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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You have recently moved to a new neighbourhood and would like to join a sports centre there. You have found a private sports club. Write a letter to the manager of the sports club. In your letter: - introduce yourself - say why are you interested in this sports club - ask some questions about the club e.g facilities, membership, costs etc.

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You and some of your friends want to start a weekly dance club, and you have found a hall that would be suitable to hold your meetings. Write a letter to the owner of the hall. In your letter: - explain the dance project - ask if it is possible to rent the hall and under what terms - state what day and times you would like to use the hall

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You live in a university residence and have a problem with noise from a new campus restaurant that stays open until midnight. Write to the governor of the university. In your letter: - complain about the situation - explain why the noise is a problem - propose ways to reduce the noise

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You are a student at an English language school in Brighton and are living in private accommodation with other flatmates. You have not had hot water or heating for some time. The landlord's workmen have tried to fix the problem but without success. Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter: - state your reason for writing - describe the problems and explain how you feel propose a solution - ask the landlord to take actions

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You recently started commuting to work by bicycle and discovered that there is a problem with bicycle parking near the building where you work. Write a letter to the building manager. In your letter: - explain the reason for using a bicycle to commute - mention what problems you have encountered with parking - what you recommend to solve the problems

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Formal LetterTask 1

You have noticed a room at your company office that can be used as a relaxation room. Write a letter to your manager and ask to use the room for this purpose. In your letter: - explain why you are suggesting this - which room it is - what changes in the room will need to be done

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre that it runs, in order to save money. Write a letter to the local council. In your letter: Give details of how you and your friends or family use the centre Explain why the sports and leisure centre is important for the local community Describe the possible effects on local people if the center closes

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

The office where you work does not have a cafeteria for staff. Write a letter to your manager requesting that a cafeteria be set up. In your letter: - say what you have heard from staff about the inconvenience - explain how you feel about it - give suggestions for setting up a cafeteria

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You forget your bag in the gym and the gym management announced that it will be closed for a week for some renovation work. You need your bag as it has important things in it. Write a letter to the manager of the gym. In your letter: - introduce yourself and describe your position - give them a description of your bag - tell them what you want them to do

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