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Write a letter to your college administration department complaining about the college facility. In your letter include: - what the problem is - how this problem has affected you - what the college should do to fix this problem

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Dear Sir or Madam, I am a science major in your college and very proud to be a member of this prestigious institution. However, I am writing to notify you of some problems we, the residential students, are facing for the last few weeks.
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Dear Sir or Madam, I am a third-year accounting major student in your college and I am writing to you regarding a problem that I have encountered several times over the past few weeks in our football ground. I am hoping that you would take steps to solve the matter immediately.
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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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Complaint·Neighbourhood·Facilities

The road in front of your house was damaged a long time ago and nothing has been done about it. Write a letter to the municipal authority. In your letter:- introduce yourself- explain the condition of the road- suggest what the authority should do

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Complaint·Accommodation·Facilities

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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Complaint·Education·Feedback

You recently attended a series of English lessons in a language school. However, you were unhappy with the teaching quality. Write a letter to the director of the school. In your letter:- explain why you chose to study English at the school- describe the problems you had with the lessons- suggest how the classes could be improved

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Complaint·Facilities·Leisure

There is a problem with the changing rooms in the sports centre that you visit. You have complained several times but with no success. Write a letter to the manager of the sports centre. In your letter:- Describe what the problem with the changing rooms is- Say what happened the last times you complained- Explain what you want the manager to do

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Complaint·Accommodation·Education

You are studying a short course in another country. Your accommodation was arranged by the course provider. There is a major problem with the accommodation. Write a letter to the course provider. In your letter:- Say what the problem is.- Describe the accommodation you thought you were getting.- Ask the provider to solve the problem.

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Write a letter to your college administration department complaining about the college facility. In your letter include: - what the problem is - how this problem has affected you - what the college should do to fix this problem

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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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