricity. Without electricity we cannot spend even a day of our life!
Medical science has controlled many diseases like T.B, Cholera and Small Pox.
These diseases were incurable earlier. Many people used to die of these diseases.
Due to scientific inventions, a lot of progress has been made in the agriculture
sector. With the blessings of science, well can fly in the air and talk to a person
who is sitting thousands of miles away. But on the destructive side, science has
also given atom bombs, hydrogen bombs, nuclear bombs, tanks, missiles etc. This
has increased the threat of a nuclear war. Science can be a blessing to mankind if it
is used for the benefit of mankind.
Importance of Games
“All work and no play make Jack a dull boy” is a well known proverb. Life today is
very fast and hectic. One needs a fresh breath of air and some kind of recreation to
regain their lost energy. This refreshment can be achieved through games and
recreation. They are important from the point of health. Running, jumping and other
physical activity is useful for digestion of food. Games and sports refresh the mind
and make us more active and healthy. Games also teach the student the value of
discipline. Every game has its own rules and regulations, and goals which its players
try to reach. This teaches the players to respect the laws and make them more
disciplined in life than others. Games increase a person’s capabilities to understand
him better. When the players accomplish certain achievement, it boasts one’s self
esteem. Games are thus a medium to explore one’s abilities. Sports also teach the
importance of team work. Players play as a member of a team and co-operates with
others for the common good. Games provide an outlet for the surplus energy of youth.
Youth are full of energy. If no healthy outlet is provided, it will express itself in the
form of mischief and other undesirable activities. Games are the best means for the
use of this excess energy. Games should be enjoyed for a limited period only as excess
of everything is bad. They should not be played at the cost of studies. It is, therefore,
clear that games and sport have a great value in our lives.

Street Beggar
A street beggar can be seen everywhere; at the bus stop, railway stations, religious
places, markets etc. Some beggars are crippled, lame and some are blind. They are
unable to earn their livelihood. Whereas some are healthy and do not deserve our
sympathy. They have made it a profession. We should see that they take up some
profession. They should not be allowed to beg. On my way to school I see a beggar

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daily. He wears old rags. He is partially blind. I feel pity seeing him but I can't help
him in the way I should. I can only pray to God to help him to earn his livelihood

Hawker/ Shopkeeper
A shopkeeper is a person who sells goods on a shop in any market or anywhere else.

A hawker is a person who moves from one place to another and sell their goods, by
shouting on the streets. They work hard throughout the day. They move on the street
on their bicycle and sometimes on foot and sell their products. We can see hawkers
everywhere. They move everywhere selling their goods without caring about the
weather. There is a hawker who sells vegetables on his bicycle in our locality. He
brings fresh vegetables at a very reasonable price. He is a nice and an honest hawker.
Farmer
Pakistan is an agricultural country. Most of the people live in villages and are farmers.
They grow cereals, pulses, vegetables and fruits. The farmers lead a tough life. They
get up early in the morning and go to the fields. They stay and work on the farm late
till evening. The farmers usually live in mud houses. Though, they work hard but they
remain poor. Farmers eat simple food; wear simple clothes and rear animals like cows,
buffaloes and oxen. Without them there would be no cereals for us to eat. They play
an important role in the growth and economy of a country. In short we need food to
survive. A farmer grows food grains, vegetables, fruits and pulses. We get to eat food
because the farmer grows it for us. Therefore, a farmer plays a major role for the
benefit of the society

Endangered Animals
An endangered animal is one that is at risk of becoming extinct, which means it is no
longer in existence. Dinosaurs are the largest group of animals to have ever become
extinct, although the kinds of dinosaurs are quite diverse; others include; dodo birds,
mammoths, and even some species of tigers. Endangerment of animals is occurring
more often due to being threatened by environmental changes, the destruction of
habitat, the shortage of food supply, and being hunted. Unfortunately, many areas that
used to be home to a lot of animals have been turned into places where humans now
either live or go, such as a subdivision or shopping mall. Other animals are being
hunted by humans who are seeking money, not considering the long-term effects of
their actions. Fortunately, many laws are being enforced to help prevent complete
extinction of many species In order to best protect these animals, it is best to educate
those of the dangers.

