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Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. He/She would like your advice about finding a place to live Write an email to your friend. In your email 1)Describe where you lived when you were a student at the university 2)Recommend the best way for him/her to look for accommodation 3)Warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation Write at least 150 words You do NOT need to write any address Begin your letter as follows Dear,
You recently returned by plane from an overseas trip. When you reached home, you realised you had left your hand luggage on the plane. Write a letter to the airline. In your letter: say when and where you lost your hand luggage describe the bag and its contents suggest the action you would like the airline to take Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,
When you received a device ordered online you discovered that it was damaged. Write a letter to the company. In your letter: • Explain what you ordered and the problem with it; • Tell how important is this purchase to you; • Ask for solutions of the problem. Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ....,
You are unhappy about a plan to make your local airport bigger and increase the number of flights. You live near the airport. Write a letter to your local newspaper. In your letter explain where you live describe the problem give reasons why you do not want this development Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as 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 ...............,
The system used for rubbish/garbage 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 1)Describe how the rubbish collection system is not working properly 2)Explain how this is affecting you and your neighbours 3)Suggest what should be done about the problem Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses Begin your letter as follows Dear Sir,
You recently stayed at a hotel and you had a great time. Write a letter to the hotel. In your letter thank the manager and his staff give some particular examples of why you enjoyed your stay at the hotel so much explain that you have written a review of the hotel on a popular website for tourists You should You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,
You saw an advertisement on the website of the local council. They ask for volunteers to help with organization of charity events. Write a letter to the local council. In your letter: • Tell that you are willing to help; • Suggest ways you might help with the events; • Give details about your availability. Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ....,
You live in an English speaking country and you want to do some voluntary, unpaid work in a developing country. Write a letter to a company called Cultural Expeditions, which organizes such trips. In your letter: Explain why you want to do the voluntary work. State what your skills and experience are. Indicate where you would like to volunteer and for how long. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir / Madam You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
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 the company – describe the item lost – explain how you lost it – tell the insurance company what you would like them to do You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam, Write at least 150 words.
Write a letter to the manager. In your letter explain the problems you have had in contacting the company, and explain your dissatisfaction describe the problems with the car tell the manager what you want him to do You should 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 You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,
You were invited to your friend’s birthday party. You missed it and didn’t tell him about that beforehand. Write a letter to him: • Apologize; • Explain the reasons why you missed the party; • Suggest a way to compensate this misunderstanding. Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ....,
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You had some photos of your family taken by a professional photographer. Write a letter to the photographer. In your letter: ○ Say that you liked their photos of your family ○ Ask them to be your photographer at a special family event ○ Give them the details of the event Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear….
You have spent a month with your friend who lives in other country. Returning home you haven’t found your disc with photos from your holiday. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: • Thanks him for the holiday; • Explain that you have lost the disc with photos; • Give instructions of how to send you the photos. Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ....,
You have recently moved to a new neighbourhood and would like to join a sports centre there. You have found a private sports club. Write a letter to the manager of the sports club. In your letter, introduce yourself say why are you interested in this sports club ask some questions about the club e.g facilities, membership, costs etc. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,
You have received a job offer from a country where lives one of your childhood friend. Write a letter to him: • Tell about this happy event in your life; • Ask him for help finding accommodation; • Ask him to advise the best ways to get prepared for the new life in that country Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ....,
A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on holiday. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter tell your friend how they can contact you when you are away give instructions about how to care for your pet describe other things they will need to do to take care of your house Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear …………………,
You Should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have been busy with your studies for the past month and haven't had time to visit your family. Write a letter to your grandmother. In your letter: Apologize for not getting in touch with her sooner Explain why you have been so busy Arrange a time to visit Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Grandmother,
A friend from another country is moving to your city for work. He/she has asked you for advice about living in your city. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: * suggest an interesting part of the city to live in * describe the public transport in your city * say how your friend can meet new people there Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ______________,
You recently went on a business trip to another country and you faced an issue at the airport. Write a letter to the airport management and include ● what the details of your flight were. ● what the problem at the airport was. ● some suggestions for improvement. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,
You recently purchased an item from a local store, but you are not satisfies with your purchase. Write a letter to the manager of the store. In your letter •Describe the item you bought and why you need it •explain why you are not happy with it •say what you would like the manager to do Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,
Your friend invited you to his/her party, but you are unable to attend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter •explain why you cannot come •give your reason for not contacting your friend sooner •suggest another time to meet Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ____________,
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 Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mr and Mrs ....................,
You and a friend have both been accepted to a study abroad program in Paris, France. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: •Congratulate him/her for also being accepted •Ask him/her if he/she would like to be your roommate •Discuss possible activities that the two of you could do together Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ___,
You applied to a job, were offered the position, but have decided not to accept the offer. Write a letter to the HR supervisor with whom you interviewed. In your letter: •Explain the reason why you are declining the offer •Describe your reasons for staying with your current position •Express your gratitude Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Ms. Barry,
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 in her home -say why you would like to do this work -explain when you will and will not be available Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mrs. Barrett,
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 would like to reduce your working hours in order to study part-time. Write a letter to your boss. In your letter • explain why you want to reduce your working hours • say which hours you would like to work • describe how your part-time studies would benefit your employer Begin your letter as follows: Dear _______________
Last week you were on a flight to London. Unfortunately, when you got off the plane, you left a bag there. 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 contents •say what you would like them to do about this problem You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam
The chart belows show the proportion of British students at one university in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English, in 2000 and 2010.
