semi-formal
You have been asked to write a letter of invitation to Professor W. Chan Kim asking him to give a talk on National Blue Ocean Strategy (NBOS). You should provide the following details in your letter:
semi-formal
It is ten years since you left college, You'd like to organise an event to celebrate this anniversary with all your friends and classmates from college.
Write a letter to one of your college friends. In your letter
• say what kind of celebration event you'd like to organise
• explain why you think it would be good to celebrate in this way
• describe what help you need to organise this event
semi-formal
Essay topics:
Your next-door neighbor likes to listen to music late at night. Because of the loud music, you often lose sleep.
Write a letter to your neighbor. In your letter
Describe the situation
Explain the problem it is causing you
Offer at least one solution
semi-formal
A neighbour has damaged your car while parking his/her vehicle in the lane in front of your house. Write a letter to your neighbor.
In your letter:
* explain why you are writing
* describe the damage to your car and express your feelings about it
* recommend what steps he/she should take to resolve the situation.
semi-formal
Write a letter to a colleague who gave you a book that helped you for presentation at work. Describe the presentation Why was it important? How did it help you?
semi-formal
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
-You have seen an advertisement from a couple, who live in Australia, for someone to teach their two children your language for a year
Write a letter to the couple.
in your letter,
• explain why you think you would be suitable for the job
• say what else you could do for the family
• give your reasons for wanting the job
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
semi-formal
write a letter to your neighbour
You are going away from home for one week and you need to ask your neighbour to look after you house.
Why you want to go away
What you want your neighbour to look after
If there are any problems then give instructions
semi-formal
Write a letter to your boss apologising for the recent meeting you missed at work.
1. Apologise for missing the meeting
2. Explain what happened
3. Say what you will do to compensate
semi-formal
Your neighbour has recently written to you to complain about the noise from your house flat
Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter
Explain the reason for the noise
Apologise
Describe what action you will take
You do not need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follows
Dear ………………………,
semi-formal
You live in an apartment for rent. Your neighbor makes a lot of noise which has caused problems for you. Write a letter to your house owner.
semi-formal
You have received a letter from your landlord, Mr Matthews, asking you to renew your contract and pay more rent. You are happy in the property, but the landlord has not been maintaining it well.
Write a reply to Mr Matthews. In your letter:
•indicate your intentions to stay
• give information about the maintenance issues
• explain what you would like the landlord to do now
semi-formal
You would like to take part in a work-related seminar in another country.
Write a letter to the person in charge of the seminar and ask for detailed information regarding the dates, program, accommodation, and cost.
semi-formal
Your friend got a new job. Write a letter to him/her and say
- Why haven’t you contacted him/her recently?
- Ask him/her some details about the new job.
- Suggest when and where you’d like to meet him/her.
semi-formal
Your neighbours have recently written to you to complain about the noise from your houseflat.
Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter,
explain the reason for the noise
apologise for the noise
describe what action you will take
semi-formal
You recently booked a part-time course at a college. You now need to cancel your booking.
Write a letter to the college administrator. In your letter,
•say which part-time course you booked
• explain why you need to cancel your booking
• ask about booking a different course
semi-formal
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.
semi-formal
You made a mistake in classroom. Write a letter to your teacher.
In the letter:
State your apology
Describe the situation
Write about your promise to change.
Write at least 150 words.
semi-formal
Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised that someone will help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barett. In your letter
suggest how you could help her in her home
say why you would like to do this work
explain when you will and will not be available.
semi-formal
You have recently completed an IELTS course at a college. Your teacher helped you a lot during the course. Write a letter to your teacher.
Thank your teacher for their help and support.
Explain how their teaching helped you.
Tell your teacher what you plan to do in the future.
semi-formal
you are going to teach english to your friends's child write a letter to your past english teacher to ask if you can borrow some books from him/her.
tell your teacher about the child;
say
when and where you will teach the child;
explain what books you would like to borrow.
semi-formal
You have won a holiday to Hawaii with one extra ticket. Write a letter to someone to invite them along with you. In the letter:
– Explain what has happened and that you would like them to come
– Give details of when the trip will take place
– Inform the person of the things they will need for the trip
semi-formal
You have seen an advertisement from a couple, who live in Australia, for someone to teach their two children your language for a year.
