Article Writing: Samples for Practice | English Grammar Class 7 PDF Download

Q.1. Increase in the number of vehicles causes pollution and traffic jams. Write an article in 150-200 words for The New Indian Express, Delhi, highlighting the urgent need to solve these man-made problems, giving suitable suggestions.

Science has been a great advantage to the human life. It has created wonders by inventing miraculous things. In the beginning of the civilisation, the movement of man was very slow. But first the invention of wheel and then the engine, changed life. The inventions continued and gradually came a variety of vehicles, which brought comfort to those travelling by them. However, they also brought traffic jams and pollution.

• Day by day the number of vehicles is increasing, and so is pollution and traffic jam. Roads are becoming narrower and cars are becoming bigger. It takes hours to cover one kilometer because of heavy traffic jam.
• Smoke emission from vehicles is causing a great danger to people and the environment. Air pollution is a source of many aggravated cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, including asthma, lung diseases, lung cancer, etc. However, no one cares much for this.
• There is an urgent need to pay attention to these problems and solve them. Being responsible citizens, one must take the initiative and find ways to improve the situation. The market places must be decongested so that traffic movement is smooth and convenient for all. Pollution checks must be made compulsory for all vehicles to keep pollution under control.
• Stricter laws should be made and heavy penalty must be imposed for not adhering to rules. Alternatively, if public transport system is improved, people would not feel the need to travel by private vehicles, thus reducing the pollution. However, those travelling by car, should choose to carpool and contribute to save the Earth from global warming.

Q.2. The youth of different states should be given a chance to meet one another through national meets and other programmes. Taking ideas from the MCB unit, National Integration and your own ideas write an article in 100-120 words on the topic, Youth and National Integration.You are Ram/ Rama.

Youth and National integration— a perfect combination for a developing country. Today’s generation is growing very fast and always in a hurry. They are tech-savvy and due to social media they are connected to a variety of people.

• It is very important for the youth to come together, join hands and make people aware about the diverse cultures of our nation. The youth of different states should be given a chance to meet one another through national meets and other programmes.
• According to me, some seminars including different states should be arranged at one particular place. A group of youth should come from each state to discuss the given topics or the major problems of our nation.
• More involvement of youth will give new ideas and practical solutions to the problems. What more can be done is to arrange a fair where youth can show their creativity through the things they can make. This will help to enhance the employment opportunities which will further give growth to the private as well as public sector.

So, I’ll conclude my article by saying that youth exchange programmes should be held more because it will help our nation to develop rationally.

Q.3. For admission to colleges, there is a lot of competition today. For one available seat, there are hundreds of candidates. Such a situation leads to stress on the minds of students in the schools. However, the practice of Yoga can help them to feel calm and stress free. Write an article in 150-200 words on the topic, ‘Importance of Yoga to Students’. You are Karan/Karuna.

For admission to colleges, there is a lot of competition today. For one available seat, there are hundreds of applicants. Such a situation leads to stress on the minds of the students in the school. The best way to relax and feel rejuvenated is to practise yoga every day. Experts believe that a physically healthy body has a clear mind, better focus and low level of stress. Therefore, students should take advantage of the benefits of yoga.
Students, especially those preparing for important exams, often complain about not being able to concentrate on their studies or remembering the answer while attempting the questions. Yoga not only keeps one physically fit, but it also improves concentration as it calms the mind and keeps it healthy. Stress, more often than not, leads to behavioural problems, such as irritable mood, insomnia, sudden growth or loss of appetite, etc. and in severe cases, depression. Practicing yoga every day reduces such behavioural problems, depression, decreases physical ailments and improves interpersonal relationships.

Q.4. ‘Two heads are better than one.’ This proverb emphasises the importance of team work. Write an article or an experience of your life in 100-150 words that highlights the importance of team work in getting success.

The proverb ‘Two heads are better than one.’ stands valid in all spheres of life. It means two individuals together can accomplish a work better than one individual. In terms of problem solving ability, two heads together can offer more solutions than one head. Whether in school, in office or at home, we see that not only is a work completed in lesser time or a problem is solved with better solution in a less hassled way but also there is a joy when we do it in pairs or groups.
Human beings have different styles of thinking. This engenders various perspectives. So, when two heads work together, multiple perspectives or dimensions come to the fore. A topic or an issue is seen in a more holistic way.
Besides this, two heads can debate over the efficiency of the proposed solutions to solve a problem or a roadmap to accomplish a work. When two individuals work together, the fatigue or anxiety to overcome the hurdles and clinch the target is also less. Therefore, ‘Two heads are better than one.’

Q.5. There is a growing trend among the youth to participate in adventurous activities. Write an article in 150-200 words for your school magazine on the topic, ‘Why would you prefer to have an adventurous life?’

Life is itself adventurous. It offers a lot of adventure to those who seek thrills. Today, there are many adventurous activities such as river rafting, sky diving, biking, scuba diving, etc. These activities offer a lot of excitement and sensation to life.
The youth of today take a great pleasure in doing all kinds of activities. They even risk their life in doing so. But the question is what prompts them to take such risks? Why would one prefer to have an adventurous life?

• In this fast paced modern era, people easily become bored with their everyday activities. Such people are always on the look out for something exhilarating, even if it comes in the form of adventure games and activities.
• Also, youth these days like doing unique things that would bring them instant fame and recognistion. If it comes with risk and danger then even better. For many others, dangerous adventurous activities are a way of relaxing.

The fact is, attempting such risky and borderline life threatening activities gives an adrenaline rush, which all adventure seekers find addictive. It is because of this rush some people enjoy jumping off a plane at 30,000 feet, or even swimming with the sharks.