1.

A RAINY DAY
Rain is an amazing natural phenomenon which has been there since the life came into existence on earth. Water
vapors which evaporate constantly result in the formation of clouds. When the clouds get concentrated with water
they result in precipitation. This cycle repeats itself again and again and the water bodies of Earth remain flowing
with water never gets emptied.

"Rain is grace; rain is the sky condescending to the Earth. Without rain there would be no life."

Rain is very beautiful and healing. It soothes the spirit and washes away all that is bad. Rain is much more than
the people give credit to. It is a life giver, a life saver. It fills the rivers, fuels the streams and enters the ocean in
waves. It is fascinating, nurturing magical and calming.

"Rain, whose soft architectural hands have power to cut stones, and chisel to shape of grandeur the very
mountains?"

Rain is indeed a great blessing of God. It is a marvelous gift after the unduly long and extremely hot summer
season. The scorching sun and unbearable heat is washed away by the rain water. Rain no doubt is a source of
life. Water is the sign of life. Rain provides water to all living things plants, animals, humans and even insects. It
is a nature of life and life can never exist in its absence.

"Rain showers my spirit and waters my soul"

Everything that has an advantage has a drawback. Rain which can provide existence and subsistence can also
cause mayhem. In contrast to the fact that rain is a life giver it is also cause of chaos and destruction. Rain can
destroy accommodations, fields, crops and shelters. It can result in devastating floods, hurricanes and storms. It
can wipe away anything that comes in its way. It can be a blessing as well as a curse.

"Some people feel the rain others just get wet."

It was an average sizzling and burning day of July. Everyone was exhausted, tired and worn out due to the intense
heat. The sky was brilliant blue due the ever bright sun. There were no signs of clouds or shade. The garden
blazing sunlight had heated up everything. The plants were dried and drooped as the heat had sucked all the life
from them. Heat was steaming out of everything. The animals had all lied down, nearly fainted. The temperature
was baking and the hot air was blistering.

All of a sudden the clouds started gathering in the sky. The golden sunlight disappeared and everything became
silvery grey. The sky turned into a shade of purple and blue. Vivid flasher of lightning appeared which were
followed by the roaring sound of the' thunder and it started raining abruptly.

"Anyone who says sunshine brings happiness has never danced in rain"

The sound of the downpour was pleasing to the ears. Everything came into life once again. The water washed the
signs of heat and warmth. The plants that seemed lifeless and inert were dancing in the rain. Their leaves turned
into the most radiant shades of green. Everyone was glad and delighted. All the sorrows and sadness faded away.
The rain was completely unexpected but no one minded the inconvenience in the absence of umbrellas. Soaked
clothes and wet shoes didn't bother anyone. The rain had brought happiness to the heat stricken people.

"The best thing one can do when it’s raining is to let it rain"

The street urchins were having a great time. Children were playing in the streets, floating boats on the sides of
roads where the water was flowing fast. In no time, the whole city was drenched in rain water.
The roads and streets became lakes and streams. Everything looked shiny and brilliant. Everyone was enjoying
every drop of the rain. Gradually it started raining cats and dogs but the beautiful scene that the nature had created
was breathless.

"One touch of nature maketh the whole world kin" – (Shakespeare)

“Nature like man sometimes weeps for gladness” (Disraeli)
“The rain in the burning heat of summer is a blessing of God”
“The best part of the beauty is that which no picture can describe”
“He send rain on the just and the unjust” (New-Testament)
“The daily showers rejoice the thirsty earth, and bless the flowery buds”

I was peeping out of the window, observing the marvelous and majestic rainfall. I was listening to the crickets
chirp and the frogs croak. The rain continued for an hour or two and then the sky became clear-again. The birds
came out of their nest and the animals out of their shelter.

“Rain showers my spirit and waters my soul”

Everything was shiny and crystal clear. Then out of nowhere, the stunning miraculous and awe inspiring rainbow
appeared in the sky. It was like someone had painted an arc of seven brilliant colors in the sky. The sight was
magical.

