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Imagine that you are a farmer from a drought-prone area. Write a letter to a newspaper editor, discuss the problems, and suggest possible solutions. - English

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Imagine that you are a farmer from a drought-prone area. Write a letter to a newspaper editor, discuss the problems, and suggest possible solutions.

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Amit Naik
Pota Village,
Buldhana District,
Vidarbha.

15th May 2020

The Editor
Dainik Newspaper,
S.N. Road,
Mumbai - 400 501

Subject: Drawing attention to the farmers of the drought-prone Vidarbha region in Maharashtra

Respected Sir,

I, a farmer having a vast stretch of land in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra, I am writing this letter to request your kind attention to the drought situation that my fellow farmers and I have been facing for the past few months.

Our farming activities have been stalled due to a lack of water. The storage water in the dam has already been used and the groundwater can only be obtained by drilling a very deep borewell. There is no other source of water than the water-tankers that supply drinking water to a number of villages in Vidarbha. The situation is going from bad to worse. Many of us had taken loans from the Mahajan's in order to purchase growth-boosters for the crops. Despite using growth-boosters, 80% of our crops got damaged. It has become very difficult to earn anything from just a 20% yield. Neither are we able to manage our day-to-day expenses nor save any money for the repayment to the Mahajans.

By writing to you, I would like to urge financial institutions to help us get out of this situation. Offering easy loan schemes with flexible payment plans can help many farmers repay their debts and have some money for survival. Also, if there are any policies that can help us insure our land, seeds, and crops, a huge burden will be taken off us. By ensuring our crops, we'll be able to minimize our losses due to weather-related damages, provided it is covered under the policy.

The debt keeps increasing and the burden is way too much. This is a distress call. We really need help. I am hoping that you will publish an article on this and draw more attention to the problems we're facing due to the drought.

Yours faithfully,
Amit Naik

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Letter Writing
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A1. Letter writing (5 marks)
Look at the notice issued by the supervisor of your school.

                                        Picnic To Lonavale

  • Contribution Rs 500.
  • Spots to be visited: Wax Museum, Narayanidham, Dams, Duke's Nose
  • Enjoy scenic beauty, pleasant weather.
  • Need to carry: Water bottle, proper clothing, caps, essential medicines, snacks for your taste.
  • Start: 7.30 a.m. from school
  • Return: 9.30 p.m. to school.

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Letter Writing :
Write a letter of application in response to the following advertisement with the help of the given C. V. (Resume):                 

Required
                                 A Purchase Officer
Qualifications :
Degree I Diploma in Electrical Engineering, able to do independent correspondence, computer literate and having an experience in similar field.
Apply to:
The Managing Director;
Cosmos Ltd.; 72-E Industrial Area;
Andheri (E); Mumbai 400093.

C. V. (Resume)

Name :Aruna Anil Shinde
Address : Bl-104, Rose Parade, S. B. Road, Nagpur.
Educational Qualifications :

Degree/Dipolma Year of passing University/Board Percentage Class
SSC 2007 Nagpur 72% First
HSC 2009 Nagpur 76% Distinction
BE.(Electrical) 2013 Nagpur University 78% Distinction

Other qualifications : Successfully completed
Computer Diploma from NIIT, Nagpur 2014.
Work Experience : Worked as the Purchase Officer in
Login Private Ltd., Nagpur.
Interest/Hobbies : Reading, music, swimming, chess.
Languages Known: English, Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati.


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Situation Vacant

Sman, young Computer Operators I cum Data Entry
Operators having good knowledge of English and
Marathi.

Write to:

The Manager,
Vision Infotech, D.N. Road,
Dhantoli, Nagpur. 

