1. To make a polite inquiring
Dear Sir, could you please tell me your car’s number? We want to have a survey of how many cars in our city. Please assist us.
2. To show gratitude for support
I appreciate your help for find my camera. If I could not find it I will lose my whole day’s work. Thank you very much to help me.
3. To request financial help
Dear friends, please help me. I have lost my wallet this morning. I lost my whole money and licences. Could anyone lend me some money? I will pay back next week.
4. To show dissatisfaction with a decision
I could not understand why you want me to choose the medical school. I do not interesting in it anymore. I don’t want to be a doctor. I am good at mathematics and drawing not biology. So, I think you make an improper decision.
5. To explain why sth. happened
I am so sorry for not showing up these days. I was ill and went to hospital. The doctor told me I need to have a rest for several days and here is my excuse.
6. To express pleasure at an event
Here, I want thank a nice man who took me home. I was lot in the down town and the man brought me home.
7. To support a job application
I have been working here for almost one year. I like my job and I think it is very suitable for me. I also like my co-workers and the environment. Please allow me to work here for another year.
8. To ask for a apology
I am angry for your service. I brought a new MP3 the day before yester but it could not work anymore. I want to reimburse my money but they did not agree. I want you give me apologize and return my money.
9. To express concern about safety
As we know, fire is very dangerous. You see your building is very high. You have to think the way for escape. And you need fire extinguishers where is necessary.
10. To complain a service
I went to your restaurant yesterday. I told the waiter did not put any MSG in my dishes. But he forgot and did not changed for me.