Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
Thank them for the photos and for the holiday
Explain why you don't write earlier
Invite them to como and stay with you.
Last week you were on a flight to London. Unfortunately, when you got off the plane, you left a bag there. You did not remember about the bag until you got to your hotel.
Write a letter to the airline. In your letter
explain what has happened
describe the bag and its contents
say what you would like them to do about this problem
You should
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
You recently used a taxi and left some important documents there. Write a letter to the taxi manager and say: – Describe what you left and where it happened. – Why are these papers important? – What would you like the manager to do about it?
You are going to study in a college in the UK next year. You would like to stay in a college Hall of Residence.
Write a letter to the college giving your accommodation requirements. You should outline what your room and food needs are and also ask what alternatives are available if they cannot provide what you want.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A good friend has just changed schools and is having difficulty fitting in and needs your advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• make suggestions as to how they could make friends
• suggest joining clubs, participating in school activities
• give any extra general advice
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear...,
You should write at least 150 words.
You have seen a advertisement in an australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and after look after their six year old child.
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter
Explain why you would like the Job
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/She has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter • explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday • describe some possible disadvantages • say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
Your local public library wants to make improvements to their services and facilities. In order to get ideas from the public, they have asked library users to send them suggestions in writing.
Write a letter to the librarian. In your letter
-describe what you like about the library
- say what you don’t like
- make suggestions for improvements
You have seen a job advertised in the newspaper. You want to
apply for the job.
Write a letter to the manager of the company.
In your letter
• provide information about yourself
• give details of your previous work experience
• Say why the company should consider you for the job You do NOT need to write any
addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir,
You are invited to a party, however, because of some reasons you didn’t attend. Write a letter to the friend who invites you:
(1) explain the reason why you didn’t go;
(2) express your apology;
(3) ask about some details in the party.
You stayed at a hotel recently and forgot your clothes there. Write a letter to the hotel manager and say
– When and where did you stay?
– Describe your clothes.
– What would you like the manager to do about it?
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Your local bookshop has invited members of the public to recommend a guest speaker for an upcoming event that will include a series of talks from well-known people.
Write an letter to the bookshop. In your letter
• suggest a speaker
• say what they would contribute to the event
• explain why other people would be interested too
You have lost your student identification card. This has created some problems for you.
Write a letter to the director of student services. In your letter
advise them of your situation
explain how this is affecting you
request a new card
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
An English-speaking friend wants to spend a two-week holiday in your region and has written asking for information and advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
offer to find somewhere for your friend to stay
give advice about what to do and see in your area
give information about what clothes to bring
You should
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Maria,
You were supposed to go on an interview in a few weeks, but you have since found out you cannot go on the date arranged. Write a letter to the potential employer.
In your letter
Tell them why you need to move the interview time
Ask to change the interview date
Explain that you are still interested in being interviewed for the job
The company you work has decided to close the cafeteria, as the staff is not using it much. You are not happy with the decision. Write a letter to the director. -Give reason of low usage -How will it affect the staff -Suggest ways to improve it
A friend of yours is thinking of going to a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He has asked for your advice.
Write a letter to your friends. In your letter,
Explain why you think your friend would enjoy camping holiday
describe some possible disadvantages
say whether you would like to go on camping with your friend this summer
You work at home and have a problem with a piece of equipment that you use for your job. Write a letter to the shop or company which supplied the equipment. In your letter ● describe the problem with the equipment ●explain how this problem is affecting your work ●say what you want the shop or company to do
Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter:
explain when you visited the restaurant
describe the problems you experienced
say what you would like the manager to do
Write a letter to your favourite restaurant. Include the following:
· Your reason for writing
· What you like about the restaurant
· Suggestions for improvement
you are not satisfied with the changing rooms in the sports center that you visit .write a letter to the manager.
what the problem is
how feel about the problem
what steps you want the manager to take
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have been invited to attend an interview for a place studying a course in a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment, you cannot come at the time they wish.
Write a letter to the admissions tutor:
explain your position
apologise and offer to come on another day or later the same day.
ask how long the interview will be and whether there will be any tests during it.
Write a letter to a friend who is looking for a part time job.
Describe a job you have found for him/her including:
- What are the duties?
- Why do you think it is a good job for him/her?
- What does he/she have to do to get i
You and your neighbours have noticed that the rubbish collection services where you live have recently been quite bad.
Write a letter to your local council. In your letter,
– explain what you have recently experienced
– explain what the neighbours have recently experienced
– ask what action will be taken to improve the service
you recently had your sanitary ware and taps replaced. You are unhappy with the job of contractor. Write a letter to the contractor for the same. In your letter •
say what you are not satisfied with •
say what you want the contractor to do •
discuss time coordination of both parties for the repairing work
Last month, you visited another town. You had arranged to meet up with a friend who lives in the town, but you were not able to do so. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter - apologise for not meeting him/her - explain why you did not contact him/her earlier - suggest a time and place to meet in the future.
