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Scenario: You need to take a few days off from work for a family emergency. Write a letter to your employer formally requesting time off and explaining the situation.

I hope this letter finds you in good health and are in the best spirits. I am writing this letter to request you to give me a few days off from work for a family reason.
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An Australian friend is coming to visit you and it will be his/her birthday during the vist write a letter to your friend Say how you feel about the visit Suggest what you could do on his/her birthday Ask what your friend thinks of this idea

I am doing great and I hope you are aso doing well. When I hear that you are coming Brampton in this summer, I am so happy and we will celebrate your birthday in August.
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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.

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing this letter to draw your attention as I have been struggling with the parking problem for a month.
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You recently moved to a different city and are looking for a place to stay.Write to a real estate agent and: explain why you want to move. mention what location would you prefer. describe the accommodation type that you need.

My name is Shiv. I am writing this letter to inform you that I recently want to move in Delhi city. The main purpose is my Job. Last month, I get the position of manager in "Star Company".That why I am interesting in your agency to find some better place to live.
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You recently moved to a different city and are looking for a place to stay.Write to a real estate agent and: explain why you want to move. mention what location would you prefer. describe the accommodation type that you need.

I am writing this letter to you to help me find a one-bedroom basement in Surrey, British Columbia.
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Last weekend, your cousin celebrated her 50th birthday, but you could not attend and forgot to cancel. Write a letter to your cousin. In your letter: Apologize for missing the birthday celebration Explain why you missed it and why you had not let her know Describe how you will make it up to her

Hello, I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing this letter to let you know what happened with me and why I could not come to your party last week.
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You are looking for a full-time job. Write a letter to an employment agency. In your letter: +introduce yourself explain what sort of job you would like say what experience and skills you have Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir/Madam

I am writing this letter to apply to be a part of your workforce. My name is Manish Sharma and I am 25 years old. I am a work permit holder in Canada with morethan 2years of validity. I live in Surrey near Stawberry Hill and my contact number is 604 658 6996.
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You successfully passed a job interview. You are expected to start on November 15, but you will not be available on that date. Write a letter to your new boss, explaining your situation, expressing your concern and suggesting a solution

I am writing this letter to request an alternate date for joining the company as a Directing manager which is supposed to be on 15th of November due to an uncertain family problem.
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You are interested in scholarship programme to study at a foriegn university. Write a letter to enquire about the course. in your letter 1. Explain which course you are interested in 2. Tell what you know about the university 3. Explain why you should receive the scholarship

I am writing this letter with regard to the overseas students’ scholarship program to study the Machine Learning course offered by your prestigious university.
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You are interested in scholarship programme to study at a foriegn university. Write a letter to enquire about the course. in your letter 1. Explain which course you are interested in 2. Tell what you know about the university 3. Explain why you should receive the scholarship

I am writing this letter to seek information related to the scholarship programme for pursuing MBA in finance at your esteemed university.
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You have decided to leave your current employer. Write a letter to the employer telling why you are leaving the job. In your letter – explain why you have decided to leave the company. tell your employer what you have decided to do after leaving the job.

I am writing this letter to inform you that I am going to quit this job and this is my last month in your company as a accountant.
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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 ro 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

I hope this letter finds you well! I'm writing to you because I went to your K-pop group concert last weekend. All of you guys are pretty awesome at the stage. Thus, you are my favorite member. I find your voice so amazing, and you always do your best for your fans and for all of the people there.
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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 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

I hope this letter finds you well! I'm writing to you because I went to your kpop group concert last weekend. All of you guys are pretty awesome at the stage. Thus, you are my favorite member, I find your voice so amazing and you always do your best for your fans and for all of the people there.
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You recently organized an all-day meeting for your company, which took place in a local hotel. In their feedback, participants at the meeting said that they liked the hotel, but they were unhappy about the food that was served for lunch. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter -say what the participants liked about the hotel -explain why they were unhappy about the food -Suggest what the manager should do to improve the food in future

I am writing to express my dissatisfaction regarding this. I was unhappy about the food served for lunch in your hotel last Monday, and I want to formally bring to your attention the concerns I have encountered. I believe it is important to address this issue promptly to resolve.
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You have made up your mind to resign from your work in order to join a new job. Write a letter of resignation to your company's owner. In your letter: • Tell your decision and mention the reason why you are leaving. • State what you have learned from your current job and how you feel about leaving. • Request for a reference letter.

