You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You work for an international company, and would like to spend six months
working in its head office in another 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/her help in arranging it
Write at least 150 words .
You do NOT need to write any addresses .
Begin your letter as follows :
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.
You are bored in your current job but you enjoy working for your company. You think you would be happier if you moved to a different department in the same company.
Write a letter to your employer. In the letter
ask to be moved to a position in another department
explain how you feel about your current position and your career
say why you think changing your job would be good for you and the company
Nowadays group of people believe that newspapre i the best way to get news,However, other people think social media is better. This essay discuss both of this veaws and explain why I think media is better than newspaper,
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.
You borrowed some books from your school or college library. Unfortunately you have to go away to visit a sick relative and cannot return the books in time.
Write a letter to the library. Explain what has happened and tell them what you want to do about it.
You should write at least 150 words.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You do NOT need to write your own address.
you have been offered a job overseas that you applied for. Write a letter to your friend who is already knows about that job as well.
.Tell what kind of job it is
.explain why you applied for this job
.ask your friend about the country
Some people believe zoos are good places for people to learn about animals. Other people believe animals belong in nature and it is wrong to keep them in zoos. What do you think? Explain, giving specific reasons for your choice.
New neighbours have recently moved in, but they are making a lot of noise at night while you are preparing for your exams. Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter:
explain that they are preventing you from studying well
suggest what they can do to improve the situation
tell them when you will have completed your studies
You and your family have just come back from a holiday staying in a rented apartment overlooking the sea. The apartment was very unsatisfactory. Write a letter of complaint to the manager of the agency from which you rented the apartment. In your letter,
—give details of the things that were unsatisfactory
—explain the reactions of the members of your family
—ask the manager what he/she is going to do about the situation
You would like to join the local orchestra
Write a letter of application to the orchestra. In the letter:
• Introduce yourself and your instrument of choice
• Explain how your credentials make you a good candidate
• Express your enthusiasm for music
You have just bought some clothing online and you are not satisfied with your purchase.
Write a letter to the company that you bought the cloth from. In your email
Give details of the purchase
Describe the problem
Explain why you need a replacement urgently
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. Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
You recently sent a valuable parcel through a courier company, but it has not arrived at its destination.
Write a letter to the courier company. In your letter:
• Give details of the parcel and when you sent it.
• Explain the importance of the parcel's contents.
• Suggest what action you would like the company to take.
You should spend about 20 minutes on thi
The bar chart shows the relative electricity consumption and cost per year of various household devices. Write a 150-word report for a university lecturer explaining the data and making comparisons where relevant.
A cafe near your home puts some chairs and tables on the pavement for customers. This creates a problem for you. Write a letter to the cafe manager to complain about this matter.
In your letter
•describe the problem;
•explain how it affects you;
• say what you will do if this matter is not resolved.
You recently bought a piece of electronic equipment from a local store, but it stopped working after just a few days. You tried calling the store, but no one helped you.Write a letter to the store manager. In your letter:State what you bought and when you bought it.Explain what the problem is with the equipment.Tell the manager what action you want them to take.
You have been looking for a job and have seen a job advertisement for a part-time position. Write a letter to the employer.
In your letter
•explain why you need the job;
•describe your skills and qualifications;
•say what days you are available.
1.You recently took a trip with a taxi company. The driver behaved in an unacceptable way and you had a lot of problems. You complained to the company but no one has replied to your complaint. Write a letter to the taxi company. In your letter
osay why you are writing and how you feel
oexplain what happened
otell them what you would like them to do.
You planned to go camping with your brother, but unfortunately, your brother can’t make it. Write a letter to your friend to invite him/her to go with you. You should explain 1)What has happened 2)The details about this camping trip 3)What should your friend do if he/she wants to go with you.
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 have a friend who lives in a ity abroad. You have decided that you would like to apply to do a course at one of the colleges in this city.
Write to your friend explaining what you would like to do. Tell him/ her what type of work or studies you have been doing for the pastfew years and ask for assistance in contacting an appropriate institution.
A friend has invited you to a birthday party, but you will be unable to attend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: Thank your friend for the invitation Explain why you won’t be able to attend Suggest another time to see your friend
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 they liked the hotel, but they were unhappy about the food served for lunch. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter
•Say what the participant liked about the hotel.