Write a letter to the couple. In your letter
•explain why you think you would be suitable for the job
•say what else you could do for the family
•give your reasons for wanting the job
semi-formal
Your landlord is asking to increase the rent. Write a letter to him.
In your letter, you should tell:
•why you think the rent shouldn’t be increased
•what you will do if it is increased.
semi-formal
Your child is going on a three-day school trip to another country. The head teacher wants to find parents to go with the group and you would like to go. Write a letter to the head teacher. In your letter:
• Say why you would like to go on the trip
• Suggest what you could do to help during the trip
• Ask other questions about the trip
semi-formal
You have bought an electronic equipment and within 2 days , problem started occuring.
Write a letter to the Shopkeeper about your dissatisfaction with the product & services. Ask him to find proper solution for the problem.
semi-formal
You want to learn a language. There is a teacher near to where you live.write a letter to the teacher in the letter: say how you came to know about him/her, explain why you want to learn, ask whatbhelp the can offer
semi-formal
You recently gave. Presentation at work.you borrowed a book from a colleague, which helped prepare for the presentation.write a letter to your colleague.In your letter
Say what the presentation was about
Explain why the presentation was important
Describe how the book helped you prepare for the presentation
semi-formal
Your neighbor keeps his/her animal in the garden. Write to him/her about it and the inconvenience it causes you and your family. In your letter
· tell what the problem is
· explain why it causes inconvenience
· suggest a possible solution to it
semi-formal
You are applying for a job and need a letter of reference.
Write a letter to a former teacher. In your letter:
-Give details of the job
-Explain why it is important to you
- Suggest what information your teacher could put in the reference
semi-formal
During a recent plane journey, you sat next to a businessman who owns a chain of restaurants. You talked to him and he suggested that you should contact him about a possible job in one of his restaurants.
Write a letter to this businessman. In your letter
- remind him when and where you met
- tell him what kind of job you are interested in
-say why you think you would be suitable for the job
semi-formal
You recently went to a concert and thought one of te singers was very good. You want to tell him how you feel.
Write a letter to the singer. In your letter
- say how you feel about his performance
-give details of your musical activities
-explain how you would like him to help you with your musical activities
semi-formal
You play a team sport with some friends. Last week a member of the team had an accident and wasn't able to play with you at the weekend. You decide to write to him in hospital, telling him about the match. Write a letter to your friend.
semi-formal
You are going for a one-week vacation and your friend agreed to stay at your place while you are away. Write a letter to him/her.
In your letter, you should:
thank her/him and tell the dates of your holiday
explain how he/she enters the house
describe what you expect him/her to do.
semi-formal
Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter
explain the problem
explain how it is causing you
provide an appropriate solution
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any address.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mr .........,
semi-formal
A neighbor has damaged your car while parking his/her vehicle in the lane in front of your house. Write a letter to your neighbor.
In your letter:
* explain why you are writing
* describe the damage to your car and express your feelings about it
* recommend what steps he/she should take to resolve the situation.
semi-formal
You have received a letter from your university of Albion demanding a reason for your absence from an exam. You were ill that day, but failed to submit the evidence. Write a letter to the Examinations Committee explaining your situation.
You should include:
• Apologies for the situation
• Identification for yourself (Name, Student Number, Case Number)
• An explanation of what had happened and any possible evidence you may have
Possible resolutions to consider
semi-formal
Your colleague is traveling from another country by plane for a meeting. You have arranged the airport pickup, hotel accommodation and planned his/her meetings. Write a letter to your colleague. In your letter,
– Say when and where you will meet him/her
– Explain where he/she will stay
– Tell him/her about the other arrangements you made.
semi-formal
You wish to get enrolled in a course at an Australian college. You have already written a letter to the college asking for information, but you haven’t received a reply yet.
Write a letter to the college
explaining your concern because the course will start in less than two months.
You need to know if you can still get enrolled,
you also request more information about the course, including the cost.
semi-formal
Your friend asked you to teach his son English. You need to borrow some English
books from your teacher.
Write a letter to your teacher requesting these materials. In your letter you
should share:
- Details about the child.
- What type of books you need.
