Letters
Letters
Your English – speaking friend has asked for your help with a college project he/she is doing about
celebrating New year in different countries.
Dear Ali,
I hope you're doing well! I'm happy to help with your project about New Year celebrations in
different countries. New Year is an important occasion for people in my country Pakistan, just
like it is in many parts of the world. It is seen as a time of new beginnings, and people look
forward to it with a lot of excitement and hope for a better year ahead.
In Pakistan, New Year is celebrated with a mixture of traditional and modern practices.
Although less widely celebrated than festivals like Eid, many people still gather with family and
friends to mark the moment. The evening of December 31st is often spent at family gatherings,
where people enjoy delicious meals and exchange wishes for happiness in the coming year.
Furthermore, some people attend special events, concerts, or go out to watch fireworks,
especially in major cities like Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad. At midnight, it's common to hear
fireworks and firecrackers lighting up the sky.
One of the things I really enjoy about New Year in Pakistan is the strong sense of togetherness.
It's a time when families and friends come together to celebrate, regardless of how busy
they've been throughout the year. I also love how people embrace the new year with optimism,
hoping for personal growth and positive changes. It's a refreshing way to start the year, with
the promise of new opportunities.
I hope this gives you a good idea of how New Year is celebrated here in Pakistan. If you need
any more details, feel free to ask!
Best regards,
Atiq
Task 02:
You are soon going to spend three months doing work experience in an organisation.
Write a letter to the manager of the organisation where you are going to fo work experience. In your
Letter
7 Band:
I am writing this letter to thank you for giving me great opportunities in your organisation for
the coming three months. It will be an important work experience for me to do work like an
international organization of great professional people. I truly appreciate the opportunity you
have given me to gain professional experience over the next three months.
I am hoping that I will learn the standard process of the software engineer and understand the
quality matrices during the software development life cycle. It is also interesting to learn about
the client handly and communication between all stakeholders. Furthermore, I also want to
increase the level of my soft skills and team management.
Besides this, I also have some questions, such as my team allocation and project details. I also
wanted to clarify whether I will be at the Lahore branch or the head office in the main city
centre, which will help me understand my work location and assist with travel arrangements
and accommodation planning.
Thank you again for this invaluable opportunity. I am confident that this work experience will
significantly enhance my skillset and professional development. I look forward to hearing from
you soon and commencing my placement.
Kind Regards,
Atiq
To ensure smooth and productive placement, I have a few clarifying questions. Firstly, could you
please provide details regarding my team assignment and the specific projects I will be involved
in? Secondly, I would be grateful if you could confirm my work location, whether it will be at
the Lahore branch or the head office in the city centre. This information is crucial for me to make
appropriate travel and accommodation arrangements in advance.
Thank you again for this exceptional opportunity. I am confident that this work experience will
be a significant step forward in my professional journey. I am very much looking forward to
hearing from you soon and commencing my placement. I am available to discuss this further at
your convenience.
Kind Regards,
Atiq