"The Rainbow gave thee birth and left thee all her lovely hues"

My dad called everyone in the lounge. He had planned for a picnic. We all became very excited. We started
packing everything we needed. My mother baked some cookies, cakes, biscuits. In no time, we were ready and set
out in the car. We also bought some fast food on our way to the park. The park was crowded with families.
Children were playing in the puddles and swinging on the swings. We found a dry spot and sat down. We took a
lot of pictures. Played with each other and ate the delicious food joyfully. We enjoyed ourselves, and spent the
day with full zest and zeal because we all know that it does not rain everyday and every day is not a rainy day.

“After rain cometh fair weather”

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 2. Libraries
“Libraries were full of ideas–perhaps the most dangerous and powerful of all weapons.”

“Whatever the cost of our libraries, the price is cheap compared to that of an ignorant nation.”

“In a good book room you feel in some mysterious way that you are absorbing the wisdom contained in all 
the books through your skin, without even opening them.”― Mark Twain

“To add a library to a house is to give that house a soul.”― Cicero

“Libraries are our friends.”

“When I got [my] library card, that was when my life began.”― Rita Mae Brown

“What in the world would we do without our libraries?”― Katharine Hepburn

“A library is not a luxury but one of the necessities of life”.

A Library is a heaven for a student, a teacher and of course for all those who are fond of reading even it be only
just for the sake of reading. Some people are so fond of reading even when they do not have to enter any
examination or competition that, they continue to read, and it is these people who also become and remain
members of a library.

This is the place where one can get unlimited stocks of books on any and every subject that may be of interest or
need for an individual. A library is the place where one can spend hours of time fruitfully and filled with interest.
One can learn so much by reading books authored by eminent writers and thus become knowledgeable.

This is one place of absolute silence, concentration even though it is open to the general public. Isn't it just one
conceivable place where so many people can be seen yet, such silence can also be enjoyed, peculiar isn't it? How
can so many people sitting together remain quiet?

This is the magic of a unique place that is - a library. This is because, the very ethics of entering a library is
basically, the understanding of every individual entering - to keep quiet, and maintain the silent sanctity of the
place.

We find several libraries that have memberships that are open to the general public - to name a few in Delhi are,
the USIS Library, the British Council Library, the Spare House Library, and the huge Public Library.
Besides these big public libraries, we find libraries in all schools, colleges, which of course cater only to the needs
of their own children.
Besides, no outsider is ever allowed in any of the Libraries of Institutions. The libraries of schools and colleges
keep books that are relevant to the subjects taught in their institutions, together with an assortment of other
General Knowledge books and magazines.

With these numbers of books, the students are able to get all knowledge of their subjects plus general information
which keeps them informed and up to date.

A library is thus a storehouse of knowledge open for all to take advantage and touch the horizons of knowledge.
These are the places that carve out brilliant students, the higher rungs of bureaucracy, and the technical biggies.
Thus it is here, that all that is known in the world of the elite is produced and nurtured.
Every individual big and small must develop the habit of reading, just for fun, and to gain knowledge, may be not
only for exams. This is because, in the first place, reading is a good habit, and a book the best friend, and
secondly, a voracious reader always scores better than his counterpart who does not read enough.

This habit of reading can be developed only if we get into the habit of going to a library regularly, and spending a
lot of time there. That is the place that provides just the right atmosphere necessary for studies, and assimilating
and retaining all the knowledge taken it. The environment in a library is ideal for the intellectual growth of
individuals.

The habit of reading can be developed in younger days when we are children. So, it is my earnest suggestion to all
students to develop the habit of reading, which in turn can be best achieved in a library.
In order to retain the habit of reading when we grow up is, to become a member of any good library, and then, to
make it a routine in the daily plan to visit the library for at least some time out of the busy schedules.
Reading is the best hobby we can develop, and the best companion to spend time. A library is the ideal place, and
reading an ideal pastime.

