Task 8
You are
planning to visit your friend Robin in Canada
Task 9
Your English-speaking friend Sam is an art student and has written to you with a request. Read Sam's e-mail and the notes you have made. Then write a letter to Sam, using ALL your notes.
Task 10
A group of British students would like to go camping in your area. Your group leader has asked you to write a letter to the British Group Leader including the following information:
! the best place to camp in your area, and why
! the best time of year for camping there
! what clothes the group members should bring with them.
Task 11
Here is part of a letter you have received from an English-speaking friend.
I'm doing a project at college about how people use the internet these days. I know you enjoy using the internet more than I do so I hope you can help! What's your favourite website? How has the internet changed the way you do things? Do you think your parents should control the time you spend online? How
Do write soon.
Write to your friend giving your opinion. Write your letter.
Task 12
You recently received an email from your English-speaking friend, Pat, inviting you to stay and asking you to a special party. Read Pat's email and the notes you have made. Then write an email to Pat, using ALL your notes.
Task 13
An international organisation wants to hold a festival in your region to promote food from around the world. You have been asked to write an official letter to the head of the organisation.
Write about
! the food specialities in your region
! where local people enjoy going out to eat
! in what ways you think people's eating habits have changed in the last ten years.
Task 14
Ben, an English-speaking friend of yours who makes films for a TV company, has written to you. Read Ben's letter and the notes you have made. Then write a letter to Ben, using all your notes.
Task 15
You are helping to organise a visit to a college in an English-speaking country for a group of students. You have received a letter from Michael Slater, the College Director. Read the letter and the notes you have made. Then write a letter to Mr Slater using all your notes.
Task 16
Your English friend, Peter, has sent you an email asking you to help him organise a special surprise birthday party for his sister, Anna. Read Peter's email and the notes you have made. Then write an email to Peter using all your notes.
Task 17
You have seen this advertisement for a job in the USA in an international magazine.
USA SUMMER CAMPS
If you can speak English and you are cheerful, energetic and hardworking, you are the right person for us. Food and accommodation are provided. You just pay the air fare. You will
! look after children aged 8 -12
! help organise sports and evening activities
! work in the kitchens
Write to the director, Mrs Connor, and explain why you would be a suitable person for the job. Write your application.
Task 18
You are studying in Britain and you have recently received a letter from an English friend, Kate, who is interested in arranging a day trip for a group of students. Read Kate's letter, the advertisement and the notes you have made. Then write a letter to Kate, using all your notes.
Task 19
An English language club is starting in your area. The organisers of the club have asked you to write a letter giving your suggestions about:
! how often the ciub should meet
! what type of activities it should organise
! how the club could be advertised.
Task 20
You have received this letter from your English-speaking friend, Alex. Read the letter and the notes you have made. Then write a letter to Alex, using all your notes.
