General Training Writing Task 1

You went for dinner at a local restaurant but the meal was disappointing. You would like to complain to the restaurant manager.

Write a letter to the manager. In your letter:

• explain why you decided to eat at the restaurant

• describe the problems

• say what you would like the manager to do

Your city government wants to turn the city centre into a pedestrian only area. You have decided to write a letter to your local newspaper editor.

In your letter you should say:

• why you are writing

• if you agree or disagree with the government’s decision

• why it is a good/ bad idea for the city

You are looking for a part-time job at a children’s summer camp. Write a letter to the manager of the summer camp.

In your letter:

• introduce yourself

• explain what experience and special skills you have

• tell him/ her when you think you could start

You are worried about an environmental issue in the area where you live. Write a letter to the local authorities expressing your concerns and suggesting possible solutions.

You should:

• clearly describe the environmental problem you observed

• explain why this issue is important

• suggest specific actions that could be taken to address the problem

You recently attended a business conference in a foreign country. Write a letter to the organiser of the conference.

In your letter:

• thank them for organising the event.

• say what you liked about the conference

• provide feedback on any improvements that could be made

You recently purchased a mobile phone, but you are experiencing some issues with it. Write a letter to the customer service department of the company from which you bought the phone.

In your letter:

• describe the problem with the mobile phone

• explain how this issue is affecting you

• ask the company to fix the problem

You are currently taking a course at a university but you will need to take a week off. Write a letter to the university Principal.

In your letter:

• say what course you are on

• explain why you have to take a week off

• and say what you would like the Principal to do

You are doing a language course in a foreign country. Your accommodation was organised by the course provider. There is a major problem with the accommodation. Write a letter to the course provider.

You should:

• say what the problem is

• describe the accommodation you were expecting

• ask the course provider to solve the problem