Question 27
IGCSE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2025
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
Write a formal letter to the headteacher of your school complaining about the shortage of reference books in the library. In your letter you must:
1. State three specific problems caused by the shortage.
2. Propose two realistic solutions.
3. Maintain a polite but firm tone.
The letter should not exceed 180 words.
Answer Options
Correct Answer
A.
A model answer (180 words max) is:
[Your Name]
[Class and Form]
[School Name]
[Date]
The Headteacher
[School Name]
[School Address]
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to draw your attention to the serious shortage of reference books in our school library. Firstly, the lack of up‑to‑date science texts forces many pupils to rely on unreliable internet sources, compromising the quality of their work. Secondly, the limited number of history volumes means that groups often have to wait for hours to access a single book, disrupting lesson plans. Thirdly, the scarcity of language dictionaries hampers the progress of students preparing for external examinations.
To address these issues, I propose that the school allocate a modest portion of the annual budget to purchase a set of core reference books, and that we establish a partnership with the local public library to allow students temporary borrowing of additional titles.
I trust you will consider these suggestions promptly, as they are essential for maintaining our academic standards.
Yours faithfully,
[Your Signature]
[Your Name]
B.
A model answer (180 words max) is:
[Your Name]
[Class and Form]
[School Name]
[Date]
The Headteacher
[School Name]
[School Address]
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to draw your attention to the serious shortage of reference books in our school library. Firstly, the lack of up‑to‑date science texts forces many pupils to rely on unreliable internet sources, compromising the quality of their work. Secondly, the limited number of history volumes means that groups often have to wait for hours to access a single book, disrupting lesson plans. Thirdly, the scarcity of language dictionaries hampers the progress of students preparing for external examinations.
To address these issues, I propose that the school allocate a modest portion of the annual budget to purchase a set of core reference books.
I trust you will consider this suggestion promptly, as it is essential for maintaining our academic standards.
Yours faithfully,
[Your Signature]
[Your Name]
C.
A model answer (180 words max) is:
[Your Name]
[Class and Form]
[School Name]
[Date]
The Headteacher
[School Name]
[School Address]
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to highlight the shortage of reference books in our library. Firstly, the lack of up‑to‑date science texts forces pupils to rely on unreliable internet sources. Secondly, the limited number of history volumes means groups often have to wait for hours to access a single book.
To address these issues, I propose that the school allocate a modest portion of the annual budget to purchase a set of core reference books, and that we establish a partnership with the local public library.
I trust you will consider these suggestions promptly.
Yours faithfully,
[Your Signature]
[Your Name]
D.
A model answer (180 words max) is:
[Your Name]
[Class and Form]
[School Name]
[Date]
The Headteacher
[School Name]
[School Address]
Hey there,
I'm writing because our school library is seriously lacking reference books. First off, we don't have any recent science textbooks, so we're stuck using sketchy websites. Second, the history section is almost empty, which means we waste time waiting for the few books that are there. Third, there are barely any language dictionaries, making it hard for anyone studying for exams.
I think the school should spend some of the budget on buying new reference books and maybe set up a deal with the local library so we can borrow extra titles.
Hope you can sort this out soon.
Thanks,
[Your Signature]
[Your Name]
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
A model answer (180 words max) is:
[Your Name]
[Class and Form]
[School Name]
[Date]
The Headteacher
[School Name]
[School Address]
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to draw your attention to the serious shortage of reference books in our school library. Firstly, the lack of up‑to‑date science texts forces many pupils to rely on unreliable internet sources, compromising the quality of their work. Secondly, the limited number of history volumes means that groups often have to wait for hours to access a single book, disrupting lesson plans. Thirdly, the scarcity of language dictionaries hampers the progress of students preparing for external examinations.
To address these issues, I propose that the school allocate a modest portion of the annual budget to purchase a set of core reference books, and that we establish a partnership with the local public library to allow students temporary borrowing of additional titles.
I trust you will consider these suggestions promptly, as they are essential for maintaining our academic standards.
Yours faithfully,
[Your Signature]
[Your Name]
About This Question
This is
Igcse Model Questions Vol1
2025
English Language
Question 27.
It is one of the
objective
questions from the
2025
Igcse Model Questions Vol1
English Language
examination.
Difficulty level:
Hard
.