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You are Anu / Anup, 4, Manu Vihar, Delhi. You have recently witnessed the performance of our women sportspersons in the Olympics. You feel that they have done the nation proud against all odds. Write a letter to the editor of a national daily congratulating them and give reasons as to

why their success is so commendable. (120 – 150 words)


OR


You are Ikjot / Jyotika. You recently bought a watch from Sianco Watch Company. It stopped working within two days. Write a letter of complaint to the manager of the company at their office address, 101, Mall Road, Ajmer, giving details of the problem, and what you want him to do about it. (120 − 150 words)



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Manu Vihar


Delhi- 210


22 February 2019


The Editor


Times of India


Delhi-259


Dear Sir /Madam,


Subject: Appreciation of the Women sport persons of our country


I, Anu, had been to watch the Olympics that took place recently and hvve noticed that the participation of women has increased and would like to express my views and congratulations.


The women that participated made sure they pushed themselves to the extreme. On interviewing some of them, I was informed that they are all from rural backgrounds. They have been trained in the cities under deplorable conditions due to lack of funding. Despite all these issues, they have qualified rounds and even won two silvers and five bronze medals.


I would like to commend these women for their strength and determination and would like the newspaper to write an article looking into the lives of these women and bring to the notice of the authorities about the lack of funding.


Thank you.


Yours faithfully,


Anu.


OR


50


Vani Vilas


Ajmer.


22 February 2019.


The Manager


101


Mall Road


Ajmer.


Dear sir/madam,


Subject: Damage to Goods Bought


I, Jyotika, bought a watch from Sianco watch company on the 19th of February, 2019. Within a day, I noticed that the minutes hand of the watch had stopped working completely. The battery is operational and the other hands of the watch are fully functional. There has been no mechanical damage done to the watch.


The watch was bought on warranty and hence, I request you to replace it with a similar piece or provide free service for repair of the watch.


Thank you.


Yours faithfully,


Jyotika.



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Read the passage given below carefully and answer the questions that follow :

Amongst all the mass media today, television attracts the largest number of viewers. Its audience is greater in size than any of the other media audiences. This is because television is able to attract the audiences of all age groups, literate and illiterate, and of all the strata of the society. Even today, though commercials have entered television in a big way, its basic purpose has not changed. It continues to perform its function of national integration and development. There is no doubt about the fact that technology has given us a major tool in the form of television. It is a very powerful persuasive mass communication medium. How and why we make use of this tool will determine the effectiveness of this tool to enhance the development process.


Television in India, through its programmes presents a composite national picture and perspective of India‖s rich cultural heritage and diverse thinking. They represent various religious and cultural expressions and activities of people, belonging to different parts of India; thus it reflects the Indian society. Television has been able to influence the people living in remote areas of our country as its outreach has covered the remotest villages and tribal pockets. It is ushering in an information explosion. The growth in television, both in technology and reach, in the last three decades has been phenomenal. It was basically conceived as a mass medium and a mass educator for its large population scattered in remote and culturally diverse areas.


It is supposed to disseminate the message of development and modernization to create awareness for generating public participation. It is expected to support government plans and programmes for bringing about social and economic change and to protect national security as well as advance the cause of national integration. It has the capability to reach simultaneously millions and millions of our people. Since it can transmit not only words but pictures as well, the significance of television as medium of mass communication has universally been realized and recognised. In a country like India, where population and illiteracy are the burning problems, electronic media provides tremendous reach for disseminating audio-visual information even in remote areas.





As far as educational messages to the masses are concerned, television can be the most powerful educational medium because it combines speaking, writing and showing. You not only talk to the masses at one time but you show them what you mean. Thus, television presents a massive demonstration to thousands of viewers at the same time. The small screen has indeed turned out to be large enough to compress, within itself, India‖s tremendous cultural diversity over a rather broad social spectrum. Television has become part of our popular culture — part of our life itself.


(a) On the basis of your reading of the above passage, make notes on it, using headings and sub-headings. Also use recognizable


abbreviations, wherever necessary. Supply an appropriate title to it.


(b) Write a summary of the above passage in about 80 words.



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You are the Secretary, Health Club, Sunrise Public School, Agra. Your club is organizing a 3 km walk to create awareness of healthy lifestyles. Draft a notice in 50 – 60 words inviting students to join this walk. Give all

the necessary details.


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You wish to give your 3-bedroom flat on rent. Draft an advertisement in 50 – 60 words to be published in the classified columns of a local newspaper, giving all the necessary details. Contact : Geeta / Gaurav, 9812345678.


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A huge rally was organised in the capital of India at India Gate to create awareness of the problems of the elderly people. Many NGOs and prominent social workers took part in it. You were sent as a reporter from News Today to cover the rally. Write the report as Jayant / Jayanti.

(150 − 200 words)


OR


The condition of the physically challenged and the treatment given to them give rise to a serious concern. On the ―World Disability Day‖, write a speech to be given in the school assembly. Focus on the issues and the role the youth can play in helping them. You are Jayant / Jayanti.


(150 − 200 words)


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Life in some metropolitan cities has become more comfortable with the introduction of Metro Rail Service. Write an article in 150 − 200 words on

―Travelling by Metros‖. You are Aman / Aarti.


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You came across a report about how some students who were out on an adventure trip organised by their institute, drowned in a river as they did not pay heed to repeated warnings. Write an article in 150 − 200 words on the topic, ―Discipline and Adventure‖. You are Ram / Reena.