In her message to students of her college, Kalpana Chawla said, “May you have the vision to find the path from dreams to success … Wishing you a great journey.”

Form pairs. Use “May you …” and “I wish you / Wishing you” to wish your partner good luck and success in


(i) a sports event,


(ii) a quiz or a completion, and


(iii) a test or examination.


Be sure to thank your partner when she/he wishes you in turn. You may also look up a telephone directory, or go to a post office, and get a list in English and Hindi of standard phrases that can be sent in greeting telegrams anywhere in India. Discuss which of these you might use, and when. Compare the English and Hindi phrases for expressing good wishes. Do you know such phrases in any other language?

(i) May you achieve the best heights and be successful in all your games.

(ii) I wish you good luck in all your endeavors for the upcoming competitions.


(iii)Wishing you all the very best for your upcoming examinations. Your hard work will definitely take you to greater altitudes always.


NOTE – This is an activity-based question. Students are additionally required to collect appropriate information from the places given and also use their own skills in writing as well as replying to the messages of their partner.


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