You have heard that a developer plans to build a shopping centre near your home. Write a letter to the town council. In your letter, do the following: say how you heard about the plan explain how you feel about it ask for more information about it. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,
J. You have unexpectedly come into a large sum of money and you want to share this good news with your friend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter ● explain where the money came from ● say what you intend to do with the money ● invite your friend to celebrate your good fortune. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ___________,
Write a letter to the company that sold you the item. In the letter: give details about the order you made explain what was wrong with the item tell the company what you want them to do about it Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,
You need to take some time off of work to go on holiday. Write a letter to your direct manager. In your letter: •Ask for time off and explain why •Provide the dates and times for which you will be unavailable to work •Describe what you will do to prepare or make up for your absence Write at least 150 words. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Ms. Snyder,
You have been busy with your studies for the past month and haven't had time to visit your family. Write a letter to your grandmother. In your letter: Apologize for not getting in touch with her sooner Explain why you have been so busy Arrange a time to visit Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Grandmother,
You are going to spend your vacation in a city in a foreign country. You have never been there before. Your cousin has a friend who lives there. Write a letter to your cousin's friend. In your letter, introduce yourself say why you are making this trip ask some questions about the city (e.g. places to see, things to do, things to bring) Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ..................,
The table and charts belows gives information on the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain. The table shows where the money came from and charts show how it was distributed
People in your area are having problems with their internet connection. Write a letter to the company which provides the connection. In your letter, describe the problems explain how it is affecting people say what the company should do to help Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
You experienced a problem while visiting a store in your neighborhood. Write a letter to the manager of the store. In your letter: Describe the problem Explain why this problem has upset you State what you want to happen as a result of your letter Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,
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 You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You should write at least 150 words.
Write a letter to your college administration department complaining about the college facility. In your letter, include: what the problem is how this problem has affected you what the college should do to fix this problem 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 are planning to take a vacation. Write a letter to a friend. In your letter •describe the vacation spot you have chosen •explain how you plan to spend your time there •invite your friend to join you on your vacation 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 job that would be suitable for him/her Write at least 150 words. You do NOT neer to write any addresses. Begin your letter ad follows
Although you have never formally studied computing, you have always been interested in computers. You have just read about a computer course that really interests you, but it is only for people who have completed an elementary course. Write a letter to the college enrolment officer. In your letter explain why you are writing describe your circumstances ask if a special exception can be made for you so you can enrol in the course You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear
A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on holiday. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: •give contact details for when you are away •give instructions on how to care for your pet • describe other household duties You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear ..................,
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 would be a suitable person to employ say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. 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 explain what is wrong with the furniture say what action you would like the landlord to take Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
You have a suggestion for a park near your apartment building. Write a letter to your city's council board. In your letter: •Describe who you are and what your suggestion is •Explain why you think this suggestion will improve the park •Detail when you would like to see this suggestion in action Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
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 1)Describe what this book was about 2)Explain how this book influenced you 3)Say whether this book would be likely to influence other people Write at least 150 words You do NOT need to write any addresses Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam.
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