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semi-formal

Write a letter to your landlord complaining about

noise in the block of flats which he owns. You
should include -where you live -explain the
problem -what he should do

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unknown

You met with an accident that damaged your car

.you left the car at garage for repair but you are not
happy with the car repair.write a letter to garage
owner for the same. In your Letter Introduce
yourself Describe what happened Say what you
want the garage to fix now

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formal

Your next-door neighbor likes to listen to music late

at night. Because of the loud music, you often lose
sleep. Write a letter to the building manager. In
your letter describe the situation explain the
problems it is causing you offer at least one
solution

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informal

Essay topics: An Australian friend is coming to visit

you, and it will be his/her birthday during the visit.
write a letter to your friend In your letter * say how
you feel about the visit * suggest what you could
do on his/her birthday *try to find out what you
friend thinks of your idea

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formal

You recently visited a restaurant to celebrate a

special occasion, but you were unhappy with the
meal and service you received. Write a letter to the
restaurant manager. In your letter:** - **Describe
the occasion and why you chose the restaurant.** -
**Explain the issues you encountered with the meal
and the service.** - **Suggest what you would like
the manager to do to address the problem.**

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informal

A friend of yours has recently written to you asking

for advice about a problem at work. You have had a
similar problem at your workplace in the past.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, tell your
friend how you feel about the problem explain how
you faced a similar situation in the past suggest
possible solutions to the problem

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formal

You are working for a company. You need to take

some time off work and want to adk your manager
about this. Write a letter to your manager. In your
letter • Explain why you want to take time off work
• Give details of the amount of time you need •
Suggest how your work could be covered while you
are away

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formal

A large company in your area has decided to spend

a certain amount of money, either to sponsor a
local children's sports team for two years, or to pay
for two open-air concerts. It has asked for
feedback from the general public. Write a letter to
the company. In your letter •describe the benefits
of sponsoring the sports team •summarise the
benefits of paying for the concerts •say how you
think the company should spend the money

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formal

You work at home and you have a problem with a

piece of equipment that you use for your job. Write
a letter to company which supplied the equipment.
Describe the problem with the equipment Explain
how this problem is affecting to the work Say what
you want to shop or company to do

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formal

As the graduation day draws near, you have to

apply for a library card for your graduate thesis.
Write a letter to the person in charge of the library.
In your letter Explain your situation Inquire about
to the required materials and the required
procedures Express your thanks

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formal

You recently attended a training course for your

work. Your employer has asked you for your
feedback on the training course. Write a letter to
your employer In your letter • remind your
employer what the course was about • explain
why the course was useful to you in your work •
suggest why the course may be suitable for some
of your 5.

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formal

Write a letter to your manager explaining your

grievance with the parking situation at work. 1)
Explain the problem 2) Explain the results 3) How
you plan to solve the problem

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formal

You recently flew with an airline and had a problem

with the food on the plane. Write a letter to the
company. In your letter give the details of the flight
explain what the problem with the food was say
what the airline should do about it.

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informal

You are going abroad on holiday and your friend

will stay in your home while you are away. Write a
letter to your friend. In your letter: explain where
you hide the keys describe what your friend needs
to do in your absence say when you are coming
back Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need
to write any addresses. Begin your letter as
follows: Dear

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formal

Write a letter to a local authority by requesting

additional sports facilities for your age group in
your area. - Mention about the current sports
facilities available - What kind of additional sports
facilities should be introduced? - How would the
new sports facilities be a help for the people in your
age group?

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formal

A large company in your area has decided to spend

certain amount of money, either to sponsor a local
children's sport team for two years, or pay for two
open-air concerts. It has asked for feedback from
the general public. Write a letter to the company.
in your letter 1. describe the benefits of sponsoring
the sport team. 2. summarize the benefits of paying
for the concerts. 3. say how you think company
should spend the money.

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formal

Your employer has recently allowed some

employees to work remotely from home. You would
also like to work from home. Write a letter to the
HR manager for permission to work from home for
the next six months. In your letter, mention why
you are writing explain why you would like to work
from home say how this can benefit you and the
company Write at least 150 words. You do NOT
need to write any addresses.Begin your letter as
follows:

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semi-formal

Your friend has a problem at work. He has written

to you a letter and asked for advice about the ways
to solve it. Write to him. In your letter: • Tell him
that you understand the problem; • Tell about
similar case that you experienced in the past; •
Suggest possible ways to solve the problem. Write
at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any
addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ....,

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semi-formal

Your next-door neighbor likes to listen to music late

at night. Because of the loud music, you often lose
sleep. Write a letter to your neighbor. In your letter
Describe the situation Explain the problem it is
causing you Offer at least one solution

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formal

You need to borrow some money to pay for

something you need for your work or studies. Write
a letter to your bank to ask for a loan. In your letter
introduce yourself and ask for a loan say why you
need the money explain how you plan to pay the
money back You should 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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formal

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You are due to start a new job next week but you
will not be able to because you have some
problems. Write a letter to your new employer. In
your letter • explain your situation • describe your
problems • tell him/her when you think you can
start. You should write at least 150 words. You do
NOT need to write your own address.

