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Section ‘B’ : ADVANCED WRITING SKILLS(Coverage 35 Marks)

Advertisement

POINTS TO REMEMBER : Advertisements are of two types —

Personal purpose

(i) Classified Categorised in separate columns,occupy less space, moreeconomical. Written in shortphrases and words, Language-simple, concise and compact, givetitle and contact address.

(ii) Non Classified or Display Commercial purpose, more space,visually attractive, with catchyslogans, Varying font size orshape, (language-colourful), lucidand appealing overallarrangement.

(b) Classified Advertisements are covered under different headings:

– Situation vacant/situation wanted

– Sale and Purchase of Property/vehicles/Household Goods etc.

– Missing persons/Pet animals.

– Lost and found

– Travels and Tours/Packers and Movers.

– Educational Institution/Language course/Hobby classes.

– Matrimonials / Alliance.

– Change in name

Points to Remember :

q Keep Heading — Situation Vacant / Wanted

q Begin with ‘Wanted’ or ‘Required’.

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q Mention name of the employee with address.

q Mention the no. of posts lying vacant/name of the post.

q Mention required age limit and qualification (educational andprofessional). Skills, personality and minimum experience required.

q Pay scale and perks of the post concerned

q Mode of applying and whom to apply

q Time limit for submission of application

q Contact address and Ph. No.

Example :

1. You are the General Manager of a leading industrial concern. You needa Chartered Accountant for your office. Draft an advertisement in notmore than 50 words to be published in The Times of India, New Delhi,under the classified columns.

Situation Vacant

Required a Chartered Accountant for a leading concern “Brakes andBrakes India Ltd.”. An individual with CA degree, having two yearsexperience of an MNC and not more than 35 years can apply to theGeneral Manager with complete resume within seven days. Attractivesalary and promising career. General Manager, Brakes and Brakes Pvt.Ltd., 116 Sect. 62, Noida, Ghaziabad.

2. You are the manager, Excel Pharma Ltd. Draft an advertisement for yourcompany for the post of Sales Executive (two) mentioning all details asper your requirement.

Advertisements

3. Delhi Public School Rohtak, Haryana needs four post graduate teachers(2 English, 1 Physics, 1 Maths) for the school. As the chairman of theschool draft a classified advertisement for a leading newspaper invitingapplications from suitable candidates. Include details like essentialqualification, experience, salary, working condition etc. the mailingaddress of the school is P.O. Box-516, Civil Lines, Rohtak, Haryana.

4. Vasant International school requires a receptionist. The administrativeoffice drafts an advertisement for publication in the situation vacantcolumn of a newspaper. Draft an advertisement inviting application forwalk-in interview along with the testimonials.

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Situation Wanted

1. Arun Gupta of M-3, Neel Kamal Appt. ‘Shimla, has a very good knowledgeof tourists places in Shimla. He wants to work as a Tourist Guide. Drafta suitable advertisement for publication in the ‘Tours and Travels Section’of a local newspapers in about 50 words.

Situation Wanted

A Tourist Guide widely travelled, well acquainted with hill and historicalplaces around Shimla. Well-versed in English, Hindi, Punjabi and LocalLanguage seeks a job in the Local Tours and Travels. Desirous Partymay contact Arun Gupta. M-3, Neel Kamal Appartment Shimla or Callat 9868....(M).

1. You are A.L. Bhagat of C-108 Shakti Nagar, Delhi. You are CharteredAccountant and you are capable of handling accounts and ManagingFinances, having six years of experience. Draft an advertisement for theTimes of India seeking a job (full time/part time)

2. You are Mohan Garg. You intend to start hobby classes during the comingsummer vaction at your residence. Write an advertisement to bepublished in Hindustan Times. (50 words)

Hints - (Name hobby classes, time, date to start, qualified faculty, modeof admission contact No etc.)

(a) PROPERTY

q Begin with for Sale/Purchase or Available/Wanted.

q Type of house (Flat, independent floor/house/office etc.)

q Size-floor. no. of rooms etc.

q Fixtures & fittings

q Surroundings-centrally located, facing park, nearby market, school,hospital, bank, bus stand etc.

q Use adjectives like airy, well ventilated, fully furnished, brand new,newly constructed.

q Company or Bank lease preferred.

q Expected price : fixed/negotiable.


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1. You propose to sell your flat as you are going abroad. Draft anadvertisement for it to be published in Daily Times under classifiedcolumns.

FOR SALE

Available DDA Flat, MIG, First floor, two Bedrooms with attached Baths,Drawing and Dining with two balconies. Well furnished, airy, East andpark facing. Dilshad Garden, nearby market, school, hospital, bank,Metro and bus stand. Price 65,00000/- but negotiable. Contact Details: Om Properties, H Block, Dilshad Garden, 9810......... (M)

2. You own an independent house in West Delhi and want to sell it. Drafton advertisement for a local daily giving all necessary details.

FOR PURCHASE

3. Suppose you are Amitabh Ambani, Director of Study plus, Australia. Youwish to purchase land for setting up a school in India. Write a suitableadvertisement inviting offers from land owners. Give necessary datails likeplot size, area or location and offer of outsight purchase. Do include youraddress in India.

(b) VEHICLE FOR SALE

q Model No., Year of Manufacturing

q Colour, accessories (New seat cover, mats, music system, A/C etc.)

q Single hand driven, good condition, new tyres, non-accidental,scratchless, milage, authorised CNG kit/diesel version.

q Insurance, Road Tax, and Pollution Certificate

q Expected price 2,00000/- (fixed/negotiable)

q Contact address and telephone No.

1. You want to sell your Maruti WagonR as you are going abroad. Draft anadvertisement for the classified column of a local daily giving particularsof model, milage, etc.

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FOR SALE

Beginning (Model and Year of Manufacture) : Available MarutiWagon RLX 2006 model,

Colour and Accessories : Metallic grey, new seat covers, new tyres,A/C and stero fitted.

Other Attraction : Single hand driven, scratchless, sparingly used,beautiful interior. Insurance, Road Tax and PUC.

Selling Price : Price 90,000/- but negotiable

Contact Details : Mahindra Automobiles, Ph. No. 011-2329...........

2. You plan to sell your two wheeler. Draft a suitable advertisement in notmore than 50 words under the classified columns of a local daily, givingall necessary details.

(c) HOUSEHOLD / OFFICE GOODS

q Item, brand and year of manufacturing.

q General condition – excellent working condition, looks brand newetc.

q Specify material in case of furniture.

q Price offered/expected


1. Your family is moving out of Delhi since your father has been transferred.You want to sell off some household items at a reasonable rate. Drafton advertisement for local daily giving necessary details.

HOUSEHOLD GOODS

Beginning : Available

Item Name and Brand : LG fully automatic Washing Machine, modelsplash 2006. and Samsumg Colour TV. 21” with remote control;

General Condition : Excellent working condition.

Specific Details : Brand new furniture of Teak Wood five seatersofaset, six seater dining table and double bed with box.

Selling Price : Reasonable price.

Contact Details : A.B. Singh 43/1, B-Block, Dilshad Garden /9212734510 (M)

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2. You want to sell off some office furniture such as Table with chair,Cupboards etc. as you are moving out of Delhi. Draft an advertisementfor a local daily.

TO LET

q Begin with ‘Wanted’ or ‘Available’.

q Type of accommodation – Size, floor, No. of rooms etc.

q Location and surroundings

q Rent expected, Bank and company Lease preferred.

q Contact Add, email address or telephone No.

1. You want to let out a portion of your newly constructed independenthouse. Write an advertisement to be published in the ‘To Let’ classifiedcolumns of the Hindustan Times. (Word Limit : 50)

TO LET

Available on rent a newly constructed house in B-Block, Ashok Vihar,Delhi. Two bedrooms with attached baths, ground floor, well ventilatedand spacious with wooden work. Walking distance from market, school,hospital and Metro Station. Expected rent 25,000/- per month(negotiable). Contact : Lala Ji at 9868.............. (M)

2. Rahul Dev of 28, Dream Land Apartments, Circular Road, Delhi wantsto rent out 2nd floor of his house to students only. Write anadvertisement to be published in the ‘To Let’ column of a local daily.

ACCOMMODATION WANTED

q Accommodation required : No. of rooms, size, floor

q Location and surrounding : area, colony, facilities

q Contact Add. (Ph. No.)

1. You want to purchase an independent house in a posh area. Draft asuitable advertisement under the classified column, “AccommodationWanted”, giving your requirements and capacity to pay.

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ACCOMMODATION WANTED

Required a newly built independent house in a posh area of East Delhi.Having three bed rooms with attached baths, drawing and diningalongwith modular kitchen, well ventilated. Fully furnished, 24 hrs.Electricity and drinking water, parking. East and Park facing, nearbyschool, Bank and shopping complex. Rent offered Rs. 15000 permonth. Contact : Mr. R.V. Singh, 90122..........(M)

2. You want to purchase a newly constructed office in a prime location ofPreet Vihar, Vikas Marg. Draft an advertisement as per your requirementsabout location and price etc.

