You have learned that a financial organisation in your city gives money as a loan to students who like to take a part-time course. You are interested to do the course and have decided to take a loan.
Write a letter to a local financial organisation. In your letter,
• give your qualifications and work experience
• give details about the course
• explain how this course will help you
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have recently gone to live in a new city. You want to let an English-speaking friend who lives in another country know about it.
Write a letter to your English-speaking friend. In your letter:
explain why you have gone to live in the new city
describe the place where you are living
invite your friend to come and see you
Write at least 150 words.
Choose the option that you prefer. Why do you prefer your choice? Explain the reasons for your choice. Write about 150-200 words. Option A: Shopping Complex: This shopping mall would include restaurants, a large supermarket, and a movie theatre. Option B: Recreational Park: This park would include a sports complex, a large green area, and a small petting zoo.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You and some friends want to start a weekly dance club and you have found a hall that would be suitable to hold your meetings.
Write a letter to the owner of the hall. In you letter,
1. explain your and your friends project
2. ask if it possible to rent the hall and under the what terms
3. state what day and what timings you would like to use the hall
You should write at least 150 words.
You have recenty traveled somewhere by train, but had several problems during the journey.
Write a letter to the traing company. Include: explain the reason for your jouney, describe the problem, say what action you would like the train company to take.
You have just read an article in a national newspaper claiming that town centres in your country all look very similar. You don’t fully agree with this opinion. Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper.
In your letter, say
which point in the article do you agree with?
explain ways your town centre differs from most other town centres
offer to give a guided tour of your town to the article’s writer.
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. 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 a friend who lives in a different country. You will organise a party soon and have thought to use a foreign recipe. Write a letter to the friend asking for a recipe from his/her country for the party you are organizing.
In your letter,
tell your friend about the party
ask for the recipe
explain why you need the recipe from his/her country
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………….,
1. 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.
You have bought furniture from a store. When you received, there were some damages. Write a letter to the concerned store manager. In your letter, you should:
•Give information about the furniture.
• Explain the damage
• Ask the manager to solve your issue.
You work at home and have a problem with a piece of equipment that you use for your job
Write a letter to the shop or comapany which supplied the quipment
in your letter
1. Describe the problem with the equipment
2. explain how this problem is affecting you work
3. say what you want the shop or company to do
Your local newspaper published an advertisement asking people to offer time for local environmental initiatives in your area.
Write a letter to the project manager to offer your help. In your letter:
Describe a local volunteer project that you are passionate about
Explain what you would like to do to help
Suggest how to gather more support for the cause
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You have received a letter from your bank, asking you to acknowledge receipt of a new bank card. However, the card was missing from the envelope.
Write a letter to the bank's head office. In your letter:
explain why you are writing
express concern about the missing card
ask them what they intend to do
You do NOT need to write your own address.
Begin your letter as:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You should write at least 150 words.
you have seen an advertisement of Australian magazines for someone to live with family in six-months and look after their six-years old child
write a letter
1- Explain why you would like this
2- Give detail of why you are suitable person to employ
3- Say how would you spend your free time while you are in Australia
You recently returned from oversea by air and left a valuable item on the plane. Write a letter to the airline manager. In your letter
.Describe the item you left behind
.Say why it is important to you
.Explain what you would like the airline manager to do
You took your family to a nearby restaurant. You were disappointed with the meal and wish to complain to the manager. Write a letter to the manager of the restaurant.
In the letter:
explain why you were at the restaurant
describe the problems
write about the action you want the manager to take
On a recent holiday, you lost a valuable item. Fortunately, you have a travel insurance to cover the cost of anything lost. •Describe the item you lost •Explain how you lost is •Tell the insurance company what you would like them to do
In some parts of the world, the rate of divorce has increased dramatically over the past few decades. Explain some possible reasons for this problem and suggest some solutions. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You are going on a short course to a training college abroad. It is a college that you have not been to before. Write a letter to the accommodation officer. In your letter, give details of your course and your arrival/departure date explain your accommodation needs ask for information about getting to and from the college.
You have recently moved to a different city.you did not have a chance to tell your friend about the move.
Write a letter to his friend. In your letter
-Explain why you decided to move
-Compare your new home with your previuos home
-Tell him/her about the area you are now living in
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
Write a letter explaining water issues in your house
Write a letter to the person who organised the meeting. In your letter
describe the meeting
explain the problems with the service
suggest what the meeting organiser should do.
