DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL GHAZIABAD SOCIETY

MID TERM EXAMINATION 2023-24

English Language And Literature (Code No. 184)
PRACTICE ASSIGNMENT - WRITING
Class – X
(Note: All details presented in the questions are imaginary and created for assessment purpose.)

Q.1 You have seen an advertisement of a new model sports bike launched by Honda. You are a
passionate racer and are keen to buy the new model of racing bikes being offered. Next month a
zonal level Bike Marathon is taking place and you are keen to enrol your name as a contestant. In
about 100-120 words, write a letter to M/s Honda Bikes and Scooters, Kashmere Gate, New Delhi
enquiring about the price, specifications and availability of accessories that long distance racers
would require. You are Man Singh living in 45 Green Park, New Delhi.

Q.2 Drinking water is becoming a rare commodity. Industrial development is filling our rivers, seas and
oceans with toxic pollutants which are a major threat to human health. You are deeply saddened to
see water pollution as an appalling problem, which is powerful enough to lead the world on a path of
destruction. In about 100-120 words, write a letter to the Editor of Express News to make the public
aware about the causes of water pollution and also suggest the measures to prevent water pollution.
You are Parul Aggarwal, 316, Jaswant Lane, Jaipur. sarcasm

Q.3 You are Arnav/Athiya, a resident of Surya Nagar Colony, Meerut. You noticed that the curb on
wearing masks has been lifted but even then, we, as sincere citizens, need to be responsible and wear
the masks religiously. In about 100-120 words, write a letter to the editor of The Gujarat Times,
drawing attention towards the same. Explain how such acts impact the health of the community and
requesting immediate intervention and strict action against the violators.

Q.4 Whenever a child is restless, they are given to play a video or a game on the mobile phone. Children
also use it as a bait, and they refuse to eat. In no time, your child becomes obsessed with the mobile
phone. Mobile phones have become a common fad these days. In about 100-120 words, write a letter
to the editor, requesting to publish an article voicing your opinion and concern that the children are
becoming physically inactive, while sitting over time with a mobile phone. Sign yourself as Nidhi/
Niren Kamat, 22 Vasant Kunj Lane, Kanpur.

Q.5 Imagine you are Sudheer/Swapna, a resident of 42 Jawahar Nagar, Jaipur. In about 100-120 words,
write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper expressing concern over traffic jams in the city

Q.6 You are Aniket/ Ankita, Hostel Warden, Oakridge, Hyderabad. In about 100-120 words, write a
letter to the Sales Manager, Bajaj Electrics and Electronics, New Delhi, placing an order for fans
microwaves, ovens and geysers that you wish to purchase for the hostel. Also ask for discount
permissible on the purchase.

Q.7 You are Anshul/ Anshika, a student of Grade X and a resident of 36 D Ring Road, ITO, New Delhi,
wants to be a choreographer. Recently you came across an advertisement by Set Fire Dance
Academy, MG Road, New Delhi, which offers various forms of dancing. In about 100-120 words,
write an enquiry letter seeking information about the course and its package.

Q.8 The given pie chart shows proportion of people from different households living in a state of poverty
in the UK in the year 2002. In about 100-120 words, write an analytical paragraph based upon the
information provided.

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Q.9 The following table shows details about the different internet activities for six categories of people
according to different age groups. Study the table carefully and in about 100-120 words, write an
analytical paragraph based upon on the data provided.

Q.10 The given line graph provides information about changes in birth and death rates in New Zealand
between 1901 and 2101. In about 100-120 words, write an analytical paragraph summarizing the
information and making comparisons, where relevant.

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Q.11 The given chart shows the division of household tasks by gender in Great Britain. Write an
analytical paragraph describing the chart, using not more than 100-120 words.

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