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Formal LetterTask 1

You have just spent a weekend staying at the Lilo Hotel in Adelaide. When you got home, you find that you have left a bag at the hotel. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter: - introduce yourself - describe the bag and its content - describe how you left your bag and what action you would expect from him/her

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Formal LetterTask 1

You are working for a company. You need to take some time off work and want to ask your manager about this. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: - explain why you want to take time off work - give details of the amount of time you need - 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 you want to start - how much money you need - the length of time over which you would expect to repay the money

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Formal LetterTask 1

Your local newspaper wants to reward people who have contributed a lot to the community. Write a letter to the newspaper. In your letter: - suggest someone - who deserves the reward - mention what they have done to help the community - say what reward you would like to give this person

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You are planning to study English at a college in an English-speaking country. You would like some information about their courses. Write a letter to the college. In your letter: - ask about the course they offer - ask about the cost of the course - say what kind of accommodation you want in the college hostel

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Informal LetterTask 1

A friend recently told you that he/she had gone to an excellent restaurant. You wonder if this restaurant will be suitable for your birthday party next week. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - tell your friend about your planned party - ask for details of the restaurant - ask what kind of food it serves and if your friend has any particular recommendations

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Formal LetterTask 1

Last week you were on a flight to London. When you left the plane, you left a bag and did not remember it until you reached your hotel. Write a letter to the airline. In your letter: - explain what happened - describe the bag and its contents - say what you would like the airline to do

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You are not happy with the course you are doing at college and would like to change to a different course. Write a letter to the Head of Department to change your course. In your letter explain: - what course you are doing now - why you are not satisfied with that course - what course you would like to change to

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You are studying overseas. You need to return to your country before the end of the semester for a family event. Write a letter to your supervisor. In your letter: - request some time off - explain why you need to leave early - reassure him/her that your studies will not suffer

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Formal LetterTask 1

You would like to buy some electrical goods at a shop in a nearby town. Write a letter to the shop. In your letter: - ask whether the shop has the goods or can order them - ask what the prices are - ask how long the shop can hold the goods for you

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