                          CV (Curriculum Vitae) 

Name                      :  Saurabh Akolkar 

Address                  :  25, Parth Society, M. G. Road,
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Age                       : 24 years 

Nationality           : Indian 

Experience          : Working as a Computer Operator at
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Academic Achievements: 

Sr. Exams.Passed University/Board Year of Passing Percentage (%)
1. B.Com. Mumbai March-2010 64%
2. MSCIT MKCL 2011 82%
3. Diploma in
Information Technology
MKCL  2012 90%

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         Informal Letter :
        You are Karan/Kiran Shirke, staying at B/12, Sai Sadan, Sita Bardi, M.G.Road, Nagpur. Your close friend Akshay/Akshaya is in the habit of eating junk food. Write
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Read the following snippet and write a letter based on it.

Unhealthy Choice ?
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        Formal Letter :
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State lost more than 2100 sq. km. of forest area in
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Informal Letter :
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(a) Remember to use the imperative form of sentences mostly.
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(b) For the sake of introducing variety into your writing, use other forms of sentences making statements or asking questions, but consider the possibility of using modals like “should”, “must”, “may”, “might”, etc or using words or expressions that we usually employ when we advise others.
E.g. “You are recommended / advised to ……………… ”
“You ought to…”
“You must not forget to…”
“It is important to…”


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Dear Prem

You will be pleased to hear that my room is finally ready. It has taken a lot of
time and money but it now looks much better. The walls have been
painted ................ .

_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

______________________________________________________

Yours affectionately


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Wanted
Manager, well qualified,
experienced in administration,
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The Director,
Shriram Industries Ltd., Akola.

 Informal :
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Mr. Manoj Patil, age 26, M.Tech, Electrical From 'Manas', Om Colony, Vidhyavihar, Nagpur wants to apply in response to the following advertisement. Prepare a job application. 

Wanted 
Manager, well qualified, experience in administration,
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You intend to join coaching classes at the International Coaching Center situated in Raipur. The institute specializes in teaching science to classes XI-XII. Write a letter of inquiry in 100-120 words addressed to the Administrator in charge of the institute seeking clarification about the timings, duration, staff, transport, and other necessary details for joining the institute. You are Rajesh/Rajni 2, Library Road Jabalpur.


You are Vaibhavi Sinha, examination in charge, Goodway Public School, Aurobindo Road, Indore. You require 4 reams of white paper, 2 packets of carbon paper, one dozen registers, blue and red ballpoint pens (50 each). Place an order with Sunrise Stationery Mart, 12 Mall Road, Indore mentioning terms of payment, discount asked by you and delivery date. (100-150 words).


You have lost your original certificates of class X and XII. You want to get their duplicates issued but you do not know the procedure. Write a letter to the Chairman, CBSE, Preet Vihar enquiring about the fee to be deposited, mode of payment, time taken by the board for issuing duplicate certificates and any other formalities. You are Tarun / Taruna, 7/9, Kunj Apartments, Shimla (100-120 words).


Write a letter to your younger sibling making her aware of various manmade and natural disasters and encourage her to join all the programs, campaigns, drives, etc. in school or in your locality.


Write a letter to your father requesting him to attend the social and cultural gathering of your school. Take help of the points given below.

  1. Social and cultural gathering a mega event.
  2. Varieties of activities conducted in the gathering.
  3. Your participation in two or three activities.
  4. Need to boost your confidence.

Your friend who lives in another town/city has won his/her championship trophy in the recent sports meet. Write a letter congratulating him/ her.


You stayed with your grandparents at your native village during Pongal. You had an unforgettable time with them. You visited the village fair and enjoyed the simple pleasures of life like bathing in the river, strolling in the fields, eating food cooked in earthen utensils over firewood, sleeping on a cot on the terrace under the star-lit sky, visiting temple fairs, and watching Karagattam presentation.

Write a letter to your friend, describing the joy of celebrating festivals in a village, with the inputs given above.


Imagine you are Rohan/Rima residing at 225, Veerchakra Colony, Kolhapur, 416002 “Hima Das the Indian Sprinter won 5 Golds in one month”

Informal Letter
Write a letter to your friend Minu/Mohit making him/her aware of the
importance of Sports in one’s life.

Letter writing:

Imagine you are Pranav/Bhumika Patil. You have read the following advertisement regarding ‘Health’. Now attempt a letter from the following.