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Notes English Class 8th 9

Quaid e Azam
Quaid –e-Azam is our great leader. He is the founder of Pakistan. He was born in
Karachi on 25th December 1876. His real name was Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
He got his early education from Karachi. He went to England for higher study. He
passed Bar-at-Law from London. He started his practice in Karachi. He was a very
good Lawyer. Quaid e Azam wanted to work for the freedom of his country. He
joined the Muslim League. He was a very hardworking and brave man. He worked
day and night to get a separate homeland for the Muslims. After his long struggle
Pakistan came into being on 14th August 1947.He became the first Governor General
of Pakistan. He died on 11th September 1948. His tomb is in Karachi. He lives in the
hearts of the nation.

Police Man/ Post Man/Snake Charmer/ Garbage picker

 The policeman is a government servant. He plays an important role. He is the

guardian of law and order.
 A Postman is a person who delivers letters, parcels, etc. at our home and
offices. He is familiar figure for every one of us. He goes around different
places to deliver letters on the addresses mentioned on them.

__________ can be seen everywhere in our country. He is known to us all. He is a

useful member of our society. He has to work hard to earn his living. He gets up early
in the morning. He spends a hard life. There is always a very lively as well as wise
expression in his eyes. His most impressible feature is the deep love and peace that he
transmits to everybody. He is honest in his dealings. He is a very soft spoken man. He
is kind, co-operative, and helpful. He is always on duty either it is hot or rain. It is our
duty to help him. We should not look down upon him. We should love and respect
him. He is gentle and noble. Without such people our society will be a difficult place
to live.

A House on Fire

It was the month of May. It was very hot day. I heard a loud noise. I got up and ran
outside I saw that a house of my neighbour was on fire. The flames were rising to the
sky. Everyone feared that the fire would spread the whole locality. Many people were
running with buckets full of water and bags full of sand. They were throwing water on
the fire. Many men, women and children had gathered. Soon two fire-engineers
reached the spot. The firemen began to throw a lot of water with their pipes. They
entered the burning house. They helped the family to come out. Fortunately no one
was killed. It took the fire brigade about half an hour to control the fire. Luckily, there
was no loss of life. Whenever I am reminded of the scene, my heart begins to sink.

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My Village/ Village Life

Life in a village is friendly, simple and easy. People in the villages can have more
scope for natural pastime which cannot be expected in the city life. The people of the
rich and middle class seem to be happy in the village. But the poor people often lead
miserable life. Life in a village is almost calm and quiet except some unwanted
incidents created by evil minded people. Most of the village people are easy going and
co-operative. One comes to other’s necessity. People in villages keep themselves busy
with works. Men look after the work outside and women perform their domestic work.
Fresh vegetables, fish, fruits, etc. are available and cheap in village. Though most of
the people in village lead a very simple life they are not to be away from enjoying
different cultural games like kabbadi and many other items of entertainment.
Generally, the celebrations are quite plain and simple. The village people lead the life
of plain living and high thinking. They think high, because they think in the terms of
God and religion. The village mosque maintains their social and moral upkeep. Most
of the village people get up from early in the morning and perform their work before
the sun sets. Village life is tranquil and enjoyable despite few problems. In short many
people prefer village life only for its healthier environment.

A Match (Cricket/ Football/ Hockey)

________ is very interesting game. It is very popular in Pakistan. It is one of the healthiest of
sports. All the parts and muscles of the body are fully moved and exercised while playing
_________. Last Sunday our school played a ___________ match against the team of DPS. It
was played on our school cricket grounds. A large number of students of both the schools
witnessed the match. The P.T.I.'s of both the schools acted as umpires. There was a toss.
Then the match started at 10 a.m.

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The players had some refreshments during the break. The game of the opposite team was
very strong but we also played very well. Their captain played very well. But at last we won
the match. All the students cheered. Both the teams were happy to play the match. It was a
memorable day.

For Cricket

(Our captain won the toss. He decided to bat first. Our whole team was out for 250 runs.
Their batting was started. Their captain and his opening partner scored 68 runs but our
bowlers took their wickets. Their team couldn’t face our bowlers and was out at the score of
198 runs.)

For Football and Hockey

Our team tried their best to score a goal but they could not succeed. The Captain of DPS hit the
ball and was likely to score a goal. But it was saved by our goal-keeper. The referee blew the
whistle. It was interval. After the interval, the match started again. Both the teams tried their best
to score goals. In the last minute of the game, our team captain scored a goal.

