Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
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
Solutions
|
Solution
M. G. Road,
Jhansi
25 April 2022
The Editor
Navbharat Times
Subject: Excessive use of Gadgets responsible for teenagers' health issues.
Sir,
I would like to voice my concern about the negative consequences of excessive gadget use on teenagers' health through the columns of your prestigious daily.
Technology has taken over every aspect of human life, the most visible being mobile phones, which have had a profound impact on the lives of all people, particularly young people. Though these devices provide us with everything at the touch of a button, they can also be hazardous to our health. Addiction to mobile phones has turned teenagers into couch potatoes and exposed them to undesirable content. The increased usage of cell phones has led to sleep loss, which can lead to obesity. Apart from that, it completely isolates them from society.
The easiest way to address this issue is to encourage outdoor activities such as gardening, walks with dogs, meeting with friends, and so on, as well as spending quality time with family. Children should take part in creative activities. They can be assigned varied chores to help them develop their minds. Furthermore, they must engage in regular activity.
I hope my letter will find a place in your newspaper.
Thank you,
Yours truly,
Mala
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
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.
You stay in a Hostel. Write a letter to your daddy asking for permission to go for the picnic. Also, request him to give you the necessary amount.
OR
A2. 30% Water cut
Mumbai: Due to major repairs of pipeline in Dadar and nearby areas, 30% water cut will be implemented fur G(N) and (S). Citizens are requested to use water carefully and store water for a day. Water supply will resume on Sunday night. Do not panic.
Write a letter to the Secretary of your Housing Society informing him about the news and drawing his attention to the problem. Request him to take the necessary steps
Influence of friends can have both positive and negative impact on the students. Write a letter to the editor of a national daily in 100-120 words discussing how we can make it more positive and productive. You are Arun/Aruna 24 Mall Road Chennai.
The authorities have been claiming that the roads in your town have been relaid and repaired. But there is no visibility of such a work. Write a letter in 100-120 words to the editor of a local newspaper expressing your disappointment at the present situation and giving suggestions to resolve the problem. You are Shweta/Sham of 24, Pushp Nagar
You are Neeraj/Neeraja Shekhar, Principal, Vasant Public School, Pune. Your school has just started a music department. Write a letter to the Manager of Melody House, Pune, wholesale suppliers of musical instruments, placing an order for musical instruments for the school. Ask for a discount on the catalogue prices. (120 – 150 words)
Sunshine Public School, Pune requires two sports coaches (one male and one female). Each should be a degree holder in physical education as well as an SAI certified coach in athletics. You have seen their advertisement and you know that you have these qualifications. Write an application in 120-150 words along with your resume. You are Praveen/Praveena, M-114, Najafgarh, Delhi.
Park Lane, Chanakyapuram, Mysore is proud of having four reputed public schools in close proximity to each other. In the morning and afternoon there is a heavy traffic along the road and hundreds of student are put to a lot of inconvenience.
Write a letter in 120-150 words to the Deputy Commissioner of Polic (Traffic) describing the problem. Suggest a few measures to regulate the traffic. You are Karuna Shetty/Karan Kumar, Principal, Sunrise Global School.
Recently you went to your native village to visit your grandparents. You saw that some of the children in the age group 5 − 14 (the age at which they should have been at school) remained at home, were working in the fields or simply loitering in the streets.
Write a letter in 120-150 words to the editor of a national daily analyzing the problem and offering solutions to it. You are Navtej/Navita, M-114 Mount Kailash, Kanpur.
You are the Principal, Akash Public School, Ajmer. Yesterday you received a letter of enquiry from Mr. P.L. Sharma resident of 12, Abu Bakr Road, Dubai who wants his daughter, Navita, at present studying in class VIII, Indian School, Dubai to be admitted to your school next year in class IX. He wants to know all about your school. Write a letter in 120 - 150 words to Mr. Sharma.
Write a letter to the manager of your local bus depot pointing out that there are very few buses on your route in the morning and these are invariably late, thereby causing inconvenience to many junior college students and other passengers.