- When and where you are going to teach this child
semi-formal
Your neighbours have recently written to you to you about the noise from your houseflat. Write a letter to your neighbours, in your letter:
- explain a reason for the noise
- apologise
- describe what actions will you take
semi-formal
Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter
introduce yourself
describe your plans for the party
invite your neighbour to come
semi-formal
You have been living in a rental apartment for the past year.
Recently a new neighbour moved in and has been making a lot of
noise, which disturbs you.
Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter:
Explain the situation
Describe why it bothers you Suggest a solution
semi-formal
You have left your job and are now looking for a new job. You need a letter of reference from your previous employer.
Write a letter to him. In your letter:
• Give details of what you need;
• Explain why it is important to you;
• Suggest what information your employer could put in the reference.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ....,
semi-formal
You recently went to a concert and thought one of the singers was very good. You
want to tell how you feel.
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
semi-formal
You have recently shifted in a rental apartment with your family. However, there are some problems with the apartment.
Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter.
Describe the problem
Demand the solution for the
problem
Inform him what you will do if the
problem is not solved.
semi-formal
You have been offered a job that will require you to move to a city that you have never visited before. You have an acquaintance that lives there. Write a letter to the acquaintance. In your letter • explain your situation • say why you feel unsure about living in the city • ask some questions about life in the cit
semi-formal
You are having problems with a neighbour’s animals because the fence between your properties is old and In poor repair. You want the neighbour to pay half the cost of building a new fence.
Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter
•say what the problems are
•explain how a new fence will solve the problems
•suggest that the neighbour pays half of the cost
semi-formal
A colleague gave you a book which you used for your presentation. Write a letter to your colleague. In your letter, you should say:
•What the presentation was about,
•Why the presentation was important,
•How did the book help you?
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………….. ,
You get 20 minutes to complete this task.
semi-formal
You are a university student living in on-campus accommodation. You are having some problems
with the Internet connection in your room.
Write to the supervisor of your residence, in your letter:
● Introduce yourself
● Inform him/her of the situation
● Request that the problem be fixed
semi-formal
A close relative of yours is having a birthday lunch next Friday, 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 do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mr. Jones / Dear Mrs. Jones,...
semi-formal
Write a letter to your neighbor requesting that something be done about the dog. Include in your
letter:
– Your reason for writing
– What you would like to happen
– A nice, respectful style
semi-formal
You are studying overseas. You need to return to your country before the end of the semester for a family event. Write a letter to your supervisor. In your letter:
Request time off
Explain why you need to leave early
Reassure him / her that your studies will not suffer
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mr / M
semi-formal
Q. There is the annual work party next month, which is held every year.
Write a letter to your colleagues to co-arrange the party. In your letter:
• Say what would you do differently than last year
• Say what you think were some of the things not so good last year
• Suggest where to meet to plan for the party.
semi-formal
During a recent plane journey, you sat next to a businessman who owns a chain of restaurants. You talked to him and he suggested that you should contact him about a possible job in one of his restaurants.
Write a letter to this businessman. In your letter,
remind him when and where you met
tell him what kind of job you are interested in
say why you think you would be suitable for the job
semi-formal
Your colleague is traveling from another country by plane for a meeting. You have arranged the airport pickup, hotel accommodation and planned his/her meetings. Write a letter to your colleague. In your letter,
– Say when and where you will meet him/her
– Explain where he/she will stay
– Tell him/her about the other arrangements you made.
semi-formal
You recently booked a part-time courses at a college. You now need to a cancel your booking. Write a letter to the college administrator. In your letter -Say which part-time course you booked -explain why you need to cancel your booking -ask about booking a different course
semi-formal
You have recently read a book about a city you know well and found some incorrect information. Write a letter to the author. ▪️Yell him/her of the incorrect information ▪️Give him/her the correct information Explain why they should correct it.
semi-formal
"Write a letter to your neighbour to ask him/her to take care of your house while you are away for a week on holiday. Please say
•Explain where you are going and why.
• What do you need him/her to do?
• What should he/she do in case of emergency?"
semi-formal
Write a letter to your neighbour requesting that something be done about the dog. Include in your letter:
– Your reason for writing
– What you would like to happen
– A nice, respectful style
semi-formal
You would like to take some time off of work to attend a training course. Write a letter to
your supervisor asking for permission to attend the course. In this letter,
Describe the training course
Say how it will help improve your job performance.