I am Sakshi Kansara, and my employee number is 278976. I am writing this letter in regards to resigning from my current job role. The reason I am planning to leave is that my husband got transferred to Halifax, as he has got a good job offer, therefore we might be moving there soon.
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You have heard that a developer plans to build a shopping centre near your home. Write a letter to the council. In your letter 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,  Model answer

I am writing this letter regarding a recent shopping mall project near Saint Mathieu Street. I read an article about this project in the local newspaper.
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You exercise regularly and have been a member of many different gyms. Recently, you moved into a new neighbourhood and joined a new gym. You have noticed that people at this gym do not bother to wipe down the machines after use and often leave dirty towels on the benches in the changing rooms. Write to the gym manager. In your letter: explain who you are describe the problem exactly make suggestions to improve the gym

I hope you are doing well. I am Manjinder Kaur and I moved to your society last month. As I knew from one of my friends that you are providing a gym facility in your compound so I joined that gym but when I reached there I did not like the atmosphere of that gym. I am writing this letter to let you know about the problems that I faced there and which steps help to improve it.
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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

Hello, I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to inform you about problems which I faced in your hotel.
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You have seen an advertisement in an English newspaper for a job in the City Museum shop during the holidays. You decide to apply for the job. Write a letter to the director of the Museum. In your letter: Introduce yourself Explain what experience and special skills you have Explain why you are interested in the job

I am writing this letter to the reference of job advertisement in museum which was published on 25th july in Times Of India. I am Karan 26 years old currently I completed arts and technology from Osmania University so looking for job in related field.
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You have recently visited a city on vacation and stayed in a hotel. Write a letter to the manager about your stay. In your letter: Give details of your stay What were the high & low points of the hotel What are your suggestions; recommendations and / or complaints about the hotel You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear .....................,

I am writing this letter to thank you for your good service as I stayed in your hotel from 20th to 27th of this month, I had a great time spending at your place, food was also very tasty. Although thier are some issues I faced which I want to adress you.
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You are studying a short course in another country. Your accommodation was arranged by the course provider. There is a major problem with accommodation. Write a letter to the course provider. In your letter: say what the problem is describe the accommodation you thought you were getting ask the provider to solve the problem

I am writing this letter to inform you regarding the accommodation which was provided to me, as my course duration is only for 6 months and I am not planning to buy a car and I am not interested in public transport to travel from my new house to school as I can assume that traveling time might be 45min which is 30km far from a place to school.
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You want to ask your boss for time off work. Write a letter requesting time off work. In your letter 1. why you are requesting time off work 2. give details of dates 3. explain how you will ensure to keep up with your work

I am writing this letter to formally request leave for 3 days to facilitate the relocation of my family to the city in the month of December 2024.
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Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre that it runs in order to save money . Write a letter to the local council . In your letter Guve details of how you and your friends or family use the centre . Explain why the sports and leisure centre is important for the local community . Describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes.

I hope this letter finds you well. My name Fajar and I have been living in Lhokseumawe for 22 years. I am writing this, to express my concern regarding the diminishing of this centre.
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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.

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to sincerely apologize for breaking the contract in which I rented a flat from your agency. It was 10 months ago, and our arrangement was for one year but I need to leave the flat two months early. I recognize that my actions may have caused inconvenience and I am truly sorry for any negative impact it may have had on you. I take full responsibility for my actions, and I want to assure you that this behaviour is not a reflection of my character. I understand the importance of the commitment, and I regret my lapse in judgment.
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There are plans to build a new factory in Parkland near where you live. Write a letter to the local council. In your letter: -Give reasons why you are against the plan; -Explain why the parkland should stay; -Suggest what action the council should take;

My name is Shiv. I am resident of Brampton from the last five years. I am writing this letter to inform you that I am not in the favour of build a factory on the place of parkland which is near to my neighborhood.
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YOUR ENGLISH TEACHER HAS FOUND A NEW PENFRIEND FOR YOU. WRITE A LETTER TO THE PENFRIEND AND INTRODUCE YOURSELF. TELL THEM WHAT YOU LIKE DOING IN YOUR FREE TIME ASK TO TELL YOU ABOUT THEIR HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

I’m hoping my English teacher has already told you about me, and I thought I would write to initiate a conversation for us to learn about each other.
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Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre that it runs in order to save money . Write a letter to the local council . In your letter Guve details of how you and your friends or family use the centre . Explain why the sports and leisure centre is important for the local community . Describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes.