MISSING PERSON/PET ANIMALS

q Begin with ‘Missing’

q Physical description

(a) Person

______ Name, age, sex, height, complexion, built _______ clothesand other identifying features.

(b) Pet animal ________ name, breed, colour of fur or skin.

q Since when and from where missing

q reward/message if any


1. You are the sister of a boy who has been missing from his home for thelast two days. Draft an advertisement under the caption ‘Missing’ for alocal newspaper provide necessary details and also offer a reward.

MISSING

Suresh Kumar, 14 years, 5”3’. Wheatish complexion, average built,wearing white T-shirt and blue jeans, specks, injury mark over the righteye brow. Missing since 4.8.2012 from Central Market Lajpat Nagar.Informer will be duly rewarded. Inform Lajpat Nagar Police Station orCall at : 901032...(M)

2. Your grand mother aged 80 years, mentally upset has been missing forthree days. Draft an advertisement for “Missing” Column mentioning alldetails. (Word Limit : 50).

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3. Your Cat named Tessa is missing since 5th Aug. 2012. Draft anadvertisement under the “Missing” Column of a local daily newspaperproviding all details in about 50 words.

MISSING PET

Lovely cat Tessa, White, brown fur, 1 year old, with a red ribbon aroundits neck.

Missing : Since 5th Aug, 2012 from the Central Park, Dilshad Garden,Delhi.

Contact : A.B. Singh if found, finder/informer to be rewarded. Call at90123......(M)

4. You are Mona of New Friends Colony. Your pet dog named Scooby ismissing since 3rd Aug., 2011. Draft an advertisement for the ‘Pet Missing’column of a local daily in about 50 words.

6. LOST AND FOUND

q Begin with ‘Lost’ and ‘Found’.

q Brief physical description ______ Name of the object/article, Brand,Colour, size, condition.

q When/where lost or found.

q Reward if any


q For ‘Lost’ give all details whereas for ‘Found’ the details need notbe given completely.

1. You have lost your bag in Metro between Uttam Nagar and Dwarka while

going for an interview. It contains a file having important certificates. Draftan advertisement for a local daily under column ‘Lost and Found’ in notmore than 50 words.

LOST AND FOUND

Lost a black VIP bag, 16” × 20”, containing Certificates and importantpapers. Lost in Metro, between Uttam nagar and Dwarka on 4th Aug.2012 between 9 to 9.40 am. If found, kindly contact Mr. Rajeev Kumar,or call at 9998...........(M). Finder will be duly rewarded.

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2. You found a wrist watch in the school canteen. Draft a notice for SchoolNotice Board in not more that 50 words.

NOTICE

Found a ladies’ wrist watch in school canteen on 5th Aug. 2012 ataround 11.30 a.m. The owner can take it from the school office afterproviding details about the wristwatch. Contact Mr. Sharma after schooltime.

1. You are Puran Singh, a Property Dealer. You lost a bag containingvaluable documents, while travelling by bus between Model Town andRohini on Route No. 982, Draft an advertisement in not more than 50words.

2. You found a Chemistry Text Book in the Lab. Write a notice for yourschool notice board in not more than 50 words.

7. MATRIMONIALS

• Begin with ‘Wanted/Alliance’ or Proposal invited

• Physical description : age, height, complexion built (Slim/Tall).

• Academic, Professional Qualifications, job status, salary etc.

• Caste/sub-caste, religion etc.

• Contact / Post Box No. ...............

1. After completing his M.B.A. from reputed University, your son is workingas a manager in an M.N.C. in Noida. He wants to marry a beautiful,educated, well cultured girl, Draft an advertisement for the “Matrimonial”.Column of a national newspaper.

WANTED BRIDE

For 26 years, 5’8” tall, handsome, fair complexioned MBA, MNCExecutive, settled in Noida. The girl, 5’5”, 24 years, Science graduate,computer savy will be suitable match. Caste no bar. Contact at PostBox No. 678, Times of India, New Delhi-110001.

2. A retired army officer is looking for a suitable match for his smart, conventeducated daughter. Write a matrimonial advertisement for a localnewspaper.

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GROOM WANTEDAlliance invited from a tall handsome, educated, well settled business/professional Delhite boy of Jain family for a smart, beautiful, fair, slim,23/5’3”/ 50 kg. Convent educated M.B.A. girl working in M.N.C. ContactMr. S.K. Jain, at 90123......(M)

3. A highly placed I.T. Professional settled in America seeks alliance with afair slim beautiful, educated, cultured Brahmin girl. Write a suitableadvertisement.

4. Draft an advertisement for the matrimonial columns of a newspapers foryour sister who is working in an MNC as a manager.

Non Classified/Display Advertisement

Q. No. You are working for an advertising agency. Draft an attractiveadvertisement for a company which is launching a new toothpaste.

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2. M/s Kirori Mal and Sons, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi have manufactured anew pressure cooker, draft a very attractive advertisement for thepromotion of the product on behalf of the company.

3. Your company has manufactured a new washing machine. Draft a suitableadvertisement to be published in the local daily for the promotion of yourwashing machine. Mention its warranty or guarantee too always with otherdetails and contact No.

Notice (5 Marks)

Format : The word ‘NOTICE’, date, Heading, Writer ’s name withdesignation. name of the issuing agency (school). 1

Content : What : Event/Activity/Heading.

When : Date and Time

Where : Venue

Who : Participants/organisers, Chief Guest if any

How : Process and contact (to whom). 2

Expression : Overall organisation, accuracy and fluency 2

TYPES OF NOTICE1. Notices at Public Places, No Parking

No use of Mobiles, No Smoking etc.

2. Notice for General Public

PUBLIC NOTICE

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4. Notices issued by ‘Residents Welfare Association, Mayur Vihar,Phase-I, Delhi

NOTICEPower Cut

Aug. 7, 2012

This is to inform all the residents of the society that there will be apower cut for four hours on 8th Aug. 2012 from 1.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.the reason is the installation of electronic meters. In convenience isnegretted

M.L. Verma, President), RWA

NOTICEWater Shortage

Aug. 8, 2012,

Considering the acute water shortage in the colony this summer, all theresidents of Vasant Kunj, A-Block are requested not to waste potablewater by cleaning their cars, verandahs, drive ways etc. or wateringthe plants with a hosepipe. A fine of Rs. 500/- will be imposed on thedefaulters. Kindly save water for better tomorrow.

PresidentResident Welfare SocietyVasant Kunj, A Block., Delhi

5. NOTICE ABOUT TOURS/CAMPS/PICNICS

1. S.K.V. Dilshad Garden is organising an educational tour to Goa forthe class XI and XII. Write a notice for your school notice boardinviting students to join the tour. Invent other necessary details.

S.K.V. DILSHAD GARDEN

NOTICEExcursion Tour

Aug. 7, 2012

The students of class XI and XII are hereby informed that our schoolis organizing an educational tour to Goa as per the details.

Destination : Goa

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Duration : From 13 Sept. to 18 Sept. 2012. Expenses to be born bythe Department of Education.

Interested students may give their names to the undersigned alongwiththe NOC from their parents by 30 Aug., 2012

Mrs. S. Krishna (P.E.T.) 1/C Excursions.

6. SCHOOL ACTIVITIES OR EVENTS

1. You are Rajan/Rachna, the Head boy/ girl of the school, G.G.S.S.S.No. 1, Rohini. Write a notice about the debate competition in theschool on the topic “Utility of Mega Events” for common man.

G.G.S.S.S. NO. 1. DILSHAD GARDEN

NOTICEDebate Competition

Feb. 17, 2012

All the students are hereby informed that English Debate Competitionof Zonal Level will be held in our school as per the details given below:

Date : 21 Feb. 2012

Time : 8.30 a.m.

Venue : School auditorium

Topic : Utility of Mega Events for Common Man.

Time limit : 3-4 min. One each in favour and against. Interestedstudents may give their names in pair to the undesigned latest by 19thFeb. For further details/enquiry, contact the undersigned.

Rachna(Head Girl)

2. You are the Editor of your School Magazine. Draft a notice for your SchoolNotice Board inviting articles, poems ,jokes, sketches etc. from thestudents for your school magazine. Sign as Neha/Neeraj, I/C CulturalActivities, SKV, Vikas Puri.

NOTICES

3. The cultural club of DAV Public school Noida is organising A Talent HuntEvening. Pt. Ravi Shankar, the eminent vocalist will be the guest ofhonour. Mridul/Mridula the secretary of the cultural club drafts a notice

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to inform and invite the names of the students about the same. Draft his/her notice in not more than 50 words.

