Makkarielts speaking Guesswork jan­ apr 2019 Release Date: 13 jan 2019

8. Describe a special date in your country’s history
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What was it? 
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When did it happen? 
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What people did on that day?
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Why is it special? 
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India has a rich historical background.
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There are many special days in Indian History like Republic Day, Independence 
day and so on, but here I would like to talk about a special day, which has become 
a matter of pride for all Indians. 
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It was 25th June 1983, when India won the first ICC world cup in England by
defeating West Indies. 
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Whenever there is a cricket match going on, my father brings up his memories of 
that day. 
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He watched that match at one of his friend’s house and after the match, they 
celebrated by eating out. 
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It was a nail biting finish as India had only managed to score 183 runs overall in
50 overs and were in low spirits.
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The Indian skipper Kapil Dev, used all his experience and put up a brave fight.
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He made the impossible possible, by defeating the opponents in a remarkable
way. 
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After that win, many Indians started looking at cricket as a good career option.
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Cricket was a popular game but after this day people started worshipping it.
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This victory won millions of hearts.
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India won two more world cups after that, T20 in 2007 and The World Cup in 
2011, but the world Cup win will always be remembered.
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So 25th June 1983, is a date which has become as important as 15th August or 
26th January for the Indians.
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