The Dowry System

Dowry means property or money given by a bride to her husband on condition when
they get married. As far as known, dowry was a social custom in the ancient time.
But now it has spread all over of our society as a social curse. It is hampering our
social peace and happiness. At present no guardian can think of his daughter's
marriage without giving dowry. There are some causes behind this evil practice of
dowry. Among them greed for money of some people is the main cause. The other
causes are illiteracy, poverty, unconsciousness, unemployment, etc. In our society,
there are some greedy people who claim much wealth or money from the guardians
of the brides. If guardians fail to fulfil their demand, they threaten to divorce or
torture women brutally. Consequently, many married women and girls take the path
of suicide. Many women go back to their fathers home forever. In fact, it is all
consuming poverty that makes our bridegrooms shameless to demand dowry from
our brides during marriage. Every year many innocent married women and girls are
becoming victims to this evil system of dowry. So, this evil system of dowry must be
uprooted at any cost as it can never bring happiness to the married women. Rather,
it makes our women like animals and products. We must take all measures to
prevent it immediately. We should develop public awareness to eradicate the evil
practice of dowry at first. Besides, our girls should be properly educated and
employed. They should be made conscious of their rights and duties. In this case our
young generation should come forward to wipe out this heinous system. Besides, our
government should make strict law and implement it rigorously. Herewith, our
people should change their mentality so that we can get rid of this abominable
system. Let us raise our voice strongly to establish a dowry-free, happy and
peaceable society.

Environmental Pollution
The word pollution means to make dirty or impure which is harmful. Thus,
environmental pollution means the pollution of our environment that happens every
day. It happens mostly in cities and industrial towns. Their air pollution occurs
because of smoke. Any kind of smoke does it. Smoke from mills and factories, motor
vehicles and other sources is mainly responsible for it. Again, water in the seas, rivers
and canals is poisoned because of the various wastes we throw into them.
Insecticides used in crop fields are often washed away into them by rain water. Mills
and factories, on the banks of the river, often throw poisonous chemicals into the
river water and pollute it. All sorts of sound from microphones, radios, televisions,
etc. cause pollution in the environment. This tells upon our hearing and general
health. We all should try to develop a civic sense amongst ourselves about it and
bring a check to this pollution in our own interest.

Air Pollution
When air gets polluted with dust, smoke, motor vehicles, mills and factories etc. is
calledair pollution. Air is an important element of our environment.

Write a paragraph of about 150 words based on the following questions.

Youranswers to the questions should give as much detail as possible.

(a) What is air pollution?

(b) How is air polluted?

(c) Where is air pollution acute?

(d) Why is polluted air harmful to all beings?

(e) What measures should be taken to control air pollution?

Air Pollution

When air gets polluted with dust, smoke, motor vehicles, mills and factories etc. is
called air pollution. Air is an important element of our environment. No creature can
live without air. But air is getting polluted day by day. Air can be polluted in many
ways. Smoke is most responsible for air pollution. Smoke is produced when we cook
food, burn bricks and refuse. It also produces when we melt pitch for road
construction. Besides, buses, trucks and cars use petrol, diesel and oil. When they are
burnt, they emit smoke and pollute the air. Mills and factories also cause serious air
pollution. Polluted air is very harmful to all beings. It is a dangerous threat to our
existence. By inhaling polluted air, we suffer from various kinds of diseases.
However, to control air pollution some measures should be taken by us and
government. Public awareness should be raised. Mills and factories should not be
allowed to set up in residential area. Petrol and diesel based vehicle should be
banned.

A Rainy Day
A rainy day is a day when it rains all day long. It may heavily or slowly. It seems dull
and gloomy. They sky is covered with dark clouds. Clouds fly here and there in the
sky. Most of the time, the sky is not seen clearly.

We know that rainy day is an exceptional day. It affects on our mind and work.
Now, write a paragraph on A Rainy Day answering the following questions.

(a) What is a rainy day?

(b) How does the sky look?

(c) What are the results?

(d) How does it bring sufferings to the people?

(e) How does it bring sufferings to the students?

(f) How does it shake our mind?

A Rainy Day

A rainy day is a day when it rains all day long. It may heavily or slowly. It seems dull
and gloomy. They sky is covered with dark clouds. Clouds fly here and there in the
sky. Most of the time, the sky is not seen clearly. People can not go out
without umbrella. Water stands on the road. Village roads become muddy
and slippery. Sometimes roads go under water. As a result, vehicles can not
run on the road. It brings sufferings to the office going people. Sometimes it may late
to reach the office. A rainy day is a curse to the poor people too. They can not go out
from their house to earn livelihood. They have to starve. It also brings sufferings
to the school going boys and girls. They can not go to their educational institutions.
Though a few go, they get drenched on the way. As a result, classes are not held. So,
it becomes a joyous day to them. A rainy day shakes our mind. It reminds our
childhood. Sometimes we become affectionate to remember our childhood.

My Favourite Hobby

Everyone has a favourite hobby. Someone likes gardening. Someone likes painting.
Someone likes stamp collecting. I have also a favourite hobby. My favourite hobby is
gardening. I like gardening because it gives me pleasure and removes my monotony.
 Write a paragraph on Your Favourite Hobby answering the following
questions.

(a) What is your favourite hobby?

(b) Why do you like it?

(c) How much time do you spend for you hobby?

(d) How much do you enjoy it?

(e) Does it hamper of your studies?

My Favourite Hobby

Everyone has a favourite hobby. Someone likes gardening. Someone likes painting.
Someone likes stamp collecting. I have also a favourite hobby. My favourite hobby is
gardening. I like gardening because it gives me pleasure and removes my monotony.
It is very useful for mind and health. When I become tired, I go to the garden. I
dig the soil and give water to the plants. Thus I spend half an hour in my garden. I
work there in the morning or in the afternoon. After coming from school / college, I
usually go to my garden. There are different kinds of plants in my garden. I enjoy
them very much. I invite my friends and neighbours to my garden. They come and
become astonished to see the colourful flowers. They inspire me very much. As I
work in the garden in my leisure time, it does not hamper my studies. Rather it
refreshes my mind. It has become a part and parcel in my life.