Writing Activity
Do the following writing task. Follow the essay submission procedure.
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You normally go shopping in the area where you live. However, you think some of the facilities for shoppers could be improved.
Write a letter to your local newspaper. In your letter:
– say in general what you like about shopping in your area.
– say what is wrong with the facilities.
– suggest how they could be improved.
Begin your letter as follows: ‘Dear Sir/Madam,’
You should write at least 150 words.
Before you write, you should:
- analyse the question.
- read the sample letter again carefully as reference.
- brainstorm as many ideas as you can.
- think of vocabulary you’re going to use.
- make a plan for the letter. Decide how many paragraphs you will need and choose ideas from the list you have just brainstormed.
- write a letter following your plan.
- check your work carefully for mistakes.
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Topic: Complaint, Construction
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You recently discovered that there are plans to construct an airport in your locality. Write a letter to the local authority. In your letter, you should tell: – explain how you knew about the plans – describe the negative effect of the construction on your neighborhood – suggest a possible solution to the problem.
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Topic: recommendation, job
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Write a letter to your friend about a job opportunity you came across that they might find interesting. In your letter, you should: – give some details about the job – mention how you came across the job opportunity – explain why you feel the job would be suitable for your friend
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Topic: Description, Business
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You have a meeting with your manager the next day. Write a letter telling him/her what you are going to discuss in the meeting. In your letter, you should tell: – what you have done for the company in the year you worked there – what changes you would like to recommend – what training you require
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Topic: Amendment, Information
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You read an article in a newspaper about a city/town. Some of the information in that article is wrong. Write a letter to the newspaper editions. In your letter, you should: – describe how you know the city/town – tell what the problems are – suggest what you want the editor to do.
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Topic: Invitation, Event
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There is a public event coming up in your town. Write a letter to your friend who you think would be interested to take part in it. In your letter, you should: – describe the event – explain why you think he/she would be interested in it – suggest an arrangement to meet there with him/her.
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Topic: Request, lost
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You have completed the course and received a certificate, but you lost it on the way back. Write a letter to the Principal of the college. In your letter, you should tell: – how you lost the certificate – why you need it – what you expect the principal to do.
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Topic: Complaint, Damage
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You ordered equipment online. However, when you received it, it was damaged. Send a letter to the manager of the company. In your letter, you should tell: – giving the details about the equipment – explain the damage – suggest what you want the manager to do.
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Topic: Apology, Friend
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Write a letter to your friend about missing the date with him on the day you have planned. Tell him how you tried to contact him but it did not work out either. In your letter, you should tell: – what the reason is – how you tried to contact him – give an alternative plan to meet him sometime.
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Topic: Requestion, Hotel
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Write a letter to a hotel manager in another city for an upcoming 2-day business trip for you and your colleagues. In your letter, you should tell: – introduce of yourself and colleagues – give information about the business meeting – tell other requests you might have.
Begin your letter as follows: ‘Dear Sir/Madam,’ |
Topic: Description, Book
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You recently completed a course and you borrowed a book from your teacher, but you couldn’t return in time. You would like to return the book now. Write a letter to your teacher. In your letter, you should: – what book it was – how helpful the book was – explain why you couldn’t return it in time.
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