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Informal LetterTask 1

You have just spent a week with a friend on holiday. When you got home, you realised you had left your wallet there. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - Thank you friend for the holiday - Explain that you left your wallet in their house. - Give them instructions on how to send it back to you.

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Formal LetterTask 1

You own an old item that you think is valuable and would like to sell. Write a letter to the owner of an antique shop. In your letter: - Explain how you found the shop - Describe the item that you would like to sell - Say how much you would like to sell the item for

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Informal LetterTask 1

You recently read an article in a newspaper about your childhood friend with whom you have lost contact for a long time. Write a letter to the editor. In your letter: - Say which edition and when did the article appear - Explain why you lost contact with your friend - Say how you want them to help you to get back in touch

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Formal LetterTask 1

You have been working in a company for the last two years. Recently, your computer in the office has started having some problems, and it is affecting your work performance. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: - describe the problem - explain how it is affecting your work - write what you want him to do regarding it

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

The Local Council in the area where you live has decided to demolish an old historical building to build a shopping centre. Write a letter to the head of the Council. In your letter: - explain why it is important to preserve the old building - suggest how the building can be used to benefit the local community - suggest another place for the shopping centre

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Formal LetterTask 1

You have missed some important papers accidentally on a bus. Write a letter to the manager of the Taxi company. In your letter: - Give the details of your journey - Explain why those papers are important for you - Suggest what can the manager do

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You have enrolled in an evening course, but you have found that you are too busy to continue and would like to take the course next term instead. Write a letter to you, teacher. In your letter: - Explain the situation and why you cannot continue the course - Say what you would like to do about your studies? - Ask for a device about what you can do about the situation?

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You successfully passed a job interview. You have to join by 15th November but you will not be able to do so. Write a letter to your new boss. In your letter: - explain your situation - express your concerns - suggest solutions

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You would like your child to have a day off from school for a special family celebration. Write a letter to the principal and in your letter: - Describe the family celebration - Say why it’s important for your child to be there - Explain how your child will catch up on the work missed You do NOT need to include addresses. ………………..,

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