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My Country

Pakistan is my country. Pakistan is an Islamic Republic and was formed in 1947. The
country was founded by Muhammad Ali Jinnah and the country was separated from
the subcontinent. Pakistan has 5 provinces. Pakistan is a democratic country which is
being run on the principles of Islam. Allah has bestowed many things to Pakistan for
example different seasons and abundant mineral resources. Pakistan is a nuclear
power with the 5th largest and powerful army in the world. The national language of
Pakistan is Urdu and there are many languages spoken in the country. Pakistan once
had one of the most burgeoning economies of the world, but now everything is going
towards utter devastation and destruction. May Allah bless Pakistan success and
prosperity. Ameen.

An Accident

Every day we find road accidents news in newspapers or tv channels. But we never
pay heed to them until we face one or witness one. Last Sunday I saw an accident. It is
still fresh in my mind. A child was trying to cross the road. A car came from the
opposite direction. The driver tried to save the child. But a bus, coming from the
opposite direction ran into the car. The driver of the bus had only minor injuries. The
car driver was seriously injured. People gathered there. Some passengers of the bus
also got light injuries. Some of them were bleeding profusely. Some went to inform
the police seriously injured persons were sent to hospital. Injured persons were given
first aid. The bus driver was arrested. It was a very bad accident. I shall not be able to
forget it for a long time.

A Morning Walk

A morning walk is a very useful exercise. It is a light exercise. It refreshes our body
and mind. In the morning Nature is at its best. A morning walk brings us in contact
with the beautiful surroundings of Nature. It gives us a great joy and also keeps us fit
and healthy. The green grass, the blossoming flowers, chirping birds, the fresh air, the
rising sun and morning dew - all provide us great joy and they fill our heart with
happiness. Morning walk is good for all. The old and the young, the healthy and the
weak, all should take a morning walk. Now-a-days we are to live a very fast life. We
are to work round the clock. We hardly have time to care for our health. If the habit of
morning walk is formed right from our early days, we can be sure of a sound body and
a sound mind.

Computer

The computer is one of the most brilliant gifts of science. This device was originally
developed by Charles Babbage. Most countries have developed fast due to
computerization. Speed, accuracy, reliability, and integrity are the main characteristics
of a computer. Many of the routine activities today at home and in business are done
by computers. The computer has proved a friend and servant of science, technology

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and industry. Most offices, shops, factories and industries use computers. The Internet
is a storehouse of information. The computer is boon to all. Telecommunication and
satellite imageries are computer based. The most common computers are PCs They is
found in homes, school, and office throughout the world. The main parts of a PC are a
centre processor with its disk drives, keyboards monitor, printer and a scanner. They
have become important part of our lives. Computer has made the world a global
village.

A Village Fair

In our village a fair is held every year. It brings colour and joy. People in large
numbers come to see the fair. Throughout the day there is hustle and bustle, laughter
and merriment. The village is decorated with buntings and colourful flags. There are
hundreds of shops with things of necessity. There are small huts for sweetmeat, oil-
cakes and tea. The stalls of furniture, jewellery, or dresses are on show. Many
beautiful toys are also put up there. People move from one shop to the other.
Arrangements of some amusement are made within the compound of Village Fair.
Some swings are placed there. The children have the greatest fun. They move here and
there and buy balloons or eat sweetmeats. They enjoy rides the best. The merry-go-
round is the biggest attraction for them. In short in the dull and monotonous lives of
the village people, the fair is a pleasant diversion.

My School Peon

The name of my school peon is Mustafa. He is twenty- eight years old. He is tall and
healthy. He comes from a small village in Bihar. He is married. He lives in a small
room with his wife and children. He wears a khaki uniform. He comes to school one
hour before the regular school time. He cleans the Principal's room and the staff
office, and then he dusts the furniture in all the classrooms. He rings the bell after a
period is over. He carries the Principal's orders to the teachers. He also guides the
visitors to the school. He obeys and respects all the teachers. He helps them whenever
they want his help. His work is very hard. But he does all his work happily.

Importance of following Traffic Rules

Traffic Rules play a very important role in the traffic system of a country. These rules
are made for avoiding traffic jams and accidents in cities and towns. Generally, traffic
rules are implemented by showing different colored light signals in the road like red
light, yellow light and green light. We have to stop our vehicles when the red light is
on and move our vehicles when the green light is on. Driving on the left side of the
road, using foot over bridge, following traffic signs, not to blow horns before a
hospital or a school etc are also included in the traffic rules. There are traffic polices
to supervise the rules. In short we all should follow traffic rules to maintain a sound
traffic system.

Written & Composed by : Zoobia Gilani