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| You live near a recreation ground. A local school often brings pupils to the recreation ground to do sports, such as football and cricket, but recently this has caused some problems. Write a letter to the head of the school. In your letter: Explain why you enjoy living by the recreation ground Describe the recent problems at the recreation ground Say what you think the school should do |
You have seen an advertisement from a couple, who live in Australia, for someone to teach their two children your language for a year. Write a letter to the couple. In your letter: Explain why you think you would be suitable for the job Say what else you could do for the family. Give your reasons for wanting the job |
A friend of yours is thinking about applying for the same course that you did at university. He/She has asked for your advice about studying this subject. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: Give details of the course you took at the university Explain why you recommend the university Give some advice about how to apply |
A museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntary/unpaid work. You would like to do some voluntary/unpaid work at the museum. Write a letter to the museum director to apply for voluntary/unpaid work. In your letter: Explain why you want to do voluntary/unpaid work at the museum Describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful Give details of when you would be available for work |
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer He/She has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday describe some possible disadvantages say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer |
You will go to London soon to stay there for one year. Write a letter to an agency to get information about accommodation. In your letter: describe why you are going to London describe what kind of accommodation you want describe when you will arrive |
You heard that a sports center in your neighborhood would be closed. Write a letter to the manager. In your letter: Tell how you heard about the news Say what your opinion is Explain how it impacts your life |
You recently read an advertisement in a newspaper looking for people who would like to take care of the old in a nursing house, and you are interested in this position. Write a letter to the nursing houses manager. In your letter: explain why you are interested in this position; describe what relevant skills or experience you have; when you can start to work. |
You are a member of a sports club in an old building. Now, all the members are asked to provide suggestions to the manager of the club about the improvement of the club’s facilities. Write a letter to offer some suggestions. In your letter; describe your suggestions for improvement describe what benefits the members can obtain after improvement |
You recently had a flight tour and left an important item on the plane. Write a letter to the airline manager. In your letter: 1. describe what the item was 2 describe where you lost it 3 tell the manager how to contact you if your item has been found |
You recently received a letter from your cousin asking about whether she should study business management or music in university. Write a letter to her to offer suggestions. In your letter: explain how you felt when you received her letter explain the benefits of both subjects give your suggestions |
A company offers a temporary job with no salary, but it helps you to gain some work experience. Write a letter to the manager of the company. In your letter: introduce your previous work experience tell the manager which department you want to work in. 3.describe what expectation you have from the job |
You heard that there is a group of people doing unpaid work helping old people in the local community. Write a letter to the group leader. In your letter: say how you heard about the group emphasize the importance of their work give details of what you can do to help |
You organized a 90th birthday party for a relative in a hotel, many elderly guests attended this party which was of great success. Write a letter to thank the hotel manager. In your letter: give the details of the party describe the reason why the party was so successful mention a staff member who helped you a lot |
You got a job offer in another country where your friend lives. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: Describe the details of the job Tell your friend why you applied for this job Ask some questions about the country |
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