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1. Recent Letter Questions
2024-04-06: Letter No. 1
You recently learned that a close friend of yours has had a baby, and you purchased a gift for the baby. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter, you should:
- Congratulate them on the arrival of the baby
- Describe the gift you have chosen for the baby
- Suggest arrangements for your visit to deliver the gift.
Keywords: gift
Type: explanation
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2024-04-06
2019-06-08 2024-03-30: Letter No. 2
A business partner and his team have recently visited your organization, and one of the team members left a coat behind. Write a letter to your business partner.
In your letter
- Say what you liked about their visit
- Explain why you think the coat belongs to one of their team members
- Tell them how you plan to return it.
Keywords: lost item
Type: description
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2024-03-30 2024-03-16: Letter No. 3
You joined a sports club recently and are experiencing some problems. Write to the club manager.
In your letter
- Say why you joined the club
- Explain about the problems you are experiencing
- Suggest solutions to fix them.
Keywords: Sports facilities
Type: complaint
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2024-03-16 2024-03-09: Letter No. 4
The apartment that you have rented was repaired recently. Later, you discovered some defects in repairs. Write a letter to your landlord.
In your letter
- explain what the problem is
- suggest how it can be fixed
- say what you would like the landlord to do about it.
Keywords: home repair
Type: complaint
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2024-03-09
2021-10-23 2024-02-24: Letter No. 5
You are interested in attending a training course abroad but require financial support to do so. Write a letter to the education department requesting financial assistance.
In your letter
- introduce yourself
- describe the training course and how it would benefit your work
- explain why you need financial assistance.
Keywords: financial aid
Type: application
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2024-02-24
2020-06-01 2024-01-27: Letter No. 6
You need a website for your business, and you would like to ask your friend to build it. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter
- Include a brief description of your business
- Explain what you would like to have on the website
- Provide some ideas on the use of images on the website.
Keywords: business; internet
Type: request
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2024-01-27
2020-01-04 2024-01-20: Letter No. 7
You have read a news article in the local newspaper about a city or town you know, and some of the information was incorrect. Write a letter to the news editor.
In your letter
- Say how you know about that city or town
- Explain what information was wrong
- Suggest how the editor could fix this error.
Keywords: correction
Type: suggestion
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2024-01-20 2023-12-09: Letter No. 8
You recently bought an electronic device for your home. Your friend wants to buy the same device and has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter
- describe the device
- please explain why you bought it
- say whether or not your friend should buy it and why.
Keywords: new product
Type: suggestion
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2023-12-09 2023-11-04: Letter No. 9
Your friend invited you to go with him/her to a concert next week, however, you are unable to come. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter
- let your friend know why you can't go to the concert;
- suggest another activity you can do together;
- explain why you think your friend would enjoy this activity.
Keywords: miss appointment
Type: apology
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2023-11-04 2023-10-28: Letter No. 10
You recently learned that the local council has decided to demolish a particular building in your area. You disagree with this decision and believe the building benefits the community. Write a letter to the local councilor.
In your letter
- explain what you find valuable about the building.
- Suggest what improvements could be made to the building.
- Describe how retaining the building could benefit the community as a whole.
Keywords: building; community legacy
Type: suggestion
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2023-10-28 2023-10-14: Letter No. 11
Your friend is coming over to stay with you. However, you will be away on vacation for a month. Write him/her a letter and say:
In your letter
- How to get the keys to your flat
- How to operate the equipment in the flat and
- Suggest a few places of interest to visit
You should write at least 150 words.
Keywords: away from home; go sightseeing
Type: description
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2023-10-14 2023-10-07: Letter No. 12
You have been looking for a job and have seen a job advertisement for a part-time position. Write a letter to the employer.
In your letter
- explain why you need the job;
- describe your skills and qualifications;
- say what days you are available.
Keywords: part time job; apply for job
Type: application
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2023-10-07 2023-10-07: Letter No. 13
You found a piece of lost luggage with someone's belongings labeled with their name and address. Write a letter to the owner.
In your letter
- describe the luggage you found;
- explain where you found it;
- suggest how the owner could get it back.
Keywords: luggage
Type: description
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2023-10-07 2023-09-23: Letter No. 14
A young person will start work at your office next month to gain work experience. Write a letter to him/her.
