IELTS General Task 1 Formal Letter Practice Questions
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You booked a two-week holiday to Sydney with a tour agency. You were unhappy because the flight was delayed, the hotel was noisy, and there were other problems. Write to the tour agency. In your letter:- give details of the problems with the holiday- complain about the holiday- request compensation or a refund
You are going to have a family party in a private room in a hotel. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter say:- why you need to use this private room- what you need them to provide for the party- inquire about the price of the food you are ordering
You have been to a business meeting at another company and saw a piece of equipment which can be useful for your company too. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:- describe the piece of equipment you have seen- why having the same equipment would be useful for your company- offer your assistance in buying the equipment
You recently enjoyed a meal at a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, and you were very pleased with the food and service. Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter:- give details of your visit to the restaurant- mention the reason for the celebration- say what was good about the food and the service
You have been working in a company for the last two years. Recently, your computer in the office has started giving 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
Last week you were on a flight to London. When you left the plane, you left a bag and did not remember it until you reached your hotel. Write a letter to the airline. In your letter:- explain what happened- describe the bag and its contents- say what you would like the airline to do
You rented a car from a car rental company. The air conditioner has stopped working. You phoned the company a week ago but it still has 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.
You recently organised an all-day meeting for your company, which took place in a local hotel. In their feedback, participants at the meeting said that they liked the hotel, but they were unhappy about the food that was served for lunch. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter:- say what the participants liked about the hotel- explain why they were unhappy about the food- suggest what the manager should do to improve the food in future
You have seen an advertisement in an English newspaper for a job working in the City Museum shop during the holidays. You have decided to apply for the job. Write a letter to the director of the Museum. In your letter:- introduce yourself- explain what experience and special skills you have- explain why you are interested in the job
You have bought a new mobile phone and in a few days of purchase, it has stopped working. You have spoken to the company representative a week ago but it 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