4. Head boy/Head girl of your school Mother Merry Public School, DilshadGarden, Delhi you are organising a career counselling session for XI &XII Std. Students of your school Write a notice giving details of it to bedisplayed on your school notice board.

Note : (Name the dignitary who will throw light on various vistas open foryouth and mention about the exhibition corner in the school)

5. Your school AVB bal Vidyalaya Sirsa has completed 50 years ofmeritorious service to the society. As president of the students councilof your school write a notice informing and inviting the names of thestudents to participate in the Golden Jubilee Celebration of the schoolin not more than 50 words. You are Ram/Radhika.

Note : (Mention the name of the chief guest along with other detais)

3. CIRCULARSCircular is for wide circulation sent by a school or office or club to itsmembers/parents/employees.

Points to Remember :q Name of the institution on Topq Date on left handq Subjectq Salutation such as Dear Parents / Members.q Include all relevant informationq Signature with designation.

RPVV Rajniwas Marg, DelhiCIRCULAR

Aug. 12, 2012Welfare Scheme(Cash Disbursal)

Dear Parents,

The school is going to distribute Rs. 1200/- to all students towards freestationary and uniform for the year 2012-13. Kindly make yourselfavailable between 9.30 to 11.30 a.m. on 16th Aug., 2012 to collect thesaid amount.

S.D. Sharma(Principal)

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1. You are Ashu/Aakash the Head girl/boy of D.A.V. Public School,Anand Vihar. Write a circular to inform the parents about P.T.A.meeting on second Saturday.

2. Write a circular to inform the students of Class VI, VII and VIII aboutthe Exam. of Engligh, Hindi and Maths based on Minimum levellearning programme on 31st July, 2012. Sign as Nakul/Neha ofSaraswati Public School, Rohini.

3. Frequent Cases of theft, burgalry, eveteasing and electricity breakdown in the society are being reported to the Resident WelfareAssociation of Ashok Nagar. As the President of the society writea circular inviting for general body meeting of the members todiscuss the issue and find the solution Agenda of the meeting mustbe mentioned. You are surya.

4. Your school has been selected for the venue of state level scienceexhibition therefore the principal of your school has decided to holda meeting with the staff to plan for the same. Draft a circular onbehalf of the principal. Give agenda of meetings (50 words)

Difference between Notice and Circular

q Notice is more formal than circular

q Salutation is given in circular such as Dear Parents and DearMembers

q Purpose of the circular is to convey the message to the definitetarget group whereas a Notice may have a set group as well asgeneral public as its target (as per the need).

4. INVITATIONS

Formal Invitations/Replies to formal invitations.

Points to Remember

q To be written in third person

q No abbreviation to be used

q Simple present tense is used

q Each entry to be mentioned in a separate line, e.g., (a) the nameof the person(s) who is/are inviting (b) formal expressions like‘request the pleasure of your company (c) time and date of event(d) purpose and occasion of invitation.

q In RSVP - address and telephone no. is given at which the inviteemay contact for any queries.

q In official invitations, time by which the guests are to be seated,name of the chief guest, programme may be given.

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Formal Invitations

I. Marriages/Auspicious Occasions

(i)Mrs. and Mr. Satish Sharma

Solicit your gracious presence on the auspicious occasionof the marriage of their grand daughter.(Daughter of Mrs. and Mr. Sunil Sharma)

with(Son of Mrs. and Mr. Lokesh Sharma

on17th September, 2011

at 7:30 p.m.at

Red Carpet, Party Lawn, Preet Vihar, Vikas Marg, Delhi-110031.

R.S.V.P. With best compliments FromVinod Kr. Sharma All RelativesB-36 Rajdhani Encl., Vikas Marg, Delhi

(ii) You are the member of Punjab Academy, Delhi. Draft a formalInvitation to invite all for celebrating. “Freedom of Nation” with KaviDarbar.

A Specimen of Formal (Printed) Invitation

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(iii) You are organising an Exhibition of Painting “Nayika Series’ on 31thAug., 2011 at Azad Bhavan Art Gallary at 5:45 p.m. Draft aninvitation card to invite the General Public.

(iv) You are a student of Laxmi Public School, Model Town, Delhi. Theschool is holding its Annual Function at 5:30 p.m. on 21st March,2011. The Education Minister has consented to be the Chief Guest.Design an invitation card to be sent to the Parents and otherinvitees (word limit 50).

II. Founders Day/Annual Day/Sports Day

THE PRINCIPAL, STAFF AND STUDENTS OFLaxmi Public School, Model Town, Delhi, request the pleasure of

your company onANNUAL DAY CELEBRATION

on Saturday, the 28th Dec., 2011 at 5:30 p.m. in the school auditoriumSh. Arvinder Singh Lovely, Hon’ble Education Minister

has very kindly consented to be the Chief Guest.

R.S.V.P.Admn. Officer23456788Special Instruction : (This card admits only two. You are requestedto be seated by 4:30 p.m.)

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FORMAL REPLIES

Acceptance/Refusal

Points to Remember

q Acknowledge the invitation

q Express thanks in third person

q Not to be signed at the end

q When accepting, confirm dates and time.

q If declining, give reasons, convey your best wishes.

q Give date and address at top left hand

1. ACCEPTANCE

Aug. 9, 2012

7, Park Avenue

Mrs. and Mr. Ramesh Kumar thank Mrs. and Mr. Satish Sharma

for their kind invitation which they are delighted to accept.

It’s my great pleasure to attend the ceremony.

GRACEFUL REFUSAL

Aug. 9, 2012

7, Park Avenue

Mrs. and Mr. Ramesh Kumar thank Mrs. and Mr. Satish Sharma

for their kind invitation but regret their inability to accept the same

due to some urgent and unavoidable assignment abroad.

2. INFORMAL INVITATIONS

Points to Remember

q Use first person ‘I’, ‘We’ and ‘You’ and avoid using ‘he’, ‘she’ and ‘they’.

q Do not write ‘subject’ and ‘receiver’s address’.

q Write in warm and personalised style.

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q Avoid writing unnecessary details.

q Begin with ‘Dear’ ________ (name).

Q. You are Anuj/Anuja Goel. Write a letter of invitation to invite all yourfriends for the party you are giving to celebrate your selection in B-Techin DTU.

B-5

Yojna Vihar, Delhi.

Feb. 9, 2011

My dear Rahul,

I have much pleasure in inviting you to the post selection party aftermy admission in DTU. Reach my residence at 7.30 am on 14th Feb.,2011 to join my family in its moments of joy.

Yours truly

Anuj/Anuja

INFORMAL ACCEPTANCE / REFUSAL

You are Rahul and have been invited to the post selection party of yourfriend Anuj. Write a reply accepting the invitation you got.

ACCEPTANCE

7-C, Yojna Vihar, Delhi.

March 10, 2011

Dear Anuj,

Many thanks for inviting me to attend your post selection party whichwill be held on 14th March at your home.

I shall be highly delighted to attend the same and enjoy the partywith great fun.

Yours truly

Rahul Gupta

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REFUSAL

7-C Yojna Vihar, Delhi.

March 10, 2011

Dear Anuj

Many thanks for inviting me to attend your post selection party butI am sorry to say that I shall not be able to attend the same as Ishall be out of station next week. I shall miss this joyous occasion.

I wish you all the best for the future. God bless you.

Yours truly

Rahul Gupta

SAMPLE INVITATION

You, Neha/Nakul, the President of the English Literary and CulturalSociety of Government Model Sr. Sec. School, Sect. 19, Chandigarh, hasto organise an Inter Zonal Declamation competition on the topic“Communication skills are very important in modern world” at the +2 level.You wish to invite Dr. Shailesh Gupta, an eminent educationist to presideover the function to be held on 21st Aug., 2011 at 9:30 a.m.

Govt. Model Sr. Sec. School, Sector 19, Chandigarh

Dr. Shailesh Gupta

73, Sec. 11A, Chandigarh.

9th Aug., 2011

Sub. : Invitation to preside over Inter Zonal Declamation Competition.

Sir,

The English Literary and Cultural Society of our school is organisingan English Declamation competition on the topic ‘Communicationskills are very important in modern world’, on 21st Aug., 2011 at 9:30a.m. in the school auditorium.

Kindly consent to preside over the above said programme.

Yours sincerely

Neha.

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Dr. Shailesh Gupta Writes a letter of acceptance of the invitation.

ACCEPTANCE

Dr. Shailesh Gupta.

73. Sec. 11-A Chandigarh

Aug., 16, 2011

Dear Neha

Many thanks for inviting me to preside over the Inter ZonalDeclamation Competition to be held on 21st Aug., 2011 at 9:30 a.m.

I shall be highly delighted to attend the function and enjoy listeningto the views of students.

It will be kind of you, if you could provide me the official transport.

Yours truly

Shailesh Gupta.

REFUSAL

Dr. Shailesh Gupta.

