Summer Vacation Homework

Page 112 – Car Free Day:
30 Hapoalim Street
Holon
30th April, 2010

The Editor
Hashikma newspaper
20 Mota Gur streeet
Holon


Dear Sir/Madam,

In an attempt to reduce pollution proposals have been made for a "car-free" day once a week. I support this great idea and in my letter I would like to explain why.

To begin with, car-free days force people to use the public transportation, like trains and buses. When many people use the public transportation, they pollute the air less. This reduction can decrease the rate of global warming and save our planet.

Second, a car-free day has an important symbolic meaning. It shows people how they can keep their environment clean without making much effort. Moreover, it sends an important message to people that they have the power to change things by themselves. I believe that people will be more aware of the consequences of pollution. That way they will take responsibility for the damage they have caused and start to do something to solve it.

To conclude, in the light of the above, I strongly believe that the idea of having car-free days is beneficial that should be adopted in each city without any hesitation.

Sincerely Yours,
Shula Noy.

Very good work.
(100)

Why have you written it as a formal letter? You do understad that there is no need now, in Module G, to write formal letters.


Page 105: The Ban On Smoking In Public Places:
Unfortunately, there has been an increase in the number of smokers in recent years. In order to protect non smokers there has been a ban on smoking in public places. I support this ban and in my essay I (will) explain why.

First of all, smoking in public places is extremely dangerous. It can be really harmful to smokers as well as non smokers. Therefore, this law protects people from the harmful consequences of passive smoking. If we don't have this ban, many people who don't smoke will be harmed. Consequently, it will be unfair for non-smokers.

Second, public places belong to everyone. Therefore, smokers have to respect the others, who don't want to harm their health. I know there are specific areas in every public place where smokers can smoke, so this law takes into consideration smokers and non smokers.

To conclude, I strongly believe that this ban is needed and that the police should enforce it in order to protect different groups in society.

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Excellent work.
(100)


Page 102 – A letter of complaint:

30 Hapoalim Street
Holon
30th April, 2010
The Manager of Shekem Electric
20 Mota Gur
Holon

Dear Sir/ Madam,

Recently I have bought a new computer from your store in Holon. The computer was manufactured by Intel and I paid 3,233 N.I.S for it. Its colors are black and white and the name of the model is Pentium 4. This is the newest model and the most expensive one that your store offers. Therefore, I expected it to work perfectly.

I first saw this computer in an advertisement on TV, where it was claimed that this computer is the best and if someone buys it, he won't regret it. Therefore, I decided to buy it despite the high price.

When I arrived at your store, one of the sales persons showed me this computer. He told me that this computer was the best. However, when I tried to turn on the computer at home, it didn't work.

To conclude, in the light of above, I expect a full refund. I bought an expensive computer, I expected it to work properly without any problems and it didn't work at all.

I look forward to your prompt reply,
Thank you in advance,

Sincerely Yours,
Shula Noy.

Very good work.