English

Read the Following Advertisement and Prepare a Letter Ofapplication in Response to It by Using the Information Givenin the C. V. (Resume) that Follows :

Advertisements
Advertisements

Question

Read the following advertisement and prepare a letter of application in response to it by using the information given in the C. V. (Resume) that follows :

SITUATION VACANT

Wanted
Civil Engineer

The candidate should be B.E. (Ist Class).
Experience preferred. Ready to work
abroad. Good salary offered.
Write: To,
The Manager,
Kumar Construction Company,
Andheri (E), Mumbai.

CV (Resume)
Name: Ajinkya J. Sharma
Address: East Shri Nagar Colony, Solapur Road, Hadapsar, Pune.
Age: 26 years
Education: B.E.(Ist Class)
Experience: 2 years as a Civil Engineer
Interests: Reading, Travelling, Photography
Answer in Brief
Advertisements

Solution

Ajinkya J. Sharma,
East Shri Nagar Colony,
Solapur Road,
Hadapsar,
Pune.
Date: 28th Feb, 2017.
To,
The Manager,
Kumar Construction Company,
Andheri (E),
Mumbai.
Sub: - Application for the post of Civil Engineer in your company.
Ref: - As per the advertisement printed in Times of India.
 
Respected Sir/Madam,
         With reference to your advertisement in the Times of India, Mumbai Edition for the post of Civil Engineer, I apply for the same for your kind perusal.
          I graduated in B.E. (1st Class) from Pune University in the year 2014, I have been working as a Civil Engineer since last 2 years with Tata Group of Companies. The NOC, enclosed with this covering letter will prove my integrity with the current organisation.
          I have rich experience not only engineering but also in photography through which I have captured important pictures relating to many of the industrial heavy machinery and tools which has given exposure to current and next-generation equipment in our industry.
       I hope to be granted an interview call from your office. Looking forward to your reply.
       Thanking you.
Yours sincerely,
Ajinkya J. Sharma
      Enclosures:
(1) NOC
(2) Resume
(3) Photocopied mark sheets of my qualifications and achievements.
shaalaa.com
Letter Writing
  Is there an error in this question or solution?
2016-2017 (March) Set A

RELATED QUESTIONS

Attempt any one of the following letters with the help of given news headline:

A1. Letter

Write to your friend about the condition of roads and the care to be taken.

BAD CONDITION OF ROADS DURING RAINS LEADS TO MISHAPS

                                            OR

A2. Letter

Write a letter to the newspaper editor highlighting the condition of the roads in your area and suggest suitable measures.

BAD CONDITION OF ROADS DURING RAINS LEADS TO MISHAPS


You were one among a group of students who represented your state in a national youth exchange programme. It was an eye-opener which made you realise the spirit of unity in diversity. Taking ideas from the MCB unit on National Integration along with your own ideas, write a letter to the editor of a newspaper in 100–120 words on the importance of National Integration. You are Maya/Mohan, 4 Rampur Road, Bareilly.


You have noticed many stray animals on the road during the busy hours of the day. These animals cause traffic jams as well as accidents. You have already written to the concerned authorities but no action has been taken so far. Write a letter to the Editor, The Hindu, drawing attention of the Municipal Commissioner, Chennai. You are Shantha/Suresh, 12 M.G. Road, Chennai.


Recently a serious quarrel took place in a colony in Delhi due to the use of loudspeakers at a public place and caused disharmony among the people. Write a letter in 100 − 120 words to the Editor of The Hindustan Times expressing your concern over the unpleasant incident, highlighting the fact that the loudspeakers cause noise pollution and discord, suggesting that the unauthorised use of loudspeakers at public places should be banned. You are Anjana/Arjun, F-112 Kailash Colony, Delhi.


In our society we do not give to our women the respect and status that they deserve. Women are stared at, stalked and even molested. We need to change the male mindset about women. Write a letter in 120-150 words to the editor of a national newspaper giving your views on the problem. You are Omar/Amna, A114 Mall Road, Delhi.  


Last month you purchased a TV set from Ram Electronics, Pushp Vihar, Ambala. It is not working properly (imagine a few defects). Write a letter of complaint in 120-150 words to the Manager asking for repair or replacement. You are Amar/Amrita, M114 Model Town, Ambala.  


You are living in a village along a national highway. The state roadways bus does not stop near your village. Write a letter in 120-150 words to the General Manager, State Roadways requesting a bus stop for your village. Give all the reasons why you need a bus stop there. You are Omar/Amna, Gopalpur, Dist. Ramnagar. 


Sunshine Public School, Pune requires two sports coaches (one male and one female). Each should be a degree holder in physical education as well as an SAI certified coach in athletics. You have seen their advertisement and you know that you have these qualifications. Write an application in 120-150 words along with your resume. You are Praveen/Praveena, M-114, Najafgarh, Delhi.


