Our present outgoing batch of O’ Level Class has four native speakers. Muhammad Abubakar Mian is one of them, an American from New York who speaks exhibiting all nasal sounds like Americans do. There are many things that add to his charms other than just being a native speaker. He’s a humble soul; very respectful one; sparks humour in his writings and speaking; he’s studious, hard working and hence a brilliant student; takes pride in being a Muslim and a Pakistani. However, what caps him off is his glittery status of being a pure literary soul with very impressive expression in both speaking and writing. Hence, for each of the tasks assigned, most often his is the answer that serves as a model for others’. Once again, a big kudos for Abubakar! Now gear up guys for a question on Formal Writing. See you tomorrow early morning as my first period is scheduled nowhere else but with you.

Letter to a friend inviting him to be in your team to represent your school in a general knowledge competition

Points to be incorporated:

When and where the competition will take place

A request to your friend to join you in the team

Why you think your friend is the best choice for your team

What preparation you should both do

Details of the prizes in the competition                                                     

                                                                                          

Dear Wasiullah,

I am very well aware of how you’ve always wanted to take a trip to Europe. Not a second goes by that you aren’t buried deep in a book or magazine on European history or culture. Well, I have a very exciting bit of news for you: The principal of our school has selected me for a general knowledge competition taking place in our city. The top prize for this competition is a wonderful tour of Europe being paid for the mayor himself. Since each school will be competing in teams of two, I would like to have you by my side for the showdown.

When I first learned of the competition and what the prize was going to be, I immediately thought of you. The more I think about your expertise however, I’ve decided that you are most definitely the best person for the competition. While the competition does not entirely have to do with Europe, I’m certain that many of the questions will be related to world geography, important historical figures and the like. Furthermore, you’re exposed to quite a bit of infotainment through movies and TV shows which will further augment your performance in the competition. Lastly, I am selecting you because I trust that you will work very hard to win because the top prize is something you’ve always wanted (longed for/dreamed of ----- you’ve already used ‘want’).

The competition is going to be held at Islamabad Convention Center next Saturday from 3 in the afternoon to 9 o’clock at night (in the evening). In terms of preparations, please do spend your time this week taking in as much general knowledge and information as possible. We can consult our school and public libraries; can bookmark websites exclusively designed on general knowledge related stuff; can also ask our teachers to be of some help etc. I look forward to not only competing alongside you next week, but also taking home the grand prize.

I’m all eyes to receiving an enthusiastic response from your side

Yours with love

Abubakar

Abubakar