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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’m so happy to hear about your college project on New Year celebrations. I’d love to tell you how we celebrate it here in Sri Lanka, where it’s one of the most important festivals of the year.
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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

I am writing this letter to look for your help regarding my lost item.
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You have received the invitation to take part in your friend's wedding ceremony, but you will be in Canada on a business trip on that day with your boss. Write to your friend to apologise for not being able to take part in the wedding ceremony. In your letter: - Thank your friend for the invitation, - Explain why you will not be able to visit, - Suggest another plan.

I am incredibly sorry not to have been in touch recently. My life has been a bit hectic. I am writing this letter to tell you that I will be unable to attend your wedding ceremony next month.
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You have received the invitation to take part in your friend's wedding ceremony, but you will be in Canada on a business trip on that day with your boss. Write to your friend to apologise for not being able to take part in the wedding ceremony. In your letter: - Thank your friend for the invitation, - Explain why you will not be able to visit, - Suggest another plan.

I am incredibly sorry not to have been in touch recently. My life has been a bit hectic. I am writing this letter to tell you that I am unable to attend your wedding ceremony next month.
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You’ve just returned from a disastrous holiday! It was not as described by the agent and you experienced serious problems. Write a letter of complaint to the agent. In your letter - remind the agent about the holiday - explain to them what happened - ask for compensation

I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the trip I booked through your agency three weeks ago. It was a deeply disappointing experience, and I would like to request a full refund for the inconvenience and distress it caused.
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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 *explain what the company could do to help you *say how the course will be useful for your job

I am writing to request financial assistance and study leave to attend a professional training programme that I believe will greatly benefit both myself and the company.
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An old car was left on the street near your street several weeks ago. The car is now causing a problem for residents. Write a letter to the Council. In your letter: Describe the car Outline the problems it is causing Tell the Council what you want them to do about it You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Councilor,

I am writing this letter to inform you about the old car in front of my street. It is currently causing an obstruction to me and my neighbours , and I would like it if you could find a solution to this problem.
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You have a problem with a neighbour. Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter: describe the problem say how long it has been a problem explain what action you want the neighbour to take ​ You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:

How are you? I hope this letter finds you in good condition. I am writing this letter to express my displeasure about the loud music and banging from your house , especially at night , for the past six months. I would also like to suggest actions you can take to mitigate these issues going forward.
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A friend of yours is thinking about applying for the same course that you did at university. He /she asked for your advice about studying this subject. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter -give details of the courses you took at the university -Explain why you recommended the university -give some advice about how to apply

I hope this letter finds you in radiant health and the best of spirits. I am glad to hear you that you've decided to take a Cyber Security course, and I also graduated in the same course.
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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 would like your friend to undertake. When giving contact details, you do NOT need to write any addresses; something like the name of a friend you are staying with or a holiday destination is fine.

How are you? I hope this letter finds you well. I’m writing to express my sincere gratitude for agreeing to house-sit for me this weekend. I truly appreciate it, and I’m especially thankful that you’ll also be taking care of my dog while I’m away.
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You use the local swimming pool often and during one of your visit you have encountered a problem. Write a letter to the manager and say – What the problem was and when it happened – What the swimming pool staff have done about it – Suggest your own solution to the problem.

I am writing to express my concern regarding an issue I encountered during my visit to the local swimming pool last Saturday afternoon, and to suggest possible solutions to prevent it from happening again.
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You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter Say why he/she would not enjoy going to college Explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her Suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her

I was really glad to recieve your letter,and I'm very happy that you asked for my advice.You mentioned that you're not sure whether to go to college or to find a job,and I pesonally think that getting a job would be a better choice for you.
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A restaurant has placed an advertisement for waiters and waitresses in your local newspaper. Write a letter to the restaurant, applying for the job. In your letter: explain what you are currently doing and describe your suitability for this area of work say when you can attend an interview

I am writing this to you to express my keen interest in the waiter position, that was published in the city newspaper last week. I am Jack Smith and have a great educational and professional background in Hospitality and the serving field.
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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 .....................,