73. Sec. 11-A Chandigarh

Aug., 16, 2011

Dear Neha

Many thanks for inviting me to preside over the Inter ZonalDeclamation competition to be held on 21 Aug., 2011 at 9:30 a.m.but I am sorry to say that I shall not be able to attend the samedue to some prior appointment with my doctor.

With warm regards

Yours sincerely,

Shailesh

POSTER DESIGNING

Purpose : to create social awareness, to advertise current generalproblems.

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Layout : 1

q Eye catching and visually attractive

q A catchy slogan

q Simple drawings / sketching

q Letters of different size and shape

q Proportionate spacing.

Content : 2

q Highlight the main topic

q Include all the important details like time, venue and date, in caseof an event.

q Name of the issuing authority, organisers etc.

Expression : 2

q Appropriate and accurate language

q Creativity

q Overall organisation

Common Topics for Posters

1. Clean city campaign/Green Delhi, Clean Delhi.

2. World environment Day/Save Environment

3. Book fair/Exhibition/Career Mela etc.

4. Save water/Water harvesting

5. Prevention against Malaria/Dengu

6. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyaan/Each one Teach one etc.

7. Prevention against Terrorists attacks / Be an Alert citizen

8. Say ‘No’ to crackers/Polybags/Plastics.

9. Road Safely/Car-pooling/Air pollution etc.

10. Save girl child.

11. Child labour.

12. Harmful effects of smoking/Drugs/Drinking.

13. Save Power/Save Energy

14. Donate Blood

15. Help Old People

16. Save Earth – Save Humanity

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1. Draft a Poster on ‘Save Girl Child, Save Nation’ (Awareness)

GIRLS ARE AN ASSET TO A NATIONTHEY ARE AN INDISPENSABLE HUMAN RESOURCE

FOR GENERATIONS TO COMESAVE GIRL CHILDSAVE HUMANITY

DONOT KILL THEM IN WOMBEARTH WILL BE BARREN AND COLOURLESS

IF FEMALE FOETICIDE CONTINUESGirls are :q Productive members of the societyq More intelligent, wiser and compassionateq Contributing in all fields

BE AWAREFEMALE FOETFECIDE IS A CRIMINAL OFFENCE

Issued by :Delhi Commission for Women

Govt. of NCT, Delhi

2. A week long International Book Fair is being held of Pragati Maidan. Drafta poster informing general public about it (informative)

COME ONE COME ALLTO

15th INTERNATIONAL BOOK FAIR-2012Date : 23rd October to 28th October, 2012

Time : 10.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.

Venue : Pragati Maidan (Stall 7 to 12)Man can Deceive but Books can NeverThese are your true friendsValue them

Features :q Books for all age groups & on all subjectsq Computer Software and Educaitonal CD’sq Audio Visual Teaching aidsq Heavy discountq Entry Free

Organised by : International Trade Authority

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SAVE WATER SAVE EARTHNO WATER NO LIFE

NO GREENERY NO VEGETATIONSAVE EVERY DROP OF WATERIT IS GETTING SHORT WATER

LEVEL IS REDUCINGIT REQUIRES WATER

HARVESTING

Therefore follow these:Dos Don’ts

q Close tap after use Don’t allow water to flow uselessly

q Use waste water in Washing Don’t use hose pipe to washcars and watering Plants your cars

q Use buckets to bath and Don’t keep the tap runningcleaning floors, clothes etc. while brushing your teeth

Collect Rain water and allow it to seep in the Earthissued in interest of public by Delhi Jal Board

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APPEALS !

Appeals are made to help the people in need, to raise funds for helping others.Such as earthquake victims, Slum children welfare etc.

q Use word ‘Appeal’.

q Explain who is needy person.

q Reason for Appeal.

q Who are appealed.

q Name Add. and contact no. of Appeal maker.

q Put in a box.

1. You are Anita/Anil, residing at Hari Nagar, New Delhi. Your friend has toundergo a major operation for which he needs rupees two lakhs. Somegenerous people have donated some money but that is not sufficient.Draft an appeal which will be published in a local daily to generate moneyfor open heart surgery.

Appeal !A promising badminton player, a national Talent has to undergo anopen heart surgery in Escorts Hospital, New Delhi for which he needsRs. two lakh rupees that he cannot afford. All kind hearted andgenerous people are requested to help the needy player so that aprecious life may be saved.

Anita/Anil.

116, B-4 Hari Nagar.

2. Write an appeal inviting suitable Donors to offer one Kidney of theirs tosave the life of a little girl of four years old. As her both kidneys aredamaged. You are Ashu, the sister of victim, residing at B-5, Anand Vihar,Delhi.

Appeal !A very little girl of 4 years is lying on death bed in AIMS, Delhi. Bothher Kidneys are totally damaged beyond repairs. Your benevolentact of donating one Kidney can save a precious and innocent life.Kindly come forward for this noble cause. The blood group of thepatient is B+. The donors may please contact : The MedicalSuperintendent AIIMS, New Delhi.

Mob. : 6212731742

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APPEALS

3. You are building a free charitable hospital for the poor and the needy.Draft a suitable “Appeal” for the public requesting donation for the hospital.

(Note : Write the cause (why you are doing so), where, and attraction tothe donors, name the charitable society (Regd.))

4. The Prime Minister of India has made an appeal to the nation to donateliberally to the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund to help the victims of Flood inBihar. You are Manish/Manisha pupil leader of Ramjas Public School,Rohtak. Draft an appeal to be inserted in the newspaper.

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REPORT OR FACTUAL DESCRIPTION

Points to Remember Division of marks

Weightage : 10 marks Format : 1 marks

Word limit : 125–150 Content : 4 marks

Time available : 15-20 minutes Expression : 5 marks

Format

q Heading/Title

q Name of the Reporter/Writer

q Date and Place

Content

q Para 1 – Introductory para giving day, date, place, what, timings.

q Para II – Brief detail of the place/cause/consequence/effects/guests/

q Para III – Main steps/activities/people involved

q Para IV – Concluding Para-Reactions/Promises by authorities/statementof people.

Expression

1. Grammatical accuracy

q Past tense for report

q Present or past tense–factual description

q Appropriate words and Spellings 2½

2. Coherence and relevance of ideas and style 2½

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Common Subjects of a Report

(i) Day Organised/Celebrated at School

q Sports Day

q Grand parents’ Day

q Environment Day

q Childrens’ Day

q Teachers’ Day.

(ii) Workshops/Seminars/Talks

q Science seminar

q Talks on Adolescent Problems and solutions

q Workshop on Examination stress and solution.

q Seminar on consumer awareness.

q Disaster management

q Right to Education

(iii) Competitions

q Science Quiz

q Zonal Level Drawing Competition

q District level essay writing

q Zonal level Junior Hockey

q District Level Teachers’ Competition

(iv) Campaign/Awareness March/Rally

q Plantation Day/week

q Water harvesting

q Save girl child

q Anti Tobacco

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q Save Monuments

q Pulse Polio

(v) Camp/Visit/Exhibition/Fair

q Blood Donation

q National Park/Museum

q Craft and Art Exhibition

q Science Fair

q Hospital Visit

(vi) Robbery/Snatching

q Day light

q On a morning Train/Bus

q Chain Snatching

(vii) Accident/Calamity

q Railway

q Road/falling in manhole

q Drowning in swimming pool/river

q Cloud burst and mud slide

q Flood / Fire

q Earthquake

(viii) Civic Problem

q Bursting of water pipe

q Road rage case

q Digging on roads.

(ix) Public Event

q Inauguration of Metro station

q Inauguration of new stadium

q Inauguration of flyover/underpass.

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REPORT WRITING

1. When you were driving back home from work, you were witness to anaccident between B.M.W. and on Indigo Car. The driver of BMW can wasseriously injured where as out of 5 inmates of Indigo car three had died onthe spot and two were critical in the hospital. There was confusion andchaos prevailing on the road, describe the scene in about 100 to 125words. You are Sameer/Samiksha.

2. You are Sanjay/Sanjana a reporter with the Indian Express. You witnesseda fire accident in a crowded market of Delhi. Write a report to be publishedin the news paper. Invent details. (100 – 125 words)

3. You are Sahitya/Sahida, a senior consultant (Child education) in Jaideepschool management and trust. You organised a seminar on Right toeducation act for teachers and students. You invited educationists andsociologists to talk on the topic of right to free and compulsory educationto children in age brackets of 6-14 years, problems and implications. Writea report in about 125 words on it for trust’s magazine.

4. You are Neha/Narayan, head of the history club of ASN Public SchoolJanakpuri, Delhi. Your School organised Heritage awareness programme inyour school to create awareness regarding our monuments. Write a reportin about 125 words for your school magazine, giving details of theprogramme.

