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You are experiencing financial problems and want to ask your landlord if you can pay your rent late. Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter explain

  • why you are writing to him
  • why you cannot pay the rent
  • when you will pay the rent
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An English-speaking friend wants to spend a holiday in your hometown and has written a letter 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
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You are an international student and have borrowed a book from the local public library. You left the book on a bus and when you contacted the bus company, they could not find it. Write a letter to the librarian

  • request their help
  • explain the situation
  • ask what you should do
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You are applying for a job and need a letter of reference from someone who knew you when you were at school. Write a letter to one of your old teachers asking for a reference. In your letter

  • say what job you have applied for
  • explain why you want this job
  • suggest what information the teacher should include in the letter
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You recently bought a digital camera. You discovered that it was damaged and some components were missing. Write a letter to the shop and in your letter

  • say what you bought
  • describe the problems
  • suggest what should be done
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You are organising a graduation party for your class and want to book a restaurant. Write a letter to the manager of your favourite restaurant. In your letter

  • explain the reason for the party and the date it will be held
  • say how many people will be attending
  • describe some particular food you would like to be served