English Essay (Write a paragraph) [second exam] [5 M]

Trees are man's best friends. They give us fruits, vegetables, flowers, gum, oil and wood for fuel. Timber is used to build houses and make furniture. Paper is also made from the pulp of trees. We get many medicines from fruits, leaves and roots of trees. Birds build their nests in trees. Even animals depend on trees for their food. Trees give us cool shade. Trees make our surroundings beautiful. They keep the environment clean and purify the air. Trees attract rain clouds. They prevent soil erosion. Trees are our natural wealth. Therefore, we must not cut down trees.

An earthquake is caused by a violent shaking of the earth's surface. There are tremors lasting for a few seconds or a few minutes, depending on the Intensity of the earthquake. At first, an earthquake makes things like utensils, beds and other house hold articles rattle. People start running out of the houses to save their lives. If the earthquake is of a greater Intensity. Houses, buildings and even dams are destroyed. Many people are buried alive under the debris. Trees and electric poles are uprooted. A very severe earthquake changes the features of earth. Islands may submerge under water. New islands also come up where there were none before. Man is helpless against earthquakes. But it can be predicted and thus, the damage can be reduced.

Floods are a regular feature in India. Many people lose their lives and property during floods. Heavy rain causes rivers to overflow. Dams burst due to heavy rain and the waters food the surrounding areas. Floods cause a lot of damage. Houses collapse and crops are destroyed. People, birds and animals are swept away. Bridges and railway lines are also washed away. Electricity and means of communication are disrupted. The affected villages are cut off from the rest of the country. Epidemics like cholera and jaundice break out. Government provides food packets, medicines and other essential things to people.

Dassera is celebrated on the tenth day of the month of Ashwin. It is celebrated as Durga Pooja in Bengal. Dassera is celebrated in honour of Lord Rama's victory over Ravana. On this day Goddess Durga killed the demon Mahishasura. So this day is celebrated as the victory of good over evil. Every year the Ramlila is performed. Later, effigies of Ravana and Kumbhakarna are burnt. People decorate their houses with festoons made of marigold flowers. They worship their vehicles and tools. This day is considered auspicious for starting any new work, business or shifting to a new house.

Holi comes in the month of March. It is celebrated with great joy all over the country. This festival is celebrated in honour of Prahlad's victory over Holika. It is the victory of good over evil. On the day of Holi, a big fire is lit in the evening. People worship the Holi fire. They offer flowers and coconuts to the holy fire. Some people observe a fast on that day. They break their fast only after worshipping the Holi fire. The day after Holi is celebrated as Dhuleti. It is a festival of colours. People play with colours on that day.

The rainy season begins in June and ends in September. The sky is full of dark clouds It rains with thunder and lightning we welcome rain after the summer heat. We use raincoats and umbrellas in the rainy season. The roads are ll of water. Sometimes it is difficult to walk or drive a vehicle on the flooded roads. Children love o play in the rain. They make small paper boats and float them in the puddles and Bowling wait. The rainy season is very important for farmers; they sow seeds in this season. During the rainy season, the trees look clean and bright green. We see the rainbow in the sky.

The summer begins in March and ends in June. It is very hot in this season. May is the hottest month. The days are longer and the nights are shorter. In summer, it is quite cool in the morning. but it becomes very hot in the afternoon. The roads and streets are deserted in the afternoon. We like to sit under the fan. We wear thin cotton clothes. We feel very lazy. Many people go to hill stations in summer. Summer is the season for ice creams and cold drinks. It is also the season of mangoes, oranges and water melons. Many beautiful flowers bloom in this season. The festival of Holi is celebrated in summer.

The winter is the first season of the year. It begins in November and ends in February. It is a very pleasant season. The air is cool and fresh. The days are shorter and the nights are longer. It is very cold in winter. We wear woollen clothes like sweaters, shawls. Scarfs and mufflers to keep ourselves warm. We like to sit in the sun. In winter some people take exercise or play games. We remain fresh throughout the day. We get plenty of fresh vegetables. Farmers harvest wheat in this season. Winter is also the time for festivals like Diwali. Christmas and Makar Sankranti.

The peacock is our national bird. It is a very beautiful bird. It is deep blue and green in colour. It has a long neck and a crest on its head. The peacock has small eyes and thin legs. The peacock has colourful feathers. The peacock is a graceful and charming bird. It is a messenger of rain. It calls out loudly to welcome the first showers of rain. The peacock spreads its colourful feathers and dances. The peacock is said to be the vehicle of Goddess Saraswati. The peacock eats grain and worms. The female peacock is called a peahen.

There are many kinds of hobbies. Collection of coins or stamps, music, painting and photography are some of them. My hobby is collecting stamps; I have collected stamps of many countries. I get stamps from friends or relatives or exchange some of my stamps for new ones. I paste all my stamps very carefully in an album. I have two albums. One for Indian stamps and the other for foreign stamps. My hobby keeps me occupied in my free time. It gives me a lot of general knowledge. I learn about the history and geography of different countries. I also learn about great leaders of the world. I get information about different birds, animals and flowers.

Diwali is my favourite festival. It is the biggest festival of the Hindus. It comes in the month of October or November. Diwali is a festival of lights. People clean and decorate their houses before Diwali. They buy new clothes, crackers and make sweets. On the day of Diwali, women draw colourful rangolis. The doors are decorated with festoons made of marigold flowers and leaves of the Ashoka tree. At night there are rows of earthen lamps in every house. Children burst crackers. Businessmen perform Chopda Poojan. The next day, the New Year is celebrated with great joy.

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Last week, a science fair was held in our school. There were three sections at the fair. The first was the Biology section. Many kinds of plants, stuffed birds. various kinds of snakes and insects were displayed. The second was the Physics section, which displayed models and charts showing the development in space technology. Experiments on electricity and magnetism were demonstrated. The model of a robot was the centre of attraction for all. The Chemistry section displayed charts explaining various chemical reactions. The fair was organized under the guidance of the teachers and the principal. The efforts of the students were praised by all. It was entertainment with education!

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