You are Rahul / Rita, a student of DRK World School, Preet Vihar, Prem Nagar. You have recently noticed that the street in front of the school is being used as a thoroughfare by vehicles because of the construction work on the main street. This has led to a number of near fatal accidents involving school students who have become vulnerable to road injuries and exposure to toxic air and noise pollution while going to school. Write a letter to the Editor of a local daily in about 120 words highlighting the problem. You may also suggest possible solutions such as road safety signages, speed breakers, traffic timings.
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Model Answer
DRK World School,
Preet Vihar, Prem Nagar
12 July 2025
The Editor
Delhi Times
New Delhi
Subject: Danger to school students due to diverted traffic
Sir,
Through the columns of your esteemed daily, I wish to draw public attention to a serious problem faced by students of our school.
Due to construction work on the main street, heavy vehicles are now using the narrow lane in front of DRK World School as a thoroughfare. This has resulted in several near-fatal accidents, putting students at grave risk of road injuries. The constant traffic also exposes children to toxic fumes and unbearable noise pollution daily.
I urge the concerned authorities to immediately install road safety signages, construct speed breakers, and restrict heavy vehicle movement during school hours (8–9 a.m. and 1–3 p.m.).
I hope prompt action will be taken.
Yours sincerely,
Rahul
Class X
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Explanation
- Format is crucial for full marks: sender's address, date, editor's address, subject line, salutation, body (2–3 paragraphs), complimentary close, and name/designation — each carries marks.
- Content points the examiner looks for: identification of the problem (diverted traffic), its effects (accidents, air/noise pollution), and at least 2–3 specific solutions (signages, speed breakers, restricted traffic timings).
- Word limit: Stay close to 120 words in the body; examiners penalise going significantly over or under.
- Tone: Formal, factual, and civic — avoid emotional/dramatic language.