10th English Discourses (Mixed)

 

👉 10th English Public Exam Preperation 👈

The 12 Very Important Essays for understanding,dealing and writing the Essays. 
(A,B Grades 2 Times, CD GRADES 4 TIMES)

A Letter to God: 

Q. 1. Conversation Between Lencho and the Postmaster

Lencho was handed the letter from God by the postman. Lencho was confident that God would never break the trust and send him hundred pesos he wished. But he became angry when he counted the money. Imagine that he went to the postmaster to complain about the missing money. Now write a possible conversation between the postmaster and Lencho.

Answer. Lencho: Good morning, Sir. I have come to make a complaint.

Postmaster: Good morning. What happened, Lencho?

Lencho: I received a letter from God yesterday.

Postmaster: That's wonderful. Why are you upset?

Lencho: I asked God for one hundred pesos, but I got only seventy pesos.

Postmaster: I am sorry to hear that. What do you think happened?

Lencho: God never makes mistakes. Someone took thirty pesos before the letter reached me.

Postmaster: We always do our work honestly. No one here would steal your money.

Lencho: I trust God completely, but I do not trust everyone.

Postmaster: I understand your feelings. We only wanted to help you. I hope you believe our honesty one day.

Q. 2. Conversation Between Lencho and His Wife about the remaining 30 pesos

ANSWER. Wife: Lencho, did you receive the letter?

Lencho: Yes, I did. God answered my prayer.

Wife: That is wonderful! Did He send all the money?

Lencho: No. I asked for one hundred pesos, but there are only seventy.

Wife: Maybe God wanted to help us as much as possible.

Lencho: No, God never makes mistakes. He would send the full amount.

Wife: Then what happened to the other thirty pesos?

Lencho: Someone must have taken it before the letter reached me.

Wife: Do you really think so?

Lencho: Yes. I still have complete faith in God.

Wife: Let us thank God for His help and pray that the remaining money reaches us soon.

Lencho: Yes. God will surely help us again.

Q.3. Conversation Between the Postmaster and the Postman

The postmaster and the postman collected money from the post office employees and sent it to Lencho in the name of God because they admired his innocence and unwavering faith. However, Lencho called them "a bunch of crooks" after receiving only seventy pesos. Imagine that the postmaster and the postman discuss Lencho's reaction. Write a possible conversation between them expressing their feelings and thoughts.

Answer. Conversation Between the Postmaster and the Postman

Postman: Sir, did you read Lencho's second letter?

Postmaster: Yes, I did. I felt very sad.

Postman: We collected money with kind hearts, but he called us crooks.

Postmaster: Lencho has complete faith in God. He cannot imagine that people helped him.

Postman: We expected a word of thanks, not such a complaint.

Postmaster: It hurts, but I do not blame him. His faith is very strong.

Postman: We tried our best to help his family.

Postmaster: Good deeds should not be done for praise. Helping others is our duty.

Postman: You are right, Sir. We should continue to help people whenever we can.

Postmaster: Yes. Kindness always has its own reward.

1. Conversation: Anne Frank and Mr. Keesing ☝️👇

(Mr. Keesing calls Anne after class. He smiles kindly, holding her essay in his hand.)

Mr. Keesing: Anne, I must say, your last essay “Quack, Quack, Quack, Said Mistress Chatterbox” was quite amusing!

Anne: (smiling) I hoped you’d like it, sir. I just wanted to show that even chatterboxes can be creative.

Mr. Keesing: (laughing) You certainly did! I read your poem to the class, and everyone enjoyed it. I never thought a punishment could turn into such fun.

Anne: Maybe talking isn’t always bad, sir. Sometimes, it helps us share ideas and joy.

Mr. Keesing: You’re right, Anne. I’ve realized that too much silence can make a class dull. Keep your cheerful spirit—but perhaps talk a little less during lessons!

Anne: (grinning) I’ll try, sir. Thank you for understanding.

Mr. Keesing: And thank you for reminding me to laugh!

(They both smile as the bell rings.)