I am a well-educated citizen and always think about the betterment of my neighbourhood. The purpose of this letter is to express my disagreement with your decision to shut down our community sports centre to improve financial stability. Our local park is a place where my friends and family spend a significant amount of their time and serves as a platform for socialising.
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Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre that it runs in order to save money . Write a letter to the local council . In your letter Guve details of how you and your friends or family use the centre . Explain why the sports and leisure centre is important for the local community . Describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes.

I hope this letter finds you well. My name is Pooja Patel and I have been living in Scarborough since 2020. I am writing this to express my concern regarding the diminishing of the sports and leisure centre which is located in our neighbourhood.
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Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre that it runs in order to save money . Write a letter to the local council . In your letter Guve details of how you and your friends or family use the centre . Explain why the sports and leisure centre is important for the local community . Describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes.

I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the recent annoucement which states that sports and leisure centre will be closed in order to end extra costs and save them.
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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 in Australia.

My name is Kulwinder Kaur, and I have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine that you are looking for someone to take care of your six-year-old child. I am writing this letter because I am finding the same post to live in Australia.
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Write a letter to a friend about an item you borrowed last week, that accidentally got damaged. In your letter – Describe the item. – What was the damage? – What do you intend to do to rectify the problem?

Hope you are doing well. I am writing this letter to apologise because the laptop that I borrowed from you last week, has been damaged accidentally.
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You are interested in applying for a job at an international company where a friend of yours works. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter -Tell your friend about the job you are interested in -Explain why you are interested in applying for it -Ask your friend for some advice about applying for this job

Hope you are doing well. I am writing this letter to apply for the post at Black Creek Mechanical Ltd. company where you are working as an estimator. Actually, I saw an advertisement about this vacancy on the Indeed website but I need your advice to enroll.
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You are interested in applying for a job at an international company where a friend of yours works. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter -Tell your friend about the job you are interested in -Explain why you are interested in applying for it -Ask your friend for some advice about applying for this job

Hope you are doing well. I am writing this letter to apply a positiong in Black Creek Mechanical Ltd. company where you are hired. Actually, I saw an advertisement about this job on Indeed website to apply but I need your advice to get enroll in.
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Your 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

I writing the letter for apologise that unhappy letter to complain the noise from you.
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You are visiting a town where you once worked. Write a friend you worked with there. Include the following in your letter: Tell your friend about life now. Give him/her details of your visit. Arrange how you can meet.

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing this letter to file a formal complain regarding misconduct delievery done by your company. To summarize, I ordered a pair of electronic equipment, specifically a set of soldering kits, which included a pair of twisters, solder iron and strand, flux, and soldering wire and iron tips. However, the package is missing the solder iron and its tips.
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Write a letter to a friend about an item you borrowed last week, that accidentally got damaged. In your letter – Describe the item. – What was the damage? – What do you intend to do to rectify the problem?

I hope you are your well. I am writing this letter to apologize for the mistake which I had did yesterday.
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Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre that it runs in order to save money . Write a letter to the local council . In your letter Guve details of how you and your friends or family use the centre . Explain why the sports and leisure centre is important for the local community . Describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes.

My name is Zhiliang Yan and I am writing this email to ask the council to reconsider the closure of our local sports and leisure centre.
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You are interested in applying for a job at an international company where a friend of yours works. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter -Tell your friend about the job you are interested in -Explain why you are interested in applying for it -Ask your friend for some advice about applying for this job

I hope you're doing well; as a friend, I am interested in applying for a job at your company. Recently, I completed my advanced diploma in computer system design, mastering cloud computing and network management. Furthermore, My recent internship qualified me to work with professional specialists and multinational institutes. Fortunately, I remember you being an employee of an international company which is well-known for advanced cloud management and data analysis.
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You recently had lunch at a restaurant and accidentally left behind a valuable item. Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter: When and where you lunched What item you left behind What you would like them to do

I am writing this letter to inform you that I accidentally left behind my iPhone 16 Pro Max at your restaurant. I am a regular customer of your bar with my friends. Because your restaurant is located opposite our university. What's more, your canteen's meals meet my demands 100 per cent. The things I like the most in your cafeteria are desserts. That's why we often visit it.
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You recently had lunch at a restaurant and accidentally left behind a valuable item. Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter: When and where you lunched What item you left behind What you would like them to do

