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IELTS General Task 1 Formal Letter Practice Questions

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Formal LetterTask 1

People in your area are having problems with their internet connection. Write a letter to the company which provides the connection. In your letter:- describe the problems- explain how they are affecting people- say what the company should do to help.

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Formal LetterTask 1

You are working for an international company. You have seen an advertisement for a training course which will be useful for your work. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:- Describe why you want to take the course.- Explain how it will be beneficial to the company.- Tell who will be managing your work in your absence.

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Formal LetterTask 1

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

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Formal LetterTask 1

You have seen an advertisement in an English newspaper for a job working in the City Museum shop during the holidays. You decide 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

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Formal LetterTask 1

You attended an interview with a company but are still waiting for the result. Write a letter to the manager of the HR department requesting information. In your letter:- describe the position you applied for- explain why you think the interview went well- explain why you need the result of the interview

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Formal LetterTask 1

You are organising a seminar for your company. Write a letter to the manager of another department inviting them to give a presentation at the seminar. In your letter:- give details of the seminar- invite them to give a presentation and say why you are inviting them- say what the presentation should be about

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Formal LetterTask 1

You want to book a hotel that one of your friends recommended to you for a family holiday at the seaside. Write a letter to the hotel manager to make arrangements. In your letter:- explain what accommodation you require and when you want to stay- ask what will be included in the price- enquire about activities and places of interest near the hotel

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Formal LetterTask 1

Your car insurance company has told you that they are going to increase the insurance amount you have to pay for your car each month. You are not happy about this. Write a letter to the insurance company. In your letter explain:- why you are writing to them- why you think the insurance amount should not be increased- what you want them to do

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Formal LetterTask 1

Your local newspaper wants to reward people who have contributed a lot to the community. Write a letter to the newspaper. In your letter:- suggest someone- who deserves the reward- mention what they have done to help the community- say what reward you would like to give this person

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Formal LetterTask 1

You recently ordered a small item online but when it arrived, it was damaged. Write a letter to the company that sold you the item. In your letter:- give details about the order you made- explain what was wrong with the item- tell the company what you want them to do about it

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