A friend you made while you were studying abroad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in a local company that might be suitable for him/her.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
•Tell your friend about the job and what sort of work it involves
•Say why you think the job would be suitable for him/her
•Explain how to apply for the job
1.You would like to invite your friend from abroad to a public event in your country. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
odescribe the public event
o explain why you think he/she would like the event
o write how you can help your friend with accommodation
You want to book a hotel recommended to you for a family holiday at the seaside.
Write a letter to the hotel manager to make arrangements.
• 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
One of your friends recently had a birthday celebration, but you missed it and you forgot to tell your friend that you couldn't attend.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
•apologise for missing the birthday celebration
•explain why you missed it and why you didn't tell your friend
• and say what you would like to do to show that you are sorry
A family member is coming to stay with you. He/she will be arriving by train in the morning, but you won’t be home until the evening. Write a letter to your relative. In your letter:
– explain the arrangements you have made for them to get keys and enter the house
– tell your relative how to get from the train station to your house
– say when you will be home and suggest wha you could do together that evening
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.
Two weeks ago you bought a radio from a local branch of a well-known chain of shops. It did not work properly. The shop took it back and said they would repair it. You have waited a week and it is still not ready.
Write a letter to the shop. In your letter
say what has happened and how you feel
ask them to explain why there has been a delay
ask them to repair the radio very quickly or to supply you with a new radio
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You recently ate at a restaurant. When you got home, you realized you had left your
jacket behind.
Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter,
• explain how and when you lost your jacket
• describe your jacket
• say what you would like the manager to do to help you find it
1.You would like to invite your friend from abroad to a public event in your country. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
odescribe the public event
oexplain why you think he/she would like the event
o write how you can help your friend with accommodation
Imagine that your city government has given permission for a major company to build a large factory near your neighbourhood. Do you think this is a good idea? Why or why not? Explain your position using specific reasons and examples.
University students nowadays have too much freedom and do not study enough. To what extent do you agree and disagree? Explain your opinion, using specific reasons and examples.
You have recently moved to a new apartment. After living there for a week, you have noticed that the public transportation services available are not sufficient, especially during peak hours.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter:
• Introduce yourself and explain where you have moved to. • Describe the problems you have experienced with public
transportation services.
• Suggest what changes could be made to improve the situation.
Write a letter to a friend to ask for his/her help to cleat money for a charity organisation. The letter needs to cover the following details -Why do you want to collect money for the charity organisation? -Ask your friend to help -Explain in detail how your friend can help
the system used for rubbish collection in your local area is not working properly. this is causing problems for you and your neighbours. write a letter to the local rubbish collection system is not working properly.
write a letter to the local council. in your letter
describe how the ruubish collection system is not working properly
explain how this is affecting you and your neighbours
suugest what should be done about the problem
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 your letter,
» explain why you were at the restaurant
» describe the problems
» write about the action you want the manager to take
Write atleast 150words
You are working for a company. You need to take some time off work and want asl your manager about this.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
• explain why you want to take time off work
• give a details of the amount of time you need
• suggest how your work could be covered while you are away
You recently spent a night in a hotel and had to put up with a great deal of nose 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 letter to the hotel.In the letter
describe the problem at the hotel
explain what the manager had said at the time
say what you want the manager to do
The system used for rubbish/garbage collection in your local are is not working properly. This is causing problems 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
You have recently changed your job and started working for a new company.
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter:
•explain why you changed your previous job
•describe your new job
•tell him/her your other news
Your parents will be celebrating their 40th anniversary next month. You are planning a big celebration, but you are not sure how to make the occasion really memorable. Write to a friend, who is a professional event planner. In your letter: explain why the occasion is special ask for his/her assistance set up a time to meet at your friend's convenience to discuss your plans
Your friend recently came to your birthday party and bought you an expensive
present.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• thank your friend
• explain how useful the present is
• arrange to meet up with your friend sometime soon
your friend is taking an exam and has asked to you help him/her with studying because he/she know that you usually do well. write a letter to your friend. In your letter
* tell him /her how you study give him /her on advise about the week before the exam.
* explain what to do on the day
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.
You recently booked a part-time course at a college. You now need to cancel your booking.
