12th Class English Solved Paper - English - 2017 Outside Delhi Set-III

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    To have a fair complexion is an obsession in our society. Demand for fair brides in matrimonail columns and sale of fairness creams are evidence enough. Write an article in 150-200 words giving your views on 'Beautiful mind, better than a fair complexion.' You are Natwar/Nimmi. Use the following clues:             
    · The west, people like to be tanned
    · Fair complexion, only skin deep
    · Beautiful mind
    · Attiude to life
    · Behaviour in society, etc.
    OR
    Your school is situated near a road intersection. Last week, in the morning, a bus coming at a great speed overturned when it braked suddenly. Senior students of your school rushed out and did everything to save the passengers. You were part of the rescue efforts. Write a report in 150-200 words on the accident and your friends' role, for your school newsletter. You are George/Mary.
     

    Answer:

    BEAUTIFUL MIND, BETTER           THAN A FAIR COMPLEXION Natwar/Nimmi             Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart. There is much difference between looking beautiful and feeling. Beautiful, Fair complexion is about visual and superficial beauty, whereas, beautiful mind refers to the inner beauty. Inner beauty is based on personality traits such as attitude and behaviour.             But demand for brides in matrimonial columns and sale of fairness creams make it clear that to have a fair complexion is an obsession in our society. There is a clear discrimination being carried out across our country and society. It is shocking that such trend is not only ruling our mind but is being shamelessly marketed across our TV screens as well.             Our real progress will occur when we get rid of such racist mindset within the general masses of our society.
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    A GHASTLY BUS ACCIDENT             Jaipur, 6 May 20XX. George/Mary             Death and disasters come uninvited. They have no timetable. Last week, I was at my school gate in the morning when I heard a laud screeching of brakes. A blue line bus was approaching at a dangerously fast speed while the students of our school were crossing the road intersection. The science became a havoc. Passengers were crushed and some senior students and I rushed out and tried to save the passengers. The bus driver fled from the scene. There were people with multiple fractures and injuries. Many people came to help. Injured people died on the spot. It was a tragic sight. Rash driving of a driver took away the lives of the innocent. One wonders how long will this recklessness continue.


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