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IELTS General Task 1 Formal Letter Practice Questions

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Formal LetterTask 1

You travelled by plane last week and your suitcase was lost. You have still heard nothing from the airline company. Write to the airline. In your letter:- explain what happened- describe your suitcase and say what was in it- ask what the airline is going to do about it

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Formal LetterTask 1

You would like to buy some electrical goods at a shop in a nearby town. Write a letter to the shop. In your letter:- ask whether the shop has the goods or can order them- ask what the prices are- ask how long the shop can hold the goods for you

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Formal LetterTask 1

You have bought a new camera but when you got it home you found it had some problems. You returned the camera and spoke to the company representative a week ago but the camera has still not been repaired. Write a letter to the company. In your letter:- Introduce yourself- Explain the situation- Say what action you would like the company to take

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Formal LetterTask 1

A large company in your area plans either to sponsor a local children's sports team for two years or to pay for two open-air concerts. It has asked for feedback from the public. Write a letter to the company. In your letter:- describe the benefits of sponsoring the sports team- summarise the benefits of paying for the concerts- say how you think the company should spend the money

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Formal LetterTask 1

You ordered a new chequebook from your bank two weeks ago but have received nothing. Write a letter to the manager complaining about the bad service. In your letter:- say when and how you ordered the chequebook- ask how much longer you will have to wait- ask what action the manager will take

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Formal LetterTask 1

You travelled by a long-distance bus recently and your suitcase was damaged. Write a letter to the bus company. In your letter:- inform the bus company of when and to where you travelled- describe your suitcase and what happened to it- explain why the company should pay for a new suitcase

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Formal LetterTask 1

You and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel. Write a letter to the hotel for making the arrangement. In your letter say:- when you will be arriving and leaving- what type of rooms you would like- ask how much the weekend will cost- inquire about activities and places of interest near the hotel

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Formal LetterTask 1

You have recently ordered an item through the Internet, but you are not happy with the product. Write to the company. In your letter:- describe what you purchased- explain why you are not happy with the product- tell them what you would like them to do about it

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Formal LetterTask 1

You are studying for a qualification, and you would like some time off from your work to complete it. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:- ask for some time off to complete the qualification- suggest what you will do later at work if you have time off- say how the qualification will help your job or company

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Formal LetterTask 1

Recently you went to a local restaurant with your family and were very satisfied with the food and service. Write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper. In your letter:- tell the editor about the restaurant- describe the meal you and your family had- explain why you think the restaurant is worth visiting

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