You want to learn a language. A teacher who teaches this language lives near the area where you live.
Write a letter to the teacher. In your letter,
say how you came to know about him/her
explain why you want to learn this language
ask what help he/she can offer
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,
work is being done on the street where you live. the noise is distrurbing you. write a letter of complaint to your local coucil. in your letter:
- introduce yourself,
- explain what the problem is,
- suggest solutions to this issue.
You recently went to a concert and thought one of the singers was very good. You want to tell him how you feel.
Write a letter ro the singer. In your letter
. say how you feel about his performance
. give details of your musical activities
. explain how you would like him to help you with your musical activities
You currently work full-time in a company but would like to change to working part-time. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter,
a. Explain why you would like to change to working part-time work
b. Say what times and days of the week would suit you best
c. Suggest how your work could be covered or completed if you work part-time
You are soon going to spend three months doing work experience in an organization. Write a letter to the manager
– Thank the manager for the opportunity to do work experience
– Explain what you hope to learn from the work experience
– Ask some question about the work experience you are going to do
You live in a room in college which you share with another student. However, threre 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
our neighbours have recently written to you to complain about the noise from your house/ flat.
Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter
explain the reasons for the noise
apologise
describe what action you will take
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
Your letter
▪️Introduce yourself
▪️Explain the situation
▪️Say what action you would like the company to take
You had to cancel a meeting with a friend. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter
apologize for canceling the meeting
explain why you couldn't be there
suggest an alternative day when you could meet
Last week you were on a flight to London. Unfortunately, when you left the plane, you left a bag. 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 content
and say what you would like them to do about it.
You are studying English at a private language school attended by many international students. You are planning a surprise birthday party for a friend who has been feeling particularly sad and homesick. Write to another classmate and invite him / her to the party. In your letter:
•explain the reason for the party
•give the date and time of the party
• suggest what the classmate could bring to the party
Begin your letter as follows: Dear ________
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Scenario: You need to take a few days off from work for a family emergency. Write a letter to your employer formally requesting time off and explaining the situation.
there was a bloody question from Otago University regards to your application. Write a brief letter to explain your reason to do so
You recently went to a concert and thought one of the singers was very good. You want to tell him how you feel. Write a letter to the singer. In your lettersay how you feel about his performance give details of your musical activities explain how you would like him to help you with your musical activities
Mrs Barret, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours each day.
Write a letter to Mrs, Barret. In your letter
suggest how you could help her
say why you would like to do this work
explain when you would will and will not be available
You recently went to a concert and thought one of the singers was very good.
You want to tell him how you feel.
Write a letter to the singer. In your letter
say how you feel about his performance
give details of your musical activities
e explain how you would like him to help you with your musical activities
You recently travelled by train on a long journey and you experienced various problems. Write a letter to the train company's head office.
In your letter,
- Give the details of your journey, including the date, time and where you sat
- explain the problems that happened and express your dissatisfaction
- ask about what action will be taken to improve the service
You should write atleat 150 words
Your class has listened to a radio discussion on how more young people can be encouraged to study science. You have made the notes below: Write an essay discussing two of the points in your notes. You should explain which way would be more effective in encouraging young people to study science, providing reasons to support your opinion.
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
Last year you attended a presentation skill course at the Sydney College of
Australia. Your new employer has asked you to provide copies of your reports
and assignments as quickly as possible.
Write a letter to the director of the school. In your letter, explain:
• who you are and why you are writing
• request these documents
• ask whether you need to pay any fee for that
You recently stayed with a friend for a few days while visiting their city. After returning home, you realised that you had left an important item at their home.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
*Thank your friend for letting you stay.
*Describe the item that you left behind and where you think it is.
*Explain how your friend can return it to you.
You recently booked a part-time course at a college. You need to cancel your booking.
Write a letter to the college administer. In your letter.
Say which part-time course you booked
Explain why you need to cancel your book
Ask about booking a different course
You are attending an evening course at a local college. However, due to changes in your work schedule, you can no longer attend at that time.
Write a letter to the course administrator. In your letter:
explain the situation
request a change to a different class or schedule
say why this change would benefit you
Write an essay discussing two of the factors (getting the right qualification or having the right contacts) which lead to success in life in your notes, getting the right qualifications or having the rights contacts. You should explain which factor is more important in achieving success, giving reasons to support your answer.
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
A magazine wants to include contributions from its readers for an article called ‘The book that influenced me most’.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine about the book 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