Task 1: You borrowed an important textbook from a classmate last term. You now realise your classmate has returned home overseas and you still have the book. Write a letter to him/her. In your letter
- apologise for the mistake
- find out how important the book is to him/her
- say what you will do
Task 2: 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 invite your friend to your house.
- say how you felt about the visit, say thank you him/her
- refer to something enjoyable that you did while staying with him/her
- invite your friend to visit you
Task 3: You have seen an advertisement for part-time work in a hotel for three months over the summer. Write a letter to the Manager. In your letter, you should
- say what experience you have
- ask what the work involves
- enquire about conditions
Task 4: You have recently ordered an item through the Internet, but are not happy with the purchase. Write to the company. In your letter/email:
- describe what you purchased
- explain why you are not happy with the purchase
- tell them what you would like them to do about the situation
Task 5: One of your friends recently got married, but you missed it and forgot to tell your friend that you couldn’t attend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
- apologies for missing the marriage.
- explain why you missed it and why you could not tell it to your friend.
- promise him/her that you will see him/her as soon as possible after the wedding.