The purpose of writing this letter is to let you know about my recent visit to your hotel this month. I was a two-day trip with my family to celebrate the birthday of my mother.
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The system used for rubbish 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 complain about the issues with the rubbish collection system in the ABC community.
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You have organised to go on holiday with your friend. However, you must change your plans. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: tell them how much you are looking forward to the holiday explain why you must change your plans suggest alternative arrangements

I hope you and your family are doing great. I am writing to you to let you know how excited I am to meet you for our upcoming vacation. It's been a while since we met together. I have a bunch of things to share with you regarding my life. Therefore, I am looking forward to spending a refreshing time with you in Surat.
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Write a letter to a city planning manager about demolition of a historical building in your area and say – Explain why it shouldn’t be demolished. – Suggest a future use for this building. – Recommend a way to raise money for repairs.

I am writing this letter to express my concern regarding the council's plan of pulling down heritage town building due to a lack of funds. However, I would request you to please cancel the demolition plan on this building as it is popular in my area because of its magnificent design.
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You work in a busy but poorly organized office and you are keen to be promoted. Your employer needs to find a new supervisor for your department. Write a letter to your employer. In the letter • Ask to be considered for this job • Explain why you would be a suitable candidate • Outline the current problems and the changes you would like to make

I am writing this letter to express my interest in getting a promotion in your company. I have been working in your laundromat for a decade as a supervisor.
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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.

I am writing to request for change to my enrollment from my current course.
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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 local council. In your letter Give details how you and your friends or family use the centre Explain why the sport and leisure centre is important for the local community Describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes

I am writing this letter to express my displeasure about the closure of the sports and training centre. I believe that the centre has contributed greatly to the community , and it would be a mistake to close it .
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Your car insurance company has told you that they are going to increase the amount you have to pay in insurance for your car each month. You are not happy about this. Write a letter to your insurance company. In your letter explain Why you are writing to them Why you think the insurance should not be increased What you want them to

I am writing this letter to express my dissatisfaction with the recent increase in my November insurance costs and why I think it is not justified to increase it. I also want to request that the insurance costs be reduced for customers.
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You have been offered a job that will require you to move to a city that you have never visited before. You have a friend who lives there. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, Explain your situation, Say why you feel unsure about living in the city Ask some questions about life in the city.

How are you? I hope everything’s going well with you. I’m writing because I just got a job offer in your city, Lincoln, and I’ll need to move there soon to start work. Before I make the final decision, I really wanted your opinion about what life is like there.
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Write a letter to a friend who will come to your country to work for 6 months. In your letter, you should: •recommend a city •suggest a few jobs that your friend could do •give some opinions about making friends with the locals.

How are you ? Hope you are fine .I am so happy to suggest a town for you and make suggestions about the jobs available in Lincoln while giving an opinion about the community.
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You are planning to go skiing next winter and you would like to get a group of friends together to come with you. Write a letter to a friend and invite them to come skiing. In the letter, Invite your friend to come Provide details of the holiday Tell your friend what they will need bring with them on the holiday You do NOT need to write any addresse

How are you? I hope you’re doing well. I’m so excited to tell you about a skiing trip our friends and I are planning for next winter, and I really want you to come along! It’ll be such a great experience—you’ll get the chance to learn how to ski and meet lots of new people.
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You will go to a foreign country to stay there for one year, and you need a place to live in. You have decided to write to an agency for accommodation. Write a letter to the agency to get information about accommodation. In your letter, say: why you are going to this country what kind of accommodation you want when you will arrive You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to enquire about the availability of a small apartment in Lincoln, United Kingdom, as I will be relocating there to begin my master’s degree in Accounting.
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You will go to a foreign country to stay there for one year, and you need a place to live in. You have decided to write to an agency for accommodation. Write a letter to the agency to get information about accommodation. In your letter, say: why you are going to this country what kind of accommodation you want when you will arrive You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,

I hope this letter finds you in good condition. I am writing this letter to express my interest in a small apartment in Lincoln, United Kingdom.
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you live in a room in college which you share with another student. You find it very difficult to work there because he or she always has friends visiting. They have parties in the room and sometimes borrow your things without asking you. Write a letter to the Accommodation Officer at the college and ask for a new room next term. You would prefer a single room. Explain your reasons.I kindly request to be moved to a single bedroom next term.

