IELTS General Task 1 Formal Letter Practice Questions

You recently bought a piece of equipment for your kitchen but it didn't work. You phoned the shop but no action was taken.Write a letter to the shop manager. In your letter:- describe the problem with the equipment- explain what happens- when you phoned the shop- say what you would like the manager to do

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Your company is going to give a special training course for staff. Your manager has asked you to find out if the local conference centre has the right facilities to hold this course. Write a letter to the manager of the conference centre. In your letter:- Give details about the course- Describe what equipment you will need for the course- Ask some further questions about the facilities at the conference centre

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You recently booked a hotel room for a business trip, but upon arrival, you discovered that the room did not meet the advertised standards. Write a letter of complaint to the hotel manager. In your letter:- Describe the issue with the room.- Explain how it affected your stay.- Request appropriate action from the hotel.

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You applied for a job position advertised by a company, but the recruitment process was highly unprofessional and lacked transparency. Write a letter of complaint to the human resources department of the company. In your letter:- Describe the unprofessional conduct and lack of transparency during the recruitment process.- Explain how these issues have negatively impacted your perception of the company.- Request an explanation for the company's actions and express your concerns regarding their hiring practices.

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There have been some problems with public transport in your area recently. Write to the manager of the local transport company. In your letter:- describe the problems- explain how they affect people- where you live- suggest some changes.

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You have seen an advertisement for part-time work in a hotel for three months over the summer. Write a letter to the manager. In your letter:- say what experience you have?- ask what the work involves?- enquire about work conditions?

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You recently stayed in a hotel in a large city. The weather was very unusual for the time of year and the heating / cooling system in the hotel was quite inadequate. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter:- give details of what went wrong- explain what you had to do to overcome the problem at the time- say what action you would like the manager to take

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You recently bought a camera while traveling overseas. When you got to your destination you discovered that some important items were missing from the box. Write a letter to the local representative of the company. In your letter:- give details of the camera and where you bought it- explain what has happened- say what you want him/her to do about it,

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You have been working in a company for the last two years. Recently, your computer in the office has started having some problems, and it is affecting your work performance. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:- describe the problem- explain how it is affecting your work- write what you want him to do regarding it

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You are interested in applying for a new position at your company but have some questions. Write a letter to you boss. In your letter include:- Which position you are considering- What questions you have about it- How your boss can help you decide- whether or not to apply

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