I am writing this letter to inform you that I accidentally left behind my iPhone 16 Pro Max at your restaurant. I am a regular customer of your restaurant with my friends. Because your restaurant is located opposite our university. What's more, your restaurant's meal meet my demand 100 percent. The things I like the most in your restaurant are desserts. That's why we often visit it.
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You recently had lunch at a restaurant and accidentally left behind a valuable item. Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter: When and where you lunched What item you left behind What you would like them to do

I am writing this letter to inform you that I accidentally left behind my iPhone 16 Pro Max at your restaurant. I am a regular customer of your restaurant with my friends. Because your restaurant is located opposite our university. What's more, your restaurant's meal meet my demand 100 percent. The things I like the most in your restaurant are desserts. That's why we often visit it.
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You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your country all look very similar to each other. You don’t fully agree with this opinion. Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter, say which points in the article you agree with explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other town centres offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article

My name is Emily, and I am writing to share my thoughts on your recent article comparing the town centers of various countries. While I appreciate your insights, I feel it is important to emphasize the rich diversity of cultures that exist across different regions.
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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

I hope you're doing well; I'm excited to hear about your plan to camp in the summer holiday. It is a great activity that young people and wildlife enthusiasts favour. It allows you to explore the landscape, camp at the river bank, and hike to the mountaintop. It significantly boosts physical fitness and relieves mental extortion.
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Your English-speaking friend who lives in your town has asked for your advice about learning a new sport. Write a letter to your friend. In your email, recommend a new sport that would be suitable for your friend to learn explain how your friend could learn this sport suggest that you both learn this sport together

I hope you're doing well. I’m really excited to introduce you to a new sport: tennis! It’s a fast-paced racket sport played on an open court, usually between two or four players. Tennis is a fantastic game for improving physical fitness and mental agility, as it requires quick reflexes and strategic thinking. Since you enjoy outdoor activities, I think this would be a perfect sport for you—it’s a great way to stay active while having fun with friends.
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You give advice to your friend who is seeking work. Write a letter advising your friend about a job. 1. Tell your friend which job it is 2. Explain why you think it is a suitable job 3. Advice your friend about the application process

How are you? I wanted to share an exciting part-time job opening at my workplace since you're looking for work in the IT industry. Not only does it align well with your skills but also it’s a fantastic chance to gain valuable experience.
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Write a letter to a friend about an item you borrowed last week, that accidentally got damaged. In your letter – Describe the item. – What was the damage? – What do you intend to do to rectify the problem?

I hope you're doing well. I’m writing to apologize for accidentally damaging the smartphone you lent me last week. I really appreciate you letting me borrow it while my phone was being repaired—it was a fantastic device with a 60-megapixel camera, a crisp display, and 5G compatibility. However, unfortunately, it wasn’t waterproof.
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You are going to holiday, and you would like a hire a car. One of your parties is in wheelchair. Write a letter to car hire company. In your letter •Explain the reason you need car. •Describe the type of car you needed. •Ask what the price is and what it includes

I am writing to inquire about your rent a car service which I require for the upcoming holiday I plan in Scotland with my family. This summer we plan to visit Scotland 2 cities Edinburg and Glasgow that’s why I need a car at Edinburg Airport, and I will drop this car at Glasgow Airport.
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You rented a car from Car Rental Company. The air conditioner has stopped working. You phoned the company a week ago but it still has not been repaired. Write a letter to the company. In your letter – introduce yourself – explain the situation – say what action you would like the company to take

I am pleased to make your acquaintance. My name is Raj. I am sending this letter as a response to my dissatisfaction with the Rental Car provided to me by your company. A few days ago, the rental company provided me with a car for my local trip related to my business activities. Not long after that, the air conditioner started showing problems, and warning lights popped on my dashboard, indicating an issue inside the air compressor. I formally called customer service to report the problem, and the operator assured me that the mechanic who would handle the issue would come by my house to collect the car and return it the following day after solving the problem.
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You recently attended a meeting at a hotel. When you returned home, you found you had left some important papers at the hotel. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter say where you think you left the papers explain why they are so important tell the manager what you want him/her to do

