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An annual event was recently held in your area. Write a letter to the organisers congratulating them on a successful production. In your letter: - give details of the event - mention what you liked most about the event - make a polite criticism of something that could be improved

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Dear Sir or Madam, As a member of the Frederick community in the city of Munich, I am writing this letter to congratulate you on a very successful production of the Folk Music Festival on 27th March this year. This music festival is held every year in our area, and I am pretty sure that other members of our community also feel that you have done excellent work this time.
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Dear Sir or Madam, I am Elizabeth Conor, a local resident of Essex, writing to congratulate you for arranging a successful community meet-up programme this year. Many other residents whom I have talked to lately, feel the same.
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You went to a theater with a friend and he/she had an accident. An employee helped you. Write a letter to the manager. In your letter:- thank the employee,- explain about the accident,- suggest what they could have done to prevent it.

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General Task 1 · Informal letters

Informal Letter Task 1

Thanks·Feedback

Your friend has had his/her first book published a few days ago. He/she has recently sent you a copy of that book. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:- congratulate him/her for having his/her first book published- thank your friend for sending you a copy of the book- say what do you think about the book

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General Task 1 · Semi-formal letters

Semi-Formal Letter Task 1

Thanks·Events·Work

One of your colleagues was in charge of organising an annual executive conference, and he/she has been successful in doing it. You want to congratulate your colleague on that. Write a letter to this colleague. In your letter:- congratulate your colleague for successfully organising the event- mention what you liked about it the most- say how much you would like him/her to organise other events as well

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General Task 1 · Formal letters

Formal Letter Task 1

Feedback·Community·Events

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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General Task 1 · Informal letters

Informal Letter Task 1

Feedback·Events·Leisure

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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General Task 1 · Informal letters

Informal Letter Task 1

Arrangements·Events·Thanks

Your friend is celebrating her birthday and has invited you to a party. You cannot attend because you have an important meeting that day. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- thank him/her for the invitation- explain why you cannot come- propose meeting on another day

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An annual event was recently held in your area. Write a letter to the organisers congratulating them on a successful production. In your letter: - give details of the event - mention what you liked most about the event - make a polite criticism of something that could be improved

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