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You live in an area where the local council has made some changes to regulations. You believe these changes are not good for residents.
Write a letter to the councillor. In your letter:
introduce yourself
describe the problems
say what you think the council should do about the situation
On a recent holiday you lost a valuable item. Fortunately, you have travel insurance to cover the cost of anything lost.
Write a letter to the manager of your insurance company. In your letter
describe the item you lost.
explain how you lost it.
tell the insurance company what you would like them to do
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
You are working for a company. You need to take some time off work and want to ask your manager about this.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
explain why you want to take time off work
give details of the amount of time you need
suggest how your work could be covered while you are away
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
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
You have a full-time job and are also doing a part-time evening course. You now find that you cannot continue the course.
Write a letter to your tutor. In your letter
– describe the situation
– explain why you cannot continue at this time
– say what action you would like to take
You travelled by plane last week and your suitcase was lost. You have still heard nothing from the airline company.
Write to the airline and explain what happened. Describe your suitcase and tell them what was in it. Find out what they are going to do about it.
– explain your situation
– describe your problems
– tell him/her when you think you can start.
You are due to start a new job next week but you will not be able to because you have some problems.
Write a letter to your new employer. In your letter
– explain your situation
– describe your problems
– tell him/her when you think you can start.
You borrowed some books from your school or college library. Unfortunately, you have to go away to visit a sick relative and cannot return the books in time.
Write a letter to the library. Explain what has happened and tell them what you want to do about it.