• Explain why they were unhappy about the hotel.
• Suggest what the manager should do to improve the food in the future.
Write a letter to a 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.
Your neighbor has recently written to you to complain about the noise from your house.
Write a letter to your neighbor. In your letter:
- Explain the reasons for the noise,
- Apologise
- Describe what action you will take.
Write a letter to the airline. In your letter, you should explain:
Where and when you lost your bag
What your bag looks like
What its contents were
You live in a small university town. Last week, you drove to a big city about two hours away to buy a new laptop at a good price. You worked on the laptop all week and finished writing a long assignment that is due shortly. However, this week, the laptop doesn’t even switch on. Write to the store. In your letter:
Tell the store where you live & what happened
Explain the problem with the laptop
State what action you would like the store to take
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 your ither news
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
The system used for rubbish/garbage area 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
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have recently moved to a new house. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Explain why you have moved
Describe the new house
Invite your friend to come and visit
Write at least 150 words.
A friend has offered you some work in his company. You are currently employed and not able to start for three months.
Write a reply to your friend. In your letter:
-Give details of what you know about his company.
-Explain your current situation.
-Give your answer to the offer and explain why.
In today’s very competitive world, a worker has to possess multiple skills to succeed. Among the skills that a worker should possess, which skill do you think is more important, social skills or good qualifications? Explain the reasons and provide specific examples to support your answer.
Work is being done on the street where you live. The noise is disturbing you.
Write a letter of complaint to your local council. In your letter:
-Introduce yourself.
-Explain what the problem is.
- Suggest solutions to the problem.
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for your advise on whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he should get a job. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
say why she will not enjoy going to college
explain why getting a job is a good idea
Suggest the type of job that would be suitable
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 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
You have decided to go on a holiday abroad for 2 weeks, and you want one of your friends to go with you. Write a letter to your friend asking him to accompany you.
In your letter:
•explain where and when you want to go
•give details of the travel, dates and costs involved
•describe some of the things you want to do.
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.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have received a letter from your landlord, Mr Matthews, asking you to renew your contract and pay more rent. You are happy in the property but the landlord has not been maintaining it well.
Write a reply to Mr Matthews. In your letter:
• indicate your intention to stay
• give information about the maintenance issues
• explain what you would like the landlord to do now.
Write at least 150 words.
You are part of a group of musicians who meet on Tuesday and Friday evenings to practice in the community hall. You have been told, however, that it is no longer possible for the group to use the hall. Write a letter to the manager. In the letter:
• Describe what the group does
• Explain why the group is good for the community
• Suggest some alternative days and times for practice
You are not happy with the course you are doing at college and would like to change to a different course.
Write a letter to the Head of Department to change your course. In your letter, explain:
what course you are doing now
why you are not satisfied with that course
what course you would like to change to
Write at least 150 words.
Describe a friend you enjoy talking with. You should say: Who is he/she? How long you two are friends? What you do together? And explain why she/he is your best friend?
The street where you live is in poor condition. Write a letter to local City Council in your letter you
Explain the situation
Explain the likely consequence
Describe the change you expect to occur
You recently Stayed at your friends Place to look after the house while he/she is away. You accidentally damaged something in his/her house.
write a letter to feed friend
In your letter you should :
• Describe what the accident was
• explain when it happened
• Suggest how the damage can be fixed
You have just received a credit card statement from your bank. The statement lists a number of expensive purchases that you are sure you did not make.
Write a letter to the bank manager. In the letter:
• Introduce yourself.
• Explain that you did not buy the items listed.
• Say what you would like the bank to do to fix the proble
You stayed at a friend's house while he/she was away. There was a prob-
lem with a kitchen appliance.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter explain
· how you liked staying at his/her house
· what the problem with the kitchen appliance was
· what you did to solve the problem
Write about 150 words in an appropriate format and style.
You can use this page for any rough work
You recently receive a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try a get a job. You think she/he 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 saw an advertisement for a tennis course in England but you have some problems and can’t stay for the whole course.
Write a letter to the course director. In your letter,
explain your interest in the course
describe your problems
find out whether a refund is possible if you leave early
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
You are employed full-time and also doing a part-time evening course. You are not able to continue the course.
Write a letter to the course lecturer. In the letter
• explain why you cannot continue the course
• describe the situation
• say what you will be doing about it