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April 2014

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Writing Task 1 Letter Writing

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25
1.}
Write a letter to a recruiting agency about a company of
interest. In your letter
- How you got to know about the agency
- Explain why youre interested in that International
company
- Why do you think you are suitable for the job.

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2.}
Youve recently found an object which you think might be of
some historical value.
Write a letter to the director of the museum asking for some
information on the object.
- Give a description of that object.
- Tell them where you found it.
- Ask for the information you are seeking.

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3.}
You have recently bought a personal computer in a shop
nearby and it is faulty. You have visited them and asked to
repair it, but they did nothing. Write a letter to their office
and say
- What was the problem with the computer?
- What service did you get from the shop,?
- What do you suggest them to do.?

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4.}
Your computer has been repaired recently, but you are not
happy with the service. Write a complaint letter and say
- What is the problem?
- How do you feel about the service?
- What is your suggestion for this issue?

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5.}

As part of your study you have worked for a short period of

time in a company. Write a letter to the manager of this
company. In your letter:
- Thank him/her for the opportunity
- Explain how the experience gained there has helped you
- Share your plans for the future.

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6.}
Write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to a music
concert. Please say
- Where and when the concert is going to be held
- What type of music will be played there, and
- Why your friend will enjoy it.

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7.}
You have applied for a position in an international
organization and you need to provide a reference letter.
Write a letter to your former teacher asking him/her to write
it for you.
- Give your full details.
- Describe the job that you are going to do there.
- Say why it is important to you.

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8.}
Someone in your company is organizing a trip abroad for
language learning training. Write a letter to him/her and
say why he/she should choose you for this trip, as there are
limited number of places available.
- Describe who you are.
- Why do you think this trip is good for you?
- How can it help the company?

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9.}
Write a letter to the Airport Manager, about a flight that you
missed for your business trip because of a problem that
occurred at the airport. Please explain in your letter:
- What was the problem?
- What happened as a result of the missed flight?
- What would you like him/her to do about it?

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10.}
Write a letter to the cinema manager to inform him/her that
you lost your bag in the cinema. In your letter

- Tell exactly what happened and when.

- Where do you think you left the bag.
- Ask the manager to help you find the bag.

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11.}
Write a letter to the bus company, to express the
appreciation of the good service that you received from them
recently.
What is the bus and its route?
Why was good about the service?
Would you recommend this service to others and why?

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12.}
You are working in a very busy office. A particular piece of
office equipment is not working properly. Write a letter to
the manager and say
- What is wrong with the equipment?
- How does this affects your work?
- What do you suggest to be done?

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13.}
Write a complaint letter about a taxi service that you used
recently. Please say

- When did you use the service?

- What was wrong with the service provided?
- What actions for improvement do you suggest?

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14.}
You have stayed in a hotel a couple of days for a business
meeting and left a few personal belongings there. Write a
letter to the manager of the hotel asking for help.
- Explain when and why you stayed in the hotel.
- What did you leave there?
- What would you like the manager to do about it?

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15.}
Write a letter to the event organizer to let them know you
are not happy with the hotel that was booked for your
meeting. Please say
- What meeting was it?
- Why didnt you like the hotel?
- Suggest what the organizer should have done differently.

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16.}
You have attended a course in college. The teacher was very
helpful, however you are not satisfied with the college
facilities.
What was the course?
Compliment the teacher.
Write a letter to explain the problems you had faced?
Provide suggestions for improvement.

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17.}
You had lost something at the airport and a staff member
helped you to find your belonging. Write a letter to the
airport authority and tell them about that person, including:
- What did you lose?
- How did that person help you?
- Suggest the way of appreciation for that person.

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18.}

There is a historical building in your town and the city

council wants to pull it down, because there is no money for
repairs. You are not happy with this decision. Write a letter
to the city council and say
-What is the building?
- Why is the building important?
- Suggest a solution to finance the repairs.

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19.}
You are unable to complete your course you have
discontinued it. Write a letter to your teacher to thank him
and explain.
- Why have you discontinued it?
- What are your reasons for thanking him/her?

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20.}
You have just returned from a working trip overseas. Write
your colleagues a letter thanking them for your experience.
Please say:
- How do you feel about being home?
- Thank them for the wonderful time.
- Invite them to visit you.

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21.}
Write a letter to a manufacturer to ask them to arrange
production of a new item for you. Please say
- What item do you need?
-What are the specifications for the item?
- Why do you need it?

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22.}
An international company is opening a new branch in your
town/city. Write a letter to the Human Resources
Department and say:
- What job are you interested in?
- Why do you want to work for that company?
- Ask a few questions about the company and the job itself.

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23.}

You won a competition and received a vacation for two as a

prize. Write a letter to invite a friend to go with you. In the
letter
- Tell about the competition you won,
- specify what kind of vacation it is,
- explain why you want your friend to be there.

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24.}
Rubbish is increasing in the area where you live.
Write a letter to the local environmental officer and explain
- Where the rubbish is coming from?
- What problems is it causing?
- Suggest your solution to solve these problems.

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25.}
People in your area are having problem with their
internet connection.
Write a letter to the company which provides the
connection.
In your letter
- describe the problem.
- explain how it is affecting the people
- say what the company should do to help

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