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XII. You are Supriya/Sudeep. You left your tiffin at home and you were hungry so you went
to the school canteen with your friend. You bought a packet of chips for yourself, but
your friend did not buy anything. On the way back, you offered some chips to your
friend who finished more than half of the packet. You were angry at the greediness of
your friend who did not even offer you her/his tiffin earlier during lunch break. Write
a diary entry in 100–120 words on the greediness of your friend.

In your diary entry, you should:
• describe the incident.
• explain how you did not like the greedy nature of your friend.
• write about making new friends who are not greedy.

XIII. You are Rinku/Rinki. Yesterday, a snake came out in your building compound. Everyone
was scared including you. After some time it went away on its own. Write a diary entry
in 100–120 words on your feelings about sighting a snake.

In your diary entry, you should talk about:
• how everyone gathered in the building compound.
• if the people were more scared or the snake.
• how the snake went away quietly.

XIV. You are Deepak/Deepa. You are going to Nainital for a week’s trip with your parents.
All arrangements are done now, all you have to do is the packing. Write a diary entry in
100–120 words on the preparations for the trip.

In your diary entry, you should write about:
• how excited you are about the trip.
• preparations for the entire trip.
• packing for the trip.
• things you should pack for a hill station.

XV. You are Chinki/Chintan. Last night, when, by mistake, you broke a glass vase, your father
came to your rescue and helped you clean the mess. You felt a special bond with your father.
Write a diary entry in 100–120 words on your feelings about last night’s incident.

In your diary entry, you should write about:
• how scared you were when the vase fell down and broke.
• your expectation of getting a scolding from your parents.
• the feeling when your father came to help you.
• your realisation that your parents are so caring and forgiving.

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