English Writing skills
REPORT WRITING
1. Write a report on the following headline.
MASKED MEN SHOOT BANK MANAGER
Mumbai, February, 24
By a Staff Reporter,
In a daring day
light robbery, three masked men entered the Indian Bank, Mahim branch on
Monday at 10 a.m. When the manager refused to cooperate, he was fired
at chest from a N – 38 revolver and was seriously injured. The three
masked escaped in a waiting Red Maruti Van with a loot of 5 lakhs.
The Bank Manager Mr.
Anbu Selvan, was rushed to Sion Hospital. He had sustained two bulled
wounds on his chest. Doctors have reported that his condition is still
critical. When contacted Mr. Ragavan, commissioner of Police said that
certain important clues have been inspected which would definitely lead
to the arrest of the bank robbers.
30 SCHOOL CHILDREN KILLED IN BYS – TRUCK ACCIDENT.
Mumbai, February, 24
By a Staff Reporter,
Thirty school children were killed when an S.T. Bus was smashed by a truck near Matunga yesterday.
Sixty five students and five teachers of General English High School
were on their way to Water Kingdom at about 9.40 a.m., when the
Municipal Garbage truck smashed the S.T. bus. The truck driver was
trying to save a boy who was crossing the road. Twenty five students and
3 teachers were seriously injured; they were immediately taken to the
Sion Hospital. When contacted Mr. Ragavan, commissioner of Police said
that investigations were going on detailed report will be given only
after the proper investigation.
HEAVY RAINS DISTURBED NORMAL LIFE
Mumbai, February, 24
By a Staff Reporter,
Heavy, rains continued for the third day in Mumbai, bringing all normal
life to a stand still. The Central part of the city was the worst
affected with the water level rising above 3 feet in some areas.
Most
of the main roads were completely flooded. In many areas the electric
poles had fallen down and thus the whole city faced darkness. The
situation may improve by tomorrow. The Spokesman of B.E.S.T. said that,
“All the city buses were cancelled, which leads to a major problem for a
common man”
24 KILLED IN BUS ACCIDENT
Mumbai, February, 24
By a Staff Reporter,
24 were killed a bus accident with a Volvo bus near Dadar yesterday by a truck.
Sixty people of the area of Matunga were on their way to Mahabaleshwar
at about 11.15 a.m. when a Municipal Garbage truck hit the Volvo bus.
The victims were immediately taken to the near Sion Hospital. Among
sixty people, 24 were died and 30 were seriously injured. After the
investigation Mr. Shiva, Deputy Commissioner of Police said, that the
driver is a drunkard.
FOOD POISONING AFFECTS 50 SCHOOL CHILDREN
Mumbai, February, 24
By a Staff Reporter,
Over
30 children were battling for their lives in Sion Hospital after they
had consumed sweets distributed by the school at a function, yesterday.
The
students of the General English High School, King Circle were given
sweet brought from a local shop on the occasion of Annual Day
celebration of the School. Immediately after consuming sweets the
children felt nausea and dizziness. Some started vomiting and were
rushed to Sion Hospital. The police have registered a case against the
shopkeeper and arrested him. Parents were worried for the speedy
recovery of their children.
INDIA WINS SECOND TEST MATCH AGAINST AUSTRALIA
Mumbai, February, 24
By a Staff Reporter,
India wins second test match against Australia at Eden Garden, today. The two teams now stand level.
The
little master Sachin and Skipper (captain) Dhoni who built up a
partnership of one sixty runs taking up the total to 350. However,
McGrath, bowling took the toll and he took 4 wickets. Later the overall
target of 540 runs seemed to be tough for the Australian team. The
Australian Skipper Ricky Ponting was disappointed with their players
performance. As none of the Australian player has scored a century
except the Skipper. Ricky Ponting himself is the highest scorer with 103
runs. The Ponting said, “My team would fight back in the Third and
final test in Mumbai”.
