English (Compulsory) For Class IX - Unit 3 - Education And Careers - Text Book Exercise 3.4 - 3.6

 

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Chasing Dreams

Text Book Exercise

UNIT 3.4 WRITING

Informal Emails
Informal emails are written to family, friends and colleagues (people with whom we work). Emails are different from letters. They are usually brief and to the point. The language used in such emails is informal.

(1)

To: fareed.khan @gmail.com
CC: sohail.ali@yahoo.com
Subject: sports day practice
Assalam-o-Alaikum,  Please let me know whether you will be going to school next Saturday for the Sports Day practice. If you are going, we can plan to go together. Otherwise, I'll have to ask my brother to go with me.  lqbal.

(2)

To: adi188@ukmail.com
CC:
Subject: maths homework
Dear Adil,   I am having some difficulty in solving some of the maths problems that our teacher gave us as holiday homework. I know you are very good at maths so 1 need your help. We can work at my place or yours, whatever is convenient for you. Please let me know the date and time so that I can plan my other things accordingly.  Regards  Kapoor

(3)

To: kapoor_sunil@hotmail.com
CC:
Subject: maths homework
Sunil,  I would be happy to help you with your maths homework. But, I also need your help with my science project. You always have such brilliant ideas! So, what do you say, we meet at 4 o'clock on Saturday, at your place. Tell your mother that I am looking forward to having the lovely savouries she makes for us whenever we sit down to study. See you on Saturday.  Bye.  Adil

(4)

To: shahidaji@gmail.com; rozina.ladak@yahoo.com; sita_kumari@gmail.com; diana77@hotmail.com; msfauzia@hotmail.com; chandalalmal@gmail.com
CC: saira_guddu @yahoo.com; mahnaz.munni@hotmail.com
Subject: wedding invitation
This is to inform all of you that Saira's brother is getting married on Sunday, October 15, 2017, at 1:00 pm. Since she is very busy, she has asked me to invite all of you to the wedding. We can all meet at my house by 12 noon and then go to Saira's house together. Please let me know if you are planning to come or not, so that we do not wait for someone who is not coming.  I hope everyone can come. We will have great fun and Saira will be happy!  Nadia

Exercise 1
Look at all the emails above and complete the following table in your notebook.

After you have completed, work with your partner. Read the above informal emails. Note the differences of conventions, vocabulary, style, and tone.
Discuss the following aspects:

• Do all the emails begin in the same manner?
  Ans: No, Each email start with different salutation.
  
  
• Do all of them end in the same manner?
  Ans: No, each email have different closing followed by sender signature.
  
  
• How is the style of these emails different from a letter to a friend?
  Ans: All emails are written with informal or no salutation and closing and have subject line which tells the main content of an email whereas informal letters are written without any subject line and have proper salutation and closing.
  A single email can send to many recipient with a common content including attachments if needed, whereas a letter is written to an individual in an informal manner.
  
  
• Is the language use and vocabulary same or different? How?
  Ans: Yes, The language and vocabulary is different in both email and letter. In an email, the content is short containing the main purpose regardless of any informal conversation, whereas in letter the content is lengthy and is written in a common conversation manner.
  
  
• Did you notice what is written in the subject line?
  Ans: Yes, each email has subject line which describe the main purpose to written an email.

Exercise 2
Work individually and write an informal email to a friend/ class fellow asking/ requesting for something that you need. Follow the format given in the emails above.

To: abcd@gmail.com
CC:
Subject: Need help
Dear abcd,  I am facing a problem and I need your help. Due to death of my grand father, my parents left for Islamabad last night and tomorrow is the last day for the submission of examination form. We have to submit admission form along with fees Rs. 500/-. I would be grateful to you, if you could lend me Rs.500/- , which i would returned you when my parents come back to home at my earliest.  Waiting for reply  Regards  XYZ

(Note: You may ask for books or dress etc)

Exercise 3:
Read the following compare and contrast essay. Notice how the introductory, body and concluding paragraphs are written. Underline the words that show similarity and those that show the differences. Once you have done this, discuss with your partner how a compare and contrast essay is written.