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informal

You are going to visit New Zealand for an 'English

and Homestay' program. You have just received
details of your homestay host family. Write your
first letter to the family. In your letter •introduce
yourself • ask the family some questions to get
information that is important to you • tell the family
about your arrival date and time

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formal

A magazine wants to include contribution 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 influences you
most. In your letter, •describe what this book was
about, •explain how this book influenced you,
•say whether this book would be likely to influence
other people

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semi-formal

Recently Booked A Part-time Course At A College,

You Now Need To Cancel - GT Letter Band 9
Sample You should spend about 20 minutes on
this task. 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 should 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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semi-formal

You were doing a short course at another country.

All of a sudden, you had to leave the course and fly
back to your home country. Write a letter to your
teacher, and in your letter – express your gratitude
– explain why you had to leave – explain what
part of the course you enjoyed the most

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informal

Your parents will be celebrating their 40th

anniversary next month. You are planning a big
celebration, but you are not sure how to make the
occasion really memorable. Write to your best
friend, Joan, who is a professional event planner. In
your letter: explain why the occasion is special
ask for her assistance set up a time to meet at
your friend's convenience to discuss your plans

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informal

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 …………………,

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semi-formal

You have won a holiday to Hawaii with one extra

ticket. Write a letter to someone to invite them
along with you. In the letter:– Explain what has
happened and that you would like them to come –
Give details of when the trip will take place –
Inform the person of the things they will need for
the trip

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semi-formal

U recently attended short course at college and left

an electronic device behind in the classroom. Write
an email to the course administrator. In your letter
1-Give details of the course u attended and explain
what happened. 2-Describe the device and where
u left it 3- Tell the course administrator what would
u like him to do

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informal

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 colledge - explain
why getting a job is a good idea for him/her -
suggest types of job that would be suitable for
him/her

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informal

One of your friends invited you for a meal with his/

her family in their home. Write a letter to your
friend Thank him and tell them what you have
enjoyed the most How do you feel about his/her
family Suggest him/her to visit you

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semi-formal

Your company has sent you for a course abroad,

and you got a certificate there, but you somehow
lost it. Write a letter to the college principal to send
the certificate to you. In your letter Describe how
you lost it? Explain why you need it now What do
you want the principal to do?

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formal

Write a letter to the museum director to apply for

the 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

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informal

Your friend invited you to go with him/her to a

concert next week, however, you are unable to
come. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
•let your friend know why you can't go to the
concert; •suggest another activity you can do
together; •explain why you think your friend would
enjoy this activity.

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semi-formal

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You have just moved into a new home and are
planning to hold a party. You are worried that the
noise may disturb your neighbour. Write a letter to
your neighbour. In your letter ● introduce yourself
● describe your plans for the party ● invite your
neighbour to come You do NOT need to write any
addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear
................. , You should write at least 150 words.

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semi-formal

You are a student at a University in the UK. You

have recently lost your University ID Card. Write to
the local police station giving details of: who are
you? what happened? Ask to record your details
so that you can apply a new ID card.

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formal

You are organizing a family holiday. Write a letter to

a travel agency. In your letter: - Explain your travel
plans. - Detail your requirements for
accommodation and activities. - Ask for
recommendations and availability.

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formal

You have just read an article in an international

travel magazine which contained some information
about your town that is incorrect. Write a letter to
the editor of the magazine. In your letter Correct
the information in the article Explain why it is
important for the magazine to give correct
information Suggest what the magazine should
do about this situation

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informal

Write a letter to your friend who has asked you

about a short course, which you have done. Write
about the content of the course. The future benefit
of the course.

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formal

You recently organized an event that was

mentioned in a newspaper article. The article had
some incorrect information about the event. Write a
letter to the newspaper editor and include the
following in your letter: – When and where the
article was published – What information in the
article was wrong – How you expect the editor to
correct the error

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semi-formal

2) Your next door neighbour owns a small dog that

barks throughout the day and the night. Write a
letter to your neighbour requesting that something
be done about the dog. Include in your letter: •
Your reason for writing • What you would like to
happen

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informal

You had borrowed money from your friend when

you were facing some financial problems and forgot
to pay it back. Write a letter to your friend and in
your letter: ● apologize for being late in returning
the money ● explain what happened ● say how you
are going to fix the issue now

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semi-formal

You have received a letter from your university of

Albion demanding a reason for your absence from
an exam. You were ill that day but failed to submit
the evidence. Write a letter to the Examinations
Committee explaining your situation. You should
include: Apologies for the situation Identification
for yourself (Name, student number, case number)
An explanation of what had happened and any
possible evidence you may have Possible
resolutions to consider.

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formal

Write a letter You recently made reservations for

dinner at a very famous and expensive restaurant in
town. However, the meal and the service were
terrible. The restaurant manager was not available
to solve the problem, so you left without a