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Write a letter to a friend who invited you to meet up but you missed the appointment. Apologise for not messaging Explain why you could not go Suggest another date

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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 neighbors. Write a letter to the local council. In your letter ... 1.Describe how the rubbish collection system is not working properly 2.. Explain how this is affecting you and your neighbours 3.Suggest what should be done about the problem

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You Are due to give a talk to you through about the danger of smoking, but you cannot now do so. Write a letter to the youth group leader, explain that you cannot come. Apologise for your absence. Suggest a new occasion.

informal

Your friend asked you to find a par-time job for him/her to earn some money while studying. You found a job that might be suitable. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, • Give him/her the job description • Explain why he/she should take the job • Say what he/she should do to get the job

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Writing Task 1 The parents of your Austral/an 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. Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mr and Mrs Collins,

semi-formal

You are supposed to submit a history project by 11th November. However, your sister is getting married in Hawaii at the same time. You would like an extension on the due date for submitting the project. Write to your professor. In your letter: explain the situation, remind the professor of your excellent academic record to date, ask for an extension of the due date.

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You and your neighbors have noticed that the rubbish collection services where you live have become quite bad. Write a letter to your local council. In your letter: -Explain what you have recently experienced . -Explain what your neighbors recently experienced . -Ask what action will be taken to improve the service.

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Your local council has advertised for volunteers to teach on a basic English programme for refugees. You would like to do some work for this programme in your free time. Write a letter to the programme coordinator. In your letter • explain why you would like to do unpaid work on this programme • describe why you are a suitable candidate • say when you are available to teach.

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The system used for rubbish/garbage collection in your local area is not working properly. This is causing problems for you and your neighbours. Write a letter to the local council. In your letter:  Describe how the rubbish collection system is not working properly  Explain how this is affecting you and your neighbours  Suggest what should be done about the problem

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You recently attended a meeting at a hotel. When you returned home, you found you had left some important papers at the hotel. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter - say where you think you left the papers - explain why they are so important - tell the manager what you want him/her to do Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,

unknown

You recently missed a flight. You think this was the fault of the airlines. Write a letter to the airlines. In your letter - Explain why you believe the airlines was at fault - Describe the impact of this had on your journey - Say what you want the airlines to do. Write at least 150 words You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin you letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,

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Write a letter to the restaurant, applying for the job. In your letter: •explain what you are currently doing •describe your suitability for this area of work • say when you can attend an interview and give me the accurate score .

formal

You recently bought a toy from a company online. When the toy was delivered, you found some problems with it. Write a letter to the company manager. In your letter: -Describe the toy -Explain the problems with it -Tell the manager what you would like her/him to do

Opinion

Some people think the government should focus on improving the economy of the country. Other people think that government should focus on social services such as health and education programs. Which statement do you agree with? Explain and provide examples to support your opinion.

informal

A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/she asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: -Explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday -Describe some possible disadvantages -Say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer

informal

A friend is expecting you to stay with him in two weeks’ time, but unfortunately you forgot that you have a business trip at the same time. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, apologise and say that you cannot come to visit explain why you will not be able to visit suggest another time that you could visit You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows

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Your local newspaper wants to reward people who have contributed much to the community. Write a letter to the newspaper editor recommending someone in your community. In your letter describe who the person is and how you know them; describe their contributions to the community; explain why you think they deserve the reward.

formal

You are a manager of a restaurant that has received a letter of compliant about poor service from a member of your staff. Write a letter of apology to the person who has complained. In your letter . say how sorry you are that the person has had a poor experience . explain what action has been taken against the staff member . offer a free meal for four people at the restaurant as a gesture of goodwill

formal

You are living overseas and have just come across an article about your country in a magazine where some of the information is incorrect. Write a letter to the editor. Explaining what the incorrect information is say how the editor could change it Suggest another topic about your country that they could write about

informal

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You were late for a friend’s wedding recently and would like to explain why. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: • apologize for being late • explain the reason why you were late • suggest some activities you could do together when you both have time Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear .....................,

formal

You have been selected for a training course on computer skills that you cannot attend. WRITE A LETTER TO YOUR EMPLOYER AND SAY Explain how this training course would help you Why won't you be able to attend it Suggest a way to have that training again

