You are going to have a party. You would like to invite a friend who lives in a city that is a long way from your home. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
explain why you are having the partydescribe your plans for the partysuggest how your friend can travel to the party and where he / she can stay
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.
you have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centers in your country all look very similar to each other. you do not 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
There is a problem in the road outside your house. Write a letter to your local councilor. In your letter, introduce yourself, explain what the problem is, and tell the councilors what you would like to be done.
a close friend is coming to visit you. S/he has asked you for advice for things to do in your hometown and the surrounding area.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
• Ask for more details about your friend's plans.
• Suggest some places to visit and things to do in your hometown.
• Tell your friend about food or drink s/he should try during his/her stay.
The office building where you work doesn't have any parking spaces available for employees. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
-explain the problem
- suggest a solution
- say how on-site or nearby parking would benefit employees.
Thanking a friend for a holiday.
You have recently been to stay with an old friend for a few days. You hadn't seen each other for a long time. Write a letter to the friend. In your letter:
•say how you felt about the visit
•refer to something enjoyable that you did while staying with him / her
•invite your friend to visit you
Begin your letter as follows: Dear ________
The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for him/her. Write 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
7. You're working overseas in an international company. You are leaving the country in emergency. Write a letter to your friends explaining the situation.
In the letter, you should
- apologise for leaving like this
- explain what happened
- tell them what you're going to miss about working with them
Recently you purchased two items from an online store, but wrong products were delivered.
Write a letter asking the company to manage the issue. In your letter,
● describe the items
● explain what the issue was
● state how you want them to address this situation
You are planning to spend a weekend at a hotel with your family. Write a letter to the hotel making the arrangements. Ask them the following:
when you want to arrive and leave
what type of rooms you would like and ask how much they will cost
you are interested to know about activities and places of interest near the hotel
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are planning a short visit to a city where one of your relatives lives.
Write a letter to your relative. In your letter:
• Explain when and how long you will be in town.
• Ask whether you can stay at their home.
• Offer to pay for yourself.
You do not need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...,
You should write at least 150 words.
You have been doing some voluntary work to help your local community. However, now you are unable to continue doing this work.
Write a letter to the manager of the organisation where you have been working. In your letter
-Describe the work you have been doing
-Explain why you can no longer do this work
-Recommend another person who is interested in the work
Write a letter to the manager of the Lost and Found department of the railway regarding the luggage you accidentally left on the train.
In your letter
•give the details of your train trip
•describe the luggage you left on the train
•say what actions you want him/her to take.
RWrite a letter to your manager to request setting up a cafeteria for the staff.
In your letter, you should tell:
what you heard about the inconvenience from the staff
how you feel about it
what suggestions you have.
You want to sell your bicycle. Your friend has told you that his cousin might like to buy it from you.
Write a letter to your friend’s cousin. In your letter
explain why you are selling the bicycle
describe the bicycle and how much it will cost
suggest a date when your friend’s cousin can come and see the bicycle
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………………
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
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
You recently visited a place that had a strong impact on you. Now you want to write to your friend about the place.
Write a letters to a friend about the place.
In the letter.
-explain where the place was and how you got there.
-describe what you saw
-offer to take your friend there
Should Hong Kong adopt the opt-out system for organ donation? Write a letter to the editor addressing this issue.
There is a problems related to the shop in your community.you reported it several times,but it was not solved.write a letter to the manager.
Write a letter to your local council that the road in front of your house is damaged.
In your letter, you should:
tell him your name and where you are living
describe the problem
suggest what you want him to do for it.
ou and your family are living in rented accommodation in an English speaking country. You are not satisfied with the condition of some of the furniture.
Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter
introduce yourself
explain what is wrong with the furniture
say what action you would like the landlord to take
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .................,
You should write at least 150 words.
Writing task 1Show more
You want to join a new gym in your neighbourhood.
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
You should
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
On a recent holiday, you lost a valuable item. Fortunately, you have a travel insurance to cover the cost of anything lost.
Write a letter to the manager of your insurance company. In your letter:
1)describe the lost item.
2)Explain how you lost it
3)Tell the insurance company what you would like them to do
you are going on a month training programme to the UK and know that the head of the course would like one of the participants to be the social event's organiser. Write a letter to the Training Organiser:
-expressing your interest in the role
-requesting more information about it
-explain what experience you have
You recently went on holiday and your friend let you a travel guidebook.
Write a letter to friend in your letter.