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3. HEALTH

Health is a great blessing of Allah Almighty and is very precious. It is the ability of the human body to meet
demands imposed by the environment and daily life. It is an old saying that Health is Wealth. But actually health
is for preferable to wealth. Much pleasure and happiness is possible having health but not wealth, but really bad
health destroys all possibility of enjoying one's wealth. Even then millions of people destroy their health in the
pursuit of wealth and it is very strange. Health helps to develop a positive and dynamic attitude in life. Balanced
diet, hygienic environment, personal dream lines and physical exercise are conducive to health. As much of our
happiness and success in life depends on our health. So it is our duty to maintain it at all cost. Keeping oneself
healthy and smart is an art and this art demands balanced diet. Our bodies lose their vigor and vitality if they are
not supplied with the proper amount and kind of food. Nowadays our, society is busy and on the go at all times. It
is so much easier to stop and get fast food and then continue on. But studies have shown that those who eat
hurriedly fall a victim to indigestion, raised cholesterol level and other disorders. Moreover smoking and use of
drugs are likely to seriously damage one's health. They affect judgment and other reflexes. Regular exercise is as
important as balanced nutrition. A person who exercises regularly enjoys good night sleep, a good appetite and a
sense of well being throughout the day. Exercise keeps our spirits up whenever dealing with depression and
allows us to have a relaxed life style. Walking is one of the most effective forms of exercise and can be included
in everyday life swimming; cycling and skating are also very helpful. Lack of exercise results in flabby muscles
and general physical weakness. It is an established fact that personal hygiene and health are inseparable. Islam,
being the most scientific and natural religion lays great stress on cleanliness and in maintenance of healthy body.
The Holy Prophet (PBUH) says: "Cleanliness is half the faith" So it is our religious obligation to keep the
environment hygienic to save all sorts of diseases. Neat and clean environment has. a cheerful effect. It is a sure
sign of civilization and guarantees healthy society. Proper sleep is a key to maintain good health. It is an old
saying; "Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man health wealthy and wise" Early rising is a good habit. An
early rises enjoys good and sound health and works carefully, steadily and thoroughly. Moreover, he is always
happy, fresh and smart, whereas a late riser finds his works dull and dry and does unwillingly. The golden
principal of "Early to bed and early to rise" is especially necessary for young people who are still growing-late
hours are bad for them. It is the human nature that he wants change. Sometimes staying at one place makes us
weary and stale. It is a signal that we need a complete change in our environment. If we go to some other place at
the hills or in the country side it does us a world of good-change in routine and fresh air are better than all the
tonics in the world. Since health is so important to us, people are rearranging their lifestyles and their priorities to
gain or maintain it. Some endure great pain for health some sacrifice their wealth for it; some believe and act
upon the strangest things in the hopes of obtaining it; some even kill themselves because they cannot get it.
Finding death preferable to living without it. Such a coveted blessing must be maintained to enjoy life.

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4. Sports and games

Sports and games are essential for health. They play an important role in the lives of young men and women.
Games help to channelize the energies of the youth in constructive channels. The aim of education is the overall
development of the personality of man. It means the development of not only the mind but also the body. It is a
common saying, "A sound body has a sound mind”. Sports and games enable people to remain healthy and fit.
They inculcate among the people a sense of discipline. They create a spirit of healthy competition. They keep the
body fit. The best way to keep the limbs fit is to exercise them in sports and games of physical skill and strength.

It is good that our educational institutions encourage sports and games by organizing matches and awarding
prizes and trophies. A number of schools, clubs and societies hold athletics contests. They include walking,
jogging, jumping; swimming, rowing, boxing, wrestling. An athlete is trained to be fit to engage in such contests.
That is why sports and games are becoming very popular in our schools and colleges. Our students take an active
"part in all kinds of sports and games, because they know that "All work and no play make jack a dull boy". In
this way they keep themselves healthy and fit. A player becomes a man of principle. He respects the rules of the
games he plays. He leads a disciplined life. He possesses the virtues of patriotism, and loyalty to the nation. But
the facilities of course, are not adequate at present. In spite of this, our school boys and girls know that their
growing bodies need-regular physical exercise to keep themselves healthy and fit.

According to Hazrat Ali, the forth caliph of Islam:

"A healthy mind can realize God"

Sports and games help us to keep our body active and vigorous. They enable us to face the dangers boldly. They
divert our minds form the daily routine of life. When we play games, we forget all our worries-and anxieties; they
provide us with recreation and enjoyment. Games like cricket, hockey and football are very popular in our
country. They inspire the spirit of team work. The discipline that is gained in playing up games is invaluable;
games cannot only bring a good name to the country but also foreign exchange.