5. You are Shweta/Sahitya head of the health and wellness club of GTBschool Shalimar Bagh. Your club organised a seminar to make studentsaware about alarming use of chemicals in vegetables and fruits. Expertsfrom medical field and consumer forum were invited to answer the queriesof the audience. Write a report in about 125 words for your school magazine.

6. You are Geet/Geeta, President of cultural Committee of JPS schoolKalyanpuri. Your school organised a cultural evening in the school forcharity. Prominent personalities of the city attended the programme. Writea report on it in about 125 words for publishing it in your school magazine.

FACTUAL DESCRIPTION

1. Recently the rooms in your school were renovated. As a result many newfeatures like two doors, firealarm systems, better blackboard etc. have

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become part of it. Write a factual description of your new classroom inabout 125 words. Assume your self as Shweta/Sahitya a student of XII C.

2. Recently you travelled to Gurgaon in metro train. You enjoyed every aspectof your journey very much. Write a factual description of the metro ride youundertook in about 125 words. Assume Yourself as Jai/Jaya, CEO, ASN Ltd.

3. You are Neena/Nitin incharge of science club of RPVV school Mayur Vihar.Your school was the venue of Zonal Science fair held last month. Youlooked after each and every step of the preparations. Write a factualdescription of the process and procedure you had to undertake to makeyour school a successful host in about 125 words for publishing it in yourschool magazine.

4. You are Kritika/Krishan, head of Cultural club of Sarvodaya School, MayurVihar. You met famous Sarod Player Ustad Amjad Ali Khan. Give a factualdescription of the maestro and the impression you had of him on you.

5. You are Gagan/Geeta, Archaeologist in ASI India. During your visit to GreatPyramid you were mesmerised by an old statue of an Egyptian queen. Givea factual description of the statue.

Solution of Some Questions

1. When you were driving back home from work you were witness to anaccident between B.M.W. and an Indigo. The driver of B.M.W. car wasserioulsy injured where as out of 5 inmates of Indigo card three had diedon the spot and two were critical in the hosptal. There was confusion andchaos prevailing an the road. Describe the scene in about 100 to 125words. You are Sameer/Samiksha

Note : (Don’t write report in I person. (Reporter reports it in III person)

Value points :

1. Description of the accident site

2. The cause of collision

3. Condition of the occupants & their number.

4. Condition of the vehicle.

5. Role of witness, crowd

6. Presence of Ambulance

7. Role of Police

Expression – Take care of coherence, relevance grammar and spellings.

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2. You are Sanjay/Sanjana a reporter with the Indian Express. You witnesseda fire accident in a crowded market of Delhi. Write a report to be publishedin the news paper. Invent details. (100 – 125 words)

Hints –

Central Market gulled by fire by _______________ (name of the reporter

__________ date

__________ place

Para-I :Yesterday was a fateful day for those who went for shopping to thecrowded name market

Points :

1. how the fire started

2. how the fire spread

Para-II : There was Panic and stampede as people rushed out _______

1. Write reaction of the crowd

2. No. of people injured/got burned.

Para-III : 1. action taken __ rescue operation when & how 2. Total estimatedloss, possible cause of fire, any other details.

4. REPORT

Heritage Awareness Programme

By : Neha/NarayanASN Public School;

10th Aug., 2012

Heritage awareness Programme was organised by history club of the schoolon 9th August, 2012 from 10 am to 2 pm in the school premises. The schoolwas well decorated with posters of various historically important monuments.

Mrs. Deepanshi Dayal, Dean History Department of JNU was the chiefguest. Other prominent guests included Mr. Balachandra Assistant Director ASIof India, Mrs. Smriti Pant head of Tourism Department of Government of DelhiAround 2000 students and parents attended the programme.

The Programme began by lighting of inaugural lamp by Chief guest. Afterthat a skit was presented by students of XI classes showing importance of ourheritage and monuments. The audience enjoyed a engrossing documentaryprepared by history department of the school. The documentary showed a briefdetail of 100 monuments from different parts of India.

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Chief guest gave a very motivating speech on the role of Youth in keepingthe monuments safe. Mrs. Smriti Pant told about the importance of monumentsin encouraging tourism of the concerned place. Principal presented vote ofthanks. There was an arrangement for light refreshment also.

3. FACTUAL DESCRIPTION

PREPARATION FOR HOSTING SCIENCE FAIR

By Neena/Nitin10th Aug., 2012

As the Zonal Level Science fair was to be held on 10th August, 2012 at ourschool, we started the preparations for hosting it immediately after getting theemail from head office at 8 am. on 8th August.

Principal Mrs. R. Bala called the meeting of science teachers and formeda four member hosting committee with myself as its head. We in turn took stockof all the tasks which we had to undertake and all the materials and spaceavailable at our hand. Mr. Raghav and Mrs. Neena were given the duty ofcleanliness and decoration of the venue. They started their work with the helpof sweepers and senior students of science sections. They put charts andposters on walls.

Mr. Jaiwardan and Myself started doing other preparations. We called meetingof the lab assistants and help staff and distributed various duties to them.

On 8th August, most of the decoration was completed. Sheela, the waterwoman put 20 Mayur Jugs in different places for water. Suresh Chand and KhyalDev put 50 tables in different rooms. Satish, the electrician checked allconnections. By 2 PM the venue was fully ready to host the science fair. We feltgreat relief after the principal had expressed her satisfaction.

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LETTER-WRITING



Word limit : 200 Content : 4 marks


Format of the Letter

q Left aligned i.e., Start each new line from left hand margin.

q Sequence of writing information in a letter

(i) Sender’s address

(ii) Date

(iii) Receiver’s address

(iv) Salutation : Sir/Madam

(v) Subject

Content of the Letter

q 3 – 4 paras

q Para I – Introductory

q Para II and III – Main ideas

q Para IV – Concluding

Complimentary Close

q To the Principal : Yours obediently

q To the employer/editor : Yours sincerely

q To the dealer/business vendor : Yours truly.

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Expression

q Coherence and organisation of ideas

q Think and analyse the subject/topic

q Recall all the ideas and put them in a rough sheet.

q Organise the ideas

q While dealing with social or civic problems in ‘Letter to Editor’, alwaysprovide suggestions to curb or control it.

(A) BUSINESS LETTERS

(i) Giving Information

1. You are Satish/Sarita, Manager of Newage Sports equipments Co. Ltd.Rohini. Your firm has manufactured sports equipments especiallydesigned for school students in the age group of 10–15 years, incollaboration with USA sports research unit. Write a letter to the Director,Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan Schools, Hyderabad informing about your latestproducts which are ready for sale.

2. You are Bharti/Bharat manager of Smart Link School firm Chennai,T.N. Your firm has designed easily installable smart black boards. Writea letter to the chairman BBPS managing trust giving information aboutyour products and services.

(ii) Asking for Information

3. You are Sudha/Sudhir, President of Residents’ welfare association ofNeelamber Apartments, Jaipur. You have decided to get the apartmentswhitewashed with plastic paints. Write a letter to the manager New lightPainters and Decorators, Jaipur asking about their services and chargesfor whitewashing the apartments.

4. You are Aditi/Aditya from 7-S Najafgarh. You are interested in joiningYoga and Meditation centre of your locality as a student. Write a letterto the chairman of the centre asking about various particulars of theadmission and other related information.

(iii) Placing Order/Cancellation of Order

5. You are incharge of Junior Science Laboratory of ASN Public School,Shalimar Garden. Place an order to SUV laboratory works; Karol Baghfor various apparatus/equipment used in your laboratory.

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6. You are Neetu/Neel, Eco Club incharge of S.V.C. school Motibagh,Delhi. Place an order with Green World Nursery, Dayabasti for Non-flowering Ornamental plants.

7. You are Shivani/Shivam, Incharge of Cultural, committee of Jai DeepSchool, Nehru Vihar. You had placed an order for the supply of severalmusical instruments for organising annual day, at your school to M/sGagan Musical Store, Karolbagh, As the dealer did not supply theinstruments before the due date you were forced to arrange for theinstruments from some other store. Write a letter to the dealer forcancellation of the order placed by you and returning the advancemoney deposited by you.

(iv) Sending Replies in Response to Enquiries

8. You are Zeenat/Zeeshan, Manager of VGC firm Sahibabad, Dealingwith readymade clothes. You have got letters of enquiry from VisionCostume and Accessories, Vivek Vihar about your products. Write aletter providing necessary information in response to the enquiry.

9. Sheetal restaurant, Sector-8, Rohini wants to know about various typesof ice creams supplied by Jai Deep Ice Creams, an outlet of Amul IceCreams, Pant Nagar. You being the manager of the outlet providenecessary information in response to the enquiry, assuming yourselfas Rajni/Rajan.

(v) Making Enquiries

10. IGNOU, Delhi has started 6-months certificate course in DisasterManagement. You are Deepika/Deepak head of Disaster managementcell of SDS Public School Bangalore. Write a letter to the Vice-ChancellorIGNOU enquiring about various aspects of the course like fee, criteriaof admission etc. as you want your colleagues to join it.

