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You are Manager, Messrs. A.P. Stationers. You have received a bulk order for

the supply of stationery items from the Principal, New Modern School, Kolkata. However, you are not in a position to execute the order by the deadline specified by him as your hands are full with orders from other institutions. Write a polite letter requesting for some more time to enable you to meet the requirements. (120-150 words)


OR


The main park in your locality is in a state of utter neglect. The gardening staff is seldom seen doing their assigned duties with the result that the greenery is fast disappearing. Besides, the main gate to access the park is broken allowing free passage to stray animals. Complaints to the concerned authorities have not yielded any positive results. Write a letter in 120-150 words to the editor of a local daily to draw the attention of concerned department to the problem. Also give concrete suggestions. You are Praful/ Pratibha, 24 Govindpuri, Jaipur.


To,


The Principal,


New Modern School,


Kolkata.


Subject: Order for stationery items for school


Dear Sir,


We are once again very glad to receive a bulk order for the supply of stationery items for your school. However, several items on the order no S-34 are currently out of stock as we have already supplied them to other institutions. We expect to receive the required items by the second week of March. In that case, we cannot deliver the required items by 4th March,2019. I would therefore, request you to kindly extend the deadline so that we can meet your requirements. We look forward to serve you in the coming days.


Yours sincerely, Date: 24th February, 2019


The Manager


Messrs. A.P. Stationers


OR


The Editor,


Dainik Jagran,


Jaipur.


Subject : Poor maintenance of the public park


Sir,


I am a resident of the Good Residential Colony, at Govindpuri. By means of this letter, I wish to draw your attention to the poor conditions of the public park in our locality. The public park is supposed to be well maintained by the responsible people but it seems they haven’t been doing their duty well enough. There is no maintenance of the greenery in the park which has led to the growth of the grasses and weeds around the area.


The main gate to the park has broken apart thus allowing free passage to stray animals which has made the place dirty. The park is no longer a hygienic place where people can go for recreation. Complaints regarding the same are not being entertained by the concerned authorities. I would request you to kindly publish the dilapidating condition of our park in your renowned paper so that necessary action can be taken.


Thanking You,


Yours sincerely,


Pratibha,


24 Govindpuri,


Jaipur.


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Read the passage given be1ow and answer the questions that follow :

The Internet is so far one of the greatest inventions of all time. The Internet has made it possible for us to do lots of things. People can shop in online stores, communicate with family and friends via Skype or Facebook, watch the latest videos on YouTube, blog and make money from it, and so much more.


The Internet has proven to be very useful and has come with lots of advantages. The Internet has made it easy for people to communicate with others because it is cheap and convenient. The only costs incurred are those paid to the Internet service provider. If you want to talk to someone who is in another part of the globe, you can just fire up Skype or any other communication app and hold a video chat.


Services such as Skype have helped people from geographically segmented countries to interact and share ideas. As such, people are able to share their thoughts and views on matters affecting the globe. The Internet acts as a common global platform where people explore ideologies and cultures without limitation.


The Internet is swamped with information about anything and everything. There are multiple search engines that have made it easier for the Internet users to find information. For example, it is now common for people to look for free advice from the Internet on all sorts of issues. The premise here is that whatever problem you are experiencing, someone somewhere has experienced it and probably solved it.


You can also get the latest news, breakthroughs in all fields including medicine and even research publications at the click of a button. The Internet is basically a globally accessible repository of knowledge, and the best part is everyone gets to chip in.


Today it is possible to carry out financial transactions online. You can transfer funds, pay taxes and utility bills or book movie tickets over the Internet in the comfort of your office or home.


The growth of e-commerce has made it possible for people to shop for most things online. This has seen the emergence of retail giants. They sell consumer goods globally. Such a feat was virtually impossible before the Internet.


The Internet has undoubtedly tremendous advantages for everyone but it is not an unmixed blessing. It has its own downside.


Unwanted and useless emails are a nuisance. These emails obstruct the recipient endlessly. They are illegal and can cause frustration because they make it hard for people to access their emails accounts. Besides malicious programs like Trojan, Virus and other malwares attack a computer with the sole intent of causing harm.


The fact that the Internet has become a market place has also seen a rise in fraud cases. Credit/debit card details are particularly vulnerable. This calls for extreme caution when transacting online. Make sure to use a reliable payment processor instead of sending your details directly to an individual or business.


Just like everything else, people also get addicted to the Internet. This may sound bizarre, but some people spend more than their fair amount of time on the Internet. This affects their social interactions a great deal. The Internet addiction has been known to be a major cause of obesity and has, in some cases, led to some diseases like carpal tunnel syndrome.


2.1 On the basis of your reading of the above passage, make notes on it using recognizable abbreviations, wherever necessary. Use a format you consider suitable. Supply a suitable title.


2.2 Write a summary of the above passage in about 80 words.


 3

Draft an advertisement in 50-60 words to be published in the classified columns

of a local daily for the sale of your flat as you are shifting to another city. Give all the relevant details like location, size, floor, price etc. You are Madan/ Mohini. Your contact number is 981xxxxxxx.


OR


You are Principal of A.N. Public School. You have decided to organize a three- day tour to Mysore. Draft a notice in 50-60 words inviting the interested students to submit their names along with consent letters from their parents. Give all the relevant details.


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Last year your school organized a ten-day tour to Nainital. Twenty students

of your school along with two teachers went on the tour. You were all greatly excited. The cool weather of Nainital, boating in the Naini Lake, a visit to Tiffin Top, Naina Devi Temple and other places were an unforgettable experience. As Head Boy/ Head Girl write a report in 150-200 words for the school magazine. You are Yash/Yogita.


OR


Yoga is becoming more and more popular. It is generally believed that it is very helpful in maintaining physical and mental health. Write a speech in 150-200 words to be delivered in the morning assembly on “Importance of Yoga for students.” You are Rishi/Ritika.


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The energy and enthusiasm of the youth of the country can be effectively used

to bring about a welcome change in the society. The youth can contribute a lot by taking part in activities like adult literacy campaigns, cleanliness drives, tree plantation, visiting old age homes etc. Write an article in 150-200 words on “Harnessing Youth Energy.” You are Ram/Rani.


OR


Successful men have often talked about the positive effects of failure. Our failures do unnerve and demoralize us but also act as a great teacher. They tell us where we have gone wrong and what we should do to overcome obstacles in our way. Write an article in 150-200 words on “Positive effects of failure”. You are Raman/Roshni.