WRITING
Task 1.1
You have a complaint about the hotel you stayed at while attending a meeting that was booked by the organiser of a company meeting.
Write a letter to the organiser and include
·Details about the meeting
·The problem you face
·What should be done
Task 1.2
You are going to another country to study. You would like to do a part-time job while you are studying, so you want to ask a friend who lives there for some help.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
- Give details of your study plans
- Explain why you want to get a part-time job
- Suggest how your friend could help you find a job
Task 1.3
Write a letter to the manager of a cinema (movie theatre) about a jacket you have left behind after a film.
In your letter
- Describe the jacket
- Describe where you were seated
- Explain what you want to be done
Task 1.4
You recently attended a conference and would like to give a presentation to your colleagues about it.
Write a letter to your manager and include:
- The topic of the conference
- Why you want to present about it
- When it could be done
Task 1.5
You live with a roommate at university but you have trouble studying because of a problem related to your roommate.
Write a letter to an administrator at your university and include:
- Who you are
- The problem
- What you suggest they do
Task 1.6
You saw an advertisement in the paper for a property management position at an apartment complex.
Write a letter to express your interest. Include
- Why you are writing
- Your suitability for the role
- How you would approach the position
Task 1.7
You recently stayed at a hotel for a conference with your company and there were several problems with your room.
Write to the hotel management to complain. Include
- Where you stayed
- What the problems were
- How they can fix your complaints
Task 1.8
You are interested in applying for a new position at your company but have some questions.
Write a letter to your boss. In your letter include:
- Which position you are considering
- What questions you have about it
- How your boss can help you decide whether or not to apply
Task 1.9
You use public transport and have been facing issues.
Write a letter to the public transport authorities. In your letter include:
- Why public transport is important to you
- What problem you face
- Suggest what can be done to improve public transport
Task 1.10
You have moved to a new job in a new city.
Write a letter to a friend who worked at your previous company.
- Describe your city
- Describe your job
- Describe the arrangements for him to visit you
Task 1.11
You want to arrange a conference for your company, and you need to ask one of your colleagues to give a presentation in this conference.
Write a letter to your colleague. In your letter include
- Details about the conference
- Why you want your colleague to give presentation
- What arrangement will you do for this conference
Task 1.12
Write a letter to your landlord complaining about noise in the block of flats which he owns.
Include
- Where you live
- The problem
- What he should do
Task 1.13
Your friend is going to stay in your apartment while you are away.
Write a letter to your friend and include:
- Where the key is
- Instructions to look after the apartment
- What should he/ she do on the day of your return
Task 1.14
Write a letter to your landlord complaining about noise in the block of flats that he owns.
Include
- Where you live
- The problem
- What he should do
Task 1.15
Write a letter to your manager about your work from the last year.
Include
- What you did
- What you think you could improve
- A training request
Task 1.16
Write a letter to a hotel manager in another city to ask about a two- day business trip for yourself and your colleagues.
Include
- An introduction to your office
- Information about the business trip
Task 1.17
Write a letter to a friend telling them about an interesting website you found.
Tell your friend
- How you found it
- How it can help
- How you use it
Task 1.18
A local school is requesting ideas for renovations.
Write to them and include
- Problems they have now
- Suggestions to change
- How they could make these changes
Task 1.19
Write a letter to an editor of a newspaper about a mistake from a recent article.
Include
- What the mistake was
- How they can correct it
- How to avoid this mistake in the future
Task 1.20
Write a letter to a friend about an upcoming event in your town.
Include
- What the event is
- Why they would be interested
- An invitation to stay with you
Task 1.21
Write a letter to friend to inform them of a celebration you are having for a recent job promotion.
Include information about
- The promotion
- The celebration
- Their accommodation
Task 1.22
Write a letter to your friend who you recently travelled with to a foreign country.
Include
- Why you enjoyed the trip
- What you are doing now
- An invitation to visit you now
Task 1.23
Write a letter to a foreign friend who has asked if they can stay with you when visiting your country.