Explain how much time you need off and ask for permission.
semi-formal
You've been asked to do a presentation and will need help setting up the equipment for it. Write a letter to your colleague.
In your letter
let him/her know when and where the presentation will take place
tell him/her what equipment you will need
explain how he/she can help you.
semi-formal
You have had a problem with your neighbor for the past few months. You have not been able to meet with your neighbor to discuss the problem. Write a letter to your neighbor. In your letter: Explain the problem Suggest a solution Say what action you will take if the situation does not improve
semi-formal
One of your friends is planning to visit your country and asking you for some information.
Write a letter to him/her and say:
o when the best time to visit your country is
o suggest a plan for the travel
o recommend places to visit in your countr
semi-formal
You are a student at an English language school in Brighton and are living in private accommodation with other flat mates. You have not had hot water or heating for some time. The landlord’s workmen have tried to fix the problem but without success.
Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter,
state your reason for writing
describe the problems and explain how you feel
propose a solution and risk the landlord to take action
semi-formal
You are going on vacation and would like a colleague to look after your work while you are away.
Write a letter to your colleague. In your letter:
•Explain why you will be away
•Describe what you need them to do
•Offer to help when they are on holiday
semi-formal
Recently you visited a foreign country with a friend. Write a letter to someone. You should tell
why you enjoyed the trip
what you are doing now
invite her to visit you
semi-formal
You have invited to your friend’s wedding, which will take place in another country next month. Write a letter to the couple and say that you cannot attend.
Explain why you are unable to come. Invite them to visit you after the wedding. Describe some activities you can do together when they visit.
semi-formal
One of your penfriends wants to improve his/her english in advance of moving to sydney
Write a letter to your penfriend. Advise him/her about the following: listening skills, speaking skills and vocabulary.
semi-formal
A colleague gave you a book which you used for your presentation. Write a letter to your colleague.
In your letter, you should say:
•What the presentation was about,
•Why the presentation was important,
•How did the book help you?
semi-formal
You have been invited to a networking conference for your field of work.
Write a letter to your boss. In your letter:
· Describe the invitation you received and why it is important to you
· Explain why the conference would be beneficial for you and the company
· Ask for the company for time off to attend and to cover some of the travel costs
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mr. Powell,
semi-formal
During a recent plane journey,you sat next to a businessman who owns a chain of restaurants.You talked to him and he suggested that you should contact him about a possible job in one of his restaurants.
Write a letter to this businessman.In your letter
•remind him when and where you met
•tell him what kind of job you are interested in
•say why you think you would be suitable for the job
semi-formal
You recently learnt that the best teacher you ever had will be retiring soon.
Write a letter to your former teacher. In your letter
Explain how you heard about his/her retirement
Describe what made him/her such a great teacher
Say how your teacher affected your life
semi-formal
A young person will start work at your office next month to gain work experience. Write a letter to him/her.
In your letter
inform him/her about the work that needs to be done at the office;
explain what he/she is supposed to do on the first day;
suggest what he/she should bring to work.
semi-formal
You were studying in an English speaking country and suddenly needed to go back to your home country, leaving your course incomplete. Write a letter to your teacher to
- thank him
-explain the reason you left without completing your course
-say during your course study what did you like most about this course.
semi-formal
You have been living in a rental apartment for the past year.
Recently a new neighbour moved in and has been making a lot of
noise, which disturbs you.
Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter:
*Explain the situation
*Describe why it bothers you
*Suggest a solution
semi-formal
Write a letter to your college administration department complaining about the college facility.
In your letter, include:
what the problem is
how this problem has affected you
what the college should do to fix this problem
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
semi-formal
Your next-door neighbor likes to listen to music late at night. Because of the loud music, you often lose sleep.
Write a letter to the neighbor. In your letter
describe the situation
explain the problems it is causing you
offer at least one solution
semi-formal
You are applying for a job and need a letter of reference.
Write a letter to a former teacher. In your letter
•give details of the job
•explain why it is important for you
•suggest what information your teacher could put in the reference
semi-formal
You are due to move into a rented apartment next month but you will not be able to because you have some problems. Write a letter to the landlord.
In your letter
-Explain your situation
-Describe your problems
-Tell him when you think you can move in.
semi-formal
You have rented an apartment for five years. You have decided to move out.