I am pleased to make your acquaintance; my name is Raj. We briefly introduced ourselves during a meeting held by my company in your hotel seminar hall. I was the speaker at that meeting. To summarize briefly, during my stay in the hotel room, I might have left a few confidential documents in living quarters or bedrooms, holding sensitive information about my company management rules and regulations.
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A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on holiday. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter give contact details for when you are away give instructions about how to care for your pet describe other household duties You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear .....................,

I was so pleased to hear from you that you would make time to stay over at my place while I'm away. I just thought I would write to give you an idea about some thing to take care of at the house.
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Mrs Barrett, 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

Dear Mrs Barrett, I hope you're enjoying the warm and sunny days. I am writing in regards to the advertisement you put up, for a household helper. I would gladly like to volunteer myself for the task.
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You have just rented an unfurnished flat and a friend has told you that the opportunity shop is the shopping centre has cheap secondhand furniture. Write to the shop, owner, describing what you need and asking whether they have this items and what they cost.

My name is Shiv. I am writing this letter to inform you that recently I rented a flat, which has no furniture. I heard alot about your shop from my friend. So, I am willing to buy some secondhand furniture from your store. Firstly, I need dinning table with four chairs and study table. Not only this, I need a bed and lamp for my room. Despite of this, I need a closet for my clothes.
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Your friend has asked you to help him/her to find a music teacher for his/her child. Write a letter to your friend that you have found a suitable teacher. In your letter, you should tell: what experience the teacher has why you think he/she is suitable how to get in touch with the teacher. write 150 words

I am really happy to know that you are supporting your daughter in following her passion in music and to give you a good news, I have found an excellent music teacher.
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Write a letter to your manager to report a mistake you found in a magazine article about your company In your letter • Describe the magazine and the article. • What was the mistake? • Explain what you would like the manager to do about it.

I am writing this letter to report a mistake in your magazine article about my company.
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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've done since the course - suggest another cookery course you'd like the school to offer

I hope you find this letter well. I was part of your cooking class for Italian cuisine from 5th April to 15th April. Which i enjoyed very much especially the part when we had to make noodles by ourselves. As a person who just converted to vegan, I always missed Italian foods as they do not have many options for us but the recipes you suggest and all the substitute which you suggest were really helpful. From that day to now i always made those dishes at least once a week.
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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

First of all, I feel really sorry that you are not really settling into your new school. I thought I would write back with a few suggestions as to what you can do to improve the situation. When I first moved to new school, I felt this way too. So, it’s a quite normal feeling.
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1.You recently took a trip with a taxi company. The driver behaved in an unacceptable way and you had a lot of problems. You complained to the company but no one has replied to your complaint. Write a letter to the taxi company. In your letter osay why you are writing and how you feel oexplain what happened otell them what you would like them to do.

I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with a recent experience I had with one of your taxi drivers. On April 5th, 2024, I booked a ride from Ajax to Oshawa through your company at approximately 5 PM. During the journey, I was subjected to unacceptable behaviour by the driver, which left me feeling deeply uncomfortable and violated.
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You recently bought a camera while travelling overseas. When you got to your destination you discovered that some important items were missing from the box. Write a letter to the local representative of the company. In your letter give details of the camera and where you bought it explain what has happened say what you want him/her to do about it

Hello, I hope this letter finds you well. I have bought a camera recently, But I lost it while I was travelling.
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You are disappointed with the electricity provision in your local area. Write a letter to your council. - explain the problem; - state how it is affecting local people; - suggest some possible solutions

I am writing to express my dissatisfaction regarding the electricity provision in our local area and to bring to your attention the concerns I have encountered formally. I believe it is important to address this matter promptly to resolve.
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The local council has decided to build a block of flats on the park opposite the place where you are living. write a letter to the editor of the local newspaper. In your letter explain: Why are you writing? Protest the development of this beautiful and necessary green space in your town. Make suggestions for what people can or should do to stop the development?

My name is Jessica and I am resident of Young Street across the college park, which will be demolished in the near future to build a commercial building, and as a result, the mesmerizing greenery will be lost forever.
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You have a bicycle that you are no longer using. You would like to sell it to a friend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter • explain why you are no longer using your bicycle. • describe your bicycle. • explain why you think your friend would like to have it.

