Write a letter of advice to a friend who complains that he is bored during the vacation. 15, Marine Lines, Mumbai. 8th May, 2003. My dear Anand, In a long plaintive letter, you have complained that you feel terribly bored in your village. Naturally, you miss the attractions of the city—the air-conditioned theaters, the posh restaurants and so on—and the company of your peers. I would like you to remember that...

Write a letter to a friend, congratulating him on his recovery from a long illness. 5/24, Azad Nagar, Jayaprakash Road, Andheri, Mumbai— 58. 7TH November, 2002 My dear Vivek,  I was very happy to learn that you have recovered from typhoid which had confined you to bed for some weeks. I congratulate you on your return to health, in spite of the fact that you have lost the prerogatives of a...

Write a letter to your mother, explaining your poor performance in the terminal examination. Room No. 10, Kirti Hostel, Model School, Pune- 5. 25th December. 2003. My dear Mother, I’m sorry to inform you that I have fared badly in the terminal examination. In fact, I am afraid, I will fail this time. I owe you an explanation of my poor performance which father will be informed of in due course....

Write a letter to your cousin who is a book-worm. Meghadoot, Central Avenue, Santacruz, Mumbai- 54. 3rd November, 2002. My Dear David, I’m afraid that, when this letter reaches you, you’ll be absorbed in reading and regard it as a nuisance. It not only interrupts your study but imposes upon you the time-consuming obligation of replying to it. All the same, please read it and think over its contents, and I...

Write a letter to your sister, congratulating her on her having won a prize at an elocution competition. Students Hostel, 15, Jayaprakash Road,  Andheri, Mumbai- 58. 6th August, 2003. My dear Uma, I was happy to learn that you have bagged the first prize in the Tilak Memorial Elocution Competition. However, I was not surprised at the news. Today women are distinguishing themselves in every field of life. Was not India...

Write a letter to your father, seeking his permission to join the National Defence Academy, Khadakavasla. Room No 10, Vivekananda School Hostel, Vivekananda School, Pune-2.  24th March, 2002. My dear Father, I am glad to inform you that I have done quite well at the S.S.C. Examination which is just over. However, I intend to stay on here for two more weeks and sit for the competitive examination held by the...

Write a letter to a Pen-friend who lives in England, enquiring about opportunities for higher education in U. K.   15, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Mumbai-1. 20th May, 2003.   My dear Arthur, I thank you very much for your letter in which you have described the system of education in British universities. It has kindled in me a desire to. join a British University for my higher studies. There are, of...