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to inform you of the difficulties I am currently experiencing with my roommate and to request a single room for the next term.
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You have a full time job and also doing part time evening course, You now find that you can not continue the course. Write a letter to your tutor. -Describe the situation. -Explain why you can not continue at this time. -Say what action you would like to take

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to inform you that I am unable to continue attending the evening mathematics course this semester due to increased work commitments.
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Last week, you visited a local supermarket and you got saticfactory service. Write a letter to the supermarket manager to thank. In your letter: -introduce yourself; -say why you are satisfield; -say thank you and write about your future visits;

I am writing this letter to express my sincere gratitude for the service that I received at your supermarket last Friday.
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Last week, you visited a local supermarket and you got saticfactory service. Write a letter to the supermarket manager to thank. In your letter: -introduce yourself; -say why you are satisfield; -say thank you and write about your future visits;

I am writing this letter to express my gratitude for the service that I received from your supermarket last Friday.
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You have recently moved to a different house/apartment. Write a letter to an English speaking friend. In your letter: – Explain why you have moved – Describe the new house/apartment – Invite him/her to pay you a visit.

How're you doing! It's been a long time, we haven't talked! Anyway, I am glad to share some exciting things about my new house, and I'm writing to invite you to my housewarming party.
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Recently, you went for shopping at a famous mall. When you returned, you realised that you had been charged for items you did not actually buy. Write a letter to the authority in-charge explaining what has happened. In your letter, ● describe the situation ● explain the items you have bought and their cost ● tell him how you feel about the error and ask him to do something about it

I am writing to express the dissatisfaction I had during my visit to your shopping outlet in Toronto, ON, because they charged me for a smart watch, which I did not purchase.
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You recently assigned a contract of your home painting. The work is over but you are not satisfied with quality of work. Write a letter to the contractor for the same. In your letter • describe what you are not satisfied with • say what you want the contractor to do and your action plan • say what was good a bout the service

I hope this letter finds you well and in the best spirits. I am writing this letter to express my dissatisfaction towards the quality of home painting, which was done by your team recently.
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You have a full time job and also doing part time evening course, You now find that you can not continue the course. Write a letter to your tutor. -Describe the situation. -Explain why you can not continue at this time. -Say what action you would like to take.

I hope you find this letter in good condition. The purpose of writing the letter is to express my concern regarding the evening course, which I can not continue for the next semester.
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You live in a room in college which you share with another student. You find it very difficult to work there because he or she always has friends visiting. They have parties in the room and sometimes borrow your things without asking you. Write a letter to the Accommodation Officer at the college and ask for a new room next term. You would prefer a single room. Explain your reasons.

I am writing to formally request a room transfer for the upcoming term, ideally to a single occupancy room. My current accommodation, which I share with another student in Block B, room 503, has unfortunately proven to be an unsuitable environment for focused academic work.
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You have decided to leave your current job even though you enjoy it. Write a letter to inform your manager of your decision. In your letter -tell the manager about your decision and the reason for it. -describe what you learnt in your current job. -and ask the manager to write a reference letter to help you with future employment.

Please accept this letter as my official resignation letter from my current role as a waitress at your cafeteria. My notice period is four weeks, which means the last day of my employment will be 1st August.
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you have recently moved to different house. l write a letter to an English -speaking friend.in your letter Explain why you have moved. Describe the new house. invite your friend to come and visit.

