Writing
Part 2 writing task
You start a new job as a secretary in your local branch of a large but not very
modern company whose headquartersars in Britain. Everything at your new
workplace is old-fashioned,and much of itis either broken or seriousiy inefficiernt
You complain about this to your immediatesuperior,who tels youthat f you
don'i think we're good enough for you here' you should write to the (Bitish)
manager. This answer angers you, and you decide that you will write the letter.
Choose either two or three things about the premises ihat you would ke
replacedwith more modern equipment or facilities. Describe the deficiencies and
roplacements and
inadequacies of the present equipment
/
facilities,
suggest
explain why the expense would be justified. Write about 250 words.
Remember, you're new and you're Onily a secretary in this big comparny.
Unless you're tact/tul, you coLId make a very bad impression on your new
boss. Conversely,if you can demonstratethe nadequacyof the prasent
aiioment without giving o1ence, arna stiow that the improvennents would
benefit the company, this could bethe start of an important career
development
Qucestions for equipmert / tacihtiES you wOula ike replaced: furniture
tighting,computers, ypewrirers, photocopiers, heatng, air-conditioni
toilets, canteen.