You recently moved to a new city for work. You want to join a local club or group to make new friends and spend your free time. Write a letter to the club organizer. In your letter:
Introduce yourself and explain why you moved to this city
Say what kind of club or activities you are interested in
Ask for information about how you can join and what the requirements are
You are going away to travel for the summer. A friend will be looking after your house while you are away. Write a letter to your friend, In your letter Say where are you going describe how to look after your pet. Explain some of the things your friend must do to look after your house.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “When people succeed, it is entirely because of hard work. Luck has nothing to do with their success.” Use specific reasons and examples to explain your position.
you have seen an advertisement in Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for 6 month in look after their 6 year old child. write a letter to the parents.
In your letter.
- explain why you would like to the job
- give details for why you would be a suitable person for employee
-say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
There is a problem with the changing rooms in the sports centre that you visit. You have complained several times but with no success.
Write a letter to the manager of the sports centre. In your letter,
•describe what the problem with the changing rooms is
•say what happened the last time you complained
•explain what you want the manager to do
Mrs Barrett, an 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
-ay why you would like to do this work
-explain when you will and will not be available
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are applying for a job and need a letter of reference from someone who knew you when you were at school.
Write a letter to one of your old teachers asking for a reference. In your letter:
say what job you have applied for
explain why you want this job
suggest what information the teacher should include
Write at least 150 words.
Begin your letter as follows:
You recently moved to a different city and are looking for a place to stay.
Write to a real estate agent and:
● explain why you want to move.
● mention what location would you prefer.
● describe the accommodation type that you need.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
ou recently noticed a local restaurant that was offering a part-time job.
Write a letter to the restaurant’s manager. In your letter,
– explain that you would like to apply for the job
– give some details of any relevant experience that you have
– specify the days and times that would suit you
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about 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 he/she would not enjoy going to college
•explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her
•suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter ad follows:
Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday.
Write a letter to your friends.
In your letter:
thank them for the photos and the holiday
explain why you didn't write earlier
invite them to come and stay with you
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...............,
you have bought some clothing online and are not satisfied with you purchase write a ltter to the company that you bought the clothing from in your email: - give details of purchase. -describe the problem. - explain why you need a replacement urgently.
You have recently bought a Telephone with answer machine from an online shop. The web page said that the answer machine shows you a list of who left a message so you can choose which to play first. But after taking it home you find out that only the most recent call is kept in the calls list.
Write an e-mail letter to the store manager. In your e-mail:
•say who you are
•explain the problem
•say what action you would like the store to take
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write your own address.
You recently attended a job interview, but you have not received any feedback yet. Write a letter to the Human Resources manager. In your letter:
– Introduce yourself and mention the position you applied for
– Explain why you believe the interview went well
– Request an update on the result and explain why you need it promptly.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
The parents of your Australlan friend Chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for himlher.
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.
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
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write your own addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You recently purchased a piece of furniture online from a well-known company. However, when arrived, it was damaged and did not match the description provided on the website. Write a letter to the customer service manager of the company. In your letter:
- Explain what you ordered and what was wrong with it
- Describe the inconvinience this has caused
State what you would like the company to do
You have recently moved to a different house. Write a letter to an English-speaking frined. In your letter -explain why you have moved -describe the new house -invite your friend to come and visit
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 detail of the purchase
-Describe the problem
-Explain why you need a replacement urgently.
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 collage. The deadline for your project was but you haven't finished it.
Write a letter to you lecturer . In your letter.
introduce yourself.
explain why you haven't handed in project yet.
request more time to do it.
You know that a building company is planning to build new houses in immediate proximity to your house. Write a letter to the manager of the company. In your letter – Say how you found out about their plan – Describe how you feel about it – Explain what you hope that they do about it
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 a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barret. In your letter
Suggest hou could help her in her home.
Say why you would like to do this
Explain when you will and will not be available.
You have recently moved to a 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
You missed a flight due to a problem at the airport.
Write a letter to the airline. In your letter,
-describe what happened that caused you to miss the flight
-explain how missing your flight affected you
-make it clear what you would like the airline to do
You want to complain about the service that you received in the hotel you stayed in while attending a recent meeting. Write a letter to the person who organized the meeting. In the letter
Describe the meeting
Explain the problems with the service
Suggest what the meeting organizer should do.