Our rivers are very polluted. Industries and sewage from our houses are polluting them. What can we do to save our rivers?

Write a letter in 120-150 words to the editor of a national newspaper describing the problem and suggesting solutions to it. You are Karuna/Karan, M114, Mall Road, Delhi.


Recently you went to your native village to visit your grandparents. You saw that some of the children in the age group 5 − 14 (the age at which they should have been at school) remained at home, were working in the fields or simply loitering in the streets.
Write a letter in 120-150 words to the editor of a national daily analyzing the problem and offering solutions to it. You are Navtej/Navita, M-114 Mount Kailash, Kanpur.


Write a letter to the Editor of a Newspaper drawing attention to the noise pollution in your locality. Suggest some solutions.


Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper highlighting in it the importance of cleanliness and the need for public participation in the cleanliness drive in your district


Read the following new and write a letter based on it.
Sameer / Sameera Raorane from C/26, Shivsevak, C. G Road, Wadgaon, sees an accident in his locality as there are no street lights in his/her area. Like always, all the bystanders stood mute and did nothing. This was the fourth serious accident in that month.

Formal Letter :
Write a letter to the Sarpanch, Grampanchyat office, Main Road, Wadgaon – 400001; mentioning the problem of no street lights in your area. Inform him/her about the increasing number of accidents. Request him/her to install street lights at the earliest.


While reading a magazine advertising home products, Sakshi Aggarwal came across an advertisement for a stain remover called Dr. Clean. She decided to buy the product but it caused more harm than good. Complete the letter of complaint she writes to the company using appropriate words.

Dear Sir
I wish____________ to your notice the ridiculous product you have recently launched. I saw a TV advertisement for Dr. Clean and its ability _______ '99 top stains'. I bought the product and _________the least, I regret the money I spent on it.

You claim that your Dr Clean stain removal keeps clothes in wearable condition for a long time and thus helps reduce clothing costs. However, let me tell you what happened when I tried _________a stain left by tea from my shirt. _________the stain remover on the stain does seem to make the stain

fainter temporarily. But here is the problem: a little after you have sprayed Dr. Clean on the fabric, the area around the stain seems to melt away. Soon, there is no stain. In fact, there is a hole where the stain was!
Surely this is NOT what you meant when you advertised The stain will no longer be visible to the naked eye?
Yours truly
A Disillusioned Customer


Letter writing:

Imagine you are Dipesh/Disha Shastri, residing at J.M. Road, Shivaji Nagar, Pune. Attempt any one letter based on the given advertisement:

Blood Donation Camp

Donate Blood - Save Lives :

• Blood means life
• A noble work
• Higher requirement
• Can bring smile on many faces

Venue: F.C. Road, Pune

Date: 5th March

Time: 10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.

Contact: The Secretary, Lions Club, Pune.

Formal Letter

Write a letter to The Secretary, requesting him to enroll your name for the Blood Donation Camp.


Look at the following news and write a letter to your sister encouraging her to develop a terrace garden.

House Garbage to cultivate garden Pune: Mrs. Lele of Sahakar Nagar used the wet garbage from the kitchen, to develop a garden. She has planted flower plants as well as vegetables. She derived sheer joy and gets fresh veggies.

In your locality, dirty gutters are overflowing. It has made the hygienic conditions of the area very poor. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper bringing to the notice of the public the above-mentioned matter and its harmful effects. Suggest some possible solutions.


 Formal :
Look at the following advertisement from the classified section of the newspaper and develop a letter addressing the owner and asking for more information.

Flats Available: 1 BHK and 2 BHK
 Flats are available on a rental basis.
 Fully furnished, affordable rent
              Contact: Mr. A. P. Jog,
              100, M.G. Road, Mumbai
               [email protected] 

Two main parks in your locality have suffered from neglect on the part of local authorities, They have virtually been taken over by undesirable elements. As a result, the residents have stopped going to the parks.
Write a letter in 100-120 words to the editor of a local newspaper expressing your concern about the problems the neglect has created and suggest measures to reclaim the parks for children. You are Gautam/Gauri 2, Gobind Enclave, Meerut.


You are Kapil/Komal, living at C-424, Sector-18, Green Park, New Delhi. You bought a washing machine from Balaji Electricals Private Limited, Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi. It started giving trouble within a few days. Write a complaint letter (100-150 words) to the Sales Manager seeking immediate repair or replacement. Invent the details of defects. 


You are Ambica / Mohit, Librarian, High Scope Public School, Hauz Khas, Delhi. Write a letter to Jindal Publishers, Pratap Vihar, Delhi to place an order for English to Hindi dictionaries, illustrated children's encyclopedia, fiction books, etc. for your school library. Request them for a catalogue, discount offered, mode of payment, and time taken for delivery. (100-120 words)


Imagine you are the monitor of your class. You are assigned the task to invite a classical singer as a chief guest for the Annual Day Programme. Write a letter of invitation to a famous classical singer. Take help of the following points.

