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Your friend has had his/her first book published a few days ago. He/she has recently sent you a copy of that book.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter,
– congratulate him/her for having his/her first book published
– thank your friend for sending you a copy of the book
– say what do you think about the book
Write at least 150 words.
You want to sell some of your furniture. You think a friend of yours might like to buy it from you.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
– explain why you are selling the furniture
– describe the furniture
– suggest a date when your friend can come and see the furniture
You should write at least 150 words.
You have recently got admitted to a training course and moved to a new city due to this.
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend.
In your letter:
– explain why you took the training course
– describe why you moved to a new city for that
– tell him/her your other news
Write at least 150 words.
Your friend has informed you that he/she is coming over to stay with you at your flat for a month. However, you will be away on a vacation for a week during the time of his/her arrival.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter, say,
– why you will be away and how he/she can get the keys to your flat
– how to operate the equipment in the flat
– suggest a few places of interest to visit while you will be away
Write at least 150 words.
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.
You are taking your family to a picnic next week near a beach. You think that one of your close friends might be interested to join you.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:
– ask your friend if he/she would be interested to join you
– describe your plan for the picnic
– say why you think he/she would enjoy it
Write at least 150 words.
Your company has recently informed all its employees to refer their friends or relatives for a junior job position. You think that one of your university friends would be suitable for that job.
Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter:
– ask your friend if he/she would be interested in the job
– tell your friend about the job and what sort of work it involves
– say why you think the job would be suitable for him/her
Write at least 150 words.
You have been studying at a university in the UK for the last two years. A friend from your homeland has recently written to seek your advice on whether to finish his/her degree course at a university in his/her native country or the UK. You think he/she should come to the UK.
Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter:
– thank him/her for seeking your advice
– say why he/she should come to the UK to finish his/her degree course
– say how can you help him/her about it
Write at least 150 words.
You have a friend who lives in a city abroad. You have decided that you would like to apply to do a course at one of the colleges in the same city.
Write to your friend explaining what you would like to do. Tell him/her what type of work or studies you have been doing for the past few years and ask for assistance in contacting an appropriate institution.
Write at least 150 words.
Write a letter to your friend who lives in another town and invite him/her to a party you are going to organise.
In your letter, explain:
– why are you holding the party
– who are expected to be present at the party
– invite your friend and give directions on how to get there
Write at least 150 words.