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You have just spent a weekend staying at the Lilo Hotel in Adelaide. When you get home you find that you have left a bag at the hotel.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter:
– introduce yourself
– describe the bag and its content
– describe how you left your bag and what action you would expect from him/her.
You recently went on a trip with a friend and you both took some photographs.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
– ask your friend to send you one of the photographs
– explain why you need that particular photograph
– and tell your friend what happened to your copy of it.
A friend you met last year has invited you to visit him/her in his/her country. You have never been to this country and need some information before you leave.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
– request advise about a gift for his/her family
– ask about activities and clothing in his/her country
– find out about the food
You recently went shopping at the local supermarket. When you got home and noticed your bill, you found that you had been charged for items you did not purchase.
Write a letter to the supermarket manager explaining what has happened. Tell the manager how you feel about the error and tell the manager what you would like him/her to do about it.
You took your family to a nearby restaurant. You were disappointed with the meal and wish to complain to the manager.
Write a letter to the manager of the restaurant. In your letter:
– explain why you were at the restaurant
– describe the problems
– write about the action you want the manager to take
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes (for example working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teaching sports to younger children).
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school.
Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities. Others, however, say that this would have little effect on public health and that other measures are required.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Every year several languages die out. Some people think that this is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages in the world.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.