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ADVANCED WRITING SKILLS

REPORT WRITING

1. Water is precious and we should stop wastage. Prepare a poster in not more than 50 words urging people to employ various methods of rain water harvesting in their own localities. Exam paper: 2019

Ans:

Water sustains life.

Surface water supply inadequate.

Alarming depletion of ground water level owing to

rapid urbanisation.

Viable alternative Rain Water Harvesting,

Which is a process of accumulating and storing rain water for

re-use before it reaches aquifer.

Successfully employed in Tamil Nadu.

2. You are Kanak, the Sport Secretary of XYZ school/college, Dibrugarh. Draft a notice, is not more than 50 words, for the notice board informing the students about the Inter-school/Inter-college athletics tournament that your institution is going to organize.

Ans:

NOTICE

Date: Sept, 20, 2012

It is for information of all students that our school is going to organize the Dibrugarh District Inter-School Athletics Tournament from October 12 to October 15, 2012. Willing participants in different events are to submit their names on or before October 3rd and from them among students will be selected to represent our school in different events of the tournament.

Kanak

Sports Secretary,

XYZ School

Dibrugarh

3. You are Priyam, and you've visited your friend, who is staying in the school/college hostel. Write a factual description in 100-125 words including the facilities such as accommodation, food, entertainment, sports, etc. provided there. Exam paper: 2013

Ans: Last Saturday I visited my friend Dipak who stays in Gauhati Commerce College hostel. It is on the R.G.B. Road within the college campus. The hostel is a two storied building with 30 rooms. Each room accommodates three students. The kitchen and dining hall are in separate Assam type building. Dining hall is quite specious and clean. There is open space in front of the hostel. There is also a common room where the boarders can read newspapers, watch TV. and play table tennis and carromboards in the afternoon. The boarders can also play games like volley ball in the adjacent college grounds. The hostel provides three meals a day besides morning tea and snacks. There is a superintendent of the hostel who is also a teacher of the college. He is responsible for maintaining discipline in the hostel. I have found the atmosphere very congenial for studies.

4. You are an eyewitness to a road accident in which a school-going boy was killed and many passengers were injured. As a press reporter of The Assam Tribune write a report about the accident in 100-125 words. You are Aparna/Saurav.

Ans:

ANOTHER ROAD ACCIDENT

Staff reporter: Sourav Sharma

Guwahati: March 20, 2012: Hardly a day passes without road accident in Guwahati. The other day a mini-bus with 20 passengers turned turtle killing 3 and injuring other 17 passengers. Yesterday a school bus collided with a truck coming from the opposite direction. The truck suddenly swerved sharply to avoid hitting a scooter and collided with the school bus. One student died on the spot whose name was Mrinal Das. At least twelve students were injured besides the driver of the truck. The condition of two students is serious. All the injured are admitted in Gauhati Medical College Hospital. Of them six students were allowed to go home after first aid and check-up as their injuries are minor. One of the seriously injured students whose name is Rajeeb Baruah is put in ICU.

5. You are the proprietor of the Fantasia, an amusement park Tezpur. Write an advertisement in an English newspaper offering attractive discount to Honeymoon/Holiday packages. (Word Limit: 50 words)

Ans:

FANTASIA AMUSEMENT PARK, TEZPUR

Offers 20%, discount in this festive season of Bihu for all honeymoon/holiday packages for couples.

Accommodation: A/c or Non A/c rooms with attached bathrooms

Arranges: Sightseeing, trekking and boating

: Journey to Tawang & Bomdila

: Orang and Nameri National Parks

Provides: Open areas with swings, roundabouts, shooting galleries etc. for children

Pround of: Multi-cuisine restaurant

: Room services.

Contact: Fantasia Amusement Park, Tezpur, Ph.- 98765-12345

6. You are Pramila/Priyam, the sports Secretary of Kokrajhar Senior Secondary School, Kokrajhar. Write a notice suitable for your school noticeboard giving the details for participation of students in a football tournament to be organized by your school. (Word Limit: 50 words)

Ans:

NOTICE

Date: 26th April, 2012

This is for general information of all students that the school is organizing an Interclass Football Tournament from May 24, 2012 to 29, 2012. The tournament is open to senior classes only from class IX to XII. Class Monitors are hereby asked to submit the names of the members of the team of their own class with the names of the captains on or before 16 May, 2012 to the undersigned or to the teacher-in-charge of Sports.

