Write a letter to the editor of a leading English newspaper expressing your concern at the rise in
cases of snatching, looting and burglaries in your area. (5 marks)
In your letter you should
➢ Introduce yourself and state the purpose of yourwriting
➢ Say, with example, how such incidents are on the rise and affect the general public
➢ Appealforagreaterpolicevigilanceintheareainorder tochecksuchincidents
Answers
Answer:
This is to bring to your notice that our locality has seen an alarming increase in the cases of theft and chain snatching in the past few months.
- Random people enter and exit our colony and nobody questions their identity.
- Increased cases of chain snatching have been reported in the locality's park after 4 pm.
- Daylight robberies, daring thefts and eve teasing have become rather common.
- There needs to be increased police patrolling in the locality as the residents, especially women and children do not find it safe to move out of their houses after 5 pm.
- The residents live in constant fear of burglaries and chain snatching incidents.
- Hope this matter gains importance and is taken into consideration at the earliest.
- Hope the concerned authorities will address the issue promptly.
Answer:
Such questions are meant to test your writing skills and should be attempted on your own. However, these points might help you elaborate:
Refer to our website for the format of a letter.
- This is to bring to your notice that our locality has seen an alarming increase in the cases of theft and chain snatching in the past few months.
- Random people enter and exit our colony and nobody questions their identity.
- Increased cases of chain snatching have been reported in the locality's park after 4 pm.
- Daylight robberies, daring thefts and eve teasing have become rather common.
- There needs to be increased police patrolling in the locality as the residents, especially women and children do not find it safe to move out of their houses after 5 pm.
- The residents live in constant fear of burglaries and chain snatching incidents.
- Hope this matter gains importance and is taken into consideration at the earliest.
- Hope the concerned authorities will address the issue promptly.
Regards