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 plans
explain why the parkland should stay
suggest what action the council should take
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
(XADA) Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
You work for a company and have recently found a training course that you think would be useful for you and your colleagues.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
describe the training course you found
explain why it would be useful for the company
suggest how the company could implement it
In some schools and universities, girls choose arts subjects (literature), and boys tend to choose science subjects (physics). Why do you think this is so? Should this tendency be changed?
You believe that your local library needs some improvements.
Write a letter to the library manager to suggest changes.
- explain why you think the library needs improvements.
- suggest what changes should be made
- invite the manager to discuss your suggestions in more details.
You ordered an item from an online store and it has arrived damaged.
Write a letter to the retailer to complain. In the letter:
– Explain why you are unhappy
– Request a refund
– Make arrangements to return the damaged item
You are planning a vacation and you need someone to look after your cat while you are away.
Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter,
explain why you are going away for a week
describe the cat
ask the neighbour if they can perform specific duties to care for the cat
Last month you had an overseas holiday with some friends where you stayed at their house. They have just sent you some holiday photos. Write a letter to your friends. In your letter:
● Thank them for the holiday and the photos.
● Explain why you didn’t write earlier.
● Invite them to come and stay with you.
Describe a tourist attraction that very few people visit but you think is interesting. What/Where the place is? What people can see there? Why only very few people visit there? And explain why you think it is interesting?
Some people think women should be given equal chances to work and excel in their careers. Others believe that a woman's role should be limited to taking care of the house and children. Which opinion do you agree with and why? Include specific details and examples to support your choice
You have lost something on a bus and called customer service to get help. You weren't happy with their response. Write a letter to the bus company manager. In your letter, you should:
· describe the item you lost
· explain why you weren't happy with the customer service
· say what action you would like the company to take.
There are now many different kinds of internet sites and apps offering medical advice, but they all share one thing in common: they do more harm than good. Why might online sources of medical advice be said to "do more harm than good'? Present a counter-argument. To what extent do you agree with the statement?
Nowadays people waste a lot of food that was bought over the world. Why do you think people waste food? What can be done to reduce the amount of food they throw away?
Many young people, after finishing thier studies, are unable to find jobs. Why? What are the effects on an individual as well as the society? What cam be done to solve their problem.?
In some cities , people are choosing cars instead of bycyles , while in others cities riding bike is replacing cars . Why is this case ? Which development do you think is better?
More people decided to have children at a later age than in the past. Why? Do advantages of this outweigh disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Traditionally, elderly people have lived with and been cared for by younger family members. In modern society, more and more elderly people are living in special homes for the elderly. Why do you think families choose to have their elderly relatives live in special homes away from family?
Shopping is the favourite pastime for most of the young people. Why do ou think is that? Do you think that they should encouraged to do some other useful activities?
The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to a surprise party 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.
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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.
Mrs Barett, and 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
You have just started a course in a college which has no sports facilities of its own.write a letter to the manager of the nearest private sports club. In your Letter:
-Introduce yourself
-say why you are interested in this sports club
- ask some questions about the club. e.g facilities, members, costs
Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a company or organization. Why might this be the case? What could be the disadvantage of being self employed?
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 license is advantageous Recomend a drving school Give any extra guidance/tips
you recently saw some students behaving in a way that could be dangerous near the road outside their college you think the college should do something about this write a letter to the head of the college in your letter give details of what you saw and explain why you think this could be dangerous and suggest what the college should do about this
You have seen an advertisement in the local newspaper for a volunteer position at a hospital. Write a letter to the hospital expressing your interest in applying for the volunteer role.
In your letter:
Explain why you are interested in this unpaid work.
Share any relevant experience you have that makes you a suitable candidate for this position.
Mention when you would be available to start volunteering.
In the past, many people had skills such as making their own clothes and doing repairs to things in the house. In many countries, nowadays, skills like these are disappearing. Why do you think this change is happening? How far is this situation true in your country? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel or to work in a foreign language. Others say that these are not the only reasons why. Someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Write a letter to the HR manager for permission to work from home for the next six months. In your letter,
mention why you are writing
explain why you would like to work from home
say how this can benefit you and the company
You have just started a course on a college which has nosport facilities of otd own. Write a letter to the manager of the nearest private sports club . In your letter
•introduce yourself
•say why you are intersted in this sports club
•ask some questions about club e.g. facilities , members , cost
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for your advice on 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 sge will not enjoy going to college
° Explain why getting a job is a good idea
° Suggest the type of job that would be suitable.
In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. why might this be the case? do you think this is a positive or negative situation? M
Write a letter to the club secretary. In your letter
● state what type of membership you have and how you have paid for this
● give details of how you have benefited from the club
● explain why you want to leave
You said you would attend a friend's dinner party but you did not go.
Write a letter to your friend.
In the letter:
- Apologize for not attending
- Explain why you did not attend
- Say what you will do to make up for it
Some people work for the same company or organisation during their whole working life why I don't see is dead. It is better to work for different companies discuss both views and give your opinion.
Write a letter to the government about the lack of sports facilities in your hometown for people of your age. In your letter, you should tell:
• what facilities you want
• why you want them
• what suggestions you can give
More and more people today are spending large amounts of money on their complexions in order to look younger. Why do people want to look younger?Do you think this is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 word
Describe s.o who is famous in your country Who the person is Why he/she is famous Why you admire this person What you would do if you met this person
Write a letter to the hotel. In your letter
thank the manager and his staff
give some particular examples of why you enjoyed your stay at the hotel so much
explain that you have written a review of the hotel on a popular website for tourists
The media is icreasing interest in famous people who ahve ordinary backgrounds. Why do you think people are interested in their lives? Do you think tis is a good thing?
You recently missed a flight. You think this was the airline’s fault. Write a letter to the airline. In your letter,
•explain why u believe airline is at fault
•describe the impact it had on your journey.
•say what you want the airline to do
Your friend invited you to his/her birthday party, but you are unable to attend.
Write a letter apologizing for your absence. In your letter:
State why you cannot go
Explain your reason for not contacting your friend sooner
Suggest another time to meet
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses
You have been invited to attend an interview for a place on a course of study at a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment, you cannot go to the interview at the time they wish.
Write a letter to the admissions tutor. In your letter
•explain why you cannot keep the appointment
•apologise and offer to arrange a new appointment
•ask how long the interview will be, and whether there will be any tests during it
You should
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You recently purchased an internet service for your house but you are not satisfied with it. You have complained to the customer helpdesk on the phone but no action has been taken. Write a letter to the manager of the company. In your letter:
Describe what is wrong with the service
Explain why you are not happy with the company’s response
Say what action you want the manager to take
You want to organise a party in your office to celebrate something.
Write a letter to your manager about the party at the office. In your letter,
say what the party is about
mention why it is necessary
explain what you expect from him/her to do
Write at least 150 words.
Nowadays, many people choose to be self-employed rather than to work for a company or organization. Why might be the case? What could be the disadvantages of self employment?
Your employer has recently allowed some employees to work remotely from home. You would also like to work from home.
Write a letter to the HR manager for permission to work from home for the next six months. In your letter,
mention why you are writing
explain why you would like to work from home
say how this can benefit you and the company
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
You rent an apartment and recently a new neighbor has moved in who lives above you. They are making a lot of noise and this is disturbing you.
Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter:
Explain what the problem is
Explain why it is disturbing you so much
Tell your landlord what you would like him/her to do about it
You have bought 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 detalis of the purchase
describe the problem
explain why you need a replacement urgently
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
You do NOT need to write any addresses.