Question. You exercise regularly and have been a member of many different gyms. Recently you moved into a new neighbourhood and joined a new gym. You have noticed people at this gym do not bother to wipe down the machines after use and often leave dirty towels on the benches in the change rooms. Write to Mr Koto, the manager. In your letter:
Explain who you are
Describe the problem exactly
Make suggestions to improve the gym
You have seen an advertisement in an English newspaper for a job working in the City Museum shop during the holidays. You decide to apply for the job.
Write a letter to the Director of the Museum. In your letter,
•Introduce yourself
•Explain what experience and special skills you have
•Explain why you are interested in the job
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows – Dear Sir/Madam,
You recently bought a product online, but when it arrived, it was damaged and not as described. Write a letter to the online store manager to make a complaint. In your letter:
Explain what the problem is
Say why you are unhappy
Suggest what you want them to do
Your find that your study load is too heavy. Write a letter to your college teacher explaining why you need to withdraw from two courses. Ask if it is possible to obtain a refund.
You should write at least 150 words.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
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 recently went on a trip with a friend and you both took some photographs.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
ask your friend to send you one of the photographs
explain why you need that particular photograph
and tell your friend what happened to your copy of it
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ..................,
Write a letter to your friend who lives in another country and in your letter,
- invite him or her to a public event in your country
- describe the public event
- explain other plans you have for your friend when he or she visits.
You have arranged to rent a new apartment, but will not be able to move in immediately due to some personal difficulties.
Write a letter to the apartment owner. In your letter
• describe the situation
• explain why you won't be able to move in right now
• say that you would like to move in at a later date
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 company which supplied the equipment. In your letter-
-describe the problem with the equipment
-explain how this problem is affecting your work
- say what you want the shop or company to do
A local college wants people with a job to come and talk to students about what it is like to work. You would like to come forward and talk to the students about your job.
Write a letter to the principal of the college. In your letter,
• explain what you would like to talk about
• say why students would be interested in your job
• suggest a possible date and time for the talk
On a recent holiday you lost a valuable item. Fortunately you have travel insurance to cover the costs 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 woul you like them to do.
You recently went on a sightseeing tour which you did not enjoy. Write a letter to the manager of the tour company. In your letter: *Explain why you chose that particular tour *Explain what you did not like about the tour *Suggest two ways in which the tour can be improved
You live in an area where some sport facilities are needed for people your age. Write a letter to local authorities. In your letter
Mention the existing facilities
Ask for more facilities to be built
Explain how these facilities will be useful for people your age
Although you have never studied computing, you have always been interested ill computers - you buy magazines about them, and you have taught yourself many skills your computer at home. You have just read about a computer course that really interests you, but it is only for people who have studied computing at college or university.
Write a letter to the 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 your letter as follows:
Dear Sir/Madam,
You need to take three days off work because of an important event. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
Explain why you have to take time off work
Give details such as when and where of the event
Approving the importance of the event related to your work
Suggest who could cover your place while you are away
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.
Last month you had an overseas holiday with some friemds where you stayed at their house. They have just sent you some holiday photos. Write a letter to your friends. In your letter: thank them for the holiday and the photos. Explain why you didn't write earlier. Invite them to come and stay with you
the parents of your Australia friend Chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for for him/her
to write a letter to Chris's parents. in 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 workplace requires an interpreter to translate from one language to another during meetings. Write a letter to your manager.
In your letter
recommend someone to act as an interpreter;
explain why the person is qualified for that role;
say how the person can be contacted.
You eat at the cafeteria of your workplace every day. You have been talking with some of your colleagues about the quality of the food and its nutritious level. Write a letter to the cafeteria manager. In your letter:
· explain what you like about the cafeteria
· say what you think should improve
· suggest how it could be improved
You recently attended a local event in your community and enjoyed it. You want to write a letter to the organizer of the event.
In your letter:
Explain which event you attended and why you chose to go.
Describe what you enjoyed the most about the event.
Suggest one way it could be improved in the future.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Recently you had a holiday overseas and you stayed with a family member who has just sent you a letter and some photos of your holiday.
Write a letter to your family member. In your letter:
- thank him/her for the photos and for the holiday
- explain why you didn’t send a letter earlier
- invite your family member to come and stay with you
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.
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
You have recently returned from an afternoon at your public library, and noticed various negative aspects that could be improved upon.
Write a letter to the manager of the public library. In your letter:
Describe the poor experience you had
Include ideas for what the library should change
Explain why you feel the library needs alteration
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
You recently started commuting to work by bicycle and discovered that there is a problem with bicycle parking near the building where you work.
