English Language & Literature — CBSE Class 10 board question

The Risk: The narrator was flying his old Dakota aeroplane over France when he saw huge black storm clouds ahead. The risk was flying straight into the dark storm clouds instead of turning back or going around them.

Why he took it: He was eager to reach England and have a traditional English breakfast with his family. He was already late and did not want to miss his holiday. So, despite the danger, he decided to fly directly into the storm clouds, saying "I'll take the risk."

Source: The Black Aeroplane, Chapter 3

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• Examiners expect two clear parts: (1) what the risk is, and (2) the reason for taking it. Missing either part costs marks.
• The risk = flying into the storm clouds; the reason = desire to reach home/family + excitement about the holiday breakfast. Both must be stated.
• Keep the answer factual and text-based — no speculation about the mysterious plane here.