1. Draw Tree Diagram with
the help of following points. A Tissue may be defined as a group of
cells having some shape, size, origin, function and the same type of
development. Tissues are basically classified into two groups namely,
meristematic tissues, and permanent tissues. Meristematic tissues are
divided into two, these are position based and origin based. Permanent
tissues are further divided into two groups. They are simple tissues and
complex tissues. On their basis of their position in the plant body
meristematic tissues are classified as aplicle – intercalary, and
lateral. On the basis of origin, meristematic tissues are divided into 3
groups; they are Pro – meristem, Primary – meristem and secondary –
meristem. Simple tissues are classified into 3 groups, namely
parenchyma, collechyma, sclerenchyma, The two complex tissues are found
in vascular plant. They are xylem and phloem.
2. Draw a tree diagram
The United nation is a body
of nations who have voluntarily joint together to work for the world
peace. All nationals are equal in UN. The international labour
organisation (ILO) is one of the specialised agencies of the NO. It aims
at improving working conditions of workers through the combined efforts
of Government, employers and labours. The Food and Agricultural
Organisation (FAO) is another specialised agencies of UN. It works to
help countries to increase the quality and improve the quality of their
food from farming and fishing. It gives advice on the improvement of
soil, forest, crops and on nutrition. The World Health Organisation
(WHO) seeks to improve the physical as well as mental health of every
one all over the world. It helps to improve the sanitation and water
supply; it also helps in training doctors and health workers. The United
Nations education scientific and cultural organisation (UNESCO) is
another specialised agency of the UN. It works for peace, seeks to fight
illiteracy and encouraged exchange of ideas.
3. Read the following extract and make a note in the suitable form.
A great deal of computer
communication takes place over telephone lines. Telephones send and
receive analog signals. Computer in contrast, receives digital signals.
So, to convert the digital signals to analog signals and vice versa,
there is a need of modem. There are four basic types of modems.
External, internal, PC card and wireless. The external modem stands
apart from the computer and typically is connected by a cable to the
computers serial port.
the internal modem, consists of a plug – in circuit board inside the system unit. The PC card modem is a credit card size expansion board that is inserted into a portable computer. A wireless modem may be internal, external or a PC card. Unlike other modems, it does not use cables, instead wireless modem work through the air.
the internal modem, consists of a plug – in circuit board inside the system unit. The PC card modem is a credit card size expansion board that is inserted into a portable computer. A wireless modem may be internal, external or a PC card. Unlike other modems, it does not use cables, instead wireless modem work through the air.
4. Read
the following extract and make a note of it with the help of the data
provided. The latest national sample survey organisation (NSSO) report
reveals that Urban India spent only 43% of its total consumption
expenditure on food items in 2004 – 2005. That is a major drop from 64%
in 972 – 73. And the trend holds for the rural India too. The share of
food in total expenditure in rural areas has fallen from 73% in 1974 –
75 to 55% in 2004 – 05. In both rural and urban India, ruel and light
took up 10% of total consumer expenditure, while clothing bedding and
food weal took up 5% Medical expenses formed 7% of the total expenditure
in rural India and 5% in Urban India. Rural India spent less on
education at 3% of consumption expenditure than urban India 5%.
Conveyance took away 7% expenditure in Urban India and 4% in rural
India.
5. Write
a paragraph comparing and contrasting the enrolment of girls and boys
in a school from 1998 to 2002. You may use the following words or
phrases.
Number of enrolments, always, more than, except, exceeded, steady rise, fell, remained the same, rose again, etc.
Year
|
Girls
|
Boys
|
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
|
5000
5200
5100
5100
5325
|
4911
5099
5067
5190
5205
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6. You
have conducted a survey of wage earners in your locality. Given below
is a graphical representation of your findings. The ‘X’ axis represents
the wages earned in Rs. And the ‘Y’ axis represents the number of wage
earners. The blocks are shaded differently to show children, women and
men. The legend for each is given below the graph. Write a paragraph
explaining your findings:
7. Write a paragraph based on the following tree diagram about the village Kaldhari:
8. Read the following tree diagram that give information about the judiciary system in India and prepare a short note.
9. Read the tabular data showing the causes of road accidents in India and write a paragraph mentioning the chief points.