11. You are Ameena/Aman from NSCB hostel, Dehradun. You and yourfriends are planning a holiday. You come across the followingadvertisement in a newspaper. Read the advertisement and on thebasis of your choice of destination write a letter to the tour operatorenquiring about various aspects of the tour.

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Perfect holiday with friends and family; Unlimited Enjoyment

Goa 3d/2n Rs. 7000 for two

Shimla 4d/3n Rs. 8000 for two

Kerala 4d/3n Rs. 15000 for two.

Free breakfast; No hidden charges, concession available on bulkbooking. Contact Sai Tour and Travel, Vivek Vihar-1

12. You are Meenakshi/Mohan from A-8 Rohini. You have been readingabout an advertisement in various newspaper about Dr. Bakson’sHomeopathic hospital, assuring hundred percent treatment for varioustypes of allergies. Write a letter to the head of the hospital enquiringabout various aspects of the treatment for skin allergy.

(vi) Complaint regarding a defective household item/items of generaluse you purchased

13. You are Sheetal/Satish staying at B-43, Kailash Colony, Delhi. Youpurchased a computer from M/s City Hightech computers, Laxmi Nagar.After using it for one month you found its working was getting faulty.Write a letter to the dealer asking him to replace it immediately underthe terms and conditions of the deal.

14. You are Jeet/Jyoti resident of R-7, Pitampura, Delhi. You purchasedteak furniture from S.K. Decorators Lajpat Nagar. After three monthsof use many items started getting defective. Write a letter to the dealer,complaining about the problem. Also request him to change thedefective items as per terms and conditions specified in warranty card.

(B) LETTERS HIGHLIGHTINGTHE CIVIC PROBLEMS/ISSUE

(i) Letter Regarding a Civic Problem / Issue to the ConcernedAuthorities Directly

15. You are Yasmee/ Yashwant from Q-6, Mangolpuri, Delhi. There aremany uncovered manholes in your locality which are constant causeof fatal accidents. Write a letter to the Commissioner Sewage DisposalBoard of Delhi complaining about the problem and requesting for itsearly solution.

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16. You are Jasveer Kaur/Jaideep Singh from C-9, Tilak nagar, You feelhurt and helpless to read about the accidents, caused due to illegaloccupation of roads by vendors. Write a letter to the PoliceCommissioner, Delhi about the problem of road encroachment byhawkers.

(ii) Writing Letters in Newspaper to highlight the Civic Problems /issues

17. You are Jaya/Jaideep, head of Eco Club of Sai Ram Public School, JorBagh, Delhi. As a team leader of Eco club, you have come to know thatDelhi is the top garbage producer of the country and it is facing atough task of disposing it off. Write a letter to the minister of health,Government of Delhi on this problem suggesting ways to tackle theproblem.

OR

Letter to the Editor

Points to Remember / Important Points

q Draw the attention of the concerned authorities/general public towards theproblem NOT of the Editor

q Request the concerned authorities to take the action NOT to the editor

q Raise the issue by citing some latest news items / Survey report / personalexperience etc.

q Analyse the issue in terms of its cause and consequences

q Offer suggestions

18. You are Samita/Sunit, resident of C-9, Vasant Kunj, Delhi. You find,participation of children in various reality shows on T.V. a form of childexploitation. Write a letter to the editor of a national daily showing yourconcern about various forms of child exploitation prevalent in educated,urban society giving some suggestions to curtail it.

19. You are Kavita/Kailash staying at B-101, Yamuna Vihar, Delhi. You find itdisturbing that despite a ban on the use of polythene bags its use isrampant in city. Write a letter to the editor of a national daily expressingyour concern about apathy of people towards environmental degradation.Also suggest ways to mobilise city dwellers for the cause of safe environmentwith the help of school children.

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C. APPLICATION FOR JOB

Points to Remember

q Start body of the letter giving source of information about the job(newspaper) day, date, advertisement number etc.)

q Close the letter giving note that Bio-data/resume is enclosed.

q Write 10-12 points in Bio-data

q Bio-data/resume curriculum vitae is integral part of the job applications

q Bio-data should include :

– Name

– Date of Birth

– Address

– Education qualifications : Year, marks, and subjects of the

(i) – X

(ii) – XII

(iii) – Graduation

(iv) – Diploma/higher qualifications

– Professional qualifications :

(i)

(ii)

– Experience

(a)

(b)

– Hobbies

– Salary expected

– Reference

20. You are Sudha/Sudhir resident of A-7, Shanti Park. You read the followingadvertisement in a newspaper.

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Situation Vacant

Wanted a young and experienced graduate with fluency in English and Hindi towork as receptionist at customer care booths of NCR group of hotels, Delhi.Contact : Manager alongwith your complete C.V. within 7 days of thisadvertisement.

Draft an application in response to the advertisement giving your detailed resume.

21. You are Krishna/Krishan from F-9, Mayur Vihar, Delhi. You have comeacross an advertisement in a national daily for recruitment of Radio Jockeyby Radio one, Noida. Apply in response to this advertisement giving yourdetailed bio-data.

LETTER WRITING


5.

ASN Public School,Shalimar Garden

10th August, 2012

The ManagerSUV Laboratory WorksKarol Bagh

Sir,

Subject : Order for supply of laboratory apparatus.

After going through your latest catalogue of laboratory equipments. I amplacing order for following apparatus for our school laboratory.

S.No. Name of the Apparatus Specification Quantity

1. Beaker 500 ml 45

2. Test tubes 2” × 5” 200

3. Tripod stand 4 × 10 cm 150

4. Bunsen Burner 2 × 7 cm 50

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The quality of the material should be plus one grade with other specificationsas mentioned in the catalogue.

Substandard items will be returned. The items should be delivered in theschool within one week before 12.30 p.m. on any working day.

Please send the bill after deducting maximum discount as is applicable foreducational institutes.

Thank You

Yours Truly

X Y Z

17.

C-9, Vasant KunjDelhi

10th Aug., 2012

The EditorThe Times of IndiaDelhi

Subject : Exploitation of children in Urban Society

Sir,

I want to draw the attention of the general Public and the concernedauthorities towards the above cited problem through this letter of mine inyour newspaper.

In Urban societies parents are increasingly using their children as meansof achieving their own unfulfilled dreams and aspirations, resulting in physicaland mental exploitation of the children. Forcing children to participate inreality shows or cajoling them to play roles in TV serials by shunning gamesare some examples of child exploitation. Even parents among audience ofsuch programmes openly compare their wards with child actors on TV. Inschool arena parents put pressure on their wards, to excel in the field ofacademics, sports and other activities alike without considering their field ofinterest and abilities.

The implication of exploitation of children in the guise of making theirfuture bright are evident now. The diseases like hypertension, obesity,diabetes which were known to be adult diseases a decade back are common

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among children. Psychotic problems among children are also rising withcases of drug abuse, depression or even suicide are reported frequently.

Authorities in the child’s rights department and educational institutesshould come out with bolder steps to curb the problem. There should beban on all types of advertisements and programmes on TV with child actorsbelow 14 years of age. There should be regular counselling for parents inschools to make them understand the consequences of stressing thechildren.

Thank You

Yours sincerely

Smita/Sumit

18.

A-7, Shanti ParkDelhi

10th Aug., 2012

The ManagerNCR Group of HotelsDelhi

Subject : Application for the post of receptionist

Sir,

In response to your advertisement in Hindustan Times dated 7th August,2012 for the post of receptionist, I hereby offer my candidature for thesame.

I possess requisite qualifications and experience. I want to join yourhotels to fully utilize my potential.

You may call me for an interview on any date as per your convenience.I shall be able to join my duties at one month’s notice if appointed. I amenclosing my detailed resume for your perusal

Thank you

Yours sincerely

Sudha/Sudhir

Enclosure : Detailed resume.

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LETTER

Job Application

Two Parts

1. Covering Letter2. Bio-data in Block

Resume/Bio-data/Curriculum Vitae

A. Personal details :

1. Name

2. Fathers Name

3. Date of Birth/Age

4. Address

5. Hobbies

6. Language Known

7. Nationality

B. Educational & Professional Qualifications and Experience :

In educational professional qualifications.

Write down year marks & subjects, university/ Board of X, XII, Graduation,Post Graduation or Professional Qualification according to post.

Experience – Where worked and for how many years.

Expected Salary – (if required)

C. References :

1. Dr. P.S.K. MarthSr. Consultant G..T.B. Hospital, Phone- 9891............

2. Mrs. Aruna DevDirector Spastic Society, DelhiContact No. 9818..........................

(You can name any body with new address)

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ARTICLES / SPEECH

Descriptive or Agrumentative



Word limit : 150 - 200 Content : 4 marks


Format

q Title

q Writer’s Name

Content (Value points related to the topic) 3-4 Paragraph

q Para 1 : Brief Introduction of the status of the issue

q Para 2 : Analysis of the topic in terms of

q Types

q Consequences

q Causes

q Good/bad aspects

q related information

q Para 3

Implications – social / environmental/Psychological/health related.

q Para 4

Concluding Para-Suggestions / reminders.

