Complete the activities as per the instructions given below : (16 marks)Q.4 (C) Attempt ‘Any One’ of the following activities : (4 marks)(I) Speech : Imagine you wish to participate in an intercollegiate elocution competition. You have selected ‘Shou…

Answer: A speech with a greeting, an introduction, the main points and a conclusion with thanks, about 150 words.

Should We Keep Pets?

Respected judges, teachers and my dear friends, good morning. Today I am going to speak on the topic ‘Should we keep pets?’

I believe we should — but only if we are ready to take responsibility. Pets give us unconditional love and loyalty. A dog wagging its tail or a cat purring on our lap can drive away stress and loneliness. Pets teach children kindness, patience and responsibility, and caring for them keeps elderly people active and cheerful. Dogs even protect our homes.

However, a pet is not a toy. It needs proper food, cleanliness, exercise, vaccination and regular visits to a veterinary doctor. Many people buy pets out of fashion and later abandon them on the streets, which is cruel. If we have no time, space or money, we should not keep a pet.

So friends, keep a pet only if you can treat it as a member of your family. Better still, adopt a homeless animal. Thank you.