You are due to start a new job next week but you will not be able to because you have some problems.
Write a letter to your new employer. In your letter
• explain your situation
• describe your problems
• tell him/her when you think you can start.
You should
You do NOT need to write your own address.
The bar charts below describe the weekly hours worked by people in four Scandinavian countries in 2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The maps describe the changes which took place in a town called Frenton over 22 years, starting from 1990.
Depicted in the line graph is the population of citizens in the state of Oregon by county. Describe it.
You work for a large corporation. You want to apply for one month's leave owing to illness .Write to your manager requesting leave for the same In your letter
Introduce yourself
• describe about your illness
• Infrom the manager how you intend to manage your job assignments in your absence.
Write a letter to your friend telling him/her that you have won a photography competition. In your letter
– Describe the event.
– Describe the photograph you have sent for the competition.–
Invite him/her to the exhibition where your photograph is presented
Prompt: As compared to the past, children these days spend more of their leisure time indoors with computers and TV and less time outdoors. Describe some of the problems this lack of outdoor leisure time can cause and suggest at least one possible solution.
You recently made a journey by train. When you got on the train, you realised you had left a bag on the platform.
Write a letter to the station manager. In your letter:
• give details of where and when you left the bag
• describe the bag and its contents
• suggest how you could get the bag back
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a campus 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 camping with your friend this summer
Write at least 150 words.
You do not need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follow:
Dear….,
You found a problem with the item which you bought it online. Write a letter to the company manager. In your letter, you should: • describe the item • explain what the issue is • suggest what you expect the manager to do
A lot of places in the word rely on tourism as a main source of income. Unfortunately, tourism can also be a source of problems if it is not managed correctly. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of tourism in the modern word. Do you think that benefits of tourism outweigh its drawbacks?
A museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntary/unpaid work. You would like to do some voluntary/unpaid work at the museum.**
Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the voluntary/ unpaid work.**
In your letter,
- explain why you want to do voluntary/unpaid work at the museum
- describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful
- give details of when you would be available for work
Dear Sir or Madam,
Depicted in the line graph is data about the population of citizens in the states in Oregon by county. describe it.
the graph show how liquid chocholate is made. describe it.
You are attending a course at an evening school.
Write a letter to the director of the school with a complaint about the course.
In your letter, you should:
– Describe the course you are taking.
– Explain what you don’t like about the course.
– Give your opinion about what should be done about it.
ou should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
There have been some problems with the bus service, especially its reliability, in your area over the last two weeks.
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 ...........,
There will be a traditional celebration in your country and you want to invite your
friend from an English-speaking country. Write him/her a letter and invite your friend,
explain what happens at the party,
- describe the tradition and why it's important in your country,
- say why it is important for your friend to be there.
A neighbour has damaged your automobile while parking his/her car in the lane in front of your house. Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter: explain why you’re writing describe the damage to your car and express your feelings about it recommend what steps he/she should take to resolve the situation.
Although you have never formally studied computing, you have always been interested in computers. You have just read about a computer course that really interests you, but it is only for people who have completed an elementary course. Write a letter to the college enrolment officer. In your letter explain why you are writing describe your circumstances ask if a special exception can be made for you so you can enroll in the course
You recently did a cookery course. The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course. Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. In your letter Describe what you enjoyed about the course Say how much cooking you have done since the course Suggest another cooker course you would like the school to offer
A museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntary/unpaid work. You would like to do some voluntary/unpaid work at the museum."
Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the voluntary/unpaid work.
In your letter
• explain why you want to do voluntary/unpaid work at the museum
• describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful
• give details of when you would be available for work
There have been some problems with the bus service, especially its reliability, in your area over the last two weeks.
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 ...........,
What do you think is the greatest contribution of your country in the field of science and technology? Describe it and explain why it is of great importance. Give details and examples in your explanation.
You have just moved into a new flat. Write a letter to your friend telling them tthat you have moved. In your letter:
- describe the reason why you moved
- describe the new flat
- invite him or her to your new flat
recently travelled by train on a business trip. When you got off, you left some luggage on the train by mistake. Write a letter to the manager of the lost property office at the train company. In your letter give details of your journey describe the luggage and its contents say what you want him/her to do.
You rent an apartment. you want to tell your landlord that you are happy with the apartment in general, but there are some small repairs that need to be carried out. write a letter to your landlord. In your letter say what you like about the apartment , describe the repairs that need to be made and explain how the repairs will improve your quality of life.