Read the following snippet and write a letter based on it.
| Unhealthy Choice ? On its employee resources site, an organisation says that fast food is high in calories, fat, sugar, nitrates and salt . It may put people at risk of becoming obese. Pre-packaged snack foods, canned foods, bakery items, frozen dinners, canned and packaged meats should be avoided. Home-made food is always a better option to keep oneself fit and healthy. |
| Formal Letter : You are Karan/Kiran Shirke, staying at B/12, Sai Nagar, Sita Bardi, Nagpur. Write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper requesting him/her to spread awareness among the readers about the side effects of junk food. |
Read the following news and write a letter based on it.
| State lost more than 2100 sq. km. of forest area in past 2 decades Nagpur, Dec. 26 : Maharashtra has lost a staggering 2116 sq. km. of forest area or an equivalent of three Tadoba forest reserves in the span of two decades, reveals a report tracking climate change in India released recently by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. |
| Informal Letter : You are Pritesh/Preeti Desai, staying at 1/17, Gharkul, P.K. Road, Meher Colony, Nagpur. Write a letter to your uncle giving your views about the conservation of forest. |
Kishore stayed with a family during his holiday. As Kishore, write a letter to your parents using the information given below. You will also have to use appropriate determiners in your letter.
|
Karan Awasthi: 26, hotel manager (five star hotel), recently married, lives in Gurgaon Wife: Nayantara, fashion designer, post graduate from Delhi University Shared interests: reading and music, enjoy films together, Karan likes to travel, so does Nayantara. Not happy with present house, plan to move, seen houses but not yet decided. Planning holiday - Ranikhet and Ramgarh.
|
While reading a magazine advertising home products, Sakshi Aggarwal came across an advertisement for a stain remover called Dr. Clean. She decided to buy the product but it caused more harm than good. Complete the letter of complaint she writes to the company using appropriate words.
Dear Sir
I wish____________ to your notice the ridiculous product you have recently launched. I saw a TV advertisement for Dr. Clean and its ability _______ '99 top stains'. I bought the product and _________the least, I regret the money I spent on it.
You claim that your Dr Clean stain removal keeps clothes in wearable condition for a long time and thus helps reduce clothing costs. However, let me tell you what happened when I tried _________a stain left by tea from my shirt. _________the stain remover on the stain does seem to make the stain
fainter temporarily. But here is the problem: a little after you have sprayed Dr. Clean on the fabric, the area around the stain seems to melt away. Soon, there is no stain. In fact, there is a hole where the stain was!
Surely this is NOT what you meant when you advertised The stain will no longer be visible to the naked eye?
Yours truly
A Disillusioned Customer
Working in pairs, seek advice on some of the issues listed below. Your partner will give you the advice.
Advice to be given on .......
| wony about examination parental pressure holiday homework pocket money making friends |
Now write a letter to Sagarika Sen seeking her advice on any one of the issues
you have discussed. Non-finites will make your writing more concise.
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
Letter Writing
Imagine that you are Manish/Manish Godbole, a student of class XI science stream, Adarsh College, Omeraga, Distt. Osmanabad. You have secured 85% marks in S.S.C. exam. You are eligible to get Rajarshi Shahu scholarship.
Write a letter to the District Welfare officer, special assistance cell, Osmanabad, requesting him/her to make necessary proceedings for the allotment of Rajarshi Shahu Scholarship.
Formal :
Look at the following advertisement from the classified section of the newspaper and develop a letter addressing the owner and asking for more information.
| Flats Available: 1 BHK and 2 BHK Flats are available on a rental basis. Fully furnished, affordable rent Contact: Mr. A. P. Jog, 100, M.G. Road, Mumbai [email protected] |
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).
There is a busy road in front of your school. A large number of students have to cross the road while going back home. They run a great risk. Write a letter in 100-120 words to the Editor, Navjiwan Times, Agra drawing the attention of the concerned authorities to the problem. Make a request to mark a zebra crossing and to put traffic lights in front of your school. You are Amit/Anita, Class X, New Age Public School, Ram Nagar, Agra.
Read the New item and write an application for a suitable job in the same company. Attach a separate CV/Resume.
May 19, 2016
Apple Opens Development Office in Hyderabad
The new office in Hyderabad will focus on the development of maps, Apple products, like iPhone, iPad, Mac. etc. This will create up to 4000 jobs.
Tenzing and Hillary created history by reaching the summit of Mt. Everest. There are many mountains in Maharashtra where one can fancy his or her chances of climbing them. Imagine that you have climbed a mountain and are immensely thrilled and excited. Write a letter to your friend about it.
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 friend describing your ancestral house.
Imagine yourself as Indira and write a reply letter to your father, Nehru for the letter you received on your birthday.
Write a letter to invite your friend to your house for the summer vacation.
Write a thank you letter to your aunt for the time you spent at her home during holidays.
Write a letter to your class teacher asking leave for attending marriage function.
|
Leave Letter From |
‘Imagine you are Saurabh/Soha Das residing at, Parijat Colony, Pune 411051.’
‘Historical Monument- A National Treasure.’
Informal Letter-
Write a letter to your friend Rohan/ Rima describing him/her your visit to a famous Historical Place.
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 Day/Date & Time: On Primary Health Care
|
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 the Commissioner of the Corporation complaining about the sanitary conditions of the streets in your locality.