2. Diary Entry – Anne’s Reflection ☝️👇

15/10/2025

Wednesday 

10.00 am

Dear Kitty,

Tonight, as I sit by the window, I keep thinking about my life. How quickly everything has changed! I used to go to school, laugh with my friends, and dream about becoming a writer. Now, the world outside is full of fear and silence. Sometimes I wonder why people hate each other so much.

Still, I am thankful for my family. Father is kind and strong, and Mother tries her best to keep us together. Margot is quiet but caring. I often feel scared, but I try to stay hopeful. One day, this terrible war will end, and peace will return.

I want to live, not just survive. I want to write stories that make people believe in goodness again. Even in the darkest times, I still believe that people are 

truly good at heart.

Yours,

Anne 

3. A Question of Trust Description 

The story “A Question of Trust” by Victor Canning is about Horace Danby, a man who looked honest but secretly stole once every year. He loved rare and expensive books and robbed only to buy them. He planned carefully and thought he was clever. At Shotover Grange, he entered the house to open the safe. But he was tricked by a young woman dressed in red, who pretended to be the owner’s wife. Horace trusted her and opened the safe without gloves, leaving his fingerprints. Later, the real owner denied his story, and Horace was caught and sent to prison. The story shows that crime never pays. It also shows the irony that even a thief can be cheated by another thief.

5. A Conversation Between Valli and the Conductor 👇

6. A Conversation Between Vall and her Mother after her bus ride. 👇

 

7. A conversation between the lady and valley 👇 

8. Diary Entry of Valli about the Cow. 👇

9. Diary Entry Valli's feelings. 👇

10. The Conductors's Feelings Diary Entry. 👇

 

11. Kisa Gautami's Diary Entry after meeting Lord Buddha ☝️ 👇

Diary Entry 

Date:

Day:

Time:

Dear Diary,

Today I met the Buddha, and my heart feels both heavy and enlightened. I told him about my dead child and begged for medicine to bring him back. The Buddha asked me to bring mustard seeds from a house where no one had ever lost a loved one. I thought it would be easy, but as I went from house to house, I realized that every family had suffered loss. For the first time, I understood that death is a part of life, and no one can escape it. My grief is still deep, but now I feel a strange calmness in my heart. I am learning that sorrow is universal, and perhaps by accepting this truth, I can find peace.

Kisa Gautamy. 

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18. (37.A.) Throwing light on the concept "Education a powerful tool for transformation", describe the character of Bholi.

Answer 37 A.

Education is a powerful tool for transformation, and the character of Bholi clearly proves this idea. Bholi was a shy, scared, and weak girl in the beginning. She had a stammer and a pockmarked face. Because of this, everyone ignored her and made fun of her. Even her

family had no hopes for her future. She lived in fear and could not speak confidently. Her life changed when she was sent to school. Her teacher treated her with kindness and love. She encouraged Bholi to speak without fear. Slowly, Bholi learned to read and write.

Education gave her confidence and self-respect. She began to think independently and understand her own value. At the time of her marriage, Bholi showed great courage. When the groom demanded dowry, she refused to marry him. This bold decision

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(Question: 35 A.) 👆👆👆👆

Imagine you are the children of Lencho. After observing your father’s happiness during the rain and sadness after the hailstorm, you discuss his behaviour with your mother. Write a possible conversation between the mother and children in about 120 words.

(35. A. Answer.)

Mother: Children, did you notice your father today? At first, he was so happy when the rain began.

Son: Yes, Amma. He called the raindrops “new coins” and smiled at the field.

Daughter: But later, when the hailstorm came, his face changed. He looked very sad.

Mother: That is because all our crops were destroyed. Your father works very hard for this field.

Son: I saw him standing silently after the storm. He looked worried.

Daughter: Why is he writing a letter now, Amma?

Mother: He believes that God will help us. He has great faith.

Son: Will God really send money?

Mother: Your father’s hope is strong. We must also stay hopeful and support him.

Daughter: Yes, Amma. We will trust 

God, like our father.