I am incredibly sorry for not having been in touch recently. My life has been a bit chaotic. The big news is that I have moved into a swanky apartment located in the city centre rather than living in my old house in the countryside.
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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. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir/Madam, I'm writing to you regarding my lost identification card

My name is Ramandeep Kaur, a student of International Business course. I am writing this letter to let you know about my student identification card , which I lost last week due to my careless behaviour.
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You recently stayed at your friend’s house for a few days during your holidays. Write a letter to your friend to thank them. In your letter: •Thank your friend for the stay •Describe what you enjoyed most while staying there •Suggest when they could visit you

I hope this letter finds you and your family in the best of health and high spirits. I was truly delighted with your warm hospitality at your home. Please convey my heartfelt thanks to your family for creating a homely atmosphere with their generosity.
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You recently bought some train tickets for a journey a week in advance. When you went to the station to catch the train, you were told you could not use the tickets and the staff were very unhelpful to you.Write a letter to the train company. In your letter: describe the problem you had with the tickets say why you were unhappy with the sta suggest what action the train company should take

I am writing to bring to your attention a problem regarding tickets I purchased from your company on September 25th.
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You recently hired a restaurant to host an office party at work, but there were several problems with the food and service. Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter: Give details of the food and services you ordered Describe the problems that occurred Explain what you want the restaurant to do

I am writing this letter to express my dissatisfaction with the service that I experienced last Wednesday at your restaurant.
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An annual event was recently held in your area. Now you want to write to the organizers of this event congratulating them on a successful production. Write a letter to the organizers. In your letter, give details of the event mention what you liked the most about the event make a polite criticism of something you thought could be improved

I am writing to congratulate you and your team on successfully hosting this year's agricultural fair in Listowel, ON.
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Your workplace does not have a parking area for cars, and it is causing some problems. Write a letter to your manager and include the following: – Describe the problems it has caused. – Explain what benefits a parking area would bring to the company. – Suggest a solution.

I am writing to draw your attention to the limited parking spaces available at our restaurant on the main street in Listowel.
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You arranged to visit a friend in Canada but an important event at home now means that you must change the dates of the visit Write a letter to your friend. In your letter • exain the important event • apolgise for the situation • suggest a new arrangment

I hope this letter finds you healthy.I am writing this letter to let you know about the recent changes in my flight date, due to my job interview.
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Write a letter to the gym manager. In your letter ask what types of membership are available, and what the prices are ask what activities are available ask what the joining procedure is

I am writing to inquire about the genres of the memberships available in your club.
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You have recently moved to a different city. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: Explain why you decided to move to a different city Describe the new city and accommodation Ask your friend to arrange a visit You do NOT need to write any addresses.

How're you doing Monil? I hope this letter finds you well and in good health. I'm writing to inform you that I've recently relocated to another city called Barrie, ON, and I'd love to invite you for a vacation.
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You celebrated your birthday with some friends last week in a restaurant. It was a great success and you and your friends enjoyed the evening very much. Write a letter to the restaurant to thank them. Mention the food, service and the atmosphere. Also, suggest any improvements to make things

I hope this letter finds you well. My name is Fagbenro Adekunbi. I am writing this letter to express my gratitude and appreciation for the wonderful service delivered to me at my birthday party on 22nd September 2024. It was a wonderful experience.
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You celebrated your birthday with some friends last week in a restaurant. It was a great success and you and your friends enjoyed the evening very much. Write a letter to the restaurant to thank them. Mention the food, service and the atmosphere. Also, suggest any improvements to make things

I hope this letter finds you well. My name is Fagbenro Adekunbi. I am writing this letter to express my gratitude and appreciation for the wonderful service delivered to me at my birthday party last week. It was a wonderful experience.
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You have recently moved to a different city. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: Explain why you decided to move to a different city Describe the new city and accommodation Ask your friend to arrange a visit You do NOT need to write any addresses.

I am writing to let you know that I have recently relocated to another town.
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You celebrated your birthday with some friends last week in a restaurant. It was a great success and you and your friends enjoyed the evening very much. Write a letter to the restaurant to thank them. Mention the food, service and the atmosphere. Also, suggest any improvements to make things better.

