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Different types of advertisements may be given for Situation Vacant; Sale/Purchase
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of Property/Vehicles/Household Goods, etc.; Missing Person; Tours and Travels, etc.

A. Vacancy
Write WANTED or REQUIRED in the centre.
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Name of the organisation or industry.
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Number of vacancies and the post for which it is advertised.
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Age, gender, qualifications, and experience required for the post.
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Pay scale.
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Contact person, number, address, and/or e-mail for sending application.
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REQUIRED

A large multinational company requires an ASSISTANT to the Managing Director.
Should be open to travel every 2–3 months. Graduate with 2–3 years of experience in
similar capacity. Secretarial training would additionally be considered. Salary would
be given the best in the industry.

Contact: Ridhima (Head HR), 995678XXXX by 15 September.

B. Tours and Travels

Begin with the package offered.
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Specify the destination(s) and duration of the tour.
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Mention price and any special discounts.
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Name of the travel operator.
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Contact number, address, website (optional).
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SINGAPORE DELIGHTS

Three nights and four days of attractive package for Singapore. ` 45,000 per person
which includes airfare, breakfast, and dinner, stay at a 4-star hotel and local sightseeing.
Special discount for family bookings. Loyalty points added for future tours.
Writing Skills Read the following and write an advertisement for each.
Contact: Eastern Travels, 954768XXXX

1. Some states of India have been devastated by floods recently. People need food and clothes.

The sports department of your school is organising a collection of medicines and clothes to
be sent to the Prime Minister’s relief camp. As a captain of the Sports Club invite, students
to pitch in and help the victims with donations of clothes, medicines, and dry food items.
Mention the date and venue as well as the contact person.
2. You have an eight-seater, antique dining table which you would like to auction. Mention
the approximate age, the quality of wood, and any other unique features that might attract

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