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English Core · 2024 · 5 marks
CBSE 2024 · Region 4 · Set 2 · Q13
Mr. Lamb: Oh, there's lot of things I've learned to do, and plenty of time for it. Years. I take it steady." (On the Face of it) Mr. Lamb, despite…
Mr. Lamb : Oh, there's lot of things I've learned to do, and plenty of time for it. Years. I take it steady." (On the Face of it) Mr. Lamb, despite his handicap learnt to be independent and has proved where there is a will, there is a way. As a motivational speaker, write a speech to be delivered to school students, highlighting how one should develop resilience and determination to achieve one's goal citing references from this story. You may begin like this. To remain resilient during difficult times, will help one move forward in life.
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Introduction:
no disability is a handicap
problems and adversities are temporary
facing adversities with positivity builds resilience
determination is key to one's success
Textual reference:
Mr. Lamb takes no offence to 'Lamey Lamb'
despite loneliness, leads a full life
makes toffees, keeps gate open, no curtains
keeps himself busy inspite of disability
learns to climb the ladder to pluck crab apples
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CBSE Class 12 English Core past-paper question from the 2024board exam, with the answer as CBSE’s own marking scheme gives it. Where our answers come from.