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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,
– describe where you lived when you were a student at the university
– recommend the best way for him/her to look for accommodation
– warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation
Write at least 150 words.
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your country all look very similar to each other. You don’t fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter,
– say which points in the article you agree with
– explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other town centres
– offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
Write at least 150 words.
You are living in a university residence, and you have a problem with the high levels of noise from a new campus restaurant which is open until midnight.
Write a letter to the governor of the University. In your letter,
– complain about the situation
– say why this is a problem
– and propose ways to reduce the noise
Write at least 150 words.
A restaurant has advertised in a newspaper that a waiter/waitress is required for evening work. It has also 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 at least 150 words.
You and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel.
Write a letter to the hotel for making the arrangement. In your letter,
– mention when you will be arriving and leaving
– say what type of rooms you would like and ask how much the weekend will cost
– inquire about activities and places of interest near the hotel
You should write at least 150 words.
You are planning to study English at a college/university in an English-speaking country. You would like some information about their courses.
Write a letter to the college/university admission office. In your letter,
– ask about the course they offer
– ask about the cost of the course
– say what kind of accommodation you want in the college hostel
Write at least 150 words.
Recently you bought a kitchen appliance from a brand shop. It did not work properly within the first two days of its purchase. The shop took it back, and said they would repair it within two days. You have waited two weeks, and still, it is not ready.
Write a letter to the shop to complain about it. In your letter,
– explain what has happened
– how you feel about it
– ask them to repair the kitchen appliance soon or supply you with a new one
Write at least 150 words.
You are a member of a local club which will organise a committee meeting next month. You would like a local politician to attend the meeting to contribute to the discussion about keeping the environment green.
Write a letter of invitation to that politician. In your letter,
– introduce your club
– say why you are having the meeting
– invite him/her to attend the meeting
Write at least 150 words.
You are going to study at a college/university in a foreign country next semester. You would like to stay in the hostel offered by the college/university.
Write a letter to the college/university giving your accommodation requirements. You should outline what your room and food needs are. And ask what alternatives are available if they cannot provide what you want.
You want to learn a language. A teacher who teaches this language lives near the area where you live.
Write a letter to the teacher. In your letter,
– say how you came to know about him/her
– explain why you want to learn this language
– ask what help he/she can offer
Write at least 150 words.