In your letter
- inform him/her about the work that needs to be done at the office;
- explain what he/she is supposed to do on the first day;
- suggest what he/she should bring to work.
Keywords: work
Type: explanation
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2023-09-23 2023-09-16: Letter No. 15
You recently bought a magazine, and its manager asked the readers for their opinions. Write a letter to the manager.
In the letter, you should say:
- give a reason why you chose this magazine;
- explain what you like and dislike about it;
- say what improvement you hope to see in the future.
Keywords: magazine; media
Type: suggestion
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2023-09-16
2019-04-13 2023-09-16: Letter No. 16
Your workplace requires an interpreter to translate from one language to another during meetings. Write a letter to your manager.
In your letter
- recommend someone to act as an interpreter;
- explain why the person is qualified for that role;
- say how the person can be contacted.
Keywords: recommend a job; foreign language
Type: recommendation
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2023-09-16 2023-08-26: Letter No. 17
Write a letter to a teacher asking for a reference letter for a job and explain:
- Why you have chosen him to write the reference letter
- What kind of job you are applying for
- Why you think you are suitable for this job
You should write at least 150 words.
Keywords: reference letter; teacher
Type: request
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2023-08-26 2023-07-22: Letter No. 18
While on a business trip in another city, you met an old friend who lives there. You are going on another business trip to this city soon and would like to see him/her again. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter
- tell him/her about your trip;
- say why you were happy to see him/her;
- suggest an arrangement for you to meet.
Keywords: trip planning
Type: personal correspondence
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2023-07-22 2023-06-17: Letter No. 19
Your manager has asked you to arrange a party for a colleague leaving the company. Write a letter to your manager.
In your letter
- suggest a suitable date and time for the party
- recommend a venue
- propose the food and entertainment options that should be available.
Keywords: co-worker party; goodbye
Type: suggestion
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2023-06-17 2023-06-10: Letter No. 20
You have a problem with a recently hired employee in your workplace. Write a letter to the HR manager.
In your letter
- describe the problem the new employee has caused
- explain how other colleagues feel about the new employee's conduct
- say how you expect the manager to address the situation.
Keywords: work with others
Type: complaint
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2023-06-10 2023-04-29: Letter No. 21
The government is looking to demolish an old historic building in the City Centre. Write a letter to them expressing your dissatisfaction with this plan.
In your letter
- say why the building is important
- suggest solutions to preserve the building
- explain the benefits of keeping the building to the city and its residents.
Keywords: community legacy
Type: complaint
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2023-04-29 2023-04-22: Letter No. 22
You had some photos of your family taken by a professional photographer. Write a letter to the photographer.
In your letter
- say that you liked his/her photos of your family
- ask him/her to be your photographer at a special family event
- give him/her the details of the event.
Keywords: photo; family party
Type: request
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2023-04-22 2023-04-01: Letter No. 23
One of your friends wants to apply for a job at a summer school camp as a sports trainer. Write a letter to the camp manager to recommend your friend.
In your letter
- say how well you know your friend
- describe the qualifications and experience that your friend has
- explain why your friend would be suitable for this job.
Keywords: apply for job
Type: recommendation
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2023-04-01 2023-03-25: Letter No. 24
You have recently moved to a different city for work, but you want to maintain contact with a friend from your previous workplace. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter
- describe the city you moved to;
- tell him/her about your new job;
- invite him/her to visit you.
Keywords: relocation
Type: invitation
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2023-03-25 2023-03-18: Letter No. 25
A road near your home is damaged. Please write your town/city council to complain about it.
In your letter
- tell them who you are and where you live;
- explain the nature of your complaint;
- say what you would like them to do about it.
Keywords: government service; damage
Type: complaint
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2023-03-18 2023-03-18: Letter No. 26
Your local newspaper wants to reward people who have contributed much to the community. Write a letter to the newspaper editor recommending someone in your community.
In your letter
- describe who the person is and how you know them;
- describe their contributions to the community;
- explain why you think they deserve the reward.
Keywords: community life; model person
Type: recommendation
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2023-03-18 2023-03-04: Letter No. 27
You currently live in a rental apartment, and the noise from your neighbors disturbs you. Write a letter to your landlord.
