(i) A : Mobile phone has made our lives comfortable.

B : How?

A : Well, for any project related queries, I just google. I get a variety of solved projects, I get an opportunity to refer to any information in Science.

B : Well deosn’t it have its abuses too?

A : Of course yes, any technology has its own advantages or disadvantages.

B : Most of the elders are really worried about facebook and what’s app addiction and squandering of time in social websites.

A : I agree with you absolutely. Moderation is necessary in the use of mobile phones,

(ii) A : A country without trees has a hopeless future

B : What a strong statement? Who said it?

A : Theodore Roosevelt said it.

B : Can you tell me about living legends who plant trees and protect them?

A : Have you heard of Jamuna Tudu? What has she done? Where is she?

B : She is in Jharkhand. She has fought against timber mafia and saved fifty hectare of forests with the help of women volunteers.

A : How did she achieve such a feat?

B : In 1998, she formed “Vana Suraksha Smitit” (i.e) Forest safety committee.

A : Didn’t she get opposition from villagers and Timber mafia?

B : Yes of course the villagers protested because they needed fire wood. She persuaded them to use small twigs and leave the main tree. The timber mafia looted their home and pelted stones at her husband who was critically wounded.

A : How strong is her committee now?

B : She has created 300 groups of women volunteers who roam the forest with bow and, arrows to protect the trees.

(iii) A : Do we need newspapers? We have different sources of news. Even an android phone gives one access different kinds of news.

B : Well, the question is how important is reading of news papers?

A : My contention was that one can read the e.version. 

B : Read any version, brother. Newspapers must be read.

A : Why do you advise it so strongly?

B : I advocate reading of newspaper strongly because, most of the students focus only on their Board exam or class tests. If they cultivate the habit of reading newspapers, , their knowledge of the world will expand. In future, they will be in a comfortable position to prepare for any competitive examination including IAS examination.

A : We will tell all our friends about this. 

B : That’s nice.

(iv) A : Where are you going?

B : To Sakthi Browsing Centre

A : Why?

B : To browse internet for my school project. 

A : Why don’t you visit the district library? 

B : Well, the internet section in the library is always crowded.

A : Well, I meant why don’t you refer to books? How is internet useful? 

B : Everyday knowledge is being added on. Continuous updation of data is done in internet. I have an easy access to e.profiles and projects of children. Besides, I can select video lectures of eminent personalities. When I feel low, I listen to the inspirational lectures of Suki Sivam and Jayantha Sree Balakrishnan. All subject references are available at a click of a button. Last week, I read prize winning essays on various topics. If you don’t wander into toxic Face book or What’s app, you could always use internet to your own maximum advantage. Through skype, we can talk to people around the world, share ideas and strengthen cultural bondages too.

(v) Father : Why don’t you take up B.E Information Technology.

Son ; Dad I am interested in music.

Father : It is good for entertainment. Will it give you a steady income?

Sun : Dad, let me master music. I passionately love people. I may become a good musician.

Father : All can’t become like A.R. Rehman or Ilayara Raja.

Son : Dad, let me be myself.

Father : You are my only son. Will I suggest something bad for you.

Sun : Dad, please suggest the dress in which I will look better. Suggest the food item which would suit me better. But, career option, please leave it to me.

Father : Do you really believe you can shine in the field of music?

Son : Dad, faith is life. Music is just not an entertainment.

Father : OK. It is your life. Go to music college. 

Son : Thanks Dad.