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Formal LetterTask 1

WRITING TASK 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You live in a room in college which you share with another student. However, there are many problems with this arrangement and you find it very difficult to work. Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In the letter • describe the situation • explain your problems and why it is difficult to work • say what kind of accommodation you would prefer 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 LetterTask 1

You are a student at a language school in New Zealand studying Business English. Part of the course is a summer work placement programme. Unfortunately, you have just learnt from the school that this programme has now been cancelled. Write a letter to the School Principal. In your letter: - state your reason for writing - describe the problem and your concerns - explain what you would like the Principal to do.

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You have seen an advertisement for a community college that needs teachers for night classes. Write a letter to the community college. In your letter: - say which advertisement you are answering - describe which course(s) you want to teach, and what it/they would be about - explain why you would be a suitable teacher

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You recently attended a series of English lessons in a language school. However, you were unhappy with the teaching quality. Write a letter to the director of the school. In your letter: - explain why you chose to study English at the school - describe the problems you had with the lessons - suggest how the classes could be improved

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You are studying a short course in another country. Your accommodation was arranged by the course provider. There is a major problem with the accommodation. Write a letter to the course provider. In your letter: - Say what the problem is. - Describe the accommodation you thought you were getting. - Ask the provider to solve the problem.

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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 can not continue the course. Write a letter to your tutor. In your letter: - describe the situation - explain why you cannot continue at this time - say what action you would like to take

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Informal LetterTask 1

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 they should get a job. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter: - say they would not enjoy going to college - explain why getting a job is a good idea for them - suggest types of jobs that would be suitable for them

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Informal LetterTask 1

You are going to have a party to celebrate finishing your studies. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter: - explain what you are celebrating - give details of the party - say why you would like your friend to come

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Informal LetterTask 1

You borrowed an important textbook from a classmate last term. You now realise your classmate has returned home overseas and you still have the book. Write a letter to him/her. In your letter: - Apologise fro the mistake - Find out how important the book is to him/her - Say what you will do

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