Holiday Homework
Write a letter to the Editor, The Times of India New Delhi about the frequent traffic jams in Connaught Place especially during the rainy season, stating the problems faced by the people and also suggesting ways to solve the problem. You are Prakash / Preethi 12, Shradhanand colony, Connaught Place
Such questions are meant to test your writing skills and should be attempted on your own. However, these points might help you elaborate:
- I would like to draw your attention to the current water logging problem in Connaught Place area.
- Repeated traffic jams are a constant problem causing delay to anyone travelling in this area.
- During the peak hours, this problem is most prominent.
- Also the number of vehicles has increased way beyond our imagination.
- This worsens during the rainy season.
- Problem is due to improper drainage system and even mild rains cause these drains to overflow, retaining the water on the road for hours.
- It is not only creating traffic problem but is also unhealthy for people staying in that location.
- Since the road is busy and connects the major routes, the water logging problem is causing difficulties to people.
- Proper roads should be constructed for smooth movement of the traffic.
- Traffic lights must be in working order, traffic policemen should assist drivers and pedestrians alike.
- Looking forward to a favourable response by highlighting the same in your newspaper.
- I would like to draw your attention to the current water logging problem in Connaught Place area.
- Repeated traffic jams are a constant problem causing delay to anyone travelling in this area.
- During the peak hours, this problem is most prominent.
- Also the number of vehicles has increased way beyond our imagination.
- This worsens during the rainy season.
- Problem is due to improper drainage system and even mild rains cause these drains to overflow, retaining the water on the road for hours.
- It is not only creating traffic problem but is also unhealthy for people staying in that location.
- Since the road is busy and connects the major routes, the water logging problem is causing difficulties to people.
- Proper roads should be constructed for smooth movement of the traffic.
- Traffic lights must be in working order, traffic policemen should assist drivers and pedestrians alike.
- Looking forward to a favourable response by highlighting the same in your newspaper.