In your letter
- describe how this situation affects you;
- explain what steps you have taken to address the problem;
- ask the landlord to take action to resolve the issue.
Keywords: noise
Type: complaint
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2023-03-04 2023-02-11: Letter No. 28
You accidentally left an important item while checking out of a hotel. Please write a letter to the hotel manager and ask him/her to send the item back to you.
In your letter
- provide the details of your stay;
- describe the item you left behind;
- tell the hotel manager how to return it to you.
Keywords: hotel service; left stuff
Type: request
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2023-02-11 2023-01-28: Letter No. 29
A cafe near your home puts some chairs and tables on the pavement for customers. This creates a problem for you. Write a letter to the cafe manager to complain about this matter.
In your letter
- describe the problem;
- explain how it affects you;
- say what you will do if this matter is not resolved.
Keywords: cafe; government service
Type: complaint
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2023-01-28 2023-01-21: Letter No. 30
Your friend asked you to find a part-time job for him/her to earn some money while studying. You found a job that might be suitable for him/her. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter
- give him/her the job description;
- explain why he/she should take the job;
- say what he/she should do to get the job.
Keywords: part time job
Type: suggestion
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2023-01-21 2023-01-14: Letter No. 31
Your workplace does not have a car park, causing some problems. Write a letter to your manager.
In your letter
- describe the problems;
- explain what benefits a car park would bring to the company;
- suggest a solution for the car park problem.
Keywords: parking
Type: suggestion
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2023-01-14 2023-01-14: Letter No. 32
The sports center that you regularly visit has a problem with some of its equipment. Write a letter to the center manager.
In your letter
- tell them about the problem;
- describe how it has affected you;
- explain why it should be fixed soon.
Keywords: sports facilities
Type: complaint
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2023-01-14 2023-01-07: Letter No. 33
You have recently read a book and noticed some incorrect information about a place you know. Write a letter to the author of the book.
In your letter
- describe the name of the place and the incorrect information;
- provide the correct information;
- explain why it is important to correct this mistake.
Keywords: correction
Type: request
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2023-01-07 2023-01-07: Letter No. 34
You had a minor accident at work, and you got injured. According to the company rules, you must report it to your manager in writing. Write a letter to your manager.
In your letter
- describe what happened and your injury;
- explain what the result of the accident was;
- suggest a way to avoid similar accidents in the future.
Keywords: accident; injury
Type: description
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2023-01-07 2022-11-26: Letter No. 35
You participated in a public event organized at a local park. Write a letter to the event organizer.
In your letter
- tell them some feedback about the event;
- explain what you particularly enjoyed;
- give some suggestions for improvement.
Keywords: public event
Type: description
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2022-11-26 2022-10-15: Letter No. 36
You lost an item while traveling on a bus. An employee of the bus company assisted you in recovering your lost item. Write a letter to the company manager to thank the employee.
In your letter
- describe what you lost and why it was important to you
- how the employee helped you find it
- and explain how you felt after recovering it.
Keywords: lost item
Type: thank-you
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2022-10-15 2022-10-08: Letter No. 37
You recently had some items shipped to you from overseas. Upon receiving the shipment, you found some things damaged in transit. Write a letter to the manager of the shipping company.
In your letter
- provide the details of your shipment
- describe the damage
- say what action you want the company to take.
Keywords: damage
Type: complaint
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2022-10-08 2022-09-24: Letter No. 38
You recently discovered plans to build a new airport in your area and are unhappy with it. Write a letter to the local authority.
In your letter
- say how you found out about the plans
- explain what problems your neighborhood will face
- suggest some possible solutions to those problems.
Keywords: community environment
Type: complaint
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2022-09-24 2022-09-24: Letter No. 39
You visit a cafe every day. Write a letter to the manager of the restaurant.
In your letter
- say what you like about the cafe
- suggest an improvement to the cafe
- explain the benefits of your suggestion.
Keywords: cafe; restaurant
Type: suggestion
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2022-09-24 2022-09-17: Letter No. 40
You have recently read a book about a city you know well and found some incorrect information. Write a letter to the author.
In your letter
- tell him/her of the incorrect information
- give him/her the correct information
- explain why they should correct it.
Keywords: correction
Type: suggestion
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