Substitute the word nice in the following paragraph. Change sentence construction, if necessary. 

It was a nice morning.

We went out for a nice picnic to a nice park near our house.

The food was nice and we played nice games.

We enjoyed the nice outing.

Discuss the difference between conversation and other speech events. Give examples.

Style d) Silence and its Role in Communication.

You have been asked by a Tourist/Travel Magazine to introduce your City/Town/Village to foreign visitors. Write a physical description, including the location, layout, geographical and architectural features. Some reference to history may be appropriate. Your description must make your area sound interesting and attractive as a tourist destination. Write in 200 words. 15

Given below are some phrases. How will you make them sound less impersonal?

a) The customers will appreciate the fact that the company is giving a 10% discount on computers this month.

b) Further to your recent communication, please find enclosed the requested quotation.

c) If the customers have any further questions they should contact the company at 9886745612.

d) It was discovered that the salary totals were incorrect.

e) The list of the names and the number of people attending the course has not been finalized.

Rewrite these wordy phrases in simpler English.

1) In the course of

2) During such time that

3) In spite of the fact that

4) Anything over and above this ...

5) For a period of 14 days

6) Up to a maximum of four people ...

7) It would be appreciated if you would...

8)I am writing with reference to....

9) At this moment in time

10) In accordance with your request ...

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