DIRECTED WRITING: Asking a relative for advice.

59, Jalan Limau,

Taman Buah,
89000 Kluang
Johor

2 May 2017

Dear Pak Long,

How are you ___ (1) the family? I hope everyone is ___ (2) and ___ (3). Abah and Umi
are fine and so are my ___ (4). I am ___ (5) to ask for some ___ (6) from you as you are ___ (7)
in both academics and sports. I believe you would be the ___ (8) person to advise me on the best
course of action.
I have ___ (9) offered a sports scholarship to ___ (10) in XCEL College, a sports college
in Johor Bharu. It is like the Bukit Jalil Sports School. It is the junior division of XCEL
University College. Pak Long, if you recall I represented my school and state in badminton and
received the Talent Trophy for 2015 ___ (11) the Sportsman of the Year award 2015 for the state
of Johor. On top of that, I did pretty well in my PMR exam and ___ (12) 7 distinctions.
The scholarship covers board and lodging at the college hostel, sports attire and
equipments, coaching facilities as well as mentorship plus academic schooling. In a nutshell, it is
a full scholarship. I even get an allowance and a personal ___ (13). It look like a ___ (14) offer
and indeed it sounds too good to be ___ (15).
The family agrees with me that it is too good a scholarship to refuse. However, I still
____ (16) some concerns. Im afraid that I might not be able to maintain a balance between
sports and academics. Would I be able to ___ (17) in my studies as well as continue to grow and
develop into a world ___ (18) badminton player? I want to be ___ (19)!
One more worry is that Im afraid I would be ___ (20) my family and my home. Call me
a baby but this is the first time I would be going ___ (21) from them and for two long years.
Once I commit myself, it means a long time away from ___ (22). Going home involves time and
additional expenses. I will definitely miss Umis ____ (23), bonding with Abah and having fun
with my siblings.
I am keen to accept the scholarship because it is and ___ (24) of a lifetime. But I have my
worries. Pak Long, what do you say? Please advise. I need an adults point of ___ (25). Thank
you.

Your nephew,
Rizal
DIRECTED WRITING: Advice and consolation for a cousin

10, Jalan Bukit Ria 7,

Taman Bukit Ria,
43000 Kajang,
Selangor.

6 April 2017

Dear Diyana,
I ___ (1) your letter yesterday. You sounded so frustrated ___ (2) rejected that I felt your
pain ___ (3). Immediately, I sat down to ___ (4) you this letter to ___ (5) you to look at the
matter with the right perspective and not let it overcome you. I ___ (6) had the same experience
and so I would like to share with you some tips on how to ___ (7) with the situation.
They are what I call, RSIC, that is remind, submit, indulge and continue. When you
receive a rejection letter, ___ (8) yourself that an editors opinion is very subjective. What the
editor thinks may not be the ___ (9) opinion. There ___ (10) others that you can go to. As the
saying ___ (11), one mans meat is another mans poison.
After this, take the ___ (12) bold step and ___ (13) the script to another publisher. There
are so many others ___ (14) there. Someone out there believes in your ___ (15). Be hopeful
every time you ___ (16) another publisher.
Then, indulge by enjoying your ___ (17) pastime play computer games, the piano or
gardening to let off ___ (18). Take the ___(19) as a reminder to ___ (20) harder and better.
Consider the possible reasons for the rejection and improve. Be ___ (21), after all you are a
writer. From these, you might be able to make the necessary corrections. Talk to someone for ___
(22) support your parents or your ___ (23) counsellor.
Finally, after letting out your frustration and feeling better, ___ (24) writing. Get back to
work and create ___ (25) stories. Type away at your computer and prove them wrong. Prove
your worth!
Try RISC and I hope it works for you the way it worked for me. Bye for now. Write and
let me know.

Your loving cousin,

Selina
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DIRECTED WRITING: Advice and consolation for a cousin

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