B1. News Report : (5 marks) (alternative to B2)Read the following headline and prepare a news report with the help of the given points : Headline • Dateline • Lead/Introduction • Short continuing paragraph.[Headline in a cloud : “Nav Bharat School Ce…

Nav Bharat School Celebrates ‘Science Day’

Pune, 28th February : Nav Bharat School celebrated Science Day on its campus on Friday with an exhibition of models, a quiz and a lecture by a well-known scientist. The programme began at 9 a.m. in the school hall and was attended by students, parents and teachers.

The chief guest, Dr Anil Kulkarni of the National Chemical Laboratory, inaugurated the exhibition and spoke about the wonders of science and the need for scientific thinking in daily life. More than sixty working models made by the students — including a rainwater harvester, a solar cooker and a model of the solar system — were on display. A quiz on science and a poster competition were also held.

The principal, Mrs S. Joshi, announced the prizes and thanked the chief guest. The programme ended with a vote of thanks by the science teacher, Mr P. Deshmukh, and the students left with a new curiosity about the world around them.