formal

You are organising a trip to the Snowy Mountains in New South Wales for a group of students from Perth in Western Australia. Write to the manager of Student Hostel Services. In your letter, explain: when you want to visit the Snowy Mountains how long you will stay how many students are in your group and what accommodation you will require

formal

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 like 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 managers should do to improve the food in the future

semi-formal

You are having problems with a neighbour’s animals because the fence between your properties is old and In poor repair. You want the neighbour to pay half the cost of building a new fence. Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter say what the problems are explain how a new fence will solve the problems suggest that the neighbour pays half of the cost You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear .....................,

formal

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

informal

TASK 1 A friend has written you to ask for advice about a problem at work. You have had a similar problem in the past. Write a letter to your friend. • Tell your friend you understand the problem • Explain what happened to you in the past • Suggest possible solutions to the problem. Write at least 150 words You do not need to write any addresses, Begin your letter as follows: Dear …..

informal

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 school Explain why you recommend the university Give some advice on how to apply

formal

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 You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.

informal

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

formal

You are going to take a short holiday in Singapore and you want to rent a holiday apartment while you are there. Write to the tourist information office. In your letter: • explain what you need • say when you plan to be there • ask for information about prices Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mr/Ms __________

formal

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 clo to improve the foocl in future

formal

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 describe your suitability for this area of work say when you can attend an interview

formal

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 museum. Writing a letter to the museum director to apply for the voluntery/unpaid work. In your letter . explain why you want to do voluntery/unpaid work at the museum . describe some skills and qualities you have that would be usful . give details of when you would be available for work.

informal

You have recently moved to different house. 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

formal

Write a letter of complaint to the owner, Mark Davies, explaining why you feel the experience was unsatisfactory and what you would like to be done

formal

Your child’s school is planning a field trip outside the country for 3 days and is asking for parents to come along. Write a letter Asking about the trip Explaining why you want to join Explain how you can help out

formal

Write a letter to an employment agency. In tour letter : Introduce yourself. Explain what sort of job you would like and say what experience and skills you have. Write at least 150 words

formal

For the past year, you have been a member of a local club. Now you want to discontinue your membership. 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

formal

Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre that it runs, in order to save money. Write a letter to the local council.In your letter • give details of how you and your friends or family use the centre • explain why the sports and leisure Centre is important for the local community • describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes

formal

You hired a car from a company, while. While you were driving you had a small accident. Write a letter to the company to explain it. In your letter: -- when and where you hired it -- describe how the accident happened -- what kind of action did you take after the accident

formal

You own an old item that you think is valuable and would like to sell. Write a letter to the owner of an antiques shop. In your letter • explain how you found the shop • describe the item that you would like to sell • say how much you would like to sell the item for

informal

You recently took a long vacation. In your absence a friend did you a huge favor. Write a letter thanking to your friend. ın your letter: Explain what the favor was Desribe how this favor helped you Offer compansation Write at least 150 word

formal

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

formal

You recently discovered plans to build a new airport in your area and are unhappy with it. Write a letter to the local authority. In your letter •say how you found out about the plans •explain what problems your neighborhood will face •suggest some possible solutions to those problems.

formal

A magzine wants to include contributions from its readers for an arcticle called 'the book that influenced me most' write a letter to the editor of the magzine 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. write at least 150 words.

informal

A friend of yours is coming to stay in your house for a week while you are away on holiday. Write a letter to your friend to prepare them for their stay in your letter: -- Give your friend information about the location of your house -- Tell your friend what tasks you would like them to do each day -- Explain what he/she can do and see in your area

formal

You recently attended a meeting at a hotel. When you returned home, you found you had left some important papers at the hotel. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter ● say where you think you left the papers ● explain why they are so important ● tell the manager what you want him/her to do

semi-formal

You have enrolled in an evening course but you have found that you are too busy to continue and would like to take the course next term instead. Write a letter to your teacher. In your letter: explain the situation and why you cannot continue the course say what you would like to do about your studies ask for advice about what you can do about the situation

formal

You have a full-time job and are also doing a part-time evening course. You know find that you cannot continue the course. Write the letter to the course tutor. In your letter: -Describe your situation -Explain why you cannot continue at this time -Say what action you would like to do

formal

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have bought a new camera but when you got it home you found it had some problems. You returned the camera and spoke to the company representative a week ago but the camera has still not been repaired. Write a letter to the company. In your letter: introduce yourself explain the situation say what action you would like the company to take You should write at least 150 words.

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