Write in short -

  1. About your school.
  2. About the Annual Day Programme.
  3. Interest and love of students for music.
  4. Motivation.

Read the New item and write an application for a suitable job in the same company. Attach a separate CV/Resume.

May 19, 2016

Apple Opens Development Office in Hyderabad

Imagine you are already working as an Engineer in Apple Development Office, Hyderabad. Write an application for 2 weeks' leave to the HR Manager as you have to undergo urgent surgery.


On the occasion of Diwali, write a letter to your friend to invite him/her to celebrate the festival in an innovative way. Use the following hints.

  • time and place
  • other friends are also invited
  • special dish is prepared
  • post lunch fun programmes, innovative activity

Write a letter to your younger sibling making her aware of various manmade and natural disasters and encourage her to join all the programs, campaigns, drives, etc. in school or in your locality.


Imagine that your school needs some Scientific equipments, apparatus, and formulae charts for the laboratory. Being the in-charge of Science Committee, write a letter to the Headmaster of your school suggesting him some Scientific equipments and apparatus required for Standard X Science practicals. Take help of the information given below to complete your letter.

Sanjay Sharma
In-charge of Science Committee,
New English High School, Akola
1 January, 2018

To
The Headmaster

....................................

....................................

Sub: ....................................

Sir/Madam,

- various experiments included in Standard X syllabus
- purpose of your requirements
- equipments, apparatus etc.
- quality and quantity
- benefits and utility
- add your own points

Thank you,
Yours obediently,

....................................

....................................


Write a letter to your class teacher asking leave for attending marriage function.

Leave Letter

From
To
Sir/Madam,
Thanking you,
Yours obediently,


‘Imagine you are Rohit/ Richa residing at, Sainik Colony, Pune 411051.’

‘Science Exhibition’

Informal Letter

Write a letter to your friend Anup/ Anita describing him/her about the Prize won by the group in the Science Exhibition.


Suppose you are Tanvi/Tanmay Mugale. Read the advertisement given below and attempt the letters given below it.

                Join SUMMER Camp

Organized By: Mr. Shrihari Jadhav

Shivpuri Colony, Omerga.

Duration: 15 days, 16th May to 30th May 2021

Fees: 2000/-

Mobile No. 9403864601

  • camp for children to learn
  • a good social activity
  • training in joyful activities
  • developing personality
  • makes you confident
  • improves the hidden qualities

Informal letter

Look at the following advertisement. Write a letter to your friend appealing to him/her to join. Make use of the points in the advertisement, and you may add your own.


You have chosen Computer Science in the Higher Secondary Course. Write a letter to your friend giving reasons for your choice. Read the clues given in brackets to complete the letter.

______(Greeting),

Hope ______ (enquire about his well being). I would like to______ Firstly______(reason for your choice of group). I wish... (state your ambition). We come to hear______ (discuss recent unhealthy happenings in social media and the society). These have made me______ (demand or need of this profession). I have plans to pursue______ (higher studies or specialization).

All the best for your CA preparation. Convey my ______

Yours lovingly,

(your name)


You had been to your Grandma’s house during the summer holidays. You enjoyed your stay in her company. Write a letter to your Grandma stating how much you miss her after returning to your home.


You wish to become a pilot. Write a letter to a college enquiring about the details of the pilot training course offered by the college. Include the following details in your enquiry: duration of the course, fee structure, scholarships, hostel facilities, and placement details.


‘Imagine you are Rohit/ Richa residing at, Sainik Colony, Pune 411051.’

‘Science Exhibition’

Formal Letter-

Write a letter to a famous scientist inviting him/her as a Chief Guest of the ‘Science Day Celebration’ of your school.


Imagine you are Manav/Mira Sharma residing at B/12 'Snehkutir', M.G. Road, Nashik-422003. Read the given news extract:

CELEBRATING THE GIRL CHILD

-by a Staff Reporter

12th Oct, Nashik:

Yesterday, the city celebrated International Girl Child Day. Various programmes were organized across the city to felicitate girls who are young achievers. Speaking on the occasion the Govener said that as a nation we should educate and empower the girl child .......

Formal Letter:

Write a letter to the Chairman, Rotary Club, D.C. Road, Nashik - 422003 to arrange an event to felicitate young girl achievers of the city.


Informal Letter -

Write a letter to your friend describing the details of the vacation.


Imagine you are Nikhil Arora of Snow Park Residency Bengaluru.

Formal Letter -

Write a letter to the editor of the incurrent rain that has caused numerous potholes on the road due to which, a lot of accidents are happening daily.


