Q. 1. Write a letter to the Sales Manager, MMS Books, Ashok Vihar, Delhi, placing order for five titles of books that you need for educational purpose. You are Sanjeev/Sanjana, 12/CA, Model Town, Kurukshetra.
15A Model Town
Delhi
April 5, 20XX
The Editor
Expressions
Kasturba Gandhi Marg
New Delhi-110001
Sir
Sub: Deteriorating standard of living in the capital city.
Through the columns of your reputed magazine, I wish to express my views on the deteriorating standard of living in the capital city of Delhi.
What does the standard of living actually mean? Does it mean possessing expensive goods of comfort and beauty, living in posh bungalows or, the overall decent and peaceful living conditions including health and hygiene, pollution-free environment, and above all, a value-based society.
Considering all these, the living conditions in Delhi are really appalling. Dumps of garbage, heavy traffic congestion on the roads, growing atmospheric pollution, high levels of noise pollution, overcrowding at public places, etc., throw ample light on the deterioration in the people’s standard of living. Our lungs are hungry for fresh air and green belts.
The large number of immigrants, from other states to Delhi, put tremendous pressure on the resources of the city. The housing problem is growing rapidly with lack of civic amenities. The life is so busy that there is little interaction among neighbours. Hurry and worry is what best describes the life in the capital city. With growing consumerism and rising prices, the disparity between rich and poor is increasing day by day. Something judicious needs to be done to remedy this situation. More green belts and ‘silence zones’ should be created. The unrestricted inflow of people to Delhi should also be checked. Only then the standard of living can be improved.
Yours truly
PMR
Q. 2. You are Mohan Bhagat, Eureka Forbes, NOIDA. You have received the reply to your inquiry letter from Woddcutters Inc, dated 2rd March, 2015. You feel positive about the company’s terms and conditions. Write a letter placing order for the furniture that you have mentioned in the previous communication.
A-24, Kavi Nagar
Ghaziabad
April 2, 20XX
The Editor
National Herald
New Delhi-110001
Sir
Sub: Water crisis in Kavi Nagar
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I wish to draw the attention of the concerned authorities towards the problem of water scarcity in our locality.
It is still early summer and the residents are already facing acute water shortage in the area. The supply is cut off at 8.30 a.m. in the morning and is restored only for half an hour in the evening between 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Since the timings are erratic, many people, especially, the working couples are unable to store water. Frequent complaints to the Jal Board haven’t yielded any result as the authorities express their helplessness saying that one of the tanks of the Hyderpur Water Treatment Plant is under repair and has been shut down for a month or so thereby affecting the water supply in the area. But it is nearly one and a half months since the problem began, yet there is no respite to the residents.
The Jal Board should, in the meantime, make provisions for water tankers at different horns of the day. Also, measures must be taken to expedite the repair work.
Yours truly
Ramnath /Reema
Q.3. You are Sundar/ Sundari of Gwalior. You run a stationary shop in the central market of the city. Write a letter to M/s ABC Stationary Marts, Chandni Chowk New Delhi placing an order for some stationary items for your shop. Also ask for discounts available for bulk buyers.
Examination Hall
New Delhi-110058
5th April, 20XX
The Editor
The Herald
New Delhi-110002
Sir
Sub: Terror caused by illicit liquor and anthrax
The recent deaths due to the consumption of illicit liquor and the fear generated in the minds of people on account of anthrax is a matter of great concern.
We often hear or read about people dying due to the consumption of illicit liquor, but never come to know about the follow up action or the punishment given to the guilty. What a tragedy! Families get ruined, children orphaned but the illegal trade continues unabated. Why is our government so apathetic towards this social curse or maybe, keeps the eyes closed deliberately because the custodians of law have their palms greased through these means only.
However, we, the awakened citizens, must raise our voice against this evil. We must try to educate not only the children but adults also. Responsibility can also be given to the Gram Panchayats and the best village or Panchayat should be awarded if they Eire able to eradicate this menace from their villages.
Another problem, I need to address is the problem of global terrorism. The people have yet to recover from the trauma of the terrorist attack on the Twin Towers when they are confronted with a still more dangerous and threatening problem—the problem of bioterrorism. Prominent personalities in different countries are being targeted through the deadly bio-chemical like anthrax sent in letters. Is man degenerated to such an extent that he can kill another human being using such means? The US government has taken strong steps to check this deadly act. However, if the guilt is proved on anybody, the person(s) must be given exemplary punishment to eliminate this heinous crime completely. I am sure that the contents shared here express the views of many. In the hope that sanity may prevail among people someday.
Yours truly
Hemant
Q. 4. You are Rumanu, the proprietor of ‘Ganesh electrical, New Delhi’ an electrical goods shop in Delhi. Write a letter to the wholesale dealer of electrical goods, placing an order for a few goods.
M/s Ganesh Electricals
New Delhi
5 August, 2016
M/S ABC Electronics
Delhi
Subject : Placing Order for the Supply of Electrical Goods
Dear Sir
With reference to your advertisement in The Hindustan Times dated 15th August, 2016, we are pleased to place with you an order for the supply of following electrical items.
l. Tube-sets (Bajaj) 40
2. Usha Fans —48" 10
3. Geyser (Pearl) Small size 06
4. Geyser (Pearl) General size 06
You are requested to dispatch the consignment within a fortnight of the placing of this order. If the goods are dispatched later, we shall reserve the right to refuse to take delivery of the goods.You are requested to collect the amount of the Invoice by negotiating the bill through the Union Bank of India, Main Branch. Before dispatching the goods please ensure that only the goods in proper working order be supplied. The broken items will have to be replaced by you.
An early supply of goods will be highly appreciated and followed by many more bulky orders.
As advertised in the newspaper, regular trade discount of 20% on all purchases is also expected. Kindly also supply a detailed catalogue with latest price list showing all the ranges available with you.
Yours sincerely
Romanu
(Proprietor)
