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Your friend has informed you that he/she is coming over to stay with you at your flat for a month. However, you will be away on a vacation for a week during the time of his/her arrival.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter, say,
– why you will be away and how he/she can get the keys to your flat
– how to operate the equipment in the flat
– suggest a few places of interest to visit while you will be away
Write at least 150 words.
You have been working as a senior executive in a private company for the last six years. You received a salary raise four years ago.
Write a letter to your manager to request a raise in your salary.
In your letter,
– explain why you are writing
– why you think you deserve a salary raise
– say what you want your manager to do for you
Write at least 150 words.
You have recently bought a new TV for your flat but it did not work. You phoned the shop but no action was taken.
Write a letter to the shop manager.
In your letter,
– describe the problem with the TV
– explain what happened when you phoned the shop
– say what you would like the manager to do
Write at least 150 words.
You are experiencing financial problems and want to ask your landlord if you can pay your rent late for the next two months.
Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter:
– explain why you are writing to him/her
– why you cannot pay the rent in time
– when you will pay the rent
Write at least 150 words.
You live in a small town and 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 a letter to the store manager. In your letter:
– tell the store manager where you live and what happened
– explain the problem with the laptop
– state what action you would like the manager to take
Write at least 150 words.
You would like a temporary job working in the summer camp which will run sports and outdoor activities for children and young people next summer.
Write a letter to the organizer(s) of the summer camp. In your letter:
– explain what sort of job you would like to do
– describe your academic qualifications
– say what experience and skills you have
Write at least 150 words.
You are taking your family to a picnic next week near a beach. You think that one of your close friends might be interested to join you.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:
– ask your friend if he/she would be interested to join you
– describe your plan for the picnic
– say why you think he/she would enjoy it
Write at least 150 words.
Your company has recently informed all its employees to refer their friends or relatives for a junior job position. You think that one of your university friends would be suitable for that job.
Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter:
– ask your friend if he/she would be interested in the job
– tell your friend about the job and what sort of work it involves
– say why you think the job would be suitable for him/her
Write at least 150 words.
You have been studying at a university in the UK for the last two years. A friend from your homeland has recently written to seek your advice on whether to finish his/her degree course at a university in his/her native country or the UK. You think he/she should come to the UK.
Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter:
– thank him/her for seeking your advice
– say why he/she should come to the UK to finish his/her degree course
– say how can you help him/her about it
Write at least 150 words.
You have a friend who lives in a city abroad. You have decided that you would like to apply to do a course at one of the colleges in the same 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 past few years and ask for assistance in contacting an appropriate institution.
Write at least 150 words.