Your office building doesn't have parking available.
Write a letter to the manager. In your letter:
• Explain the problem
• Suggest a solution
Say why parking will benefit all employees
There Is a public event coming up in your town. Write a letter to your friend who you think would be interested to take part in it. In your letter
Describe the event.
Say why you think he / she would be interested.
Suggest an arrangement to meet there with him / her.
You have heard that a developer plans to build a shopping centre near your home. Write a letter to the town council. In your letter, do the following:
say how you heard about the plan
explain how you feel about it
ask for more information about it.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
our neighbours have recently written to you to complain about the noise from your house/ flat.
Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter
explain the reasons for the noise
apologise
describe what action you will take
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have recently bought a Telephone with answer machine from an online shop. The web page said that the answer machine shows you a list of who left a message so you can choose which to play first. But after taking it home you find out that only the most recent call is kept in the calls list.
Write an e-mail letter to the store manager. In your e-mail:
• say who you are
• explain the problem
• say what action you would like the store to take
You recently spent a weekend with your friend in her/his new house.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, you should:
explain what you like about his new house
tell what you enjoyed most during your staying
Suggest when and where you could meet next time with
her/him.
You are not happy with the course you are doing at college and would like to change to a different course. Write a letter to the college director requesting to change your course. You should include details about: - what course are you doing now - why you are not satisfied with that course - what course you would like to change to.
Write a letter of complaint to a company outlining a problem
you had while visiting one of their stores. In your letter include:
what the problem was
why this problem has upset you
what you want to happen as a result of your letter
You have a problem in your apartment that needs to be repaired.
Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter:
* describe the problem
* explain how it is affecting you
* ask your landlord to arrange for it to be repaired
Your friend has a travel company and would like you to come and
work with him.
Write a letter replying to your friends offer. In your letter:
- explain what you know about your friends company
choose whether you accept or decline the offer
• give reasons for your choice
A friend has told you that he or she feels lonely in their new city away from their family. Write a letter to your friend, and
- Explain why people can feel this way
- Give some ideas on how to solve the problem
- Ask your friend to contact you and tell you if this works
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
Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. He or she would like your advice about finding a place to live. Write an email to your friend. In your email * describe where you lived when you a student at the University. * Recommend the best way for him or are to look for accommodation. * Him or her of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation. You do not need to write any addresses
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter,
-Explain why you think he/she would enjoy a camping holiday
-Describe some possible disadvantages
-Say whether you would like to go camping with him/her.
Last month, you travelled to another city. You told a friend who lives in the city that you would meet them, but you did not. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter,
- Apologise for not meeting him/her,
- Explain why you did not contact him/her earlier
- suggest a time and place to meet in the future
You have recently missed a project deadline which resulted in your company losing an important client. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
oapologize for what happened
oexplain why you missed the deadline
otell him/her how you will avoid this situation in future.
You have an appointment with your manager the next day. Write him/her a letter about
what you’re going to discuss at the meeting. In your meeting, you should tell:
o What did you do for the company during the years you worked there
o What changes you would like to recommend
o What training you require
You would like to reduce your working hours in order to study part time.
Write a letter to your boss. In your letter
•Explain why you want to reduce your working hours
•Say which hours would you like to work
•Describe how your part-time studies would benefit your employer
Write a letter to a friend who worked at your previous company. You have moved to a new job in a new city.
• describe your city
• describe your job
• describe the arrangements for him to visit you
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear .....,
Your sister has asked you to organize the music for her wedding at the end of next month.
Write a letter to your best friend who is a musician. In your letter
● ask your friend to perform at the wedding
● describe why he/she would be suitable for this event
● explain how your friend will be compensated if they agree.
You borrowed an item from your friend. While it was in your possession, it got damaged.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Thank your friend for lending the item to you.
Explain how it got damaged.
Tell your friend what you plan to do about it.
You would like to reduce your working hours in order to study part time.
Write a letter to your boss. In your letter
explain why you want to reduce your working hours
say which hours you would like to work
describe how your part-time studies would benefit your employer
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ....................................,
You bought a piece of furniture from a store in another town recently. there is a problem with the item you purchased. write a letter to the store manager. in your letter
Explain the details of your purchase.
Describe the problem that you have with it
suggest what can be done about it
You recently saw an advertisement about a business conference that can be helpful for your work. Write a letter to your manager asking permission to attend the conference.
In your letter, say:
what the conference is about
how you know about the conference
explain to him/her why it is important that you attend this conference