One of your colleagues is leaving for a new job, and your manager has asked you to arrange a farewell party for him/her.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter,
•suggest a suitable date and time for the party
•recommend a place
• discuss the food and entertainment options that should be available
During a recent plane journey, you sat next to a businessman who owns a chain of restaurants. You talked to him and he suggested that you should contact him about a possible job in one of his restaurants.
Write a letter to this businessman. In your letter
-Remind him when and where you met
-Tell him what kind of job you are interested in
-Say why you think you would be suitable for the job
in many countries’ schools have severe problems with student behavior. What do you think are the cause (problems)of this? What solutions can you suggest?
You recently visited a store and did not like the customer service there. Write a letter to the store manager and say:
1) What was the issue there?
2) Why wasn't the staff helpful?
3)Suggest what can be done about it?
Your friend has started a new import-export business venture abroad. He has requested your suggestions on the same.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
suggest some products from your company
give him details about their availability
tell him why he should take up your suggestion
You recently enrolled in a course at a tuition centre. However, you were disappointed with some aspects of the course and the service provided.
Write a letter to the manager of the tuition centre. In your letter:
•Introduce yourself
•Explain the problems you experienced
•Suggest what improvements should be made
Most major cities around the world continue to grow at a phenomenal rate due to the massive increase in population. Discuss some of the effects of a high population density and suggest some ways on which this trend could be reversed. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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 recently organized 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 the letter
• Say what the participants liked about the hotel
• Explain why they were unhappy about the food
• Suggest what the manger should do to improve the food in future
You have seen a course advertised online that you think would help you perform better at work. The course will take place during the week, so you will need to take time off work.
Write a letter to your manager. In the letter
say what the course is
explain why you want to do the course and how it will be beneficial to the company
suggest how your work can be covered while you attend the course.
Write a letter to the Planning Manager of your local council about a historical building in your area that is about to be pulled down due to the lack of money to repair it. In your letter
State why the building is important
What the building can be used for in the future
Suggest ways for paying for the repairs
The use of recreational drogs is on the increase, especially among young people. Describe the reasons for this worrying issue and provide suggestions to minimize it.
You are arranged to visit a friend in Canada but an important event at home now means that you must changa the dates of the visit.
Write a letter to your friend.In your letter
Explain the important event
Apologise for the situation
Suggest a new arrangement
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 problems is
• Suggest solutions to the problem
You do not need to write any addresses
A young person will start work at your office next month to gain work experience. Write a letter to him/her.
In your letter
inform him/her about the work that needs to be done at the office;
explain what he/she is supposed to do on the first day;
suggest what he/she should bring to work.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have recently visited a city on vacation and stayed in a hotel.
Write a letter to the manager about your stay. In your letter:
Give details of your stay
What were the high & low points of the hotel
What are your suggestions; recommendations and / or complaints about the hotel Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear .....................,
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 how you could help her in her home
Say why you would like to do this Job
Explain when you will and will not be available
The crime rate among teenagers has increased dramatically in many countries. Discuss some possible reasons for this increase and suggest solutions. Several Nations have observed an enormous increase in crime amid youngsters.
You study at a university and often use the university library. The library closes very early in the evening and you are not able to stay there and study.
Write a letter to the manager of the library. In the letter,
-Describe who you are and the details of your university course
-Explain the problem at the library
-Suggest what you think the manager should do
Some individuals suggest that the key to healthy lifestyle is following a strict diet and exercise regimen, while others believe that maintaining a balanced approach and listening to one's body is more important. Discuss both points of view and give your opinion.
You recently received a letter from a fiend asking for advice about whether to go to college or 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 goint 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
The news company is going to start a new program on TV about a particular place. Write a letter to
offer your suggestions on what the program should be like.
In your letter, you should tell:
how you know about that place
what suggestions you would like to make
why you are offering these suggestions.
You have received a job offer for an exciting, new position. Although you are expected to start on September 7th, you are only available to start a week later due to personal reasons.
Write a letter to your new boss. In your letter:
· Express your enthusiasm for the job offer
· Explain the problem
· Suggest what you can do
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Ms. Mcllwain,
The municipal corporation in the area where you live has decided to demolish a historical building to build a shopping center. Write a letter to the mayor of the corporation. In your letter:
You have to explain
why it is important to preserve the building
suggest how the building can be used to benefit the local community.
