You recently did a short cookery course. The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course.
Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. In your letter:
Describe what you enjoyed about the course
Say how much cooking you've done since the course
Suggest another cookery course you'd like the school to offer
You recently went to a concert and thought one of the singers was very good. You want to tell him how you feel.
Write a letter to the singer. In your letter:
Say how you feel about his performance
Give details of your musical activities
Explain how you would like him to help you with your musical activities
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 be done while you are away
Ask for his/her help in arranging it
You recently organized an all-day meeting for your company, which took place in a local hotel. In their feedback, participants at the meeting said that they liked the hotel, but they were unhappy about the food that was served for lunch.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter
Say what the participants liked about the hotel
Explain why they were unhappy about the food
Suggest what the manager should do to improve the food in the future
The system used for rubbish/garbage collection in your local area is not working properly. This is causing problems for you and your neighbours.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter:
Describe how the rubbish collection system is not working properly
Explain how this is affecting you and your neighbours
Suggest what should be done about the problem
A friend you made while you were studying abroad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in your country. You have heard about a job in a local company that might be suitable for him/her.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:
Tell your friend about the job and what sort of work it involves
Say why you think the job would be suitable for him/her
Explain how to apply for the job
You work at home and have a problem with a piece of equipment that you use for your job.
Write a letter to the shop or company which supplied the equipment. In your letter:
Describe the problem with the equipment
Explain how this problem is affecting your work
Say what you want the shop or company to do
During a recent plane journey, you sat next to a businessman who owns a chain of restaurants. You talked to him and he suggested that you should contact him about a possible job in one of his restaurants.
Write a letter to this businessman. In your letter:
Remind him when and where you met
Tell him what kind of job you are interested in
Say why you think you would be suitable for the job
A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money, 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 general 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
There have been several complaints about the reception area where visitors to your company arrive. Your manager has asked you to suggest how the reception area could be improved.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
Describe the complaints that have been made
Say why the reception area is important
Suggest how the reception area could be improved