Write a letter to the college administrator. In your letter
-Say which part-time course you booked
-Explain why you need to cancel your booking
-Ask about booking a different course
You bought a product online, but it was not as described. Write a letter to the company. In your letter:
•Explain the issue with the product.
•Describe what you expected instead.
•State what you want the company to do to resolve the problem.
You've been asked to do a presentation and will need help setting up the equipment for it. Write a letter to your colleague.
In your letter
let him/her know when and where the presentation will take place
tell him/her what equipment you will need
explain how he/she can help you.
You want to join a part-time online course.
Write a letter to the course administrator. In your letter:
explain your education background
ask for details about the course
request information about fees and schedule
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six year old child.
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter
. explain why you would like the job
. give details of why you will be a suitable person to employ
.say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia.
Write atleast 150 words.
You do not need to write any addresses..
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You recently booked a part-time course at a college. You now need to cancel your booking.
Write a letter to the college administrator. In your letter
•Say which part-time course you booked
• Explain why you need to cancel your booking
• Ask about booking a different course
Write at least 150 words.
You do not need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear sir or madam
You recently spent a weekend with your friend in her/his new house. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter, you should:
•explain what you like about his new house
•describe what you enjoyed most about your stay
•suggest when and where you could meet next
You recently completed a course and you borrowed a book from your teacher, which you couldn't return in time. You would like to return the book now. Write a lefter to your teacher and say What book was it How helpful was the book Explain why you couldn't return it in time.
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.
Your English-speaking friend has asked for your help with a college project he/she is doing about celebrating New Year in different countries.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
say how important New Year is to people in your country
describe how New Year is celebrated in your country
explain what you like about New Year celebrations in your country
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ……………..,
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 jobs that would be suitable for him/her.
You are going to spend three months doing work experience in an organization.
Write a letter to the manager of the organization where you are going to do work experience. In your letter:
•Thank the manager for the opportunity to do work experience,
•Explain what you hope to learn from the work experience,
•Ask some questions about the work experience you are going to do,
You had an appointment to meet you friend but you were not able to
make it and you couldn't inform him. Write a letter
- Apologize for not coming
- Explain the reasons why you couldn't be there.
- Tell him/her how you tried contacting him/her.
Request another meeting.
You have some library books that you are unable to return as a member of your family in another city has fallen sick and you have hand to go and look after them.
Write a letter to the library. In you letter, you should: Formal letter
explaining the situation - my gramother suffering from cancer
apologize for the inconvenience called - apologising
and say what you are going to do - My friend will deliver to tou next day
Write a letter to 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
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Although you have never studied computing, you have always been interested ill computers - you buy magazines about them, and youlJave taug/lt yourself many skills 011 your computer at home. You have jllst read about a computer course tlwt really interests you, but it is only for people who have shtdied computing at college or uuiversity.
Write a letter to tlte Enrolment Officer asking if you can enrol, explaining your circumstances and asking if he/she will make a special exception for you.
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin you r letter as follows:
Dear SirIMadam ,
restaurant has advertised in a newspaper that a waiter/waitress is required for evening work. It has also been mentioned that the prospective candidate should have some experience.
Write a letter to Mr Moore describing your previous experience and explaining why you would be suitable for the 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 relevent experience that you have.
specify days and times that would suit you
You recently visited a place that had a strong impact on you.
Write a letter to a friend about the place.
In your letter
explain where the place was and how you got there
“describe what you saw
offer to take your friend there
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.
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 aga 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 are not satisfied with many problems and with the changing room in a Sports Centre that you visit. Write a letter to the Sports Centre manager.
In your letter
Explain the problem
Say how you feel about this problem
What steps you would like manager to take.
Behaviour in schools is getting worse. Explain the causes and effects of this problem and suggest some possible solutions. What problems are associated with this and what are some possible solutions.
You want to sell your mobile phone. You think a friend of yours might be interested to buy it from you. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter:
Explain why you are selling your mobile phone.
Describe the mobile phone.
Suggest the mode of payment to your friend
You recently organized all-day meetings 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 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 recently received a letter from a friendasking for advice about whether to goto 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 she/he wouldn't enjoy going to college
Explain why getting a job is a good for him/her
Suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her
What book or film do you think portrays a country's culture the best? Would you recommend it to a foreign friend who wishes to learn and understand that country? Describe the book or film and explain why you would recommend it.