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Ans, Thursday, 13th February, 20XX, , 9:00 p.m., , Dear Diary,, I had gone to so many fairs in my life, but none of them compare to this year's Surajkund fair, , in Faridabad. It was a unique experience., The crowd present was a proof of the Mela's popularity. The Theme State which was chosen, for the fair was Maharashtra. The fair was of international repute, with close to 20 countries, and all the states of India participating. The cultural programmes enthralled us. The stalls, , there showcased exquisite handloom and handicraft items. The multi-cuisine food court, catered ethnic cuisines from all over the world and various states of India. The Mela also, , offered adventure sports and joy rides. We bought clothes and souvenirs for our friends., By evening, the physical exertion was catching up, but it was a reward in itself. As the, , shadows lengthened, we decided to leave for our home from an experience that truly, represented our vibrant India., , Shruti, 3. You saw a minor girl working as a maid. Writea diary entry, expressing your views on, , child labour. Write this entry in 100-120 words., Ans., Thursday, 17th September, 20Xx, , 9:00 p.m., Dear Diary,, Today, while going to the school, I saw a girl in untidy clothes. My mother said that she was, the daughter of our regular household help. I was moved to see her. The sweet, innocent face, of the girl kept haunting me the whole time while I was at school., Later, after returning from school, I spoke to her and tried to convince her about the, , importance of going to school and about the ban on child labour. I told her that education, is required to come out from ignorance and suppression. I tried to make her understand the, importance of education in one's life and the benefits of being educated. She told me about, her poverty and helplessness. She told that she wanted to get an education, but her parents, did not allow her. I told her that I would talk to her parents and try to convince them., The girl was happy to hear that and would definitely go to school if her parents allowed her., , Kanupria, O n Children's Day, Dr A. P J. Abdul Kalam was interacting with the students of 100, selected schools of Delhi. You were one of the lucky ones to be selected from your, school. Pen down your feelings and experience on meeting the Missile Man of India,, n the form of a diary entry in 100-120 words., , Writing and Grammar 43

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Ans., Wednesday, 14th November, 20XX, , 11:00 p.nm, Dear Diary,, Today was truly the best day of my life. I was one of the five children chosen from myscho, , to go to Rashtrapati Bhavan to meet Dr A. P J. Abdul Kalam, on the occasion of Children, Day. I couldn't believe my luck when Mrs Mathur, our science teacher, announced my nane, , amongst the five students selected from our school. I felt so elated and important., , e, , We waited patiently to meet Dr Kalam. WNe all stood up and applauded as he took his seat on, n, , the dais. There was complete silence when he came to the podium to speak. He inspired all, the students to develop a scientific attitude and be enthusiastic and sincere in everything, , that we do., I got an opportunity to ask him a question, but I must confess that just being given that, privilege was also very overwhelming. He was very kind while replying to me., This day will go down in history as the best day of my life., , aren, 5., , Your school organised an excursion to the Golden Temple and the Wagah Border, Write a diary entry about your trip in 100-120 words., , Ans., Thursday, 8th October, 20XX, , 11:00 p.m., Dear Diary,, Today we went to visit the Golden Temple and WNagah Border, on a trip from school. It was a, , six-hour drive from Delhi, but we didn't feel tired as we were all playing games and munching, , throughout the journey., We reached the Golden Temple around 9:00 a.m. We were amazed to see the cleanliness and, the discipline inside the temple. After walking around for some time, we felt hungry. We ate, , simple but delicious lunch from the Langar. We felt blessed when we entered the shrine. The, temple truly is a symbol of human brotherhood and equality., We left for Wagah Border by 2:00 p.m. and reached there by 4:00 p.m., just in time to witness, the military practice done since 1959 and the flag lowering ceremony. We, and the thousands, , of spectators who were also gathered there, sang and danced along patriotic songs., This was one of the best excursions that I have been a part of., , nihta