Priyam Boro

Sport Secretary

Kokrajhar Senior Secondary School

Kokrajhar

7. You attended the Edufair, 2011, organized by Assam Tribune Pvt. Ltd. in Guwahati in which some top colleges and universities of India participated and gave information about their undergraduate and graduate programmes. Write a detailed account of the fair in 100-125 words. You are Parveen/Pravin. Exam paper: 2016

Ans:

EDUFAIR, 2011

Written by Pravin Baruah

Last year I had the opportunity to attend the Edufair, 2011, organized by the Assam Tribune (P) Ltd. at Don Bosco School campus on September 15 and 16. Its objective was to help the young aspiring minds in fulfilling their academic aspiration and in choosing their career goals by acquainting themselves to new avenues in various disciplines. This Edufair was participated by some top universities and colleges of the country. It was an interactive session where competent people from various universities and colleges gave information about their undergraduate and graduate programmes. The aspiring students were given enough time to interact with them and to get all the answers to their queries. They explained the requirements and procedures of joining various course besides supplying them with prospectuses and other literature regarding those courses. The Edufair started with a seminar in which need of creating an awareness about the new avenues among people was stressed.

8. Your School/College has recently celebrated "Cleanliness week", organising a number of programmes and competitions. Write a report in about 125 words to be published in a local newspaper.

Ans:

Cleanliness Week

Guwahati, March 31: B.M.B.B. 'Cleanlines Week' program was organized by the students of Commerce College Bharalumukh, Guwahati-9. Students actively participated in the program and also performed a street play to make people aware of cleanliness. GMC Mayor was also present at the closing ceremony and appreciated the students.

9. You are Arun Das/Arunima Das, a resident of 16, Gopinath Bordoloi Nagar, Tinsukia. You have lost a black handbag containing valuable documents while travelling from Digboi to Tinsukia by bus. Draft an advertisement in not more than 50 words, for publication in an English daily giving detail of the bag, mentioning when you have lost it and giving your contact address requesting the finder to return it to you. Exam paper: 2016

Ans:

LOST

29^th September, 2012

A black leather handbag (pink border) was lost in a night bus named "Madhuchanda" going from Digboi to Tinsukia on 19-09-2012. Bus no. AS-01 P-2117. Valuable papers, documents at stake. The informer will be rewarded.

Please contact:

Arun Das/Arunima Das

16 Gopinath Bordoloi Nagar,

Tinsukia: 781156

Phone no.: xxxxx65208.

10. You are an eyewitness to a road accident in which a school-going boy was killed and many passengers were injured. As a press reporter of an English Daily write a report about the accident in 100-125 words. You are Nitu/Saurav. Exam paper: 2016

Ans:

ROAD ACCIDENT

“Drink and Driving”

Guwahati, September 28, 2016, English Daily:

I Saurav I am an eye witness of a road accident in which a school student was killed and several passengers were injured. The driver had drunk but he was driving he lost his control and killed a school boy who had just left the school at that time he rode the car on the footpath he dashed the people present there. He then rammed the car into a wall and fled the scene, then someone called an ambulance. The ambulance came and those who were badly injured checked on the boy but the boy was dead.

He called his parents; they were crying a lot. I am the witness of Sourav Road accident; I think the driver should get very bad punishment from the court.

11. You recently visited some flood-affected areas of Dhemaji District. As a press reporter on an English Daily write a report on the flood situation in 100- 125 words. You are Amar/Nitu. Exam paper: 2017

Ans:

Flood Causes Havoc in Dhemaji District

Dhemaji July 7: Due to incessant rains since last one-week, entire Dhemaji district is in the grip of severe floods since last few days. The flood situation turned critical today as the embankment of a nearby river breached 30 feet. Road communication through the National Highway has been cut as flood water has entered a portion of the highway. Many people have taken shelter in railway lines and primary schools. Many huts have been washed away. The army has been pressed into service to evacuate people trapped in the flood. Relief camps have been opened to help the victims. There is a shortage of drinking water and food. The district administration is making every possible effort to reduce the problems of the flood affected people.