Write to the landlord. In the letter,
Describe who you are and where you live
Explain why you have decided to move out
Suggest what you want the landlord to do
semi-formal
You have been living in a rental apartment for the past year. Recently, a new neighbor moved in who has loud parties several times a week.
Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter:
• Explain the situation
• Describe why it bothers you
• Suggest a solution
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mr. Ronch
semi-formal
You have recently read a book about a city you know well and found some incorrect information. Write a letter to the author.
Yell him/her of the incorrect information.
Give him/her the correct information.
Explain why they should correct it.
#book
#city
#information
#author
semi-formal
Apologizing to a friend
You borrowed an important textbook from a classmate last term. You now realize your classmate had returned home overseas and you still have the book. Write a letter to him / her. In your letter:
apologize for the mistake
find out how important the book is to him / her
say what you will do
Begin your letter as follows: Dear _____________
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
semi-formal
You are renting an apartment. Write a letter to your landlord regarding a noise problem from your neighbors. Include the following in your letter:
– What is the problem?
– What have you done about it?
– What would you like the landlord to do?
semi-formal
You are going for a one-week vacation and your friend agreed to stay at your place while you are away. write a letter to him or her. In your letter you should thank him or her and the dates for your holiday. explain how he or she enters the home describe what you expect him or her to do
semi-formal
Every weekend you and a few close friends meet to play a team sport. Last week one of your friends had an accident and was hospitalised. Since he was not able to make it you decide to write a letter to him, telling him about the match.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
tell him which team won
describe the conditions on the day
say how you felt about the match
semi-formal
You recently booked a part-time course at a college. You now need to cancel your booking.
Write a letter to the college administrator. In your letter:
Say which part-time course you booked
Explain why you need to cancel your booking
Ask about booking a different course
semi-formal
You are planning a week-long vacation and you need someone to take care of your house while you are away.Write a letter to your neighbour and tell them that you are going away.
In your letter,you should:
Why you will be away
Ask them to take care of your house
Explain what tasks you would like your neighbour to do
semi-formal
You recently went to a concert and thought one of the singers was very good. You want to tell him how you feel. Write a letter to the singer. In your lettersay how you feel about his performance give details of your musical activities explain how you would like him to help you with your musical activities
semi-formal
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
semi-formal
Although you have never formally studied computing, you have always been interested in computers. You have just read about a computer course that really interests you, but it is only for people who have completed an elementary course.
Write a letter to the college enrolment officer. In your letter
explain why you are writing
describe your circumstances
ask if a special exception can be made for you so you can enrol in the course
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear sir,
semi-formal
Your friend is coming to your country from abroad, but you can't go to pick him up at the airport. Write a letter to him/her and say
-why you can't pick him up
-suggest alternative ideas
-talk about what he can do in your country
semi-formal
You are a current student of Loren Brusque University, studying Business Administration. You want to apply for the post of Quality Assurance Manager you have recently seen on the university's notice board.
Write a letter to Mr. Walker, and
•Give your reason for writing
•Tell about your education
• Describe your work experience and explain why you would be suitable for the job.
semi-formal
Mrs BARETT, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town , has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs. Barrett. In your letter
Suggest how you could help her in her home
say why you would like to do this work
explain when you will and will not be available
semi-formal
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have just moved into a new home and are planning to hold a party. You are worried that the noise may disturb your neighbour.
Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter
introduce yourself
describe your plans for the party
invite your neighbour to come
semi-formal
Write a letter to Professor Hristo Pimpirev, Head of the Bulgarian Antarctic expedition who has just returned to Bulgaria from the South Pole. Invite him to talk to your class about the latest Antarctic Expedition
semi-formal
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.
semi-formal
You live in a small apartment building with a parking lot in back, and you often cannot find an empty parking space when you get home from work. Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter
• describe the situation
• explain why it bothers you
• suggest something the landlord could do to solve the problem
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear………..
semi-formal
You play a team sport with some friends. Last week a member of the team had an accident and wasn't able to play with you at the weekend. You decide to write to him in hospital, telling him about the match
semi-formal
You live in a small apartment building. You are frequently bothered by noise from your
upstairs neighbor’s apartment. Write a letter to your neighbor. In your letter:
Describe the situation
Explain why it is a problem for you
Suggest a solution.