Letter:

Dear editor, I read the advertisement which was published in your newspaper. I got interested in it. I
have been looking for a job and I think it is suitable for me. I would like the opportunity to get this post.
But there is not enough information about some details, so I am writing to inquire about some points:
Firstly, I would like to know how many hours I will have to work. Then, I should say that I am ready to
work several hours, but you have not mentioned the exact salary, so please inform me about it exactly.
And the last, I wonder in which subjects I must take a test. I enclose my CV and the names of two
referees. I hope to hear from you soon.
Thank you in advance.
Best regards,

Essay:

Some people think that classmates are a more important influence than parents on a child’s success in
school. I do not doubt that both of them are so influential, but I consider parents are more important
influence on a child than classmates.

Firstly, I think that classmates can only advise children to study, while parents can encourage them to
work hard and control if they fulfill all of their work. Parents can also force children to study when they
refuse to do their homework.

Secondly, I believe that parents can give you better advice than classmates because they have lots of
experience. They can analyze things better and help a child become successful in school.

In conclusion, I believe that parents are a more important influence on a child’s success than a child’s
classmates. Parents force and encourage children to work hard. They can also give children good advice
because they are experienced.