Friday 7 March 2008

019. Informal Letter

Directed Writing (35 marks)

You are advised to spend about 45 minutes on this question.

Your cousin, who lives in another town, has written to you to ask your opinion regarding studying overseas. You are against studying overseas as you feel studying in local colleges and universities is better than in foreign universities. Based on the following points, write a reply to your cousin to convince him to study locally.
  • studying abroad is more expensive
  • local colleges and universities are also equipped with good facilites
  • the quality of education in local universities equals their foreign counterparts
  • will not feel homesick

In your letter, you can add any other information.