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Informal LetterTask 1

You have recently visited a museum. Now write a letter to your friend about the museum you have visited. Write a letter to him/ her. In your letter, write: - where you went - what you saw there - how you felt about it

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

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 Dear ............,

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Formal LetterTask 1

You are organising a seminar for your company. Write a letter to the manager of another department inviting them to give a presentation at the seminar. In your letter: - give details of the seminar - invite them to give a presentation and say why you are inviting them - say what the presentation should be about

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Formal LetterTask 1

A large company in your area plans 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 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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Informal LetterTask 1

You have a friend who lives in a different country. You will organise a party soon and have thought to use a foreign recipe. Write a letter to the friend asking for a recipe from his/her country for the party you are organizing. In your letter: - tell your friend about the party - ask for the recipe - explain why you need the recipe from his/her country

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

One of your colleagues is leaving for a new job, and your manager has asked you to arrange a farewell party for him/her. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: - suggest a suitable date and time for the party - recommend a place - discuss the food and entertainment options that should be available

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You are a member of an International Students' club. The club is organising an event to celebrate popular food from around the world. Write a letter to the event organiser, Luis. In your letter • offer to make a popular dish from your country • describe what this dish is • explain why it should be included in the event Dear Luis,

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Formal LetterTask 1

You work for an entertainment company which plans to open a new theatre soon. You want to invite a famous actor to open the new theatre. Write a letter to this famous actor. In your letter - give some information about the new theatre - invite her/him to open the new theatre - explain why she/he would be a good person to open the theatre Dear ______________ ,

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You recently attended a conference and you would like to give a presentation in your office about the information you gained by attending the conference. Write a letter to your manager asking for permission to give a presentation. In your letter: - describe what type of presentation you have in mind - what topics it would cover and how long it would take - who should participate in the presentation and where should it be conducted

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Informal LetterTask 1

You are preparing an event in the countryside. Write a letter to your friend and ask for help with the arrangements. In your letter: - describe the event - mention what arrangements have already been made - say how your friend can help

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