Expression

q Grammatical accuracy, spellings, coherence, relevance of ideas andstyle.

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Steps taken to write an article/speech

q Thinking about the topic and ideas associated with it

q Collecting ideas involved through brain storming / discussion / sources

q Organising : the ideas in logical order.

q Revising critically

Debate/Speech Guidelines

Points to remember

1. Begin with – “Honourable Judges and my dear friends, I stand before youto express my views for/against the motion “Topic”.

2. Total agreement or disagreement with the lopic should be expressedforecefully and clearly.

3. Use argumentative style and logical reasoning.

4. Bank up arguments with relevant information.

5. At the end write ‘Thank you’ at extreme end on the left.

6. Always make a rough draft, edit and time yourself (20 minutes)

Use powerful expressions like :

– I’d like to argue

– In my opinion

– May I ask? etc. etc.

– Refer to your opponent’s view/views

7. Stick to your view point either in favour or against

Speech

1. Give the title at the top

2. Begin with “Good morning to all of you, today I am here to express my viewson the topic_______________”

3. Define the topic; give its causes, effects, the present state and remedialmeasures

4. Should be coherent piece clearly stating a particular point of view. Dividethe speech into 3 to 4 paragraphs.

5. Conclude by giving suggestion for improvement

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6. Always make a rough draft first

7. Time yourself (20 minutes)

1. You are Satish/Shweta. Working in an NGO which is working for the upliftof socio-economic conditions of child labourers by counselling their parentsand helping children to go to school. You find it appalling that many peoplein educated society want the practice of child labour to continue. Write anarticle on the “Role of Educated Society in Curbing Child Labour”. (150–200 words.)

2. You are Mamta/Mohan. You find corruption as the biggest impediment inthe development of a nation. You strongly believe that youth can play avery important role in fighting the menace of corruption. Write an article onthe “Role of Youth in Fighting Corruption”. (150–200 words).

3. You are Jeetender/Jeetu. You have been working on a project related toeffect of modern life on youth. You interviewed school and college studentsfor the project. Write an article on the subject in about 150–200 words.

4. Write an article in 150 to 200 words on vocational training – as part of theschool curriculum’ expressing your views on its need in the present scenarioand suggesting steps to make it successful.

5. You are Vidya/Vijay, a student of Class XII of Sarvodaya School DilshadColony. You feel disturbed to read news about increasing cases of “honourkilling” in northern India. You feel that such attitude of some elders in thesociety deprives children of their free will and pose hindrance in choosinglife partner and career of their choice. Write an article in about 150–200words on the topic, “Honour Killing a Stigma on Modern Society.”

6. You are Sudha/Sudhir, a counsellor in BBP school, Palam. You come acrosscases of Domestic Violence frequently. You found through your interactionwith the victims that children are affected most by this. Write an article in150–200 words on the “Impact of Domestic Violence on Young Minds”.

7. You are Veer/Veena, a student of Class XII of SPS school Maidan Garhi.While watching many reality shows on T.V. you felt that they are harmful forchildren. Write an article in 150–200 words on Negative impact of realityshows on children.

8. You are Sona/Sandeep, a worker in NGO – ‘Awareness India’ You feel thatmedia which has reached every part of the country can play an importantrole in spreading awareness about “Rights and Responsibilities”. Write anarticle in about 150–200 words on the subject.

9. You are Mohan/Meeta. You are worried abort the hikes in the prices ofessential commodities like LPG, pulses, vegetables etc. Write a speech on

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this in about 150-200 words for the morning assembly suggesting certainsteps to curb inflation.

10. You are Jyoti/Jayant, a class XII Student of RS School, Sagarpur, Recentlyyou read a survey report in a newspaper on the use of chemicals invegetables. You have come across such reports frequently. You find thetrend shocking. Write an article in about 150–200 words on the topic‘Adulteration a Monstrous Evil’.

11. You are Zeenia/Zeeshan a class XII student of RSV school, Badli. Youinteracted with your friends for knowing their views on shopping Malls whichhave come up in every corner of the city. You found that around half thetotal number of your friends love to go to Malls, while the other half hatethem. Write a debate in 150–200. Words in favour of or against the topic“Mall Culture in Cities – Positive or Negative Aspect on Teenagers”.

12. You are Sadhna/Siddharth a student of ASN school, R.K. Puram. You haveobserved that Tuition centres have come up in different parts of the city.They charge very high fee and assure the students better marks and seatsin professional colleges. Almost all the students in class X and XII join tuitioncentres or coaching centres. They strongly believe that one gets qualityteaching in them. Write a debate in around 150–200 words either in favourof or against the topic “Tuition and Coaching Centres Necessity of Students”.

13. You are Raksha/Rakesh a student of Class XII of MGH school Geeta colony.You feel that mobile phones have become integral part of today’s life. Youthink that every good thing has bad sides also. Write a debate in 150–250words either in favour of or against the topic “Mobile Phone and SocialDevelopment of the Children”.

14. You are Shakeela/Shaukeen a student of class XII of BVB school MehtaRoad. You have observed that students of your school discuss too muchabout video games like call of the duty etc. Many a times they get soengrossed in discussion that they neglect their studies but at the same timethey learn so many new things also. You keep reading about reports ofsurveys on impact of Video games on students which give varied views.Write a debate in 150–200 words on the topic “Video Games – their Impacton Students”, putting your views either in favour of the topic or against it.

15. You are Rajan/Rajni the Head Boy/Girl of your school. You are asked toaddress the students of a neighbouring school on the World EnvironmentDay as a part of students interaction programme. Write a speech in about150-200 words emphasizing the “Role of Students in Protecting theEnvironment”.

16. You are shocked to read a report on murder of a senior citizen in VasantVihar Colony. You being the President of RWA of the colony feel that

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adequate steps in the field of safety and social awareness is needed. Writea speech on the topic “Crimes against Senior Citizens–Measures to CurbIt” in about 150-200 words to be delivered at RWA meeting. Assume yourselfas Radhika/Rajesh.

17. You are Mamta/Mohan a student of Class XII of Sarvodaya school Nangloi.You feel that there is a wide gap between civic facilities in urban and ruralIndia. All the progress in the fields of technology and economy is used upin improving the life of city dwellers, Whereas rural people remain neglected.Write an article in about 150–200 words on the topic “How to bring the lightof modernity to rural India.


4. Write an article in 150-200 words on : Vocational Training - as part of theschool curriculum’ expressing your views on its need in the present scenarioand suggesting steps to make it successful.

Suggested value points :

I. – Present system of education and its flaws.

– Problems faced by students in the competitive world

– Increasing unemployment – various seasons

II. Passage

– Vocational training to be assential part of curriculum

– Knowledge of professional courses to the students through careercounselling programmes and experts

– aptitude tests to choose a professional course

– Practical training – to work in the work shops or institutes.

– Stipends / scholarships to the students on meritorious students

– Selection through campus interviews

– Job opportunities / self employment

– easy loan by the government

III. Conclusion – Your views – concluding the article.

5. Honour Killing – A Social Evil

by Vidya/Vijay

Honour Killing, now popularly and ironically called by media as Horror killingis a social evil that has existed in our society for a very long time. It might have

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emerged with the onset of civilization. The root cause of this social evil lies inexercise of parental authority, over their children as their matter of right. Especiallyin the patriarchal societies, the thinking that whatever parents think is right; thatchildren can’t take good decisions for their life partners, their future or careergoals. Majority of Indian parents don’t trust their children when it comes todecide their life partner or career. Even if society had not been divided alongthe lives of caste and creed, problems would have persisted in other forms. Butthe evil of Honour killing began to raise its ugliest head when structure of societybecame more and more complex. It is more frequently found in rural areaswhere the light of education is yet to reach.

These things are very shocking in context of Honour killing. First of that theperpetrators do not regret after killing their daughters, sisters and their boyfriends. Rather the killings are glorified. Secondly, ways of killing are very heinousand brutal going beyond the limits of humanity. For example– In Delhi the couplewas electrocuted after being closed and tied in an iron box.

Third thing is that not only older generation i.e., parents but the youths whoare expected to bring out the social change and revolution in society are alsokilling their sisters, cousins in the name of family honours.

Whatever the reason and whoever is the perpetrator, Honour Killing istotally wrong and a punishable crime. It is against the pattern of society andcivilization. Each older generation must give way to the forthcoming generationthe freedom to take their decisions about their life priorities. We must have trustin our children and respect their decisions. Even it is not right, no law allows usto kill our children. The practice of Honour killing must be stopped immediatelyand all legal agencies. Govt. NGOs, Social activists should come forward torescue the young boys or girls who have decided their life partners on their own.

