Question type
Semi-formal letters
Write politely to someone you know in a formal context.
Reducing working hours to study part time
You want to reduce your working hours so that you can begin a part-time course. Write to your manager.
Semi-formal letterSnowy Mountains Student Accommodation Request
You are organising a trip to the Snowy Mountains in New South Wales for a group of students from Perth in Western Australia. Write to the manager of Student Hostel Services. In your letter explain: - when you want to visit the Snowy Mountains - how long you will stay - how many students are in your group and what accommodation you will require
3 marked essaysBand 6.5–7.0Semi-formal letterHistorical Exhibition Information Request
As part of a student social survey project, you are organising a group to visit a historical exhibition in a small town. Write a letter asking for information about the exhibition. In your letter: - ask about the contents of the exhibition - ask for its opening and closing dates - ask whether any discounts are available
3 marked essaysBand 7.0–8.0Semi-formal letterDamaged Road Complaint
The road in front of your house was damaged a long time ago and nothing has been done about it. Write a letter to the municipal authority. In your letter: - introduce yourself - explain the condition of the road - suggest what the authority should do
3 marked essaysBand 7.0