(Section IV : Writing Skills)
Q. 5 (A) Attempt any one of the following letters with the help of given news headline: (5)
BAD CONDITION OF ROADS DURING RAINS LEADS TO MISHAPS
| A1. Letter | A2. Letter | |
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Write to your friend about the condition of roads and the care to be taken. |
OR | Write a letter to the newspaper editor highlighting the condition of the roads in your area and suggest suitable measures. |
Answer for A1.
7G, Rainbow colony,
M.G. Road,
Dharavi Cross Road,
Dharavi,
Mumbai – 400017.
5th March, 2016
Dear Sonia,
I hope this letter finds you well. I write this letter to you to discuss a problem that you and I have often suffering about. Remember our bumpy rides to school in the school bus? Well the stretch between SV Road at Milan Junction and the Link Road, passing through Daulat and Rizvi Nagar, is still a nightmare for commuters. I recently read in the papers that this infamous stretch has 179 potholes! To top it up, the rains have turned many of them into small pools of dirty water, the biggest among them measuring 3 X 3 metres with a depth of 10 inches! Naturally, the motorists struggle everyday to commute on this road.
The authorities may take years to act upon this problem. So it is up to us to take the necessary precautions to avoid any fatalities. We need to instruct our bus driver to steer clear of the big potholes. Driving slowly will minimise the inconvenience caused to the passengers. The water-filled potholes have to be avoided since it is difficult to gauge their depth. We can also opt for an alternate route even if it takes longer to get to school. I have decided to distribute these printed instructions to other motorists who use this road. I truly believe that the frequency of accidents can be brought down considerably if everyone adheres to these instructions. Write back to me with your views on this subject.
Yours truly,
Anitha
Answer for A2.
7G, Rainbow colony,
M.G. Road,
Dharavi Cross Road,
Dharavi,
Mumbai – 400017.
5th March, 2016
The Editor,
The Times News Paper,
Fort,
Mumbai – 400001
Subject: The bad conditions of roads
Dear Sir,
I, Amin Buhari, am a student of St. Aloysius High School. I have written to you to highlight the plight of the commuters who happen to use the infamous CS Road every day. Travelling by this road has become increasingly difficult due to the increasing number of potholes. Some potholes are so big that small vehicles like rickshaws and motorbikes get stuck in them. This problem worsens during the monsoons when these ditches fill up with water. Unsuspecting commuters and motorists routinely get injured trying to navigate through these potholes.
I sincerely request commuters be asked to drive slowly along the road to minimise the casualties. Helmets should be made mandatory to motorists who use bikes and scooters. Also vehicles must be told to steer away from water-filled potholes since many of them look deceptively shallow. Lastly, I suggest using the adjacent SM Marg which is relatively better than CS Road. I truly hope that the commuters take these precautions to minimize the troubles they face every day.
Thanking you,
Yours truly,
Amin Buhari
A. Write formal letters:
[Application - leave of absence, bonafide certificate, scholarship, concessions, job, etc. ]
OR
[Complaint - City planning, traffic, garbage, pollution, grievances, etc. to authorities or a letter to the editor]
1. Write a letter to the newspaper editor highlighting the condition of the roads in your area and suggest suitable measures.
7G, Rainbow colony,
M.G. Road,
Dharavi Cross Road,
Dharavi,
Mumbai – 400017.
5th March, 2019
The Editor,
The Times News Paper,
Fort,
Mumbai – 400001
Subject: The bad conditions of roads
Dear Sir,
I am a student of The General High School. I have written to you to highlight the Problem faced by the commuters in our Dharavi cross road every day. Travelling by this road has become increasingly difficult due to the increasing number of potholes. Some potholes are so big that small vehicles like rickshaws and motorbikes get stuck in them. This problem worsens during the monsoons when the nearby drainage fill up with water. Some commuters and motorists routinely get injured trying to navigate through these potholes.
I sincerely request commuters be asked to drive slowly along the road to minimise the unwanted events. Helmets should be made mandatory to motorists who use bikes and scooters. Lastly, I suggest using the adjacent 60 feet road which is relatively better than cross road. I truly hope that the commuters take these precautions to minimize the troubles they face every day.
Thanking you,
Yours truly,
Amin.
Commuter meaning: 1. someone who regularly travels between work and home:
Attempt any one of the following letters using the points from the following leaflet: [5]
Ans. (Letter to Brother about Yoga)
7G, Rainbow Colony,
M.G. Road,
Dharavi,
Mumbai - 400017.
7th March, 2016.
Dear brother,
Received your letter yesterday. I hope all is well with you and rest of the family. I am writing this letter to advise you about the importance of Yoga.
