Practice Assignment 12 | BBC Compacta Solutions for Class 9 PDF Download

A.
Ans: June 5, 2024
Dear Diary,
Today, at the bustling train station of our town, my bag burst open. At 9 am, in the throes of rush hour, the zipper gave out, flinging clothes everywhere. I was en route to a conference, an hour away from boarding. My sister had haphazardly packed the bag, and in her rush, she didn't secure the zipper. The embarrassment was acute; onlookers snickered as I scrambled to gather my belongings. A kind stranger helped me collect my things, offering a temporary solution with some safety pins and tape. Though flustered, I managed a laugh, realizing the folly of not double-checking the bag myself. With my belongings precariously bundled, I continued my journey, a bit wiser and more humbled.

B.
Ans: June 6, 2024
Dear Diary,
Lost in the dense forest, the reality is settling in. We wandered off the marked trail this afternoon, chasing the illusion of a shortcut. Now, dusk creeps upon us, with no sign of the camp. My friend and I reckon we are deep in the heart of the woods, far from our intended path. Without our phones, cut off from the others, we're relying on basic survival knowledge. We've found a relatively clear spot to spend the night, using branches and leaves for shelter. Anxiety gnaws at me, yet there's a strange exhilaration in facing the rawness of nature head-on. As the stars emerge, I feel an odd peace amidst our predicament, hoping for a safe return at dawn's light.