You work (or an international company, and would like to spend six months
working in its head office in anothor country.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
• explain why you want to work in the company's head office for six months
• say how your work could be done while you are away
• ask for his or her help in arranging it
You have seen an advertisement looking for volunteers to teach English overseas. Write to the recruitment office. In your letter •Tell them where you saw the advertisement •Explain why you would like to go •Describe the skills that you have that you think would help.
You have lost an item of value on a train.
Write a letter to the railway company. In your letter
•describe the item
•explain where and when you left it
• say what action you would like the company to take
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You are organising a party and want to invite an old friend who lives in another town.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
-explain why you are organising a party
- give directions to the venue
- suggest a place for your friend to stay while they are in town
You want to book a hotel that one of your friends recommended to you for a family holiday at the seaside.
Write a letter to the hotel manager to make arrangements. In your letter,
explain what accommodation you require and when you want to stay
ask what will be included in the price
enquire about activities and places of interest near the hotel
You recently read an article in a newspaper about your childhood friend with whom you have lost contact for a long time.
Write a letter to the editor. In your letter:
•Say which edition and when did the article appear
•Explain why you lost contact with your friend
•Say how you want them to help you to get back in touch
Write at least 150 words
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You stayed with your friend and by mistake carried home one of his objects. Write a
letter and explain:
- How you enjoyed staying with your friend.
- Explain the object which you brought with you by mistake and explain how the
mistake happened.
- Mention how you plan to return the object.
Write at least 150 words.
Model Answer
Every year, someone in the company where you work is chosen as best employee. Your manager has asked staff members to make suggestions about who should be chosen this year.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
• Identify a colleague who you think should be best employee
• Explain what the job of this colleague involve.
• Give reasons why the colleague should be chosen as best employee.
You have recently moved to a different city.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Explain why you decided to move to a different city
Describe the new city and accommodation
Ask your friend to arrange a visit
You have bought a new mobile phone and in a few days of purchase, it has stopped working. You have spoken to the company representative a week ago but it 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
Writing Task 1:
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have recently started work in a new company.
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter,
•explain why you changed jobs
•describe your new job
• tell him / her your other news
You have recently learned about an opening for an internship at
a local company that you are interested in.
Write a letter to the director of the company. In your letter,
● introduce yourself
● explain how you learned about the internship
● explain why you would be suitable for the internship
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have a full-time job and you are also doing a part-time evening course.
You now find that you cannot continue the course.
Write a letter to your teachers. In your letter
* describe the situation
* explain why you cannot continue at this time
* say what action you would like to take
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ................. ,
You should write at least 150 words.
You are working for a company. You need to take some time off and want to ask your manager about his
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
Explain why you want to take time off
Give details of the amount of time you need
Suggest how your work could be covered while you are away.
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 servd 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
Friend of yours invited you to a home party he/she arranged. However, you have
just missed this party. Now you want to apologise for not attending it.
Write a letter to your friend to apologise. In your letter,
• apologise to your friend
• explain why you did not attend the party
• say what you plan to do to make up for missing the party
You recently bought a piece of equipment for your kitchen but it did not work. You phoned the shop but no action was taken.
Write a letter to the shop manager. In your letter
● describe the problem with the equipment
● explain what happened when you phoned the shop
● say what you would like the manager to do.
The two given charts explain the employment rate of Korean people from 1980 to 2000 according to the educational background and what types of jobs they got in the same years.
You have written an article for a magazine about the job that you do. Write a letter to your manager and ask for his/her comments regarding the article, which will be published in a famous magazine next month. In this letter, you should say Explain why you have written this article. Give a short description of what you have written. Specify what particular things you want him/her to comment on.
On a recent holiday, you lost a valuable item. Fortunately, you have travel insurance to
cover the cost of anything lost.
Write a letter to the manager of your insurance company. In your letter
● describe the item you lost
● explain how you lost it
● tell the insurance company what you would like them to do.
Begin your letter as follows:
Luck has nothing to do with success. Do you agree or disagree with the quotation above? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your position.
You have bought some clothing online and are not satisfied with your purchase. Write an email 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
A friend you made while you were studying abroad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in your country. You have heard about a job in a local company that might be suitable for him. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
… tell your friend about the job
…what sort of work it involves
…say why you think the job would be suitable for him
…explain how to apply for the job
Write at least 150 words.
You do not need to write any address.
Begin your letter as follows
Dear….,
Doing an enjoyable activity with a child can develop better skills and more creativity than reding. To what extent do you agree? Use reasons and specic examples to explain answer.