You recently had some items shipped to you from overseas. Upon receiving the shipment, you found some things damaged in transit. Write a letter to the manager of the shipping company.

In your letter

• provide the details of your shipment
• describe the damage
• say what action you want the company to take.

You lost an item while traveling on a bus. An employee of the bus company assisted you in recovering your lost item. Write a letter to the company manager to thank the employee.

In your letter

• describe what you lost and why it was important to you
• how the employee helped you find it
• and explain how you felt after recovering it.

You had to cancel a meeting with a friend. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter

• apologize for canceling the meeting
• explain why you couldn't be there
• suggest an alternative day when you could meet.

You recently read an article in the local newspaper about your city and found some of the facts incorrect. Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper.

In your letter

• Say what article you are writing about
• Explain which facts were incorrect
• Suggest how to correct them.

You have recently read a book about a city you know well and found some incorrect information. Write a letter to the author.

In your letter

• tell him/her of the incorrect information
• give him/her the correct information
• explain why they should correct it.

You recently discovered plans to build a new airport in your area and are unhappy with it. Write a letter to the local authority.

In your letter

• Say how you found out about the plans
• Explain what problems your neighborhood will face
• Suggest some possible solutions to those problems.