4.7Practice tasks

Write each of these in 20 minutes, by hand, with a timer. Do not look anything up while writing.

1. 1.You borrowed a book from a friend and damaged it. Write to your friend: apologise, explain what happened, say what you will do about it.
2. 2.You want to take an evening course at a local college. Write to the college: say which course you are interested in, ask about the timetable and fees, explain why you want to take it.
3. 3.Your neighbour has been carrying out building work that is disturbing you. Write to your neighbour: describe the problem, explain the effect it is having, suggest a solution.
4. 4.You recently attended a training day at work that you found useful. Write to your manager: say which parts were useful, explain how you will apply them, suggest what could be improved.
5. 5.A friend is visiting your country next month. Write to your friend: say what the weather will be like, suggest what to bring, recommend two places to visit.
6. 6.You ordered a product online and it arrived damaged. Write to the company: give the order details, describe the damage, say what you want them to do.