General Training Writing Task 1

One of the employees in your team regularly comes to work with an untidy appearance. You must write a letter to ask him/ her to improve his/ her appearance for work.

In your letter:

• explain what the problem is

• say why an untidy appearance is not acceptable

• suggest how he/ she can improve his/ her appearance

You have been living in a rented flat for 3 years. You recently received a letter from your landlord in which he informed you that your rent will increase by 30% next year. You are not happy about this very large increase.

In your letter you should say:

• say why you are writing

• describe the problem and explain how you feel

• propose a solution

Your college has a programme for a small number of students to study abroad for a year. Write a letter to the programme organiser to express your interest in participating.

In your letter you should:

• say why you want to study abroad

• describe some of the difficulties you will face and how you will deal with them

• and express your thanks for considering your application

Your neighbours have written to complain about the noise from your house/ flat. Write a letter to your neighbours.

In your letter:

• explain the reasons for the noise

• apologise

• describe what action you will take

You would like to ask for leave from your work in order to travel back to your hometown to attend an important celebration.

Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:

• provide details of the celebration you would like to attend

• say why it is important to you

• and explain how you will make sure that your work is done while you are away

During a recent plane journey, you sat next to a businesswoman who owns a chain of shops. While talking she suggested that you should contact her about a possible job in one of the shops.

Write a letter to the businesswoman. In your letter:

• remind her where and when you met

• tell her what type of job you are interested in

• explain why you would be suitable for the job