12. You are Gopal/Anita of Govt. Higher Secondary School, Karimganj. Your school has organized a Blood Donation Camp on the occasion of its Golden Jubilee Celebrations. Write a report in 100-125 words as an editor for your school magazine, on this widely acclaimed activity. Exam paper: 2017

Ans:

Blood donation camp

Jan 26, 2017 Govt Higher Secondary School, Karimganj organized a blood donation camp on the eve of its Golden Jubilee to collect blood samples to save thousands of lives. The celebrations began with the felicitation of some of the good-hearted residents of Assam who were personally associated with the noble cause of helping the needy. Chief Guest Renowned Assamese Dr. Ratul Bezbaruah, H.O.D. Those of GMCH who talked about saving lives by donating blood. This was followed by some lively performances by the school students. The special attraction came as a surprise. Singer Arijit Singh performed his soulful tunes to encourage the donors. A free health checkup camp was also organized by the medical students. It was a good camp and around 10,000 blood samples were collected.

13. You are the Proprietor of Grassland Resort, Kaziranga. Write an advertisement to be published in an English newspaper offering attractive discount to Holiday packages. (Word Limit : 50 words) Exam paper: 2018

Ans:- (i) Welcome to a wonderful place close to nature.

(ii) Our hotel, Grassland Resort, Kaziranga, located close to Kaziranga National Park, offers you the best of amenities at attractive discounts.

(iii) We provide you various packages to suit your needs and budget.

(iv) You may visit our website to get a feel of our rooms and surroundings.

(v) You can also call us to know about our package.

(vi) We suggest you hurry before it's all over. You will be surprised that we are here to provide you maximum convenience in minimum budget.

14. You are Anil/Amrita, the Cultural Secretary to Tezpur Govt. Higher Secondary School. You are planning to organise a cultural programme. Write a notice for the school notice-board inviting names of students willing to participate. (Word Limit : 50 words) Exam paper: 2018

Ans:-

Tezpur Govt. Higher Secondary School

Notice

Call for Participants

28 August, 2017

Our school will organize a cultural program on 7th September 2017 in the school premises. The program will include song, dance and drama. Auditions for this will be held daily from 30 August to 2 September during zero period in the school auditorium. Interested students can give their names to the undersigned by 30th August.

Anil Saikia

(Cultural Secretary)

15. You are Imran/Rita of Sunrise Academy, Guwahati. Recently your school celebrated the World Environment Day. Giving details of the celebrations write a report in 100-125 words for your school magazine. Exam paper: 2018

Ans:-

Environment Day Celebration

Sunrise Academy, Guwahati

Guwahati

6^th November 2017

The 'Environment Club' of Sunrise Academy celebrated 'Environment Day' on 5th November in the Institute campus. The program was inaugurated by the Deputy Commissioner and the Director of the Institute. The function began with a special Vandana prepared by the Chair Group of the Academy. This year, a cultural program was prepared by the Cultural Group of the Academy, which included a very interesting skit on the theme 'Mother Earth', in which all participated. Essay writing and poster making competition were also held. After the prize distribution, the chief guest gave a speech in which he highlighted the need for conservation. Finally, the day was concluded after the plantation drive. The day was a huge success.

16. You have witnessed a train accident in which a Delhi bound Guwahati Express got derailed. Write a report in 100-125 words to be published in the Sentinel, Guwahati. You are Jayanta/Juri. Exam paper: 2018

Ans:-

Staff reporter: Saurav Kumer

Guwahati: It seems that the series of continuous plight in Indian Railways is not taking the name of stopping. In another accident, at least 35 people were killed and over 250 injured in Sunday's Kamrup Express train accident in Bihar's Bhagalpur. The train was on its regular journey from Guwahati to Delhi. At around 5.45 pm, 13 coaches of the train derailed. in Bhagalpur, Bihar. The train was running at a speed of 100 kmph at that time. Local people along with rescue and medical teams worked tirelessly to help the trapped and injured people from the derailed coaches. More than 100 ambulances have reached the accident spot. The railway minister has ordered an inquiry into the incident. Based on a preliminary inquiry, four people were suspended, three others were sent on leave and one officer was transferred. The government has announced all possible financial help for the facilities for the dead and injured.

17. Water is precious and each one of us must stop its wastage. Prepare a poster in not more than 50 words urging people to employ various methods of rain-water harvesting in their own locality. Exam paper: 2019

Ans:-

Water sustains life.

Inadequate surface water supply.

Declining groundwater level is worrying

rapid urbanization.

Viable alternative - rain water harvesting,

What is the process of rainwater harvesting and storage?

Reuse before reaching the aquifer.

Successfully working in Tamil Nadu.

To avoid water crisis, use its appropriate methods.

