REQUEST LETTER

1. Writing a letter to a friend asking for help with a short holiday in the area of this friend. In your
letter, you should ask:
the information of the area
what activities you should do during the holiday
ask for information about traffic services
(2008 - Holland)

2. Write a letter to publisher in a newspaper, asking to advertise a meeting of people from different
countries you are organizing. In you letter, you should include:
Where you want to put your advertisement.
When you want the advertisement to be published.
Why you want publish the advertisement.

3. Write a letter to a bookshop manager about a book youre looking for, ask him to find the book
and send it to you. In your letter, you should include:
Which book you are looking for
When you need it to be sent
How he can send it to you

4. Write a letter to a friend you met on a trip and ask him to send you some photographs of that trip.
In your letter, you should include:
Which photographs you like
Explain why you need them
How he can send it to you
(Philippines, Sydney 12/2008)

5. You find one historical building in bad condition near your living. Write to a newspaper:
tell why this building has historical value
talk about building condition
ask for solution in this case.

6. You have lost your credit card.

Write to the manager of your bank:
Explain where and how you lost the card and any other relevant details.
Ask the manager to cancel the old card and to send you a replacement.

7. A friend is already attending a TAFE college in Australia. You will be going to Australia next
year.
Ask him/her about what you should do before you go.
Ask him/her about any problems he/she had and how to overcome those.

8. Last year you attended an intensive English course at the Darwin college of English. Your new
employer has asked you to provide copies of your reports and assignments as quickly as possible.
Write to the director of the language school and request these documents.
 COMPLAINT & SUGGEST LETTER
1. Write a letter to local newspaper editor to inform him that article about city/town which you
know very well contains some incorrect information.
write how you know that city
what incorrect information article contains
what they should do about that
(2008 Poland)

2. Write a letter to airport authority describing what happened in the airport and how it affected
you.
Describe the situation in the airport
Why it happened. (Was it caused by airports staffs?)
How it affected you
What they should do about that
(2008 Europe, Ireland)

3. You are bored with the daytime programs broadcast by a TV channel. Write a letter to manager
of the TV channel saying:
what are the programs
why you are bored
what kind of programs that can be used to replace day-time of the TV channel. (11/2008
Sri Lanka, Dubai)

4. Feedback to local council on tourist facility condition, suggestion on how to improve the
situation and why this is important to the people. (11/2008 Malaysia)

8. You have seen an advertisement in the local newspaper about helping to improve the
environment. Write a letter to the editor and explain:
Why you are interested in it
How you can help
When you are available
(Bangladesh 12/2008)

10. A new swimming pool is about to be built in your town; the local planning committee wants all
residents to let them know where to place the pool in the centre of town or just outside the
town. Write a letter:
Describing the importance of the pool
The location you prefer and why
Explain why the other location isnt suitable.
(Israel 1/2009)

11. Write a complaint to a manager of Furniture Company regarding the purchase you made and the
problems you had when delivery arrived. You should describe:
Things that you bought
The broken items in the furniture
 What you want the manager to do.
(Australia 1/2009)

APPLICATION LETTER
1. Write a letter to apply for a part time job in a new international company, you have heard about
the position from someone in your neighborhood.

2. Write a letter to an employment company and say:

Which type of job you are looking for
What kind of company you are interest to be hired
And explain reasons why you want to work abroad.
(Australia)

3. You are in an English speaking country. Write a letter to a head of a voluntary organization to
apply for some voluntary work.
Explain what you can offer the organization
How the job would benefit you and
Why you apply for the job
(UK)

4. Write a letter to a financial organization that gives money to students who would like to take a
part-time course. Mention:
Your qualifications and work experience
How this course will help you
Ask for more information about the course or ask if they need any evidence documents
(Saudi Arabia)

5. Write a letter to apply for a position to look after a house in Scotland where the owners are going
away. Provide personal details, what qualities you have for this position and ask for information.
(10/08 Peru, Mexico)

6. You are going to do computer course at your local college. Write letter and mention:
Why do you want to do this course?
Have you had any educational background and computer skills?
Ask some questions about course.
(Ireland, 2008)
 OTHERS
1. Write a letter to your friend whose son will go on holidays to your country. In your letter:
Ask for when the son arrives and if they need any help
Invite the son to stay with you
Give some advice about things to do
(AUSTRALIA)

2. You had applied to college recently. Now the college has written back saying the course you
applied for is full and they have even suggested an alternative course. Write back to them
stating why you chose the first course, your views on the suggested second course and your
plan of action. (Kuwait, 2008)

3. Your friend will stay at your home, but you cant be there. Write a letter in which you
explain:
1. How the keys will get to him/her
2. How to use the electrical appliances
3. Recommend some interesting places to visit
(Hungary)

4. Write a letter to a neighbor about the garbage problem you have.

Introduce yourself
Explain the problem
Provide appropriate solution
(Spain)

5. You are studying in a foreign country and for some reason you have to go back to your
country without finishing college/study. Write a letter stating the appreciation to the teacher,
reason for leaving, what you like about the course.
(Philippines 10/2008)

6. You were studying in an English speaking country and suddenly needed to go back to your
home country leaving your course incomplete. Write a letter to your teacher to
Thank him
Explain the reason you left without completing your course
Say during your course study what you liked most about this course
(Australia)

7. You have a permanent job, and few weeks ago you have started a part-time short course. You
are not satisfied with it and want to change this part time course. Write a letter to your
professor explaining why you are not satisfied with your present part-time course, and stating
which course you would prefer and why.
(Saudi Arabia 12/2008)

8. Write a letter to your English-speaking friend whom you visited recently. In your letter:
Tell him/her how wonderful the experience you had in his country was
Invite him to visit your country
Tell him what you can do for him during his visit. (12/2008)
9. You want to be a volunteer to help the old people of your community. An organization in
your area works for the benefit of old people. Write a letter to the in-charge of that
organization explaining:
Why do you want to help
How can you help them
When will you be available
(Bangladesh 1/2009)
10. You have to leave your current job. Write a letter to your manager:
Thank him for his support
Explaining reasons for leaving
What you liked about this job.
(Australia 1/2009)

Apologize letter
1. You are unable to attend to your friends wedding in Britain. In this letter
- Tell her what you think about her wedding plan
- Apologize for not attending
- Suggest date for future meeting (Australia)