Health is Wealth

The seminar is organized By the
Students of New English School, Thane

Day/Date & Time:
Sunday,
March 21, 2021
10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

On Primary Health Care
All are invited.
Chief Guest - Dr. Atul Limaye

Venue: Gandhi Memorial Hall

1. Informal letter

Write a letter to your friend asking him to join the seminar. Use the points given in the advertisement.

OR

2. Formal Letter

Write a letter to the Principal of New English School, Thane thanking him for organizing the seminar. Use the points given in the advertisement.


Write a letter to a sports company ordering sports items for the Physical Education Department of your school.


Write a letter to the manager of Waves Furniture Company ordering furniture for a coaching centre. Include the following details: description of the furniture, number of pieces, mode of payment, time and delivery options.


‘Imagine you are Rohit/ Richa residing at, Sainik Colony, Pune 411051.’

‘Science Exhibition’

Formal Letter-

Write a letter to a famous scientist inviting him/her as a Chief Guest of the ‘Science Day Celebration’ of your school.


You are Samina Zaveri, Class X, Vadodara, Gujarat. You come across the following information on a local library’s notice board.

Create Your Own Board Game Competition!

     Create an educational board game, and send it to us at Teen-Toggle Games Pvt. Ltd, 307, Satija building, Colaba, Mumbai by July 2022. The top 10 winning board games will be featured on our international portal.
             Attractive scholarships for the winners!

You wish to participate but require more information. Write a letter to Teen-Toggle Games Pvt.Ltd in about 120 words, enquiring about rules, scholarship details and deadlines. Also, enquire about specifications for solo or group entries.


Informal Letter -

Write a letter to your friend describing the details of the vacation.


Imagine you are Nikhil Arora of Snow Park Residency Bengaluru.

Informal Letter -

Write a letter to your uncle thanking him for the watch he gifted you on your birthday.


"A lot of people died due to malaria."

Formal Letter -

Amidst the outbreak of flu in your city spread by mosquitoes, write a letter to your city's pest controlling corporation to arrange for regular pests disinfection in your area. You are Karan/Kiran Madan, Fl. No. 302. NRI Heights. Kanpur, 208002.


Imagine you are Reet/Reeta residing at Flat 302, NRI Heights, azaad Nagar, Kanpur, 208002.

Informal Letter -

Write a letter to your uncle telling him that your board exam result came out to be very well and you have been passed on to the next grade.


Imagine you are Sanjay/Sanjana Bhosale from Room No. B/10, Sai Nagar, Purva Colony, Amravati. Now, attempt the following letters after reading the advertisement.

Informal Letter -

Look at the poster regarding 'Road Safety Week'. Write a letter to your brother informing him about safe driving. Use the points given in the poster. Add your own points as a token of advice.


You are Sunidhi Prakash, the Vice Captain of Brilliant Vidyalaya, Barra, Kanpur. You have recently noticed several posters around your school premises conveying a hazardous message:

Lose weight in just a month!
“A WONDER DIET comes to your rescue…
A privilege available for only a few!”

Write a letter to the Editor of The DWA, in not more than 120 words, drawing attention towards harm caused by such advertising. Propose the implementation of “Wholesome Lunch Month’ in schools as an idea to address such practices, mention the advantages and share suggestions to foster healthy eating routines and develop positive body image among youngsters.


You are Rohit/Rohini of A-45, Pitampura, Delhi. You observed that the subways in Delhi are seldom used by pedestrians who are always trying to cut across traffic. You have decided to write a letter to the editor of 'Hindustan Times' highlighting the dire need of creating awareness about it. Based on the points given along with your own ideas write a letter in 100-120 words. 

  • infrastructure unutilised
  • pedestrians prone to accidents
  • accumulation of stagnant water/garbage in subways
  • need for improvement and regular cleanliness under proper supervision.