Sr. No.
|
Causes
|
Percentage
|
1
|
Drivers’ fault (not following traffic rule, overtaking, speeding, etc. )
|
83.5%
|
2
|
Passengers/Pedestrian fault (not following traffic rule, not walking on foot path, etc. )
|
4.7%
|
3
|
Mechanical defect in vehicle
|
4.0%
|
4
|
Absence of reflectors
|
2.0%
|
5
|
Other factors (bad, roads, potholes, broken dividers, etc)
|
6.8%
|
Total
|
100.0%
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TOURIST LEAFLET
1. Prepare a Shot tourist leaflet about your village / town indicate:
i. How to go there?
ii. Where to stay/ Accommodation
iii. When to visit?
iv. What to see?
v. Anything special/ Add your own points.
Ans.
Bangalore
Introduction: Bangalore is a city of Roses with beautiful gardens. It is the capital city of Karnataka. It is a highly developed city.
i. How to go there: Bangalore is well connected with rest of India. One can go to Bangalore by the way of Plane, Bus
or Train:
Plane: Daily two flights namely IA – 550 and IA – 330 from Mumbai to Bangalore are available.
Bus: The State Transport Bus Services and many other private Bus Services are available from Mumbai to Bangalore.
Train: There are many trains available which can take you to Bangalore. The most convenient is
“Mumbai – Bangalore Express”
ii. Where to Stay: Accommodation is no problem in Bangalore. The Government tourist Hotels and other Big and
Small hotels are available to suit ever one’s budget.
iii. When to Visit: October to December is the best time of the year to visit Bangalore.
iv. What to See:
The climate and scenery of Bangalore is mind blowing. It
is a well planned city with huge roads,
parks, theatres, and gardens,
there are many interesting places to see like Bull Temple, Tippu
Palace, Glass house, the Museum, Vishan Sabha and many Palatial
Buildings. It is also known as
little Singapore.
v. Anything Special As far as food is concerned Bangalore is famous for Noodles, Gobi Manchurian, Channa Masala,
Idli fry, Prawns fry, Mugal Briyani, etc. The people are very culture
oriented and highly
intelligent. They give more importance to their education.
2. Prepare a Shot tourist leaflet about your village / town indicate:
i. How to go there?
ii. Where to stay/ Accommodation
iii. When to visit?
iv. What to see?
v. Anything special/ Add your own points.
Ans.
CHENNAI
Introduction: Chennai is a city of Temple with beautiful architecture. It is the capital city of Tamil
Nadu. It is a highly developed and populated city.
city.
i. How to go there: Chennai is well connected with rest of India. One can go to Chennai by the way of Plane, Bus
or Train:
Plane: Daily two flights namely IA – 550 and IA – 330 from Mumbai to Chennai are available.
Bus: The State Transport Bus Services and many other private Bus Services are available from Mumbai to Chennai.
Train: There are many trains available which can take you to Chennai. The most convenient is
“Mumbai – Chennai Express”
ii. Where to Stay: Accommodation is no problem in Chennai. The Government tourist Hotels and other Big and
Small hotels are available to suit ever one’s budget.
iii. When to Visit: June to October is the best time of the year to visit Chennai.
iv. What to See:
The climate and scenery of Chennai is mind blowing. It
is a well planned city with huge roads,
parks, theatres, and gardens,
there are many interesting places to see like Bull Temple, Lord
Ganesh Temple, Marina Beach, Anna samathi, Lord Murugan Temple,
Palatial Buildings, etc, it is
also known as little New York.
v. Anything Special As far as food is concerned Chennai is famous for Idli, Vada, Sambar, Masal dosa,
Idli fry, Prawns fry, Mugal Briyani, etc. The people are very culture
oriented and highly
intelligent. They give more importance to their education.
3. Prepare a Shot tourist leaflet about Hill Station:
i. How to go there?
ii. Where to stay/ Accommodation
iii. When to visit?
iv. What to see?
v. Anything special/ Add your own points.
Ans.
OOTY
Introduction: Ooty is the queen of Hill with beautiful lakes, rivers, scenery, etc. It is situated in the
heart of Tamil Nadu.
i. How to go there: Ooty is well connected with rest of India. One can go to Chennai by the way of Plane, Bus
or Train:
Plane: Daily two flights namely IA – 550 and IA – 330 from Mumbai to Ooty are available.
Bus: The State Transport Bus Services and many other private Bus Services are available from Mumbai to Ooty.