18. Write a classified advertisement for the ‘Lost and Found’ column of a local newspaper stating the loss of your cell phone while travelling in the local bus. You are Answesha/ Abhilash. Exam paper: 2019

Ans:-

Lost

30^th June, 2013

A black colour Nokia cell phone lost in night bus namely “Sreelekha” travelling from Silchar to Guwahati on 29-06-2013. Bus No. AS-03P-3227. Necessary contacts are there. So, if anyone give information will be rewarded.

Please contact: Anwesha/ Abhilash, G.S. Road, Guwahati - 05

19. Your school has recently celebrated “Tree Plantation Week” organising a number of inter-school competitions highlighting the ecological balance. As the Secretary of the Eco-Club of your school, prepare a report in 1010-125 words, suitable to be published in your school magazine. You are Nilim/ Nilima. Exam paper: 2019

Ans:-

“Tree Plantation Week”

Reported by Nilima

Secretary of Eco-Club

Nilima, February 25, 2018: Celebrated in our school. "Plantation Week" to highlight the ecological balance. Teachers and students systematically selected vacant places for planting saplings. Either way the participants were extremely excited to make a big difference. The students planted saplings, laid siege to them and watered the plants. The program also created a lot of stir among the general public. Towards the end of the program the school organized a seminar to highlight the ecological balance around the world.

20. You are Gautam/Geeta, General Secretary of Radhakrishnan Guwahati. Your college is organizing an educational trip to Delhi during the summer vacations. Write a notice for the college notice board giving all the details of the trip. (Word Limit: 50 words). Exam paper: 2020

Ans:- Radhakrishnan College, Guwahati .

NOTICE

Educational Trip

It is informed to all the students that our college is organizing an educational trip to Delhi during the summer vacations. This Yatra will run from 1st July 2020 to 15th July 2020. The students will be accompanied by four teachers. The cost of transportation, boarding, accommodation and food will be Rs. 5000 per student. Interested students may submit their name along with passport size photograph, ID, father's name, phone number and amount to the undersigned latest by 30 June 2002.

Your faithfully,

Geeta / Gautam

General Secretary of

Radhakrishnan College, Guwahati

21. Design a poster in not more than 50 words to create awareness about the safety measures to be taken during an earthquake. Exam paper: 2020

Ans: Earthquake Preparedness Guide

Before:

(a) Planning:

(i) Know the earthquake hazards in your area.

(b) Familiarize yourself with the exit routes.

During:

(a) Stay calm:

(i) When you are inside, a structurally sound building or home stay there.

(ii) If you are outside, move to an open area.

(b) If you are in a moving vehicle, stop and get out!

After:

Be prepared for aftershocks. Once the shaking stops, take the fastest and safest way out of the building.

22. A team of twenty students from Japan visited your school as part of a cultural exchange programme. A special welcome assembly was organized for them. Write a report about the same in 100-125 words for your school magazine. Exam paper: 2020

Ans: Visitors from Nippon-Koku

By XYZ, Cultural Secretary

ABC School, June 13: ABC School experienced a Red-Letter Day on June 13. It witnessed the memorable visit of twenty students from Japan, who visited the school as part of the cultural exchange programme. A special reception was organized for him by the school authority and the school's cultural club.

Many dignitaries were invited to welcome the foreign students. The officer-in-charge of the Japanese Embassy was invited as the chief guest. He gave the most inspiring speech first in Japanese and then in English. Our principal delivered the welcome address. Four students of class IX welcomed the students in Indian style.

A cultural program was organized in honor of the students. One student danced solo, the school choir sang several songs. The students of junior class presented Japanese folk dance.

The school captain read an excerpt from the book "Japanese Wife". Overall, it was a grand event, a true cultural exchange.

23. The students of the local college have organized a campaign on 'Say no to Plastic' in your town. Prepare a report in 100-125 words to be published in an English daily. Exam paper: 2020

Ans: "Say No to Plastic

Date: 13th February, 2020

Last week local college students started a campaign on 'Say No to Plastic'. The main objective of the campaign was to make people aware about the bad effect of polythene bags on the environment, humans and animals.

The campaign was led by the Principal of the college. Apart from this, there were many such teachers who came to give tremendous support to the program. The campaign carried out several activities. Starting with the principal's speech, he apprised the students about the harmful effects of using polythene. He highlighted the ill effects of polythene bags. The principal, along with other teachers, loved to suggest alternatives to plastic.

Then he swore an oath to the people that he would not use poly bags.

The students took out a rally in the city carrying placards with various slogans. They were enthusiastic and it seemed to be a very successful campaign.

Reported by

ABC

English Daily.

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