In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people, why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?

You have made a reservation in a hotel for a business trip for you and your colleagues. However, you need to make some changes to your booking. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter - give details of your current booking - explain what changes you need to make and why - ask the manager to make some special arrangements for your business meetings

You recently stayed in a hotel and left an item in the room. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter: describe the item that you left in the room explain where you think the item might be suggest how the manager can return the item to you

You have seen an advertisement in the local newspaper for swimming lessons at your community sports center. You want to find out more about these lessons. Write a letter to the manager of the sports center. In the letter describe how well you can swim at the moment explain why you want to learn to swim better enquire about the time and cost of the swimming lessons

You own an old item that you think is valuable and would like to sell. Write a letter to the owner of an antique’s shop. In your letter • explain how you found the shop • describe the item that you would like to sell • say how much you would like to sell the item for • say what the documents are • explain why you need them to be translated • ask for the documents to be translated urgently

You have some documents that you need to be translated into another language as soon as possible. Write a letter to a translation agency. In your letter • say what the documents are • explain why you need them to be translated • ask for the documents to be translated urgently

You are currently taking an evening course at a local community college. However, you are not happy with the course. Write a letter to the manager of the college. In your letter, say which course you are taking, explain what the problem is with the course, suggest what the manager should do to improve the course

Some believe that people should make efforts to fight climate change while others think it is better to learn to live with it. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

It is a natural process for animal species to become extinct (e.g. dinosaurs, dodos, etc.). There is no reason why people should try to prevent this from happening. Do you agree or disagree?

You currently work full-time in a company but would like to change to working part-time. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter explain why you would like to change to working part-time work say what times and days of the week would suit you best suggest how your work could be covered or completed if you work part-time

In many countries, crimes rates amongst younger people has been rising. Discuss the causes and solutions for this problem.

You are applying for a job in an international company. You would like to ask your previous employer to write a reference letter for you. Write a letter to your previous manager. In your letter • remind your manager of the job you previously held in the company • tell him / her what position you are applying for and why you want it • ask him / her to provide you with a reference letter

You recently went to a public event (for example an exhibition, festival, or show) that you think your friend would enjoy. Write a letter to friend. In your letter - tell your friend what the event was - explain why you think your a friend would like the event - invite them to come to the event with you

People these days watch TV, films and other programmes alone rather than with other people. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

You recently went to visit a friend in their new home. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter - tell your friend what you liked about his/her new house - say what you did or enjoyed most about your stay with your friend - suggest when and where you could meet your friend next

Today’s parents spend too little time staying with their children and use television to make their children keep quiet. Explain the reason and results by using your relevant experience

You are going to throw a party and would like to cook a special dish for your guests but do not have the recipe. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter - tell your friend why you are having a party - explain what dish you want to cook and ask your friend for the recipe - invite your friend to the party

Nowadays, not enough students choose science subjects in university in many countries. What are the reasons for this problem? What are the effects on the society?

You recently celebrated a special occasion in your personal life and received a card and a present from your colleagues at work. Write a letter to your colleagues. In your letter remind your colleagues what the special occasion you were celebrating was thank them for the card and gift explain why you like the gift and how you will use it

People used to live in the same city throughout their lives, but now they change where they live several times. What is the cause? Do you think it is a positive or negative trend?

You rent an apartment. You want to tell your landlord that you are happy with the apartment in general, but there are some small repairs that need to be carried out. Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter say what you like about the apartment describe the repairs that need to be made explain how the repairs will improve your quality of life

Surveys show that in many countries, people are living longer but increased life expectancy has many implications for the aging individuals and society as a whole. What are the possible effects of longer living for individuals and society?

You have seen a course advertised online that you think would help you perform better at work. The course will take place during the week, so you will need to take time off work. Write a letter to your manager. In the letter say what the course is explain why you want to do the course and how it will be beneficial to the company suggest how your work can be covered while you attend the course.

You work in an office and have recently been experiencing a health problem. You think that the problem started because of the working conditions in the office. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter describe the health problem explain why you think it was caused by conditions in the office suggest what the manager should do to improve the working conditions in the office

Today’s parents spend too little time staying with their children and use television to make their children keep quiet. Explain the reason and results.