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    This document provides examples of different types of formal letters and outlines what should be included in each. It describes letters of complaint, request, application and acceptance. For each letter type, it lists the key points that should be addressed such as introducing yourself, explaining the issue or request, and suggesting solutions. The document concludes with an example for a letter requesting information about organizing a group visit to a science museum exhibition.

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    Formal Writing Topics

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    This document provides examples of different types of formal letters and outlines what should be included in each. It describes letters of complaint, request, application and acceptance. For each letter type, it lists the key points that should be addressed such as introducing yourself, explaining the issue or request, and suggesting solutions. The document concludes with an example for a letter requesting information about organizing a group visit to a science museum exhibition.

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    This document provides examples of different types of formal letters and outlines what should be included in each. It describes letters of complaint, request, application and acceptance. For each letter type, it lists the key points that should be addressed such as introducing yourself, explaining the issue or request, and suggesting solutions. The document concludes with an example for a letter requesting information about organizing a group visit to a science museum exhibition.

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    FORMAL WRITING TOPICS

    Letter of Complaint

    Work is being done on the street where you live. The noise is disturbing you.

    Write a letter of complaint to your local council. In your letter:

    - Introduce yourself
    - Explain what the problem is
    - Suggest solutions to the problem

    Letter of Request

    You need to take leave from your work of over one month for personal reasons.

    Write a letter to your boss. In your letter:

    - Explain the reason for the leave and the length of leave you need
    - Explain how you will keep up-to-date while you’re away
    - Suggest how your work could be covered while you’re away

    Letter of Complaint

    You recently ordered something online. When the delivery came it was not complete.

    Write a letter to the company. In your letter:

    - Explain what you ordered and what was missing from your delivery
    - Explain the importance of this delivery
    - Ask for a replacement item to be sent

    Letter of Application

    You saw an advert in the newspaper asking for volunteers to help run a charity event.

    Write a letter of application to the organisers. In your letter:

    - Explain why you are interested in helping


    - Give details about suitable past experience
    - Suggest ways you might help with the event

    Letter of Acceptance

    An acquaintance has offered you some work in his company. You are currently employed and not able to
    start for three months.

    Write a reply to the person. In your letter:

    - Give details of what you know about this company


    - Explain your current situation
    - Give your answer to the offer and explain why
    Letter for Requesting Information

    You have seen this advertisement and are interested in organizing a group visit for the employees at
    your company:

    SCIENCE MUSEUM EXHIBITION

    THE NEXT 100 YEARS

    Come and find out about your future. Over 300 exhibits showing recent exciting discoveries that will
    affect the way we live. The exhibition is open daily. 10 a.m. – 8 p. m. (including weekends). Special
    discounts for companies.

    Write a letter to the groups organizer of the museum. In your letter:

    - Give details of who you are


    - Explain what you would like to do
    - Ask for the information you need (Booking? – Necessary for groups? How far in advance? /
    Number of people per group? / Refreshments? – Snack bar or picnic space available?, etc.)

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