Dear friend, I hope that you're doing well. It's been a while since we've done our favorite thing together, which is going out in nature. I know things got harder after I changed cities. Nonetheless, I still have my old bike, I mostly use it to explore trails and go places. Although, recently, with enough savings, I've finally invested in a motorcycle and realized that I don't need the bicycle anymore. As its been a while since you've seen it. Let me describe some of its features. Its a 24 inch, blue coloured, hybrid road bike with all season tires. The seat is adjustable as well as comfortable. There are two back facing mirrors and a basket at the front to carry necessities. There are two settings available either with gears or without gears. I feel like you would be the perfect candidate for it as I know you love biking as much as I do. Not only that, but it will make traveling so much easier for you as things would be more accessible I've maintained it well through the years and ...
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You recently attended a meeting at a hotel. When you returned home, you found you had left some important papers at the hotel. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter say where you think you left the papers explain why they are so important tell the manager what you want him/her to do

Dear Sir or Madam, I hope you are doing well. I am writing to you regarding the meeting that was held on 24th November 2024, about the launch of a new non-government organization next year. I am the lead assistant of the project. In the midst of questions and discussions, I un-intentionally let some important papers behind.
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You have finished a course. Write a letter to the course organizer to give your feedback. In your letter include: - the details of the course, - what you enjoyed during the course, - any suggestions you would have.

First of all , I would like to express my gratitude for organizing cooking course for students who are unable to pay expensive fees . Personally, I was enrolled in this course on 22 march , the last session .
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You want to complain about the service you received in the hotel you stayed in while attending a recent meeting . Write a letter to the person who organised the meeting . In your letter •Describe the meeting •Explain the problems with the service •Suggest what the meeting organiser should do

I am writing this letter to complain about the issue that our association faced during our meeting which was held on 10th of March in your hotel's conference room. My association name is Trident and our booking reference number is 995588.
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A friend of yours has recently written to you asking for advice about a problem at work. You have had a similar problem at your workplace in the past. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, tell your friend how you feel about the problem explain how you faced a similar situation in the past suggest possible solutions to the problem

I hope you are doing well,I found your letter and I was sorry tO hear that you are facing probelmS at your work.I know it is frustrating as I have been faced this exact same issues two year ago.
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GT A friend of yours has recently written to you asking for advice about a problem at work. You have had a similar problem at your workplace in the past. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, tell your friend how you feel about the problem explain how you faced a similar situation in the past suggest possible solutions to the problem

I hope you are doing well,i was sorry to hear about the challenges you are facing at your work .I know how frustrating it is as I encountred same situation two year ago.
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Write a letter to your manager to report a mistake you found in a magazine article about your company In your letter • Describe the magazine and the article. • What was the mistake? • Explain what you would like the manager to do about it.

I am writing this letter regarding the blunder I caught in the story about our to-be-launched "Authentic" clothing line which was published in Vogue Magazine last week.
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Essay topics: An Australian friend is coming to visit you, and it will be his/her birthday during the visit. write a letter to your friend In your letter * say how you feel about the visit * suggest what you could do on his/her birthday *try to find out what you friend thinks of your idea

I am doing great and I hope you are also doing well. It's been a long time since we met which is why I am so excited about your visit to British Columbia this summer. As you know during your visit we get to celebrate your birthday which makes it more interesting and memorable.
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Scenario: You need to take a few days off from work for a family emergency. Write a letter to your employer formally requesting time off and explaining the situation.

I am writing to request some days off from work. The purpose of taking offs is some family emergency.
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A friend of yours is thinking about applying for the same course that you did at university. HelShe has asked for your advice about studying this subject. Write a letter to your friend.In your letter give details of the course you took at the university ◦ explain why you recommend the university give some advice about how to apply

Hello, how are you? I hope everything is going well. I am writing to give you some advice about the theatre course which I have been there for two years. I am so happy because this course gives me confidence and happiness.
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You have finished a course. Write a letter to the course organizer to give your feedback. In your letter include: - the details of the course, - what you enjoyed during the course, - any suggestions you would have.

Hello, I hope this letter finds you well. I have done a course recently. In this letter, I am going to introduce some advices and comments.
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Scenario: You need to take a few days off from work for a family emergency. Write a letter to your employer formally requesting time off and explaining the situation.