I hope this letter finds you well and in the best spirits. I am writing this letter to express my gratitude for providing excellent service to us on my birthday celebration.
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A friend of yours is thinking about applying for the same course that you did at university. He/She 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

I hope this letter finds you well. I'm writing to bring to your attention my course, which you may want to take at my university.
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Write a letter to the gym manager. In your letter ask what types of membership are available, and what the prices are ask what activities are available ask what the joining procedure is

I am writing to inquire about the different kinds of gym memberships available at your establishment, along with their respective costs and their benefits.
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You ordered a mobile phone online. When it arrived, it was the wrong model. Write a letter to the company. In your letter: Describe the order you placed Explain what was wrong with the product State what you would like the company to do

I am writing this letter to apprise my concern regarding my recent purchase from Apple.ca, and my complaint is that I have received the wrong item.
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You have recently moved to a different city. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: Explain why you decided to move to a different city Describe the new city and accommodation Ask your friend to arrange a visit You do NOT need to write any addresses.

I just wanted to let you know that I recently moved to a new city.
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You are not satisfied with the service of a restaurant. Write a letter to the manager. 1. Describe the problem 2. Explain how it affected you 3. Suggest what the manager should do.

I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the service I received yesterday in your restaurant.
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Your next door neighbour owns a small dog that barks throughout the day and the night. 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

I hope you are well. I am writing to you regarding a small matter that has recently become quite difficult for me and my family.
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Topic: You left a bag on a flight. Write to the airline: explain what happened and what you want them to do.

I am writing to report a piece of hand luggage that I inadvertently left on Flight AC847 from Toronto to London on 2 September.
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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’m on cloud nine to hear from you. The topic of your project sounds very interesting and I would be glad to help you if I can.
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You are not satisfied with the service of a restaurant. Write a letter to the manager. 1. Describe the problem 2. Explain how it affected you 3. Suggest what the manager should do.

I am writing this letter to express my dissatisfaction with the service I experienced at your restaurant last Sunday evening.
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You recently ordered something online. When the delivery came it was not complete. Write a letter to the company. In your letter: - Explain what you ordered and what was missing from your delivery - Explain the importance of this delivery - Ask for a replacement item to be sent

I am writing this letter to raise a concern regarding an incomplete shipment recieved on September 9, 2025, and the order number is 201901971UOC.
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Write a letter to the gym manager. In your letter ask what types of membership are available, and what the prices are ask what activities are available ask what the joining procedure is

I am writing to enquire about the different types of gym memberships available at your establishment, along with their respective benefits and costs.
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You have just won two tickets to a concert and want invite your friend to go with you.Write a letter to your friend. In the letter: •give details about the concert •describe how you won the tickets •explain why you've chosen your friend to go with.

I hope you are doing well? I am writing to you this letter to invite you to a concert next month in London.
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A friend, who lives abroad, has invited you to come and stay with him/her on your next holiday. You are too busy to accept the invitation. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: thank him/her for the invitation explain why you cannot come give him/her other news

I apologise for not being able to come to your home next holiday because I have so many issues to deal with.
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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 you are in Australia

I am Mohammadreza Hadavi, and I am writing this letter in response to your advertisement concerning someone who must live with your family and care for your six-year-old child.
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You bought a TV a week ago but when you got home you discovered it did not work properly. You called customer service to report the problem but you have not yet received any help. Write a letter to the company and in your letter: a) introduce yourself b) explain the problem c) and state what action you would like from the company

My name is Mikhael and I am writing this letter to complain about your company's customer services.
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You live in a room in college which you share with another student. However, there are many problems with this arrangement and you find it very difficult to work. Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In the letter, describe the situation explain your problems and why it is difficult to work say what kind of accommodation you would prefer

I am writing this letter to request for another accommodation during my diploma course.
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You recently organised 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 manage� should do to improve the food in future

I am writing to bring to your attention the views of our company guests who were invited to your hotel for an all-day meeting on September 25th, which I recently received.
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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 happened •describe the bag and its contents •say what you would like them to do about this problem.

I am writing to express how sad I am. First, last week on 14 July, I travelled on one of your flights that was going to London. The flight number is A123z.
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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 happened •describe the bag and its contents •say what you would like them to do about this problem.

