Speaking Activity (NCERT Kaveri page 80)

I Work in groups of four. Look at the pictures of the four different kinds of fans: Hand fan • Ceiling fan • Table fan • Handheld fan . Each of you picks one. Imagine yourself to be that fan. Use the points in the box to speak.

I. I. Work in groups of four. Look at the four types of fans: Hand fan • Ceiling fan • Table fan • Handheld fan. Pick one fan each and speak as that fan.

Each person picks one fan. Imagine yourself to be that fan and speak using these points:

Introduce yourself as the fan you have chosen.
Describe yourself — your features, appearance, etc.
What do you like about yourself?
What do you feel is your weakness?
What makes you unique?

How to answer: Speak in first person as the fan. Cover: introduction, features, what you like, your weakness, and your unique quality.

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Sample speech for a hand fan :

"Hello everyone! I am a hand fan — a small, portable pankha that has been part of Indian life for centuries. I am lightweight, usually made of bamboo or palm leaf, and decorated with beautiful embroidery or mirror work. What I love about myself is that I am always ready to help — no electricity needed, just a flick of the wrist. My weakness? I can only cool one person at a time, and on very hot days I have to work overtime! What makes me unique is my cultural identity — every region has its own version of me, each reflecting local art and tradition. I am not just a fan; I am a piece of heritage."

Adapt this structure for ceiling fan (covers whole room; weakness: needs electricity), table fan (portable with plug; weakness: limited range), or handheld fan (ultra-compact; weakness: very small airflow).

First person mein bol as if tum hi woh fan ho. Introduction do, apne features batao, kya pasand hai, weakness kya hai, aur kya unique hai.

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