Write a letter to the building manager. In your letter,
explain the reason for using a bicycle to commute
mention what problems you have encountered with parking
what you recommend to solve the problems
Write at least 150 words.
The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to surprise birthday party for him/her.
Write a letter to Chris 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 plan to see Chris at a different time
you are interested in attending a course. Write a letter to your course administrator.
-provide details about the course you are interested in.
-explain why you want to attend this course.
-ask for more information about the course.
There is a problem with the changing rooms in the sports centre that you visit. You have verbally complained several times but with no success.
Write a letter to the manager of the sports centre. In your letter
Describe what the problems with the changing rooms is
Say what happened the last times you complained
Explain what you want the manager to do
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 need to take leave from your work of over a month for personal reasons. write a letter to your boss. in your letter:
- explain the reasons for the leave and length of leave you need,
- explain how you will keep up to date while you are away,
- suggest how your work could be covered while you are away
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have been invited to attend an interview for a place studying a course in a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment, you cannot come at the time they wish.
Write a letter to the admissions tutor:
explain your position
apologise and offer to come on another day or later the same day.
ask how long the interview will be and whether there will be any tests during it.
You and your family have just come back from a holiday staying in a rented accommodation 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 do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir / Madam,
You have just finished your master’s degree and need to leave your current part-time job to search for full-time employment. Write a letter to your current employer.
In your letter
● explain why you will not pursue a full-time job in his/her company
● say why you’ve enjoyed working for him/her
● tell him/her how much longer you will continue to work for him/her
You arranged to visit a friend in Canada but an important event at home now means that you must change the dates of the visit.
Write a letter to your friend. Write 150 words. In your letter:
-Explain the important event
-Apologize for the situation
-Suggest a new arrangement
you recently bought a piece of equipment from a company on the internet when it is arrived it is damaged write a letter to the manger of the company describe the piece of equipment you bought explain about the damaged piece say what younwant the manger to do
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure center 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 center
•explain why the sports leisure center is important for the local community
•describe the possible effects on local people if the center closes
You and your family are living in rented accommodation in an English-speaking country. You are not satisfied with the condition of some of the furniture.
Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter
- Introduce yourself: Roop
- explain what is wrong with the furniture ; Washer is not working and one of the sofa in bad condition .Springs from sofa is out
- say what action you would like the landlord to take : upgarde the washing sink and fix dinning table
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel.
Write a letter to the hotel, making the arrangements. In your letter
tell them when you will be arriving and leaving
explain what type of rooms you would like, and ask how much the weekend will cost
ask about activities and places of interest near the hotel
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 stayed at a hotel last week. After you got home, you realized that you had
left your watch behind. Write a letter to the hotel manager and explain what
happened. Describe the watch and ask them to help you find it.
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 your best friend, Joan, who is a professional event planner. In your letter:
explain why the occasion is special
ask for her assistance
set up a time to meet at your friend's convenience to discuss your plans
You are being sent on a one-month work assignment in San Francisco, California. You need a place to stay while you are there. Write a letter to the Maury Samson Real Estate Agency. In your letter: explain the situation describe the kind of accommodation you would like and provide the dates you will need it.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mr. Samson,
You need a website for your business, and you would like to ask your friend to build it. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter
Include a brief description of your business
Explain what you would like to have on the website
Provide some ideas on the use of images on the websit
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 - introduce yourself -explain the situation - say what action you would like the company to take
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 details of the purchase
describe the problem
explain why you need a replacement urgently
you rent a four-bedroom house, which you share with two other students. However, there are several problems with this house that need fixing. You also find it expensive and would like to find another student to share the spare bedroom.
write a letter to the state agency. in the letter
explain your situation
describe the problems with the house
say what would you like to happen
write at least 150 words.
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 manager should do to improve the food in future
You work for an international company. You have seen an advertisement for a training course which will be useful for your job.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
-Describe the training course you want to do
-Explain what the company could do to help you
-Say how the course will be useful for your job
You have decided to leave your current job and look for a new one.
Write a letter to a friend. In your letter
explain why you want to leave your current job
describe what kind of job you are looking for
ask for some help or advice
five months ago, you started renting an apartment on a six-month agreement . you know wish to stay in the apartment for longer than the six montha you originally agreed with the owner. write a letter to the owner of your apartment. in your letter say how long you now want to rent the apartment for; explain why your plans have changed; tell the owner about the problem in the apartment.
A friend of yours is thinking about applying for the same course that you did at university. He /she asked for your advice about studying this subject.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
-give details of the courses you took at the university
-Explain why you recommended the university
-give some advice about how to apply