Task: Identify a suitable medium and write a 1-paragraph message of 120-140 words (no format, salutation or signature required) for the following situation. The content of your message should be properly organised and written in tone and style that are appropriate for the audience. Provide additional details wherever necessary. (20 marks)

Situation:  Write to an IT company about a faulty printer you have bought.

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Task: Identify a suitable medium and write a 1-paragraph message of 120-140 words (no format, salutation or signature required) for the following situation. The content of your message should be properly organised and written in tone and style that are appropriate for the audience. Provide additional details wherever necessary. (20 marks)

Situation: Write to your lecturer to explain why you have been absent from class for the past one month.

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Task: Edit and rewrite the following message using appropriate tone and style. (4 marks)

Message: If any of you make the unwise decision of ignoring my kind and repeated reminder about coming to work no later than 8.30 a.m. in the morning, you will most definitely find yourselves in a state of no longer being considered for any promotion this year.

Task: Edit and rewrite the following message using appropriate tone and style. (4 marks)

Message: The answer is “no.” You can’t take leave on Wednesday because we have our weekly management meeting on Wednesday and you need to report about your department’s activities. Is this so difficult to understand??

Task: Edit and rewrite the following message using appropriate tone and style. (3 marks)

Message: Due to unforeseen circumstances beyond the Management’s control, the Management has decided that all staff are prohibited from entering the office building or working in the office but are instructed to work from home instead from next week until a date to be determined later.

Task: Edit and rewrite the following message using appropriate tone and style. (3 marks)

In the event that you experience difficulty in breathing or shortness of breath, never delay or postpone your visit to a hospital, clinic or medical centre to seek medical assistance in order to save your life.

Task: Edit and rewrite the following message using appropriate tone and style. (3 marks)

Message: Do not take this medication on an empty stomach and do not take it more than two times a day.

Task: Edit and rewrite the following message using appropriate tone and style. (3 marks)

We are indeed both surprised and honoured to have received your esteemed letter some time last week, expressing your keen interest as well as enquiry about our latest range of products.