Hello, I hope this letter finds you well. I have got emerngency problem with my wife, So I will not be able to work nowadays.
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You rented a car from Car Rental Company. The air conditioner has stopped working. You phoned the company a week ago but it still has not been repaired. Write a letter to the company. In your letter – introduce yourself – explain the situation – say what action you would like the company to take

My name is Zhiliang Yan and I am writing this email to follow up on an air conditioning issue with the car I rented from your esteemed company.
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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

I am writing this letter to seek your permission to attend an important conference.
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You rented a car from Car Rental Company. The air conditioner has stopped working. You phoned the company a week ago but it still has not been repaired. Write a letter to the company. In your letter – introduce yourself – explain the situation – say what action you would like the company to take

My name is Sam. I am your new customer. I am resident of Bampton city. Recently, I rented a car from your company. The Model of this vehicle is Honda Civic, model 2020.
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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

It comes with great pleasure that our local library willing to improve their services and facilities.I would like to appreciate that the library has enormous variety of books ,novels and also a kid's room .
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Write a letter to your landlord complaining about noise in the block of flats which he owns. Include Where you live The problem What he should do

I hope this letter finds you well . I heard you complaining about the loud voices on the floor which I lived. I am very sorry to hear that and in this letter I will explain where this problem comes from .
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Essay topics: An Australian friend is coming to visit you, and it will be his/her birthday during the visit. write a letter to your friend In your letter * say how you feel about the visit * suggest what you could do on his/her birthday *try to find out what you friend thinks of your idea

I hope you doing well, I'm fully happy to hearing you will come to vist me next week, I realy miss You
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Your English-speaking friend has asked for your help with a college project he/she is doing about celebrating New Year in different countries. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter say how important New Year is to people in your country describe how New Year is celebrated in your country explain what you like about New Year celebrations in your country

I hope you are doing well. I’m delighted to hear about your college project on New Year celebrations in different countries, and I’d be happy to share insights about how it is observed in my country.
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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. In your letter, tell him which team won describe the conditions on the day say how you felt about the match

I hope you're taking sufficient rest and the hospital is providing proper treatment for your fast recovery, your accident is a very unfortunate tragedy for our squad because everyone believes that you are the most impactful player for our cricket club. Last weekend we had an extremely important match and not only our team but also squad members of the opposite team were asking about you. Which shows how good a player you are.
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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

I hope you are doing well. I am writing this letter, as I am delighted to inform you regarding an update. We didn't talk in a while, hence you are unaware about my sudden job alteration. I have left the position of store associate at Global Market last week. The sole purpose of this shocking decision is that I have recieved an email from Kettle farm and diary, offering a position of Manager.
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Write a letter to your manager requesting two weeks’ leave for a personal commitment.

I hope you are doing well. I am writing this to formally request two weeks of leave from December 1st to December 15th to attend a family function in Ottawa. My sister's wedding is scheduled during this time and my presence is required to help with preparation and wedding ceremonies.
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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.

I am writing this letter regarding my accommodation requirements such as the hostel's room and food prepared in the canteen.
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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

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing regarding a request for rotation to another department. It has been an exceptional two years in the planning department. I have had the opportunity to learn from professionals, acquire new skills, develop a sharp and vigilant mindset, and contribute to the company’s growth, as we can see now.
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The system used for rubbish/garbage collection in your local area is not working properly. This is causing problems for you and your neighbours. Write a letter to the local council. In your letter •Describe how the rubbish collection system is not working properly. •Explain how this is affecting you and your neighbours. •Suggest what should be done about the problem.

I am writing to bring to your attention the difficulties faced by residents due to the ineffective trash collection system in our neighbourhood.
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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, and give your reasons for wanting the job.

I am writing this letter to apply for the job of an English tutor for your kids which was posted on Linked In. My name is Arman Bedi and I am a 47-year-old retired English professor with experience of over 20 years. I used to be a professor and also the head of the English department at UBC University.
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You rented a car from Car Rental Company. The air conditioner has stopped working. You phoned the company a week ago but it still has not been repaired. Write a letter to the company. In your letter – introduce yourself – explain the situation – say what action you would like the company to take

I am writing this letter regarding the complaint I filed with your company related to the air conditioner malfunction of the car I rented a week ago.
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There are plans to make your local airport bigger and increase the number of flights. You live near the airport. Write a letter to your local council. In your letter say where you live describe the problem say why you do not want the development to take place

I am writing to express my concern about the project of development of Donmeng airport where I live about 5 kilometers from there.
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You have ordered a product on website and received a different product. Write a letter to the company.In your letter Describe the product you ordered. Explain why you aren't satisfied with the product you received. Let them know what actions you expect them to take