Autumn versus Spring

There are four seasons in a year: spring, summer, autumn and winter. But when it comes to culture and practices, one often sees two seasons receiving more attention than the others. These two seasons are spring and autumn. In many parts of the world, the arrival of these two seasons is celebrated in various ways. However, there are obvious differences between the two seasons.
Spring is the time of the year when the weather is considered as absolutely perfect, because the air is still cool, yet, it is pleasantly cool, a coolness that allows one to enjoy the weather, without getting cramped due to the cold or exhausted due to the heat. The spring season is also associated with rebirth. This is the time of the year when winter comes to an end and activity begins in plant, animal and human life. One can see new leaves on plants and colourful buds on trees that slowly change to green. Animals that sleep or slow down their activities in winter, start becoming more active, searching for food and preparing for an active summer life. Humans also become more active, with some getting the land ready for growing crops, and others doing work that has to be done before the heat of summer drains their energy. Along with work, many people also find time to enjoy the lovely spring weather.
Autumn, on the other hand, gives the signal that summer is over. lt is the time of the year when preparation for the winter starts. The leaves of the plants start changing colours once again, but this time they change into different shades of yellow, brown and red, and begin to fall off. The trees, instead of getting fully covered, as in spring, start shedding leaves and, ultimately, become barren, with a few leaves or none left at all. The animals start hoarding their food in preparation for the winter. The people have to work faster to get home quicker, as the days get shorter and night falls very quickly. Those working in the fields get busy reaping their crops and selling or storing their crops. In some parts of the world, people gather around fires and have fun.
All in all, spring gives the signal that winter has ended, and autumn gives the signal that summer is over. With spring comes the message of a new beginning, with green plants and trees. With autumn come the falling green, red and brown leaves and barren trees. Spring is a call for action, and autumn announces more resting time, with longer winter nights about to come.

Ans: SIMILARITIES:
There are four seasons in a year: spring, summer, autumn and winter. But when it comes to culture and practices, one often sees two seasons receiving more attention than the others. These two seasons are spring and autumn. In many parts of the world, the arrival of these two seasons is celebrated in various ways. However, there are obvious differences between the two seasons.

SPRING

Spring is the time of the year when the weather is considered as absolutely perfect, because the air is still cool, yet, it is pleasantly cool, a coolness that allows one to enjoy the weather, without getting cramped due to the cold or exhausted due to the heat. The spring season is also associated with rebirth. This is the time of the year when winter comes to an end and activity begins in plant, animal and human life. One can see new leaves on plants and colourful buds on trees that slowly change to green. Animals that sleep or slow down their activities in winter, start becoming more active, searching for food and preparing for an active summer life. Humans also become more active, with some getting the land ready for growing crops, and others doing work that has to be done before the heat of summer drains their energy. Along with work, many people also find time to enjoy the lovely spring weather.

AUTUMN

Autumn, on the other hand, gives the signal that summer is over. lt is the time of the year when preparation for the winter starts. The leaves of the plants start changing colours once again, but this time they change into different shades of yellow, brown and red, and begin to fall off. The trees, instead of getting fully covered, as in spring, start shedding leaves and, ultimately, become barren, with a few leaves or none left at all. The animals start hoarding their food in preparation for the winter. The people have to work faster to get home quicker, as the days get shorter and night falls very quickly. Those working in the fields get busy reaping their crops and selling or storing their crops. In some parts of the world, people gather around fires and have fun.

DIFFERENCES:

• Spring gives the signal that winter has ended, and autumn gives the signal that summer is over.
• With spring comes the message of a new beginning, with green plants and trees. With autumn come the falling green, red and brown leaves and barren trees.
• Spring is a call for action, and autumn announces more resting time, with longer winter nights about to come.

Exercise 4
Work with a partner and write a compare and contrast essay on any one of the following topics:

• Summer and Winter
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• Pet and wild animals
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• City and village life
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• Good neighbours and bad neighbours
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