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.

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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 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, 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.
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.
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 la.te 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.

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.

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 density 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.

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 masculanity 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
tigeress 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 those 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.

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.

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 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 hardwork 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.
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 a 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 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 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 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 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.

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.

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.