Read the first paragraph from a letter arguing for pothole repairs.It’s that time of year again, known locally as “pothole season.” Each winter, harsh weather, snow plows, and salt on the roads work together to create potholes. Now that the snow is melting, this year’s potholes are being revealed. So far, the large pothole on Main Street has caused two flat tires and a big traffic snarl. And that’s just one pothole among the many that riddle the downtown area.
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Read the excerpt from a formal letter.The woods behind the high school have become littered with trash. The students at the school are partly responsible for the problem. We are often careless with our trash when we are in the schoolyard. Since we helped make the mess, we should organize a clean-up day.
Read the paragraph from an e-mail.Students who visit the school library can’t find the materials they need for reports or projects. There are also so few fiction books available that most students don’t even consider visiting the library for their own reading pleasure.
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