Write a letter to a sports company ordering sports items for the Physical Education Department of your school.
Read the following letter carefully, discuss with your partner and answer the questions
Sir,
I request you to publish the following letter in your daily to address an important issue which needs immediate redressal.
During week ends motorcyclists are seen racing on the East Coast Road and the Old Mahabalipuram road of Chennai. The amateur racers are risking their own lives and of the public as well. They are fearless and irresponsible, not knowing the price of human lives. Risking others and their lives for their pleasure is highly condemnable.
Even school students indulge in such activities and cause fatal accidents. The racers have started occupying the lanes and streets of busy localities. As such, the violation of traffic rules often results in loss of young lives. Such reckless riders who violate traffic rules should be punished severely.
As a responsible citizen of the society, I request the authorities concerned to take appropriate measures to put an end to this menace.
Yours truly,
Srivatsav
Questions:
- Who is the sender of the letter?
- Who is the receiver?
- What is the issue?
- What is the request of the sender?
- Who will take steps after reading it?
Imagine you are Manav/Mira Sharma residing at B/12 'Snehkutir', M.G. Road, Nashik-422003. Read the given news extract:
|
CELEBRATING THE GIRL CHILD -by a Staff Reporter 12th Oct, Nashik: Yesterday, the city celebrated International Girl Child Day. Various programmes were organized across the city to felicitate girls who are young achievers. Speaking on the occasion the Govener said that as a nation we should educate and empower the girl child ....... |
Formal Letter:
Write a letter to the Chairman, Rotary Club, D.C. Road, Nashik - 422003 to arrange an event to felicitate young girl achievers of the city.
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.
You are Kamal/Kanishka living at G-59, Kirti Nagar. Write a letter to the Principal I.T.I. Pusa in about 100-120 words, enquiring about the diploma course available in the institution, the duration of the course, the fee-structure, placement services and the admission process.
As Vaishali Nathani of 214, Indrayani Apartments, Vaishali Street, Daipur, you believe that forming Ecology clubs and appointing Eco-minders in your city can aid in the preservation and conservation of nature.
Write a letter to the MLA of your city area, in about 120 words, suggesting the need to form such clubs. Share their importance and implications. Recommend the involvement of resident volunteers for implementation of eco-club activities that nurture and protect the local ecosystem.
You are Aruna/Arjun C.C.A. incharge of St. Joseph's High School, Pune Cantt. You have read an advertisement by the National Tourist Corporation, offering excellent prices for group tours.
Write a letter to enquire about the following:
- Duration of tour
- Sight seeing itinerary
- Cost of package discount
- Mode of transport
- Destinations being offered
Draft a letter to the editor of a renowned daily in 120-150 words on the need to keep our surroundings clean to avoid outbreaks of common diseases like malaria and dengue. You are Bharat/Bharati.
Use the given cues along with your own ideas to compose this letter.
The newspapers today have full-page advertisements promoting luxury items. With the increase in consumerism, people find it difficult to resist and soon find themselves trapped in a world of social one-upmanship. Write a letter to the editor expressing your views on the consequences of this consumerism, giving suggestions on how to control this habit. You are Renu/Rajan. Use the given cues along with your own ideas to compose this letter.
|
Consequences
|
|
Solutions
|
Informal Letter -
Write a letter to your friend describing the details of the vacation.
Write a letter to your friend describing the details of the vacation.
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.
Letter Writing
In your locality, dirty gutters are overflowing, which has made the area's hygienic conditions very poor. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper bringing to the public's attention the above-mentioned matter and its harmful effects. Suggest some possible solutions.
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. |
Formal Letter:
Write a letter to the Editor of a newspaper to create awareness about the role of sports in a student’s life.
Imagine you are Shivam/Shivangi Patil residing at 47 Raman Baugh, Satara. Read the following poster and attempt any one of the following letters:
|
Developing Writing Skills
Poster prepared by: |
Write a letter to your friend who is not doing well in English. Advise him/her to study well. Make use of the points given in the poster.
* Add your own points.
Imagine you are Shivam/Shivangi Patil residing at 47 Raman Baugh, Satara. Read the following poster and attempt any one of the following letters:
|
Developing Writing Skills
Poster prepared by: |
Write a letter to The Club incharge, English Club, Satara, thanking him for giving poster of 'Developing Writing Skills'. Also, assure him the tips and guidance in the poster are useful to every English Learners.
- Add your own points.
Write a letter to the curator of the museum seeking permission for a school visit.
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.
Write a letter to the curator of the museum seeking permission for a school visit.
Write a letter to the curator of the museum seeking permission for a school visit.