"Games and sports widen the mental horizon of players and make them true followers of the rule of law"

It is therefore, necessary that our Government should work out a long term national sports policy. The students
should be taught the advantages of games in the school itself. Various games and sports should also be
popularized and encouraged in rural areas of our country because nearly 64% percent population of our country
lives in villages. The villagers possess better health than the city dwellers, by holding sports' and games in
villages; we can produce many sportsmen of international level. Sportsmen and sportswomen should be given
honor and big monetary incentives to encourage them.

"Games and sports develop character and give health which are quite essential for improving the quality of
life, acquiring wealth and success"

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5. A hockey match
A hockey match played between two strong teams is really a thrilling experience. Last Sunday, I enjoyed an
exciting match between our College Eleven and the City Raiders. It was played in our ground and a large number
of spectators came to see the game. Our team had recently won the board zonal championship and was naturally
considered to be a strong combination, the City Raiders, too, was experienced players and had already played in
many tournaments. The spectators expected to see a very interesting game.

At exactly 4:00 p.m. the referee blew a long whistle and the players who had taken up their positions in the filed
looked towards the center forwards who quickly leapt into action.

Our center forward Niaz pushed the ball towards the Raider's goal and the next moment he was running after it. It
happened so swiftly that the Raiders could not move before he had reached the 'D\ The goal keeper tried his best
but he was too late; Niaz had hit the ball right into the goal. We went mad with joy. We shouted and clapped and
whistled and our players waved to us.

The game started again. Raiders were more vigilant this time. Their center forward managed to beat ours, and
passed the ball to his right in who passed it back to him. He dribbled it past our defenders and reached to goal
mouth but our goal keeper stopped the ball and sent it flying back: The ball was now with our players who were
working very hard.

After a short time, our captain got the ball and raced down to the goal post. When he reached the 'D' he slipped
and fell down. The Raiders got the ball and once again raided our goal our defenders fought back valiantly and
 repulsed every attack. At this point, the referee blew a long whistle and the players walked out of the ground, for
it was 'half time'. The players went to the dressing room and had soft drinks and biscuits.

After the interval, the game became very tense. The Raiders played a better game; most of-the time the ball
remained in our half. Time and again, the Raiders’ captain who was in terrific form REACHED our goal. But
every time our goal keeper stood his ground and cleared the ball.

At last, the time was up and our team came out happy and victorious. They had won the match by one goal. We
clapped and shouted with joy. Our players had not let us down.

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My Hero in History Or My Favorite Personality

 Greatness be nothing unless it be lasting. (Napoleon)

 All the history is the biography of great man. (Carlyle)

 Times makes heroes but dissolves celebrities. (Boorstin)

 A good man never dies. (Callimachus)

 Hail, ye heroes! Heaven born band! Who fought and bled in freedom's cause. (Joseph Hopkinson)

 The hero is one who kindles a great light in world who sets to blazes torches in dark streets of life for men to see. (Felix Adler)

 A hero is someone who has given his life to something bigger than himself. (Joseph Compel)

 A hero is someone who can be admired without apology. (Kitty Kelly)

 The hero living his own life being true to himself radiates a light by which others may see their own way. (Laurence G Boldt)

 He (SAW) reached the highest rank of perfection. He removed darkness by his light. Beautiful are all his attainments and blessing to him and

his family. (Sheikh Sadi)

 Of all the religious personalities of the world, Muhammad (SAW) was the most successful. (Quotation from Encyclopedia Britannica)

 The heights by great men reached and kept, Were not attained by sudden flight. But they, while their companions slept, Were toiling upward in

the night.

 Strong flowers decay but a great name shall never pass away.
A Rainy Day

 After the rain cometh the fair weather. (Aesop)

 Nature, like man, sometimes weeps for gladness. (Disraeli)

 It never rains but it pours.

 Look upon the rainbow, and praise him that made it. (Ecclesiastes)
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Dignity of Work

 Every man's work shall be made manifest. ( I Corinthians)

 The workers are the saviors of society, the redeemers of the race. (Eugene V. Debs)

 Many hands make light work. (William Pattern)

 Heaven is blessed with perfect rest but the blessing of earth is toil. (Henry Van Dyke)