Train: There are many trains available which can take you to Ooty. The most convenient is
“Mumbai – Ooty Express”
ii. Where to Stay: Accommodation is no problem in Ooty. The Government tourist Hotels and other Big and
Small hotels are available to suit ever one’s budget.
iii. When to Visit: June to October is the best time of the year to visit Ooty.
iv. What to See: The climate and scenery of Ooty is mind – blowing. It is a well planned hill station with huge
roads, parks, theatres, and gardens,
there are many interesting places to see like Bull Temple, Lord
Ganesh Temple, Dolphin Nose, Flower Garden, Lord Murugan Temple,
Palatial Buildings, etc,.
v. Shopping: Shopping in Ooty is fun. One can buy very traditional and well as modern things from Ooty.
Ooty is very famous for woollen clothes.
vi. Anything Special As far as food is concerned Ooty is famous for Black tea, Idli, Vada, Sambar, Masala dosa,
Idli fry, Prawns fry, Mugal Briyani, etc. The people are very culture
oriented and highly
intelligent. They give more importance to their education.
SPEECH
1. Write a speech to be delivered among your class mates, regarding blood donation.
BLOOD DONATION
Dear friends, we have one life let us make our one life more meaningful
by donating blood. Blood donation is the mother of all donations. Blood
donation directly gives life to another human being. It is not only
saves one individual but also the entire family of that individual. A
person can donate blood thrice in a year. The donated blood will be
thoroughly checked and stored up in a secured form. For donating blood a
person must have a weight of at least 45 kg.
Many people have misunderstandings about bold donation. They feel by
donating blood they will fall sick. But it is not like so, the donated
blood will automatically regenerate by our body itself within four to
five hours after donating the blood. A person will be prohibited from
donating blood if he drank alcohol during the last six hours.
So friends, let us put our hands together and make a promise to donate
blood at least once in a year.
2. Write a speech to be delivered among your class mates, regarding EYE donation
EYE DONATION
Dear Friends, we have one life let us make our one life more meaningful
by donating eyes. Eye donation is the mother of all donations. Eye
donation directly gives vision to another human being. It is not only
gives vision to one individual but also to the entire family of that
individual. A person who wishes to donate his eyes after his death has
to go to an eye hospital and need to register his name with the
hospital.
The information about the person who agreed to donate eyes and died is
to be given to the respective hospital as early as possible. So, that
his eyes can be removed and saved within six hours. We can see the world
even after the death of ourselves by the way of donating eyes.
So, friends let us put our hands together and make a promise to donate eyes after our death.
APPEAL
1. Prepare an appeal to be presented along roadside regarding protecting environment.
“PROTECTING ENVIRONMENT”
“ONE EARTH, ONE LIFE,
WHY THEN LET IT DIE?
NATURE IS A GIFT OF GOD,
LET US PROTECT IT”
Dear friends, Mother Nature is crying for help to protect herself from
the social evils like, cutting of trees, polluting the rivers, burning
of plastics, emission of CO2,
depletion of ozone layer, global warming etc. In order to highlight the
problems and to make people aware, the social service organisation
“PRITHVI” is going to conduct a two days program.
· Day One: Former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, will give a speech regarding
i. How to save our environment?
ii. How to reduce the level of CO2?
iii. Use of solar energy.
· Day Two: Famous Cricketer, Sachin Tendulkar shall plant the first sapling of “ONE CRORE TREE
PLANTATION” program.
So, friends come one and come all let us put our hands together and
make a promise to save our mother nature.
2. The
Lions Club of your town / city has organised a Blood Donation Camp in
connection with the independence day. Young men are expected to donate
blood. Prepare an appeal with the help of the following points.
· Blood donation
· A worthy cause
· Causes no loss of strength
· The most precious act
3. Prepare an appeal for seeking help for the flood affected people of konkan. Mention the type of help you need and the ways of sending that help. Use attractive slogans and illustrations.
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LETTER WRITINGS
1. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper drawing his attention to the illegal parking of truck in your lane.
7G, Rainbow colony,
M.G. Road,
Mahim (E),
.
Mumbai:- 400 016.
24th, February, 2010.
The Editor,
Times of India News Paper,
Mumbai : - 400 001.
Subject: Complain against the illegal parking of truck.