You are Niharika, Incharge of the Neighbourhood Library for children. Write a letter to Manautal Publishers placing an order for books 2 Sets each of Panchatantra and Amar Chitra Katha in about 120 words. Mention mode of Payment, library discount and date of delivery.


You are Shivam/Shivani of C-12, Janakpuri, Indore. You wish to make a pilgrimage to Badrinath, Kedarnath and Haridwar with your family of six. Write a letter to R.K. Travels, enquiring about the schedule of their conducted tour by Deluxe buses to these places. Ask about the charges, boarding and lodging arrangements and the total time needed for the tour. (Word limit 100-120 words)


You are Kamal/Kanishka living at G-59, Kirti Nagar. Write a letter to the Principal I.T.I. Pusa in about 100-120 words, enquiring about the diploma course available in the institution, the duration of the course, the fee-structure, placement services and the admission process.


Mansi/Manu of Viewside Road, Kanpur, sees the following advertisement in 'The Everyday News' and decides to apply for the job of Marketing Executive. Write a letter of application along with the bio-data in 120-150 words to the Personnel Manager, India Book House, Mall Road, Kanpur.

India Book House

– Requires Marketing Executive

Qualification:

  • Graduate in Marketing and Sales
  • Experience 3-5 years
  • Fluency in English and Local language
  • Knowledge of basic computer skills Job requirement.
  • Setting targets and timelines
  • Supervising sales

Write a letter to your friend describing the details of the vacation.


Letter Writing

In your locality, dirty gutters are overflowing. It has made the hygienic conditions of the area very poor. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper bringing to the notice of the public the above-mentioned matter and its harmful effects. Suggest some possible solutions.


Imagine you are Soham/Sohini Dargan residing at 208, Swarnadham, Hira Colony, Mumbai-400052.

Read the following snippet and write a letter based on it:

Sports and games are activities which make a person more capable with a high level of efficiency. It removes the mental exhaustion and makes us capable to do any hard work. It improves blood circulation all through the body, thus improves the physical and mental well being of the person.

Formal Letter:

Write a letter to the Editor of a newspaper to create awareness about the role of sports in a student’s life. 


Imagine you are Soham/Sohini Dargan residing at 208, Swarnadham, Hira Colony, Mumbai-400052.

Read the following snippet and write a letter based on it:

Sports and games are activities which make a person more capable with a high level of efficiency. It removes the mental exhaustion and makes us capable to do any hard work. It improves blood circulation all through the body, thus improves the physical and mental well being of the person.

Informal Letter:

Write a letter to your friend Neha/Nishant describing the advantages of sports and games.


Letter writing.

Send a formal letter of invitation in 50 words to Dr. Mehra, noted novelist and educationist, to speak on, 'The Importance of Books'. You are Lena/Sanjay, Secretary, Literary Club, S. S. Public School. Mention the day, date, time and venue.


Informal Letter -

Write a letter to your friend describing the details of the vacation.


Write a letter to the curator of the museum seeking permission for a school visit.


Informal Letter:

Write a letter to your friend describing the details of the vacation.


Mr. and Mrs. Agarwal of Pushp Farms, Kolkata, are hosting a party on the occasion of the twenty-first birthday of their daughter, Vinita. Write a letter of invitation to Sonakshi, their niece, giving details of the date, time and venue in about 50 words.


Mr. and Mrs. Agarwal of Pushp Farms, Kolkata, are hosting a party on the occasion of the twenty-first birthday of their daughter, Vinita. Write a letter of invitation to Sonakshi, their niece, giving details of the date, time and venue in about 50 words.


Letter Writing

In your locality, dirty gutters are overflowing. It has made the hygienic conditions of the area very poor. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper bringing to the notice of the public the above-mentioned matter and its harmful effects. Suggest some possible solutions.


Mr. and Mrs. Agarwal of Pushp Farms, Kolkata, are hosting a party on the occasion of the twenty-first birthday of their daughter, Vinita. Write a letter of invitation to Sonakshi, their niece, giving details of the date, time and venue in about 50 words.


Write a letter to the curator of the museum seeking permission for a school visit.


Write a letter to the curator of the museum seeking permission for a school visit.


Mr. and Mrs. Agarwal of Pushp Farms, Kolkata, are hosting a party on the occasion of the twenty-first birthday of their daughter, Vinita. Write a letter of invitation to Sonakshi, their niece, giving details of the date, time and venue in about 50 words.


Write a letter to the curator of the museum seeking permission for a school visit.


Letter Writing

In your locality, dirty gutters are overflowing. It has made the hygienic conditions of the area very poor. Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper bringing to the notice of the public the above-mentioned matter and its harmful effects. Suggest some possible solutions.


Share
Notifications

Englishहिंदीमराठी


      Forgot password?
Use app×