Tell your friend about that book
Explain how the guidebook was helpful
Say when and how you will return the guidebook.
A friend you made while you were studying abroad would like to spend a semester studying in your country. He/She has written to ask for your advice.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
1. Describe why you think he/she will enjoy it
2. Explain why you recommend studying at your university
3. give some advice about how to apply
Write at least 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear_________,
You have rented a house by a lake for the summer. Write a letter to a friend. In your letter •describe the house •describe how you are spending your time there •invite your friend to come and visit Begin your letter as follows: Dear………..
Write a letter to the college enrolment officer. In your letter
explain why you are writing
describe your circumstances
ask if a special exception can be made for you so you can enrol in the course
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear
You should
<
You have a friend who lives in a city abroad. You have decided that you would like to apply to do a course at one of the colleges in this city.
Write a letter to your friend. In the letter
explain what you would like to do
explain what kind of work or studies you have been doing for the past few years
ask for assistance in contacting an appropriate institution
You recently attended a dinner at your friend’s house. You had a wonderful time, but you accidentally left without paying enough attention to the host’s valuable items and one of them got damaged.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
thank your friend for the dinner and hospitality
explain what happened with the damaged item
suggest how you will fix the situation
Last weekend, your cousin celebrated her 50th birthday, but you couldn’t attend and you 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 hadn’t let her know
-Describe how you will make it up to her
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear _____,
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 have just returned from holiday and were not satisfied with your trip.Write to the travel agency.In your letter:
Say where/when you went on holiday
Explain why you are not satisfied with your holiday
Tell them what you would like them to do
You have noticed that the street where you live has become dirty and that garbage is not being cleaned regularly. Write a letter to your local council. In your letter, you should:
- Explain the problem and how it is affecting your area
- Describe your concerns about the impact of the issue
- Suggest what the council should do to improve the situation
Write a letter to your manager about a computer system problem that you have encountered and say
Describe the problem
How it is affecting your work
What needs to be done about it
You want to learn a language. There is a teacher near to whereyou live.
Write a letter to the teacher. In the letter:
• say how you came to know about him/her
• explain why you want to learn
• ask what help they can offer.
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
You recently stayed at your friends's place to look after the house while he/she is away. you accidently damaged something in his/her house. write a letter to your friend.
in your lettter you should
describe what the accident was explain
when it happened.
suggest how you damage can be fixed.
ou are about to start social meetings in a particular area where people from different nationalities can take part.
Write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper requesting him to publish information about this:-
- What activities you have planned
- When the first meeting takes place and where
You were absent from an important event held by the company you work for.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
•Apologize for your absence and explain the reasoning
•Explain why you had to be at the other event
•Explain what you will do to catch up
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………………….,
You recently discovered that there are plans to construct a new block of flats in your local area.
Write a letter to the local authority. In your letter:
· explain how you know about the plans
· describe the negative effects this will have on your neighbourhood
· suggest a possible solution to the problem
You have seen an advertisement for a part time job welcoming visitors to your town.
Write to the recruiters. In your letter
•Explain why you want the job
•Describe why you would be a good person for the role
•Describe any relevant experience you may have
You are taking a course at a local college .The deadline for your project was last week but you have finished it. write a letter to your lecturer in your letter:
. introduce yourself
.explain why you haven't handed in the project yet.
.request more about to do it.
a museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntary/unpaid work. You would like to do some vulntary unpaid work at the museum.
write a letter to the museum director to apply to the voluntary unpaid work.
in your later.
explain why you want to do voluntary unpaid work at the museu,.
describe some eskill and qualities you have that would be useful.
give detail of when you would be available for work.
Write to the company. In your letter
•Describe what you purchased
•Explain why you are not happy with the purchase
•Tell them what you would like them to do about the situation
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.
Write at least 150 words
you do not need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows
Dear--------
Your friend from England is making a business trip to your town. She has never visited your country before and wants to know what you can do together in free time.
Type a letter to your friend. In your letter
Describe some activities for her free time
Suggest some restaurants/food in your town
offer to meet her
You want to sell your bicycle. You think a friend of yours might be interested in buying it. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter
Explain why you want to sell the bicycle
Describe the bicycle
Suggest a day/time when your friend can view it
You have been doing some voluntary work to help your local community. However, now you are unable to continue doing this work.
Write a letter to the manager of the organisation where you have been working. In your letter:
- describe the work yoy have been doing
- explain why you can no longer do this work
- recommend another person who is interested in the work