You are a sports scout. Write a letter to the Governor of your region, drawing attention to the need for creating and upgrading sport facilities and following practices to enable the local/indigenous sporting talent from your city, to hone their skills. Include specific recommendations. Write the letter in not more than 120 words using ideas from Unit 1: Health and Medicine, along with your own.

* A person who uses their expertise and knowledge of the sport to identify potential talent and recruit individuals who can contribute to the team's success.


You are Prerna Seth, you saw the given advertisement in the newspaper and wish to apply for the position advertised.

Dimla Pvt. Ltd.

Required - an accountant with a minimum of 5 years experience.

Lob Responsibilities - prepare salaries, accounts, and the record of income and expenditure.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications - B.Com., C.A. with knowledge of computers, especially Excel.

Send your bio-data within 10 days to Rajiv Arora, Personnel Manager, Dimla Pvt. Ltd., Nehru Enclave, Indore.

Write a letter to The Managing Director, Dimla Pvt. Ltd., along with your bio-data, expressing your interest in the situation vacant.


You are Anita/Andrew of B-15, M. G. Road, Jammu. You read the advertisement for an Accounts Officer in the local newspaper and wish to apply for the same. Write a letter of application in 120-150 words along with your bio-data.

World Solutions Delhi - Requires Accounts Officer

Qualification - B.Com.

Experience - Minimum 2 years

Job Requirement - Maintaining books of accounts, preparation of Balance Sheets

Knowledge of basic computer skills

Apply to:

Managing Director
World Solutions
Galaxy Building
Geetanjali Enclave
New Delhi


A survey reveals that most of the health issues faced by teenagers are related to excessive use of gadgets. You are concerned about this. Write a letter to the editor of ‘Navbharat Times’ in 120-150 words expressing your views on the topic. Offer solutions. You are Mala/Mohan of M. G. Road, Jhansi. You may use the cues given below.

Gadgets And Health

Problems

  • Sedentary lifestyle
  • Obesity
  • Social isolation
  • Emotional disorders

Solutions

  • Disciplined use of gadgets
  • Spend family time
  • Follow an exercise routine

Letter writing.

Mr. and Mrs. Agarwal of Pushp Farms, Kolkata, are hosting a party on the occasion of the twenty-first birthday of their daughter, Vinita. Write a letter of invitation to Sonakshi, their niece, giving details of the date, time and venue in about 50 words.


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Letter Writing

In your locality, dirty gutters are overflowing. It has made the hygienic conditions of the area very poor. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper bringing to the notice of the public the above-mentioned matter and its harmful effects. Suggest some possible solutions.


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The street lights of your locality are not functioning properly leaving stretches of dark/blind spots at night. Due to this problem, chain and mobile snatching incidents have increased.
Write a letter to the editor of a local daily, in about 120 words, expressing your concern at the situation and suggesting measures to resolve the problem and drawing attention of the concerned authorities. You are Tamay Saroha/Gauri Saroha of 709, Gold Apartments, Prem Vihar, Amar Nagar.


Imagine you are Soham/Sohini Dargan residing at 208, Swarnadham, Hira Colony, Mumbai-400052.

Read the following snippet and write a letter based on it:

Sports and games are activities which make a person more capable with a high level of efficiency. It removes the mental exhaustion and makes us capable to do any hard work. It improves blood circulation all through the body, thus improves the physical and mental well being of the person.

Informal Letter:

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Letter Writing

In your locality, dirty gutters are overflowing. It has made the hygienic conditions of the area very poor. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper bringing to the notice of the public the above-mentioned matter and its harmful effects. Suggest some possible solutions.


Informal Letter -

Write a letter to your friend describing the details of the vacation.


In your locality, dirty gutters are overflowing. It has made the hygienic conditions of the area very poor. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper bringing to the notice of the public the above-mentioned matter and its harmful effects. Suggest some possible solutions.


Letter Writing

In your locality, dirty gutters are overflowing. It has made the hygienic conditions of the area very poor. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper bringing to the notice of the public the above-mentioned matter and its harmful effects. Suggest some possible solutions.


Write a letter to the curator of the museum seeking permission for a school visit.


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