I hope this letter finds you well and in the best spirits. I am writing this letter to enquire about the bag which I left at the airport during my recent travel.
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Your sibling has sent you a letter asking for an update on your life Write a letter to your sibling. In your letter : 1. Describe what you did for your last birthday 2. Ask for photos of your sibling's last holiday 3. Talk about something you are looking forward to

I hope this letter finds you in good health and the best of spirits. I received your letter last week, asking for an update on my life.
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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 would like your friend to undertake. When giving contact details, you do NOT need to write any addresses; something like the name of a friend you are staying with or a holiday destination is fine.

Thank you for agreeing to house-sit. If you need to contact me, I will leave my phone on, you can call me whenever you want. Also, I will be staying at Résidence Hotel in Paris. If it's urgent, however, please ring my mobile phone. I have writtien the number on my notebook that i put on the top of the table in my room.
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There have been several complaints about the reception area where visitors to your company arrive. Your manager has asked you to suggest how the reception area could be improved. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter •Describe the complaints that have been made •Say why the reception area is important •Suggest how the reception area could be improved

I am writing to bring to your attention several complaints I have received from visitors concerning our company's reception area.
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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.

I am writing to formally request a change to my current course study.
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Your friend is thinking about learning to drive and would like some advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter • say why a driving licence is advantageous • recommend a driving school • give any extra guidance/tips

I am writing to give you some advice because I know that you are thinking of starting to learn to drive.
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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 give your reasons for wanting the job

I am a long-standing Indian citizen, and I am writing to inform you that I am interested in teaching your children my national language for a year.
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You lost your wallet on a train. Write a letter to railway company. In your letter. describe the wallet and wat was inside. explain where and when you lost it. say what you want the company to do.

I am writing to report the loss of my wallet, which I believe I misplaced while traveling on one of your trains yesterday evening.
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You want to study a short course at a college abroad. Write a letter to the college administration. In your letter Explain which course you are inerested in ask about entry requirements request information about acommodation options.

I am writing to inquire about the Business Management Certificate course offered at your college, which I recently found on your official website. I am particularly interested in the three-month program beginning in July 2026, as it closely aligns with my professional goals.
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You are working for an international company and you would like to request time off for a family event. Write a letter to your boss Explaining what the celebration is Asking for the time off Explaining how you can get work done when you take time off

I am writing to ask for a few days off because we have a wedding celebration with my family.
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You are working for an international company and you would like to request time off for a family event. Write a letter to your boss Explaining what the celebration is Asking for the time off Explaining how you can get work done when you take time off

My name is Mikhael and I am writing this letter to request permission for my break time, because next week I have a family gathering in Bali.
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You are having a graduation party next Saturday night. You have invited 50 people to celebrate at an outdoor barbecue evening, which may continue into late into the night. Write a letter to your elderly neighbour. In your letter: explain what will be happening offer your apologies in advance invite her to join the celebration Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mr / Ms _________

Good day, Mrs. Rosie, this is Josie, your next-door neighbour. I am writing this letter to you to inform you about an event I will hold next Saturday night.
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You are organising a conference and you want to request an expert in your field to be the keynote speaker. You have not met this person before. Write a letter to the expert. In your letter explain the purpose of the conference describe what you would like her/him to talk about provide details about the venue, and the date and time of the conference.

I am Jessi Rossa, Head of The Loudest Silence Photography Conference. I am writing this letter to inform you that you are invited to be one of the main speakers in this conference.
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A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money, either to sponsor a local children’s sports team for two years, or to pay for two open-air concerts. It has asked for feedback from the general public. Write a letter to the company. In your letter •Describe the benefits of sponsoring the sports team •Summarise the benefits of paying for the concerts •Say how you think the company should spend the money

I am Mohammadreza Hadavi, and I am writing this letter to express my opinions about spending money to support a sports team or to pay for two open-air concerts.
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You have recently moved into a company accommodation and you are facing some issues at the place. Write a letter to your HR department. In the letter, mention: • A brief description of your accommodation. • What problems are you facing? • What do you expect the company to do about it?

