You recently flew with an airline and had a problem with the food on the plane. Write a letter to the company. In your letter
· give the details of the flight
· explain what the problem with the food was
· say what the airline should do about it.
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Your friend is celebrating her Birthday soon and has invited you to a party. But you are unable to come because you are going to attend an important meeting that day.
Write a letter to your friend and thank her for the invitation;
explain why you cannot come;
propose to meet on other day;
you recently bought an item of clothing from a shop. you discovered that it had a fault and returned it to the shop for replacement or refund. however, the assistant told you that this was against the store policy.
write a letter to the store manager
explain the problems you have had
ask for a refund or exchange on the item
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are applying for a job and need a letter of reference from someone who knew you when you were at school.
Write a letter to one of your old teachers asking for a reference. In your letter:
say what job you have applied for
explain why you want this job
suggest what information the teacher should include
Write at least 150 words.
Begin your letter as follows:
You are renting a flat from an agency. Your contract was for one year but you need to leave the flat two months early. Write a letter to the agency. In your letter • introduce yourself • ask to leave the flat before the contract finishes •explain why you need to break the contract.
Your local newspaper is offering an award for people who have helped the community. Write a letter to the newspaper editor. In your letter
suggest someone you think should receive the award
describe what the person does to help the community
suggest an award that would be appropriate for this person
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You took your family to a nearby restaurant. You were disappointed with the meal and wish to complain to the manager. Write a letter to the manager of the restaurant.
In the letter:
explain why you were at the restaurant
describe the problems
write about the action you want the manager to take
You do NOT need to write your own address.
Begin your letter as: Dear Sir or Madam,
You should write at least 150 words.
Write a letter to the school to apply to be a volunteer. In the letter:
– Introduce yourself and give details of your children who attend the school
– Explain why you are interested in the position
– Talk about any relevant experience that you have with children
You have missed some important papers accidently in a taxi. Write a letter to the manager of the Taxi Company. In your letter: Give the details of your journey Explain why those papers are important for you Suggest what can the manager do
You missed an international flight due to a problem at the airport.
Write a letter to the airline. In your letter:
Describe what happened that caused you to miss your flight
Explain how missing your flight impacted you
Clearly state what you would like the airline to do
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Your next-door neighbour likes to listen to music late at night. Because of the loud music, you often lose sleep.
Write a letter to the building manager. In your letter
describe the situation
explain the problems it is causing you
offer at least one solution
A friend of yours recently gave you a nice birthday present. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, thank her for the present and say why you particularly like it, describe some other presents that you received, and explain some of the things you did on your birthday.
A close relative of yours is having a birthday lunch next week, but you know you will be working. Write a letter to your boss or supervisor to ask for some time off.
In your letter,
– explain the situation and why you particularly want to attend the lunch
– specify the dates, times and amount of time off you will need
– offer to work late or come in early another time to make up for the time
You and a friend recently went on a holiday together. There is a problem with the photos you have taken during the holiday. Write a letter to your friend to ask for a particular shot. In your
letter:
● tell him/her about the problem with your photos
● say which photo you would like him/her to send you
● explain why you need this photo.
Write a letter to a bookstore manager who is living in another city. Ask him/ her to make available a book that you are interested in. In you letter.
What book you are looking for?
Why you need this book
How you plan to purchase the book.
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child. Write a letter to the parents. In your letter
explain why you would like the job
give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
Each year, your company gives an Employee of the Year award to a worker who has performed exceptionally well. You believe that someone with whom you work should receive the award this year.
Write a letter to your supervisor. In the letter
- Describe your colleague’s job at the company
- Describe a time you worked with this
person
- Explain why you believe this person
deserves the award
You started in your present job two years ago. You now feel it is important for your career development to move to a different department in the same company.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter,
say what you have learned in your present job
suggest how the company would benefit from moving you to a different department
explain why you do not wish to leave the company
Write at least 150 words.
You recently did a short cookery course. The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course. Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. In your letter
describe what you enjoyed about the course.
say how much cooking you have done since the course.
suggest another cookery course you'd like the school to offer.
Write at lease 150 words.
You bought a laptop while you were travelling abroad. When you reached your native country you realised that some items were missing from the box. Write a letter to the representative of the company. In your letter, give details of the laptop and from where you bought it explain what has happened say what you want him/her to do about it
You recently bought a new computer for your job in the office. There is a problem with the internet connection to your computer.
Write a letter to the IT support manager. In your letter:
· Explain the details of your computer
· Describe the problem that you have
· Ask for help to solve this problem
There is construction taking place near your home and the noise is disturbing you. Write a letter to your local council. In the letter,
Describe the construction
Explain why the construction is a problem for you
Say what you would like them to do about it
You have recently noticed that your work computer is getting too slow and out-of-date.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
-explain the problems with your computer
-give some examples of how this has affected your work
-make some suggestions for what can be done to help adress this issue
You have a friend who has always liked the car you currently drive. Now you have decided to sell the car. You think your friend might be interested in buying it.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter,
say why you want to sell your car
describe the condition of the car
invite the friend to come and see the car himself/herself someday
Write at least 150 words.
