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Informal LetterTask 1

You want to sell some of your furniture. You think a friend of yours might like to buy it from you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter • explain why you are selling • describe the furniture • suggest a date when your friend can come and see the furniture Dear ............ ,

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Informal LetterTask 1

You want to sell some of your furniture. You think a friend of yours might like to buy it from you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - explain why you are selling - describe the furniture - suggest a date - when your friend can come and see the furniture

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Informal LetterTask 1

It is ten years since you left college. You'd like to organise an event to celebrate this anniversary with all your friends and classmates from college. Write a letter to one of your college friends. In your letter • say what kind of celebration event you'd like to organise • explain why you think it would be good to celebrate in this way • describe what help you need to organise this event Dear ....................................,

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

All new employees at your workplace have a mentor – an experienced colleague who gives them advice and support in their career. As a new employee, you have been given details of your mentor. Write a letter to introduce yourself to your new mentor. In your letter • give a brief outline of your previous studies and work experience • explain what help you hope your mentor can give • suggest arrangements for a first meeting with your mentor Dear ....................,

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You have been invited to attend an interview for a place studying a course at a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment, you cannot come at the time they wish. Write a letter to the admission tutor. In your letter explain your position apologise and offer to come on another day or later the same day also ask how long the interview will be, and whether there will be any tests during it

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Informal LetterTask 1

You have recently purchased a gift item for one of your friends. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter: - tell him/her about the gift - tell how you want to send the gift to this friend - explain why you chose this gift for your friend

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Informal LetterTask 1

Your parents will celebrate their 50th anniversary next month. You are planning a big celebration and have a friend, Julia, who is a professional event planner. Write to Julia. In your letter: - explain why the occasion is special - ask for her assistance - set up a time to meet and discuss your plans

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You have a full-time job and are also doing a part-time evening course. You now find that you cannot continue the course. Write a letter to the course tutor. In your letter • describe the situation • explain why you cannot continue at this time • say what action you would like to take Dear ..................................... ,

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Formal LetterTask 1

You are working for a company. You need to take some time off work and want to ask 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 Dear .................... ,

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You have an extra room in your apartment and would like to rent it out to a student. Write a letter to the university council officer. In your letter: - describe your apartment and the facilities available - mention why you want to rent out the room - say what kind of tenant you would prefer

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