I am writing this letter to you to draw your attention to the issues of your online store.Approximately about one or two weeks ago I ordered a black,Apple laptop from your online shop.But the product I received was a white,HP computer.I think there are many differences between these products.I was indeed suspicious of seeing the way it was packed.But,unfortunately,I packed it after receiving it.I went again to the pickup area."I ordered a laptop not a CPU,can I cancel my order please i think it happened due to neglect" was what I said.Then the customer girl called the manager and asked how it happened. The manager said, "We sent a brand which she ordered.And she can't even cancel her order".He said it rudely.Then I come back and turn on the personal computer but it is actually "Windows 7". For real,I was really shocked by this situation.Then I enter again to online shop.But there was a central processing unit,Windows 10.But they send me Windows 7.So I am not satisfied with your pr...
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You are going on a short training course at a college in New Zealand. You need somewhere to live while you are there. Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In your letter, explain your situation describe the accommodation you require

My name is Areeruk Bunted . I applied for the short-term English course at an A college in New Zealand. I am writing to enquire about the dormitory near the college.
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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.

I hope this letter finds you in good health. The reason why I'm writing is to tell you that last week I left an important annual financial report at your house. Also, I want to be grateful for your hospitality during the week, it was fantastic to stay with you and your family.
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You work for an international company. You have seen an advertisement for a training course which will be useful for your job. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter • describe the training course you want to do • e x p l a i n what t h e c o m p a n y could d o t o help y o u • s a y how the course will b e useful for your job

I am writing this letter to show my excitement related to the new training program in which I am quite interested.
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The system used for rubbish/garbage collection in your local area is not working properly. This is causing problems for you and your neighbours. Write a letter to the local council. In your letter •Describe how the rubbish collection system is not working properly. •Explain how this is affecting you and your neighbours. •Suggest what should be done about the problem.

I am writing this letter to inform you about the issues caused to residents by the unsuccessful trash cleaning system in our neighbourhood.
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A museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntaryl unpaid work. You would like to do some voluntarylunpaid work at the museum. Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the voluntarylunpaid work. In your letter explain why you wantto do voluntarylunpaid work at the museum describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful • glve detalls of when you would be available for work

I am writing to let you know that I am interested in working a a part-time volunteer at the museum. I have been studying art history at ABC University for two years and I would like to improve my knowledge in summer break so, I decided to apply.
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Five months ago, you started renting an apartment on a six-month agreement. You now wish to stay in the apartment for longer than the six months you originally agreed with the owner. Write a letter to the owner of your apartment. In your letter say how long you now want to rent the apartment for explain why your plans have changed tell the owner about a problem in the apartment

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to you regarding the apartment that I rented from you. We have agreed upon 6 months. Now that we are in the 4th month I want to let you know that I would like to expand the agreement period for another 3 months. My family and I were impressed by the apartment so we could not go on and change for another place. Although I told you once we agreed that I would be here for 6 months only, however, turns out my job is taking much longer to finish, therefore I have to stay. Despite the impression we took by the apartment, yet, there is one thing that is bothering us very often, which is, neighbours loud noises. I know that it is a bit hard to control, yet, I believe you can notice them, given that I have told them before but they have not listened to me. Thanks for your understanding and let me know as soon as possible.
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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

I am writing this letter to get some advice from you as, I am going other countries to study and want to do a part-time job , while I am studying.
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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 friends. In your letter • thank them for the photos and for the holiday • explain why you didn't write earlier • invite them to come and stay with you

Hi, how are you doing? I hope this letter finds you in good health and best wishes of spirits. I really want to thank you for giving me a wonderful holiday.Yesterday, I received our photos which are fantastic, and I am amazed that you clicked such beautiful photos.
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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.

I am writing this letter about my absence from the final exam of marketing. I apologise for this inconvenience. I had a severe headache on that day due to a fever, and I was unable to submit the proof to the committee due to my health condition.
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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.

I am writing this letter about my absence in the final exam of marketing. I apologise for this inconvenience. I had a severe headache on that day due to fever, and I was unable to submit the proof to the committe due to my health condition.
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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.

Recently, I received your complaining letter about noise. I am writing this letter to apologise for this inconvenience that you are facing every day from my house.
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