I am writing this letter to express my concern about the accommodation provided by the company. I moved in with my family last month. I am thankful to you for a fully furnished flat with a spacious kitchen and balcony with an amazing city view. However, I am facing some issues in my apartment which require your kind attention.
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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

I am writing to offer some advice about the difficulties you faced recently at your new school.
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You are a member of an International Students' club. The club is organizing an event to celebrate popular food from around the world. Write a letter to the event organizer, Luis. In your letter •Offer to make a popular dish from your country •Describe what this dish is •Explain why it should be included in the event

I hope this message finds you well. I am Leila Tabrizian, one of the International Students’ Club members. I am writing to you regarding the event which is going to be held to celebrate popular food from around the world.
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Your friend's dog has recently passed away. Write a letter to console your friend. In your letter: ·       Express your sympathy ·       Include memories you have about the dog ·       Invite your friend to do something with you You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ___,

I hope this letter finds you well and in the best spirits. I am writing this letter to offer my condolences towards your pet, who passed away in an accident.
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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

I hope this message finds you well. I am Reza Ghorbani, one of your employees. I am writing to you to ask for a reduction in my working hours.
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During a recent plane journey, you sat next to a bussinessman 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 bussinessman. 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

I hope this message finds you well. My name is Mohammadreza Hadavi, and we met during a flight to Toronto last week, where we had an engaging conversation about the restaurant industry.
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You have bought some clothing online and are not satisfied with your purchase Write a letter to the company that you bought the company from. In you email Give details of he purchase describe the problem explain why you need a replacemnet urgently

I would like to bring to your attention a matter concerning that on 15 August, 2025, I got my delivery of a black dress , which I ordered seven days before the delivery date. It is a black short dress with a little neck design. It is from the company under H and M.
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You have bougth some clothing online and are not satisfied with your purchase. Write a letter to the company that you bought the clothing from. In your email Give details of the purchase Describe the problem Explain why you need a replacement urgently

I hope everything is fine with you. I am writing to you about a problem which has occurred with my purchase recently.
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You use public transport and have been facing issues. Write a letter to the public transport authorities. In your letter include: Why public transport is important to you What problem you face Suggest what can be done to improve public transport

I am writing this letter to bring your attention towards some problems with public transport in my area.
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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

I hope everything is fine with you. I have a request regarding the cancellation of one of my courses in college. I booked a part-time course in the German language last week. The course is called ‘ How to Speak German Smoothly in a Month’.
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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.

I hope everything is fine with you. I have a request regarding the cancellation of one of my courses in college. I have booked a part-time course in the German language last week online from your website.
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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.

I hope everything is fine with you. I have a request regarding the cancellation of one of my courses in college. I booked a part-time course in the German language last week. The course is called ‘How to Speak German Smoothly in a Month’.
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The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for him/her. Writte a letter to Chris’s parents. In your letter Say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party Explain why you won’t be able to attend the party Give details of a plan to see Chris at a different time

I hope everything is fine with you. I am glad to be a member of one of my best friends’ surprise parties. Thank you for your invitation.
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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 the letter: •describe the training course you want to do •explain what the company could do to help you •say how the course will be useful for the job

I am Mohammadreza Hadavi, a pharmacist in the Drug Design section. I am writing regarding a two-month course at Cambridge University, which provides invaluable knowledge. The course covers several key areas, particularly the challenges in producing suspensions, and offers the opportunity to gather crucial information to address these issues.
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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

I am writing to request a cancellation of my enrollement to the Public Speaking course offered at your institution, for which I confirmed my booking last month.
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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 -advising them of your situation. -explain how this is affecting you. -request a new card. give me bands and oiginal photo transcript

I am writing to request your assistance with renewing my ID card. Last Saturday, I was on the bus , and it was so crowded , and someone took my bag. I have all my personal cards in that bag. Moreover, I already made a complaint about this , but now I do not have any access to the college entrance.
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Write a letter to the manager of the bus company. In your letter • describe what the problems are • explain how these problems are affecting you • suggest what you would like the company to do You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ...........,

I am writing this letter to raise a concern related to the reliability of bus service in my hometown that has arisen over the past two weeks.
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Write a letter to the manager of the bus company. In your letter • describe what the problems are • explain how these problems are affecting you • suggest what you would like the company to do

I am writing this letter to raise a concer related to the reliability of bus service in my hometown that have arisen over the past two weeks.
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