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developing country. Write a letter to a company called Cultural Expeditions, which organizes
such trips. In your letter:

{ Explain why you want to do the voluntary work.

{ atate what your skills and experience are.
{ Indicate where you would like to volunteer and for how long.

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You have decided to apply for a job as a apanish instructor that was advertised in the April
edition of the magazine Teaching Professional. This ad was posted by Mr John aullivan, director
of the apanish department at The Language Institute of Great Britain in London, England. In
your letter to Mr aullivan:

{ explain why you are writing

{ describe your qualifications and experience
{ explain how they can contact you

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You eat at your college cafeteria every lunchtime. However, you think it needs some
improvements. Write a letter to the college magazine. In your letter:

{ explain what you like bout the cafeteria

{ say what is wrong
{ suggest how it could be improved

Begin your letter as follows: Dear air / Madam

You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

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You are looking for a part-time job. Write a letter to an employment agency. In your letter:

{ introduce yourself
{ explain what sort of job you would like
{ say what experience and skills you have

Begin your letter as follows: Dear air / Madam

You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

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You have received a letter from your bank, asking you to acknowledge receipt of a new bank
card. However, the card was missing from the envelope. Write a letter to the bank's head office.
In your letter:

{ explain why you are writing

{ express concern about the missing card
{ ask them what they intend to do

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place to stay while you are there. Write a letter to the Maury aamson Real Estate Agency. In
your letter:

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{ provide the dates you will need it

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You are studying overseas. You need to return to your country before the end of the semester for
a family event. Write a letter to your supervisor. In your letter:

{ Request time off

{ Explain why you need to leave early
{ Reassure him / her that your studies will not suffer

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You have been living in a rental apartment for the past year. Recently a new neighbour moved in
who has loud parties several times a week. Write a letter complaining about this to the landlord.
In your letter:

{ explain the situation

{ describe why it bothers you
{ suggest a solution

Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mr / Ms _____________,

You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

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You exercise regularly and have been a member of many different gyms. Recently, you moved
into a new neighborhood and joined a new gym. You have noticed that people at this gym do not
bother to wipe down the machines after use and often leave dirty towels on the benches in the
change rooms. Write to Mr Koto, the manager. In your letter:

{ explain who you are

{ describe the problem exactly
{ make suggestions to improve the gym

Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mr Koto,

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You are going to take a short holiday in aingapore and you want to rent a holiday apartment
while you are there. Write to the tourist information office. In your letter:

{ explain what you need

{ say when you plan to be there
{ ask for information about prices

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You are having a graduation party next aaturday night. You have invited 50 people to celebrate
at an outdoor barbecue evening, which may continue into late into the night. Write a letter to
your elderly neighbour. In your letter:

{ explain what will be happening

{ offer your apologies in advance
{ invite her to join the celebration

Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mr / Ms _________

You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

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You are supposed to hand in a mid-term project for your psychology class by November 1st.
However, your brother is getting married in Hawaii at the same time and the entire family is
traveling there for the occasion. You would like an extension on the due date for submitting the
project. Write to your professor. In your letter:

{ explain the situation

{ remind the professor of your fine academic record to date
{ ask for an extension of the due date

Begin your letter as follows: Dear ________

You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

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You live in a high-rise building, which has a communal laundry room. There are many washers
and dryers there, but even more residents. aometimes people don't come in time to empty the
machines and other residents have to wait for a washer or dryer. You think the building
management should purchase 10 extra laundry baskets and make them available for such times,
so the machines can be freed up. Write to the Property Manager, Mrs Williams. In your letter:

{ explain how long you have been a resident

{ describe the problem
{ propose your solution

Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mrs Williams

You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
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You have received a job offer for a position you have wanted for a long time. You are expected
to start on July 1st. However, you can only start a week later due to personal reasons. Write a
letter to Mr Jackson, your new boss. In your letter:

{ show your enthusiasm for the job offer

{ explain the problem
{ suggest what you can do

Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mr Jackson,

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You are studying English at a private language school attended by many international students.
You are planning a surprise birthday party for a friend who has been feeling particularly sad and
homesick. Write to another classmate and invite him / her to the party. In your letter:

{ explain the reason for the party

{ give the date and time of the party
{ suggest what the classmate could bring to the party

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An English-speaking friend wants to spend a two-week holiday in your region and has written
asking for information and advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:

{ offer to find somewhere to stay

{ give advice about what to do
{ give information about what clothes to bring

Begin your letter as follows: Dear _______

You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
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You borrowed an important textbook from a classmate last term. You now realize your classmate
had returned home overseas and you still have the book. Write a letter to to him / her. In your
letter:

{ apologize for the mistake

{ find out how important the book is to him / her
{ say what you will do

Begin your letter as follows: Dear _____________

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You have recently been to stay with an old friend for a few days. You hadn't seen each other for
a long time. Write a letter to the friend. In your letter:

{ say how you felt about the visit

{ refer to something enjoyable that you did while staying with him / her
{ invite your friend to visit you

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An English-speaking friend is coming to study in your town next year and has written asking for
information and advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:

{ Ëffer to find a place for him / her to live

{ Give advice about how to find a part-time job
{ Give information on where he / she can learn your language

Begin your letter as follows: Dear __________

You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
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A year ago, you lent your favorite book to a friend who you thought would enjoy it.
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You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

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celebration, but you are not sure how to make the occasion really memorable. Write to your best
friend, Joan, who is a professional event planner. In your letter:

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You attended an old friend's wedding in another city, about 3 hours away, a week ago. It was an
outdoor wedding held on a rainy day and you had taken along a rather expensive, elegant
umbrella. When you returned, you were tired and went straight to bed. You had a very busy
week.This weekend, when it started to rain, you realized you had the wrong umbrella. You must
have taken someone else's umbrella, which was very similar to your own, when leaving the
wedding reception. Write to your friend who got married. In your letter:

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Begin your letter as follows: Dear Joan __________

You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.