CBSE Class 10 English Writing Skills Articles Stories and Formal Letters Assignment Set 07

Answer: Living with Stray Animals
By Astha, Class X
Stray dogs and cattle on the streets of our cities are a growing problem. Some people feed and shelter them, while others treat them cruelly, and the animals themselves suffer from hunger, disease and accidents. They also cause road accidents and spread rabies.
We can solve this problem with care and planning. Municipal bodies should set up shelters and run sterilisation and vaccination drives. Citizens should adopt animals from shelters instead of buying pets, and feed strays in fixed places. Garbage should be properly disposed of so that animals are not drawn to it. Cruelty must be punished under the law, and schools should teach children to be kind to animals.
If government, NGOs and citizens work together, humans and animals can share the city safely.

Teacher's Note: Give the article a title and byline, an introduction to the problem, causes, solutions and a conclusion.

Answer: Cricket: A Religion in Our Country
By Ashwin, Class X
In India, cricket is much more than a game. When India plays, streets empty, offices and schools go quiet around the television, and people pray for a win. Players like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli are worshipped like gods, and the IPL has made the sport a huge festival.
Cricket unites people of all religions, languages and regions, and gives hope and pride to a nation. Children play it in every lane and field. But this love has a darker side: it has pushed other sports aside, and betting and match-fixing have damaged its name.
Cricket is truly our religion, but we should also support other sports and keep the spirit of fair play.

Teacher's Note: Give an example if the question allows.

Answer: The Greedy Dog
One day a dog found a piece of meat. Delighted, he took it in his mouth and ran away to eat it in peace. He reached the bank of a river and crossed it by a narrow bridge. As he looked down, he saw another dog in the water with a bigger piece of meat. He did not realise that it was his own reflection. Greedy to get the second piece too, he barked at the dog in the water. As soon as he opened his mouth, his piece fell into the river and was swept away. The dog stood hungry and sorry.
Moral: Greed brings loss.

Teacher's Note: Use the past tense, a title and a moral, and keep to 150-200 words.

Answer: A Lesson in Honesty
Last week I went to the market on my bicycle to buy some books. I placed my bicycle outside the shop and locked it. When I came out after half an hour, my bicycle was missing. I looked around everywhere, and the shopkeeper said he had seen a boy take it. I was very upset and nearly in tears. Just then a policeman came by, and I told him everything. He sent a message on his wireless, and in a short time a boy was caught with my bicycle. He was a poor boy who had stolen it to sell. The policeman advised him, and gave him a warning. I got back my bicycle, and I learnt always to lock it in a safe place and keep my eyes open.

Teacher's Note: Remember this for your exam.

Answer: A-20, Aurobindo Marg,
New Delhi
10 March 20XX
The Editor,
The Hindustan Times,
New Delhi
Subject: Sale of alcohol to underage people
Sir,
Through your newspaper I want to draw attention to the shameless sale of liquor to underage teenagers in our locality. Several shops give alcohol to school students without asking for age proof, in spite of the law. This is harming their health and studies and pushing them towards crime.
I request the authorities to conduct surprise checks, cancel the licences of the offenders and run awareness campaigns for parents and schools. I hope you will publish my letter.
Yours faithfully,
Arun

Teacher's Note: A letter to the editor has the sender's address, date, receiver, subject, salutation, body and closing.

Answer: B-12, Green Park,
New Delhi
5 April 20XX
The Editor,
The Hindu,
K G Marg, New Delhi
Subject: Neglect of the public park
Sir,
The public park, the heart of our colony, where children play, elders walk and women do yoga, has now become a haunt of stray animals and anti-social elements. The park is full of garbage and broken benches, and the lights do not work, so people are afraid to visit it after dusk.
Through your newspaper I request the civic authorities to clean the park, repair the lights, fence the area, appoint a guard and arrange police patrolling. I hope the matter will get prompt attention.
Yours faithfully,
Rohan Mehta

Teacher's Note: Use the key term in your answer.

Answer: 28 A, Uttam Nagar,
New Delhi
12 May 20XX
The Director,
Fortune Graphics Computers,
New Delhi
Subject: Enquiry about short-term courses in computer graphics
Sir,
I am a student of Class X and want to join a short-term course in computer graphics during the summer holidays. Kindly send me details of the courses, such as the duration, the timings, the fees and mode of payment, the software taught, the qualifications of the teachers, the batch size and the date of the new batch. Please also tell me if a certificate is given on completion.
I shall be grateful for an early reply.
Yours faithfully,
Anuj

Teacher's Note: Give an example if the question allows.

Answer: Grant Public School,
Agra
20 May 20XX
The Manager,
National Travel Agency,
Agra
Subject: Enquiry regarding a historical tour
Sir,
Our school plans to organise a tour for 40 students and 4 teachers to a place of historical importance, such as Jaipur, during the summer break. Kindly let me know the cost per head, the mode of transport, the hotel and food arrangements, the places to be seen, the guide charges, insurance and safety arrangements, and any group discount. Please also tell me the dates available.
An early reply will help us to decide.
Yours faithfully,
John
Tour Incharge

Teacher's Note: Write a short, clear answer.

Answer: Sports Secretary,
City Public School,
New Delhi
3 June 20XX
The Manager,
Delhi Sports,
New Delhi
Subject: Order for sports articles
Sir,
Kindly supply the following articles at our school as early as possible: 10 cricket bats, 20 cricket balls, 4 footballs, 6 badminton rackets, 12 shuttlecocks, 2 volleyball nets and 4 pairs of wicket-keeping gloves. The goods should be of good quality and ISI marked. Payment will be made by cheque on delivery, and a bill should be enclosed. We expect a discount for a bulk order.
Yours faithfully,
Ravi
Sports Secretary

Teacher's Note: Remember this for your exam.

Answer: S.M. Public School,
Kolkata
6 June 20XX
The Sales Manager,
Usha Publications Limited,
Kolkata
Subject: Order for books for the school library
Sir,
We wish to order the books listed in the enclosed sheet for our school library: 50 titles of fiction, general knowledge, science and reference. Kindly send them by 30 June in strong packing, with the bill. Please also let us know the discount you allow on the bulk purchase, since we are an educational institution. Payment will be made on delivery.
Yours faithfully,
Smriti
Librarian

Teacher's Note: Learn this point and write it in your own words.

Answer: St Jesus and Mary School,
Agra
14 June 20XX
The Manager,
Student Sports Enterprises,
Agra
Subject: Complaint about defective sports goods
Sir,
We placed Order No. 245 dated 2 June with you for sports goods. The goods arrived yesterday, but on opening the cartons I found that three cricket bats are cracked, two footballs are leaking, and the net is torn. These goods are not up to the standard we expected.
I request you to replace the defective items at once at your cost or refund the money. I am sending them back with the bill. If you do not act in a week, we shall have to look for another supplier.
Yours faithfully,
Physical Education Instructor

Teacher's Note: Use the key term in your answer.

Answer: 123, TT Nagar,
Bhopal
18 June 20XX
The Manager,
Digital World Showroom,
Mumbai
Subject: Complaint about a defective mobile phone
Sir,
On 15 May I bought a mobile phone, model XYZ, from your showroom (Bill No. 4567), which is under a one-year warranty. After a month the phone began to hang, the battery drains fast and the screen flickers. I took it to your service centre, but the problem has not been fixed.
I request you to repair it at once or replace it with a new one. If I get no reply within a week, I will approach the consumer forum.
Yours faithfully,
Sadiq

Teacher's Note: Give an example if the question allows.