You recently stayed at a hotel for a conference with your company and there were several problems with your room. Write to the hotel management to complain. Include
•Where you stayed
•What the problems were
•How they can fix your complaints
You live near a university and would like to earn some extra money by renting a room in
your apartment to a student.
Write a letter to the university housing office. In your letter,
• introduce yourself
• explain why your apartment would be a good living place for a student
• describe the room you have for rent
The pictures show the changes of a park from 1980 to the present day. write a letter
You recently visited a store and did not like the customer service there. Write a letter to the store manager and say:
1) What was the issue there?
2) Why wasn't the staff helpful?
3)Suggest what can be done about it?
You are moving to a new city for work and have just realized that an old friend lives in the city.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Ask them for advice in finding accommodation
Tell them where you would like to live
Tell them the type of place you are looking for
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ___,
Education for young people is important in many countries. However, some people think that governments should spend more money on education in adult population who cannot read and write. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Write a letter to the singer.
In your letter:
-say how you feel about his/her performance
-give details of your music related activities
-explain how you would like him/her to help you with your music-related activities
1.You have joined a new job recently. Write to your friend about your new job.
In your letter
•describe the reason for quitting the previous job
•show your excitement for a new job and other details
•say about your salary package
You arranged to visit a friend in Canada but an important event at home now means that you must change the dates of the visit.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Explain the important event
Apologize for the situation
Suggest a new arrangement
You have a complaint about the hotel you stayed at while attending a meeting that was booked by the organizer of a company meeting. Write a letter to the organizer of the meeting and include:
-Details about the meeting
-The problem you face
-What should be done
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are going to another country to study. You would like to do a part-time job while you are studying, so you want to ask a friend who lives there for some help.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
give details of your study plans
explain why you want to get a part-time job
suggest how your friend could help you find a job
You should write at least 150 words.
You are having a party and want to invite your friend from a different city.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Describe why you are having the party
Give directions on how to get to the venue
Suggest how you can accommodate him/her
Your workplace does not have a carpark, and it is causing some problems. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
Describe the problems this is causing
Explain what benefits a car park would bring to the company
Suggest a solution for the car park problem
You have bought an item but when you got it home, you found it had some problems. You returned the item and spoke to the company representative a week ago but the item has still not been repaired/fixed. Write a letter to the company manager. In your letter:
Introduce yourself
Explain the situation
Say what action you would like the company to take.
Your neighbours have a dog that is noisy at night. You can’t sleep. Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter:
– describe the problem with the dog
– explain why it is important for you to sleep
– outline what your neighbours could do about the situation
You recently booked a part-time course at a college. You now need to cancel
your booking.
Write a letter to the college adminisllator. In your letter
• say which part-time course you booked
• explain why you need to cancel your booking
• ask about booking a different course
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Write a letter to your manager about your work from last year.
What you did.
What you think you could improve?
A training request.
You have had your computer repaired by your local computer supplier. You were extremely impressed with the service.
Write a letter to the manager of the shop. Describe what happened when you call the shop. Praised the staff who helped you and ask the manager to thank those concerned.
Government plans to construct an airport in your locality. Write a letter to the authority. - Explain where you came to know about the news. - Describe the negative effects of airport construction. - Ask to consider alternate sits for the airport construction.
Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with a friend. He/She has just sent you some photos of your holiday. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
● thank him/her for the photos and for the holiday
● explain why you didn’t write earlier
● invite them to come and stay with you
You stayed at your friend’s house when you participated in a business seminar in the other city. You mistakenly left a file with important documents at their house.
Write a letter to your friend,
describing the file, tell them why it is important.
ask him/her to return it to you by post.
Your friend invited you to his party but your are unable to attend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
1. Explain why you can’t come
2. Give your reason for not contacting your friend sooner
3. Suggest another time to meet
You have just read an article in a national newspaper claiming that town centres in your country all look very similar. You don’t fully agree with this opinion. Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper.
In your letter, say
which point in the article do you agree with?
explain ways your town centre differs from most other town centres
offer to give a guided tour of your town to the article’s writer.
Write a letter to an electronic company requesting information about their latest model of digital camera you have seen advertised. Ask about the following items
The price and availability of the new camera
The exact size and special functions the set have
You and a friend have both been accepted to a study abroad program in Paris, France.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
•Congratulate him/her for also being accepted
•Ask him/her if he/she would like to be your roommate
•Discuss possible activities that the two of you could do together
You live in a room in college which you share with another student However, there are many problems with this arrangement and you find it very difficult to work. Write a letter to the accommodation office at the college. In your letter: Describe the situation Explain your problems and why it is difficult to work Say what kind of accommodation you would prefer.