below is a discussion among a parent, teacher and a student, wherein they talk about the responsibilities and challenges they have to face in life. Parent – Instill – values – right from childhood – cleanliness – value for money – respecting the space for individuals – decision– making skills during emergencies, prioritising – being aware of abuse of children. Teacher – School – being second home – extended duties; to work with groups of children of different Listening and Speaking 12th Communicative English Book.indb Page Better Together background – team work – leadership qualities – how to be a follower with values, loyalty etc. Student – Being heard by elders – be open about – abuses, emotionally hurt – values like – respect for elders – learn from models (Parent & Teacher ) – pressures and expectations – comparison- (sibling) b.
Process of voting Very soon you will all be eligible to vote in elections. Check your awareness. The Election Commission of India is in-charge of everything concerning the process of election. It conducts the elections and has devised certain norms that are listed below.
v You must first register on the Electoral Roll which is a list of eligible voters. You can even apply online at designated locations or through a booth level officer. v You will be issued a Voter ID which you need to present at the polling booth. v You are responsible to find out where the polling booth is in your respective constituency.
v You must familiarize yourself with all the names, parties and the symbols of all the candidates contesting in your locality. v You can vote on the Electronic Voting Machines available in the polling booth. v You just have to press the button next to your desired candidate’s name and symbol. You can also vote NOTA if you are not very keen in choosing any of the candidates contesting.
NOTA means ‘none of the above’. v You will receive a mark of indelible ink on your index finger that signifies that you