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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 include: - what the event is - why the event is being held - what arrangements have already been made - how your friend can help

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You would like to participate in a work-related seminar in another country. Write a letter to the person in charge of the seminar and ask for detailed information. In your letter: - ask about the dates, - ask about the program, - ask about accommodation - ask about the cost.

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Formal LetterTask 1

You work in an international company. You need to take some time off work. Write a letter to your employer. In your letter - explain why you need this time off - give details of when you want the time off - say who can do your work when you are away Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ............,

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Formal LetterTask 1

You work for an international company and would like to spend six months working in its head office in another country. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: - Explain why you want to work in the company’s head office for six months - Say how your work could b done while you are away - Ask for his/her help in arranging it

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You need to take leave from your work for over one month for personal reasons. Write a letter to your boss. In your letter: - Explain the reason for the leave and the length of leave you need - Explain how you will keep up-to-date while you’re away - Suggest how your work could be covered while you are away

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Formal LetterTask 1

You want to start your own small business. Write a letter to a bank requesting information about obtaining a business loan to finance your new company. In your letter include the following information: - what kind of business do you want to start - how much money do you need - the length of time over which you would expect to repay the money

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: - explain the reason for the leave and the length of leave you need - explain how you will keep up-to-date while you’re away - suggest how your work could be covered while you are away

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Formal LetterTask 1

You work for a company. You have seen some information online about a training course that would be useful for your work. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: - give details of the course - say how the course would be useful - explain how the company could help you do this course.

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You recently went to a restaurant but think you could have left your credit card behind. Write to the restaurant. In your letter: - Tell them when you went there. - Describe where you think you may have left the credit card. - Explain what you would like the restaurant to do.

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Formal LetterTask 1

Your company is going to give a special training course for staff. Your manager has asked you to find out if the local conference centre has the right facilities to hold this course. Write a letter to the manager of the conference centre. In your letter: - Give details about the course - Describe what equipment you will need for the course - Ask some further questions about the facilities at the conference centre

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