TASK 2

TASK Urban living brings with it a possibility of various communicable diseases. Now write an article of about words for a leading newspaper on the various ways of maintaining personal hygiene and sanitation in order to ensure a healthy living. Make use of the hints given below. Hints: a) Introduction – ‘Cleanliness is next to Godliness’ – brief explanation b) Personal hygiene (i) Frequent washing of hands and regular bathing (ii) Brushing of teeth, trimming of nails and hair (iii) Wearing clean clothes c) Keeping diseases at bay (i) Avoid street food (ii) Keep food containers covered (iii) Drink boiled water (iv) Wash fruits and vegetables in flowing water d) Keeping living areas, surroundings and the environment clean (i) Disposal of domestic organic waste on a daily basis and hazardous waste in designated places (ii) Regular sweeping, mopping and dusting (iii) Disinfection of toilets and bathing areas (iv) Avoid littering of public places (v) Avoid spitting, urinating and defecating in public places 12th - - A Nice Cup of Tea Page e) Conclusion – hygiene – a collective exercise – everyone’s involvement and practice, a must – ensure community health and happiness – celebrate life Suggested Topics:  Importance of Physical Exercises / Sports and Games  Travel and its Benefits  Water Conservation  Child Labour  Mobile Phone – Advantages and Disadvantages  Consumerism – Wants and Needs  Value of Education  Value based Education