You recently ordered a product online. When it arrived, you found that the product was not as shown on the website and it had some defects. You would like to return the product and seek a refund. Describe the details of the product including the date and time of the order and delivery. Mention how it was not similar to the product you ordered and the problems you came across. State how you would like the representative to resolve the issue you have faced.
Your company is going to give a special training course for staff.
Your manager has asked you to find out if the local conference
centre has the right facilities to hold this course.
Write a letter to the manager of the conference centre. In your
letter:
● Give details about the course
● Describe what equipment you will need for the course
● Ask some further questions about the facilities at the
conference centre
the graphs show information about computer ownership. describe it
Writing Task 1
you have bought some clothing onllne and are not s atisfied 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
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Your company is going to organise a special training course for a few staffs. Your manager has asked you to find out if the local conference centre has the right facilities to hold this course. Write a letter to the manager of the conference centre. In your letter: give details about the course describe what equipment you will need for the course ask some further questions about the facilities at the conference centre
You recently went on holiday with your family to an island resort . Upon your return home, you discovered that you had forgotten a very valuable item there.
Write a letter to the hotel manager to inform him/her of your problem. In the letter, you should:
Describe the item
Say why it is important that you get the item back
Tell the manager what you would like him/her to do.
There is a group of people in your community that needs help. Write a letter to your company director and say
– Describe this group.
– What kind of help do they need?
– How will this group and the community benefit from it?
You are due to start new job next week but you will not be able to because you have some problems. Write a letter to your new employer. In your letter:
• Explain your situation
• Describe your problems
• Tell him or her when you think you can start.
You have recently left something in a train, write a letter to the manager of lost and found department and specify.
• When you lost it? – travelling from Banff to ----
• Describe the object you have left- Camera, canon, black
• Tell the manager what you want them to do with it- find it and send it back
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.
& Summaries the benefits of paying for the concerts.
& Say how you think the company should spend the money.
You recently ate at a restaurant. When you got home, you realized you had left your
jacket behind.
Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter,
• explain how and when you lost your jacket
• describe your jacket
• say what you would like the manager to do to help you find it
An overseas friend has invited you to visit his country. You are planning to visit him.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
Thank him for the invitation and accept the invitation
Write details about your visit
Briefly describe what you want to do there.
A neighbour has caused damage to your car. Write a letter to him/her. In your letter
- Describe the damage
- How the damage influences your life
- Suggest what actions he/she should take about it
The table below describes the number of employees and factories in England and Wales from 1851 to 1901. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
ou are going away to travel for the summer. A friend will be looking after your house while you are away. Write a letter your friend. In your letter: Say where you are going Describe your house Explain some of the things your friend must do to look after your house •You should write at least 150 words. •You do NOT need to write your own address
You have been living in a rental apartment for the past year. Recently, a new neighbour Mr.Jackson moved in who has loud parties several times a week. You have spoken to Mr.Jackson but are not very close friends
Write a letter to Mr.Jackson. In your letter:
· Explain the situation
· Describe why it bothers you
· Suggest a solution
Your local public library wants to make improvements to there services & facilities. In order to get ideas from the public, they have asked library users to send them suggestions in writing. Write a letter to librarian in your letter - describe what you like about the library - say what you don't like - make suggessions for improvements
A magazine wants to include contributions from its readers for an article
called 'The book that influenced me most'
Wite a letter to the editor of the magazine about the book that influenced you
most.In your letter
• describe what this book was about
Explain how this book influenced you
•say whether this book would be likely to influence other people
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 Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,
A friend of your is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer.He/she has a ask 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
You are having a party and want to invite your friend from a different city.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
• Describe why you are having the party
• Give directions on how to get to the venue
• Suggest how you can accommodate him/her
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ___,
You recently spent a night in a hotel and had to put up with a great deal of noise very early in the morning because of a faulty central heating system. The manager promised to contact you regarding compensation but you still haven't heard from him.
Write a letter to the hotel . In this letter
describe the problem at the hotel
explain what the mmanager had said the time
say what you want the manager to do
Your neighbour has animals and they cause noise. Write a letter
- Describe the situation
- Suggestion to solve the problem
- Tell him what will you do if he will not solve the problem
You recently made reservations for dinner at a very famous and expensive restaurant in town. However, the meal and the service were terrible. The restaurant manager was not available to solve the problem, so you left without a resolution. State what problems you had with the food you ordered. Complain about the service. Describe how you want the restaurant to resolve the problem to your satisfaction.