Describe something you received for free as a gift when you purchased another item.
You should say:
– what the free item was
– whether it was useful
– how you used it
and explain how you felt about receiving this item as a gift.
Cue Card # 100: Person who you think is interesting
Describe a person who you think is very interesting.
You should say:
– who this person is
– how you know him/her
– what he/she likes to talk about
and explain why this person is very interesting.
Cue Card # 99: Describe a child you know
Describe a child you know and like a lot.
You should say:
– who the child is
– how you know him/her
– what he/she enjoys doing
and explain why you like the child so much.
Cue Card # 98: Your favourite part of the day
Describe your favourite part of the day.
You should say:
– what time of day this is
– what you like to do at this time
– who you are usually with then
and explain why this is your favourite part of the day.
Letter Sample #86 – Invite a foreign friend on your birthday
You would like to invite a foreign friend to visit you on your birthday next month.
Write a letter inviting your friend. In your letter:
– tell your friend about your birthday
– explain how much the visit would mean to you
– suggest that your friend should stay at your house during the visit
Write at least 150 words.
Letter Sample #85 – You have bought a new TV but it did not work
You have recently bought a new TV for your flat but it did not work. You phoned the shop but no action was taken.
Write a letter to the shop manager.
In your letter,
– describe the problem with the TV
– explain what happened when you phoned the shop
– say what you would like the manager to do
Write at least 150 words.
Letter Sample #84 – Ask your landlord if you can pay your rent late
You are experiencing financial problems and want to ask your landlord if you can pay your rent late for the next two months.
Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter:
– explain why you are writing to him/her
– why you cannot pay the rent in time
– when you will pay the rent
Write at least 150 words.
Letter Sample #83 – Problem with the laptop you recently purchased
You live in a small town and last week, you drove to a big city about two hours away to buy a new laptop at a good price. You worked on the laptop all week and finished writing a long assignment that is due shortly. However, this week, the laptop doesn’t even switch on.
Write a letter to the store manager. In your letter:
– tell the store manager where you live and what happened
– explain the problem with the laptop
– state what action you would like the manager to take
Write at least 150 words.
Letter Sample #82 – You would like a temporary job
You would like a temporary job working in the summer camp which will run sports and outdoor activities for children and young people next summer.
Write a letter to the organizer(s) of the summer camp. In your letter:
– explain what sort of job you would like to do
– describe your academic qualifications
– say what experience and skills you have
Write at least 150 words.
Cue Card # 97: When you encountered a wild animal
Describe a situation when you encountered a wild animal.
You should say:
– when and where it was
– what the animal was doing
– what you did
and explain how you felt when you encountered this wild animal.