Respected sir,
I have been the resident of the above mentioned area for the last
twenty years. The people here are all educated and go out to work and
children go to school. I would like to bring to your notice that the
roads in this area are fully filled with illegal parking of trucks, that
it becomes very difficult to even walk specially during the rains. Not
only this even the street lights are so poor, that it becomes very
difficult for people to walk or take out their vehicles during late in
the evening.
One must be aware that how irresponsible is to park vehicles like
trucks in the residential area. Hence I request you to consider it and
through your newspaper, I want to make one request to the concerned
authority to consider this matter as important park the trucks in some
other non residential areas.
I shall be obliged if you publish my letter in your newspaper so that
it catches the attention of the Councillor of our ward and an urgent
action is taken.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
2. Write
a letter of enquiry to the manager of a travel agency about a proposed
vacation trip you intend to make to Delhi, Simla and Agra.
7G, Sonia Apartments,
Rainbow colony,
M.G. Road,
Mahim(E),
.
Mumbai:- 400 016.
24th February, 2010
The Manager,
The General travel agency,
Mahim (W),
Mumbai - 400 016.
Subject: Enquiry about a proposed vacation trip to Delhi, Shimla and Agra.
Respected sir,
I, XYZ, one of the teacher staff of our school. We teachers had a
meeting with our Principal. The authorities have agreed to give us the
permission to conduct the vacation trip to Delhi, Shimla and Agra.
Kindly furnish us with the necessary details and the total cost for 500
students and 20 staff members. Also send your quotations for other
places.
Eagerly awaiting your reasonable quotation.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
X Y Z.
3. Write an application letter for the post of librarian for a public library.
7G, Sonia Apartments,
Rainbow colony,
M.G. Road,
Mahim(E),
.
Mumbai:- 400 016.
24th February, 2010
To,
The Manager,
The General Public Library,
Dadar (W),
Mumbai – 400 021.
Reference : Your advertisement in “The Times
of India” dated 23rd, February, 2010.
Subject : Application letter for the
post of Librarian.
Respected sir,
With reference to your advertisement for the post of librarian in “The
Times of India” dated 23rd, February, 2010. I wish to apply for the
same.
I am a very energetic person with excellent communication skill and
ready to face any target set by your esteemed public library. I am will
to work hard and being young I am also eager to add knowledge with
experience. I hold a M.Com degree from “University of Mumbai” and a
Diploma in Library Science from “Indira Gandhi Open University”, New
Delhi. I have also done computer courses like Basic, Tally – 9 as well
as programming languages like C, C++ from NIIT, Matunga. I have 2 years
experience as a assistant in local library, Mahim.
My resume is sent here with, for your reference. I shall be much
thankful to you, if you grant me an interview call at your convenient
time. I am looking forward to join your esteemed Public library as early
as possible.
Thanking You,
Yours Faithfully,
Xyz.
Encl: - Resume and Xerox copy of educational certificates.
4. Write an application letter for the post of accountant.
7G, Sonia Apartments,
Rainbow
colony,
M.G. Road,
Mahim(E),
.
Mumbai:- 400 016.
24th February, 2010
To,
The Manager,
The General company,
Dadar (W),
Mumbai – 400 021.
Reference : Your advertisement in “The Times
of India” dated 23rd, February, 2010.
Subject : Application letter for the
post of Accountant.
Respected sir,
With reference to your advertisement for the post of accountant in “The
Times of India” dated 23rd, February, 2010. I wish to apply for the
same.
I am a very energetic person with excellent communication skill and
ready to face any target set by your esteemed company. I am willing to
work hard and being young I am also eager to add knowledge with
experience. I hold an M.Com degree from “University of Mumbai” and a
Diploma in Cost Account from “Indira Gandhi Open University”, New Delhi.
I have also done computer courses like Basic, Tally – 9 as well as
programming languages like C, C++ from NIIT, Matunga. I have 2 years
experience as an assistant accountant in local company, Mahim.
My resume is sent here with, for your reference. I shall be much
thankful to you, if you grant me an interview call at your convenient
time. I am looking forward to join your esteemed company as early as
possible.
Thanking You,
Yours Faithfully,
Xyz.
Encl: - Resume and Xerox copy of educational certificates.
5. Write an application letter for the post of teacher.
7G, Sonia Apartments,
Rainbow colony,
M.G. Road,
Mahim(E),
.
Mumbai:- 400 016.