7. Negative Impact of Reality Shows on Children

–Veer/Veena

There has been a lot of discussion on the relative merits of reality shows.When it comes to different people in society. There are a number of people whowill argue that these shows are very good for children and there are manyreasons to prove their point of views. But I think that these reality shows are notgood for young minds and have a negative impact too. Firstly they watch televisionin excess without breaking their concentration regularly. Secondly as childrenthey tend to ignore their other important activities such as reading, writing,social and some type of thinking skills. Today children have no interest in readingstory books, to solve puzzles and other brain storming activities. They want towatch only and only television. Consequently they have poor eyesight, badposture and other physical disorder due to lack of outdoor games.

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There are many reality shows which are being telecast on the silver screensuch as Dance India Dance, Little Champs, Chhote Ustad, Boogy woogy, laughterChallenges. Talent Hunt etc. These shows are being viewed by the childreninterestingly and they want to be the part of such shows at the cost of theirstudies. I agree that these shows give a big platform to perform and draw outthe talents of young children. Undoubtedly they do that but what about theirchildhood. They have to spend or live with the organisers for many monthswithout family, without love and care. They lose their innocence, their childhoodand to act as per the orders of the organisers just like the puppets. Theyperform under great stress and to the last extent of their abilities and physicalcapabilities. They face a big challenge to prove their best to compete with otherparticipants. They face great stress and tension at the moment of Judges’Remarks, public votes consequently their elimination. The children have becomethe earning tools of their parents to earn name, fame and money. They act inplace of learning. They are involved in many shows, serials, modelling andadvertisements. This is child exploitation and should be censored to save theirchildhood. The innocent children do the stunts at home inspired by the showsand untimely entangle with death. They also have deficit attention disorders orbehavioural problems.

8. The Role of Media in Spreading Awareness in Society

–Sona/Sandeep

Media today encompasses Print Media such as newspaper, magazines,journals, periodicals etc. Electronic Media – radio, television, telephone and theinternet. Entertainment media : Films and Music.

In the world of today, media has become almost as necessary as food,clothing and other requirement. It is true that media is playing an outstandingrole in strengthening the society, it’s a mirror of the society. It is the duty ofmedia to inform, educate and entertain the people as it is the fourth pillar of ourdemocratic country. They help us to know what’s going on around the world.They put their lives in danger during attacks or a natural disaster, just to informus of situation. It is partly because of them that awareness is spreading in thesociety. It is the media which shapes our lives i.e., we cannot think our morningwithout the newspaper. It is just like morning tea with biscuit. Our lives would beincomplete without the print and Electronic Media.

The role played by media in developing countries such as India, is key torealise the dream of inclusive development. Awareness regarding immunizationprogrammes institutional deliveries, balanced diet, healthy lifestyle and familyplanning are spread through media to remote parts of our country. Today AllIndia Radio covers approx 98% of the population of India, Farmers in distantvillages are able to find the true price of their produce through radio andtelephone services. Even the spread of Education through Distance learning

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has made the dream of 100% Literacy a reality in the years to come.

Media is the watch dog of the political democracy. If it plays its role honestly,It will be a great force in building the nation but nowadays, media has becomea commercialised sector eyeing only for news that is hot and sells. Instead ofgiving important information and educative programmes, all that one gets ontelevision is sensational depiction of all new stories, their only goal being gainingtelevision rating points (TRPs).

Media is an integral part of our society, but that’s also a fact that its toomuch intervention in every thing is a matter of concern. People have to judgeon their own by looking and listening to different channels for the same newsand then form a conclusion.

Topic the ever rising prices

Q. No. 9

Good morning to all of you. Today I am here to express my views on ‘Price Risea constant problem.

Suggested value points

Para-I

– start with rising price index in India

– world wide phenomena with hike in petrol price, natural gas etc.

Para-II

– Write problems related to it to the low income group people, salariedpeople, pensioners, labour class etc.

Causes

– increases in population

– more demand less production (supply)

– hoarding, false short supply

– black marketing

– rise and fall of equity shares in stock exchange

– defective planning and distribution system

– Corruption by beurocrates

– increase in standard of living

– M.N.C groups – high pay scale.

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Any other valid point

Para-III

– Suggestions – strict stops by government to encrease the fair prices

– strict action against corrupt officials

– awareness of general public

– use right to information develop public distribution system

– any other relevant point

11. Mall Culture in Cities – Positive Aspects

–Zeenia/Zeeshan

Honble judges and my dear friends, I stand before you to express my viewsin favour of the motion Mall culture in cities. Shopping malls are becomingintegral part of cities. Every corner of a city has at least one shopping mall init. They are fast emerging as new hallmark of development.

Teenagers love to visit malls with their friends and family. Airconditionedatmosphere provides a big relief from sweltering heat one has to face whileshopping in markets in summers. The neat and clean, safe and secure buildinghelps teenagers to forget the stress and pressure of schools and colleges andenjoy free time in a relaxed way.

Shopping malls help teenagers to shop for any thing under the sky underone roof. All their favourite things like Junk Jewellery, latest DVD, newly releasedbooks all are available there. They can take electronic item of any brand withoutcaring about bargaining as the articles sold in malls are of quality brands withfixed price tags. Window shopping, the best way to learn about latest productsin market is best done in malls. Teenagers with their peer are seen windowshopping at showrooms of famous brands there.

Shopping malls also provide perfect place to give and enjoy partiesMcdonalds, Pizzahuts, KFC and many such eating joints have their outlets inmalls. It is becoming a new trend among teenagers to celebrate birthdays,friendship days and many such occasion in the company of whole gang of theirfriends in shopping malls.

Shopping malls with their movie theaters provide another way of enjoyingholidays with friends and family. One can watch latest movie in cool and relaxedatmosphere of such theaters.

Thus shopping malls are emerging as the most favourite place for teenagersto hang around in the company of their loved ones without worrying about heator hunger.

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Debate – Against

Mushrooming of shopping malls in every nook and corner of cities isbecoming a nuisances for common people. Teenagers suffer most because ofincreasing mall culture in cities.

Everything about malls is detestable. Their imposing structure and lucrativeexterior symbolise the superficiality of city life with increasing materialistic outlookof its people. They seem to be blot on social growth of people. Youngsters,especially teenagers spend their valuable time and hard earned money of theirparents in malls.

Shopping malls are harmful for health of the visitors. The air inside the mallis stale due to its being airconditioned without proper ventilation. The air insideit contains fumes from its eating joints besides breathed out air of the crowdthere.

Shopping malls are heavy on the purse also. Most of the showroom in mallscharge higher prices in comparison to those in open markets as they have topay higher rents. It costs many times more to watch movies or buy things here.

Shopping malls encourage western culture among teenagers. They getlured by the glossy advertisements about the eating joints there and want togive parties in them instead of at home. They thus, harm teenagers as they getaway from Indian values like partying at home with parents.

To conclude, one can say it emphatically that todays’ teenagers under thebad influence of western culture, encouraged by malls, spend their valuabletime and hard earned money by roaming around aimlessly and many a timesanonymously in malls in the name of window shopping. They want to show offto their friends their spending powers and western outlook at the cost of timeand money.

17. How to bring the Light of Modernity to Rural Area

–Mamta/Mohan

India is still an agriculture based economy where by virtue of having 70%share of the agriculture/the ways of the economic development pass throughthe streets of our villages. But it would not be wrong to say that still these ruralstreets are without the lights of progress in social and economical terms.

The physical conditions of villages are very pathetic, roads are still indeplorable condition. Most of the houses are still made up of mud and straw andeven if they are constructed in bricks, they are not plastered in cement. Electricityis still a day dream for many of the villages, or those having electricity it isprovided for few hours.

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child marriage, Parda system. Adult illiteracy is also widely found in these villages.Superstition is the by product of many of the social evils and practices. Theseare the outcome of poor economic growth. All types of unemployment is foundhere. Most of the villages are poverty stricken. They are not aware of themodern gadgets. We are witnessing the tragic outcomes of this poor growth andlack of substantial support system in wake of failing monsoon or some othernatural calamity. Our farmers are committing suicides and in some parts of thecountry their anger is being expressed in terms of maoist movements. The worstpart of the story is that Governments have since the time of mughals reportedto be means of crushing these movements with Coercion. In words of ChetanBhagat “We are trying to kill symptoms rather than going into the roots of thedisease. We are giving crocin to the problem whereas it needs a strong antibiotic.

Apart from Govt. it is the duty of NGOs and all big industrialists to adoptthese villages and to make the life of village prosper and delightful. There mustbe a movement to set up educational institution in rural areas as well as industriesto provide employment and better life prospects to rural people. Once they areeducated and economically sustained, social evils automatically will disappearand our villages will be enlightened with the ray of modernity.

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