Include
- Why you do not have time to host them
- An alternate date
- Recommendations for what to do
Task 1.24
Write a letter to a friend who just moved into a new house that you are sending a gift to.
Include
- What the gift is
- Why you chose it
- How it will be delivered
Task 1.25
Write a letter to a colleague asking for assistance setting up equipment for an upcoming presentation of yours.
Include
- What the presentation is about
- The equipment needed
- Suggestions to set it up
Task 1.26
You recently joined a sports club and are having some problems.
Write to the manager and include
- Why you joined the club
- The problems you are having
- Some possible solutions
Task 1.27
Write a letter to a friend inviting them to go on vacation with you.
Include
- Why you want to go on holiday
- Where you want to go
- Why you want them to come with you
Task 1.28
Write a letter to your landlord to ask about repair work that was not completed successfully.
Write
- What the problem was
- What the repairs did
- What you expect
Task 1.29
Write a letter to a friend who you borrowed something from that got damaged.
In your letter
- Mention what you borrowed
- Describe how it was damaged
- Say how you will fix it
Task 1.30
Write a letter to the secretary of an institute to accept an invitation to give a talk about your country at an American university.
Include
- Acceptance and a possible date
- What you will say in the talk
- Equipment you will need
Task 1.31
Write a letter to a local restaurant that is very noisy.
In your letter
- Introduce yourself
- Describe the problem
- Say what actions you will take
Task 1.32
Write a letter to the editor to give your opinion about a magazine that you purchased.
Include
- Why you bought it
- What you liked and disliked about it
- Suggestions for improvement
Task 1.33
Write a letter to the local school in your neighborhood to give suggestions about improving its buildings and play area.
Include
- Why they should be improved
- Suggestions for how
- When they could be improved
Task 1.34
Write a letter to a friend who is currently moving into a new home.
Write to your friend
- Asking about the new home
- Telling them you can help
- Describing how you can help
Task 1.35
You were recently helped by an employee at the airport.
Write to the airport to
- Describe the problem
- Talk about how you were helped
- Suggest how to reward the employee
Task 1.36
You visited your friend’s hometown last month and promised to meet him but you could not.
Write to your friend
- Expressing your apology
- Explaining why you couldn’t meet
- Suggesting when to meet later
Task 1.37
Write a letter to a friend asking for help to build your website.
Include
- The purpose of the site
- Your requirements
- When you will need it
- Your expecatations of payment
Task 1.38
Write a letter to the organiser of an annual festival that you attended last year.
Include
- Feedback about last year
- An offer to volunteer
- Questions about the festival
Task 1.39
Write a letter to the manager of your company to ask about providing bicycle parking.
Write
- The purpose of the site
- Your requirements
- When you will need it
Task 1.40
You just finished a course and borrowed a book from the teacher but couldn’t return it on time. You would like to return the book now.
Write to your teacher
- Describing the book
- Saying how helpful the book was
- Explaining why you didn’t return it before
Task 1.41
Write a letter to a friend who invited you to meet up but you missed the appointment.
- Apologise for not messaging
- Explain why you could not go
- Suggest another date
Task 1.42
You work in an international company and want to request some time off to attend a family event.
Write to your manager and
- Ask for time off
- Describe the event
- Say how you will make up time missed
Task 1.43
You recently ate at a local restaurant with your family and want to write to the local newspaper to tell them
- About the restaurant
- What you ate
- Why you would/wouldn’t recommend this restaurant
Task 1.44
A friend is planning to visit the town where you live.
Write a letter to make some suggestions about
- The best time to visit your town
- The most interesting places to check out
- Where to find inexpensive accommodation
Task 1.45
Your colleague loaned you a book to use in a presentation at work.
Write to your friend to say
- What the presentation was about
- Why it was important
- How the book helped you
Task 1.46
You recently took a trip and the tour guide was very helpful.
Write a letter to the tour company to
- Describe the tour
- Talk about the tour guide
- Recommend a way to thank the guide