24th February, 2010
To,
The Principal,
The General High School,
Dadar (W),
Mumbai – 400 021.
Reference : Your advertisement in “The Times
of India” dated 23rd, February, 2010.
Subject : Application letter for the
post of Teacher.
Respected sir,
With reference to your advertisement for the post of Teacher in “The
Times of India” dated 23rd, February, 2010. I wish to apply for the
same.
I am a very energetic person with excellent communication skill and
ready to face any target set by your esteemed School. I am willing to
work hard and being young I am also eager to add knowledge with
experience. I hold a B.A. degree from “University of Mumbai” and I have
done B.Ed. from “Indira Gandhi Open University”, New Delhi. I have also
done computer courses like Basic, Tally – 9 as well as programming
languages like C, C++ from NIIT, Matunga. I have 2 years experience as a
English Teacher in Local School, Mahim.
My resume is sent here with, for your reference. I shall be much
thankful to you, If you grant me an interview call at your convenient
time. I am looking forward to join your esteemed School as early as
possible.
Thanking You,
Yours Faithfully,
Xyz.
Encl: - Resume and Xerox copy of educational certificates.
6. Write a complaint letter regarding irregular electric supply in your locality / village.
7G, Sonia Apartments,
Rainbow colony,
M.G. Road,
Mahim (E),
.
Mumbai:- 400 016.
24th February, 2010
To,
The Sub Engineer,
Maharashtra State Electricity Board,
Dadar (w),
Mumbai – 400 021.
Subject: Complaint letter regarding irregular electricity supply.
Respected Sir,
We are totally five hundred families residing in our locality. We are
facing a severe problem of growing instances of power failure for the
last three months in our locality.
In our locality there are many students who are preparing for their
upcoming Board Exams as well as for other final examinations. But, this
irregularity in electric supply is causing obstacles in their
preparation. Sir, you also know, this year the summer is extremely hot
so the old people facing it very difficult to tackle the problem. The
problems of current supply also lead to some other illegal activities in
our locality.
We have already given many complaints to our local authority. They are
always giving us empty promises and doing nothing. So kindly am
requesting you to look into this matter personally. If you do the
needful then I shall be very much thankful to you.
Thanking You,
Yours Faithfully,
X y z
7. Write a complaint letter regarding irregular Water supply in your locality / village.
7G, Sonia Apartments,
Rainbow colony,
M.G. Road,
Mahim (E),
.
Mumbai:- 400 016.
24th February, 2010
To,
The Sub Engineer,
Maharashtra State Water Supply Board,
Dadar (w),
Mumbai – 400 021.
Subject: Complaint letter regarding irregular water supply.
Respected Sir,
We are totally five hundred families residing in our locality. We are
facing a severe problem of growing instances of insufficient water
supply for the last three months in our locality.
We have only 50 taps for our five hundred families, it means on an
average a tap for every 10 families, which is already insufficient. But
during the last three months the problem has increased to a lot due to
less supply of water. Because of less supply of water there is a growing
instance of disputes among our local people. Many times we have to
return home with our empty vessels.
We have already given many complaints to our local authority. They are
always giving us empty promises and doing nothing. So kindly am
requesting you to look into this matter personally. If you do the
needful then I shall be very much thankful to you.
Thanking You,
Yours Faithfully,
X y z
8. Write a complaint letter regarding over flow of gutter in your locality / village.
7G, Sonia Apartments,
Rainbow colony,
M.G. Road,
Mahim (E),
.
Mumbai:- 400 016.
24th February, 2010
To,
The Sub Engineer,
Maharashtra State Pollution Control Board,
Dadar (w),
Mumbai – 400 021.
Subject: Complaint letter over flow of gutter in out locality.
Respected Sir,
We are totally five hundred families residing in our locality. We are
facing a severe problem of growing instances of overflow of gutter for
the last three months in our locality.
This problem leads to problems in health. And many were affected by
vomiting, diarrhoea, cholera, malaria, etc. If this problem is not
solved then it may become a severe issue to health problems.
We have already given many complaints to our local authority. They are
always giving us empty promises and doing nothing. So kindly am
requesting you to look into this matter personally. If you do the
needful then I shall be very much thankful to you.
Thanking You,
Yours Faithfully,
X y z 
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