Q. 4. Read the following telephonic conversation between Sheela and Raghu. The call was for Raghu’s sister, Rani. As Raghu was going out immediately he left a message. Write the message in not more than 50 words. (5 marks)
Sheela : Hello! Could I speak to Rani?
Raghu : May I know who is on the line? Rani has gone out. This is her brother, Raghu.
Sheela : I am her friend, Sheela. Could you tell her that our friend Tina’s birthday falls on next Tuesday? So we have to purchase a greeting card for her. As I am held up with my volleyball practice, tell her to purchase the card this evening.
Raghu : OK, sure.
Sheela : And also tell her to go to J.K. Cards, where she can find a large collection. She also has to give an order for a birthday cake to Shilon Bakery, which is in the same complex where J.K. Cards is. If she wants she can take our friend, Roshini with her.
Raghu : OK, I will inform her.
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| MESSAGE Rani Sheela had called to say that since she has been held up, she wants you to go to J.K. Cards to buy Tina’s Birthday card, as her birthday falls on next Tuesday. Also order a cake from Shilon Bakery, which is near J.K. Cards shop. If you want you can take Roshini with you. Raghu |
Q.5. Vineet/Vani, 165 Ramakrishna Road, Kolkata comes across the following article in a newspaper. He/She is concerned about the need of water as a basic amenity and decides to write a letter to the Editor, The Telegraph, Kolkata highlighting the need to save water and raise the water table. Write the letter in about 150 words. (10 marks)
| Bottling of water is a thriving business in India. Rivers are being sold. Greedy, uncaring and unfair companies are eyeing water supply in big cities. Companies interested in selling water play no role in conserving water. Water resources are facing a serious threat of depletion. Wells, hand-pumps and tube-wells are sucked dry. If water table falls farmers will be unable to cultivate crops. |
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165, Ramakrishna Road, Kolkata
The Editor
The Telegraph
Kolkata
25th February, 20xx
Sir,
Through the medium of this letter I would like to express my concern over the need to save water which we are misusing and wasting most ruthlessly. After reading an article about how bottling of water is a thriving business in India and how mercilessly rivers are being sold I am seriously worried. Greedy, uncaring companies are eyeing water supply in big cities and the companies interested in selling water pay no heed to water conservation. As a result, water resources are facing a serious threat of depletion. The urgent need of the times is to save water and raise the falling water table. We can remedy this situation by being a little sensible while using water and achieving water security. We must resort to Rain Water Harvesting and store water in ponds, tanks and aquifers. It is also important to recycle water.
We all have to come up with a collective resolution to achieve water security successfully.
Yours Sincerely
Vani
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