Write a letter to the government about the lack of sports facilities in your hometown for people of your age. In your letter, you should tell:
• what facilities you want
• why you want them
• what suggestions you can give
in the recent year there has been considerable rise in crime committed by young people in cities. what has caused this ? what solutions can you suggest ?
You are currently trying to improve your knowledge of a language which is not your first language. You have a friend who speaks this language fluently. You have decided to write to this friend.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
• explain why you want to improve your knowledge of this language –
• ask him/her for suggestions on how to learn more quickly
• propose that you meet your friend to talk about it
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 manage should clo to improve the foocl in future
You recently organized an all-day meeting for your company, which took place in a local hotel. In your letter to the hotel manager:
Describe the purpose of the meeting.
Explain why you were unhappy with the hotel’s service.
Suggest what the hotel could do to improve.
Write at least 150 words.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are part of a group of musicians who meet on Tuesday and Friday evenings to practise 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 alternative days and times for practice
You should write at least 150 words.
You have recently experienced a laptop problem that makes it difficult for you to do your job properly. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
describe the problem
explain how it is affecting your work
suggest what you would like your manager to do about it
Some students works while studying. This often results in lacking time for education and constantly feeling under pressure. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?
You are studying for a qualification, and you would like some time off work to complete it. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: Ask for some time off to complete a qualification. Suggest what you will do later at work if you have time off.
You recently bought some train tickets for a journey a week in advance. When you went to the station to catch the train, you were told you could not use the tickets and the staff were very unhelpful to you.
Write a letter to the train company. In your letter
-describe the problem you had with the tickets
-say why you were unhappy with the staff
-suggest what action the train company should take
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Your neighbour keeps his/her pet outside in the garden and this is causing some inconvenience for you and your family.
Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter:
say what the problem is
explain how it is affecting you and your family
suggest a possible solution
The crime rate among teenagers has increased dramatically in many countries. Discuss some possible reasons for this increase and suggest solutions. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Your friend is coming over to stay with you. However, you will be away on vacation for a month. Write him/her a letter and say:
In your letter
•How to get the keys to your flat
•How to operate the equipment in the flat and
•Suggest a few places of interest to visit
You should write at least 150 words.
Write a letter to a city planning manager about demolition of a historical building in your area and say
– Explain why it shouldn’t be demolished.
– Suggest a future use for this building.
– Recommend a way to raise money for repairs.
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. barrettes
your letter suggest how you could help her in her home
Say why you would like to do this work
Explain when you will and will not be available
You recently encountered some problems with a public transportation service in your area.
Write a letter to the manager of the public transport company and say
- where and what the problems were
- explain how these problems affect the public
- suggest what changes could be made to improve the situation
In many countries, very few young people read newspapers or follow the news on TV. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest? #184
More developing countries are given aid from international organziations to help them in their development plans. Some people argue that financial aid is important but others suggest that practical aid and advice are more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion
In many cities, public parks and open spaces are being replaced by housing and commercial buildings. What problems does this cause? What solutions can you suggest?
Your city council is planning to pull down one of the historic buildings in your town because they do not have funds to renovate it. As a citizen, you do not want it to happen.
Write a letter to the city council. In your letter,
•say what the importance of this historic building is
•mention why it should be renovated rather than pull down
• suggest a plan to raise funds and maintain the building in the future
A friend from overseas is planning to visit you soon. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• explain why you are looking forward to the visit
• describe the accommodations you have available for your friend
• suggest some things to do during the visit
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear……
In some countries people's weight has significantly increased while their level of health have decreased. What do you think may be the causes of this problem? What solutions can you suggest to solve this problem?
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 that people at this gym do not bother to wipe down the machines after use and often leave dirty towels on the benches in the changing rooms. Write to the gym manager. In your letter:
explain who you are
describe the problem exactly
make suggestions to improve the gym
In many countries schools have severe problems with students behavior. What do you think are the reasons for this? What solution can be suggest?
Your local TV station is organizing the burial of a ‘time capsule’. Suggestions are being welcomed as to what artefacts should be buried with the capsule to enable future generations to understand more about today’s society.
Write an email to the TV station.
In your email,
suggest at least 3 artefacts,
say why they are relevant,
and explain why they are also practical suggestions.
Studies suggest that the rise in the consumption of junk foods is the major cause of obesity. Some people argue that this problem can be tackled to a great extent by increasing the price of these food items. Do you agree or disagree?