Yoga in Daily Life is a system of practice consisting of eight levels of development in the areas of physical, mental, social and spiritual health.When the body is physically healthy, the mind is clear, focused and stress is under control. This gives the space to connect with loved ones and maintain socially healthy relationships. When you are healthy you are in touch with your inner Self, with others and your surroundings on a much deeper level, which adds to your spiritual health.The word “Yoga” originates from Sanskrit and means “to join, to unite”. Yoga exercises have a holistic effect and bring body, mind, consciousness and soul into balance. The main goals of “Yoga in Daily Life” are Physical Health, Mental Health, Social Health, Spiritual Health, Self-Realization or realization of the Divine within us. These goals are attained by Love and help for all living beings,Respect for life, protection of nature and the environment,A peaceful state of mind, Full vegetarian diet, Pure thoughts and positive lifestyle, Physical, mental and spiritual practices, Tolerance for all nations, cultures and religions. Yogic techniques are known to improve one’s overall performance. Pranayama is an important, yet little known part of Yoga. Until recently, this art and science of yogic breathing was almost completely unknown to the common man like many other ancient Indian arts.Pranayama techniques act to purify the nadis including these three main energy channels.
Healthy society at Dharavi Street is offering Yoga classes for all with special batches for students at reasonable fees. Hope you will join these classes and avail the benefits. Convey my regards to all at home.
Your loving brother,
XYZ.
Ans. (Letter to Headmaster about Yoga Classes)
7G, Rainbow Colony,
M.G. Road,
Dharavi,
Mumbai - 400017.
7th March, 2016.
To,
The Headmaster,
The General English High School,
Mahim (E),
Mumbai - 400016.
Subject: Requesting letter to start Yoga Classes in our School.
Respected Sir,
It is with a deep sense of concern that, on behalf of the student board, I am writing this letter to highlight the importance of starting Yoga classes in our school.
Yoga in Daily Life is a system of practice consisting of eight levels of development in the areas of physical, mental, social and spiritual health.When the body is physically healthy, the mind is clear, focused and stress is under control. This gives the space to connect with loved ones and maintain socially healthy relationships. When you are healthy you are in touch with your inner Self, with others and your surroundings on a much deeper level, which adds to your spiritual health.The word “Yoga” originates from Sanskrit and means “to join, to unite”. Yoga exercises have a holistic effect and bring body, mind, consciousness and soul into balance. The main goals of “Yoga in Daily Life” are Physical Health, Mental Health, Social Health, Spiritual Health, Self-Realization or realization of the Divine within us. These goals are attained by Love and help for all living beings,Respect for life, protection of nature and the environment,A peaceful state of mind, Full vegetarian diet, Pure thoughts and positive lifestyle, Physical, mental and spiritual practices, Tolerance for all nations, cultures and religions. Yogic techniques are known to improve one’s overall performance. Pranayama is an important, yet little known part of Yoga. Until recently, this art and science of yogic breathing was almost completely unknown to the common man like many other ancient Indian arts.Pranayama techniques act to purify the nadis including these three main energy channels.
Healthy society at Dharavi Street is offering Yoga classes for all with special batches for students at reasonable fees. It is our humble request that you request them to start these classes in our esteemed school so that many students can avail of this opportunity and benefit from it. We are confident that you will accept our request.
Thank you,
Yours faithfully,
Sd/ -
XYZ.
Difficult Words and Meanings
- Mishaps: Unfortunate accidents.
- Commuters: People who travel regularly between home and work/school.
- Infamous: Well-known for something bad.
- Potholes: Holes in a road surface.
- Motorists: People who drive cars or motorcycles.
- Fatalities: Deaths resulting from an accident or disaster.
- Precautions: Actions taken in advance to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant.
- Inconvenience: Trouble or difficulty caused to someone.
- Gauge: To judge or measure something, like depth or intensity.
- Adheres: Sticks to or follows (a rule, instruction, or belief).
- Highlighting: Drawing special attention to.
- Suitable measures: Appropriate actions or steps taken to achieve a particular purpose.
- Plight: A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation.
- Navigate: To find one's way over or through an area; to deal effectively with a difficult situation.
- Mandatory: Required by law or rules; compulsory.
- Casualties: People killed or injured in an accident or incident.
- Deceptively: In a way that gives a misleading impression; appearing different from reality.
- Relatively: In relation, comparison, or proportion to something else.
- Bonafide (Certificate): Genuine; real (a certificate confirming someone's identity, status, or authenticity).
- Concessions: Things that are granted, allowed, or yielded, often in response to demands or as a compromise.
- Grievances: Real or imagined causes for complaint or protest.
- Holistic: Dealing with or treating the whole of something or someone and not just a part; emphasizing the importance of the whole.
- Consciousness: The state of being aware of and responsive to one's surroundings; a person's awareness or perception of something.
- Self-Realization: Fulfillment by oneself of the possibilities of one's character or personality; understanding of one's true self.
- Divine: Relating to or proceeding directly from God or a god; supremely good or beautiful.
- Tolerance: The ability or willingness to accept feelings, habits, or beliefs that are different from one's own.
- Pranayama: (In yoga) the regulation of the breath through specific techniques and exercises to control and enhance life energy (prana).
- Nadis: (In yoga and Indian medicine) subtle energy channels in the body through which life energy (prana) is said to flow.
- Esteemed: Respected and admired.
- Avail: To make use of (an opportunity, resources, etc.); to take advantage of.