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IELTS General Task 1 Formal Letter Practice Questions

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Formal LetterTask 1

You have just spent a weekend staying at a Hotel in London. When you get home you find that you have left a bag at the hotel. Write to the hotel manager. In your letter:- introduce yourself- describe the bag and its content that you left there- explain what you want the manager to do about it

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Formal LetterTask 1

You have seen an advertisement inviting candidates to apply for a sales manager position. Write a letter to the manager of the company. In your letter:- state your interest in the position- describe your educational background- describe your relevant experience

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You were offered to join a company but for some reason, you can not join there. Write a letter to the HR Manager of the company. In your letter:- explain the reason why you are declining the offer- express your gratitude- explain why you like your current job so much

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Formal LetterTask 1

You normally go shopping in the area where you live. However, you think some of the facilities for shoppers could be improved. Write a letter to your local newspaper. In your letter:- say in general- what you like about shopping in your area- say what is wrong with the facilities- suggest how they can be improved

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Formal LetterTask 1

You have purchased some goods from a company and the goods were supposed to be delivered within three days of purchase. Seven days have already gone and you have not received the products yet. Write a letter to a company manager with whom you arranged the delivery of goods. In your letter:- inform him/her what items you have purchased- ask the reason for the delay in delivery- suggest what can be done about the matter

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Formal LetterTask 1

You play sports (e.g. football) for a local team. You recently heard that a player in your team is in a hospital. Write a letter to your teammate. In your letter:- say how you feel about the news- ask about the treatment in the hospital- suggest some ways of cheering him/her up

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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 it is affecting people- say what the company should do to help

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You have an extra room in your apartment and would like to rent it out to a student. Write a letter to the newspaper to publish an advert. In your letter:- describe your apartment and the facilities available- what kind of tenant you would prefer- when you want the advertisement to be published and how you would pay the fee

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Formal LetterTask 1

You took your young child, who had severe stomach pains, to a hospital Emergency Department. You waited almost four hours before a doctor treated your child and other staff constantly ignored you. Write a letter to the Hospital Registrar. In your letter:- describe the long wait for treatment- explain how the other staff treated you- complain about the service you received

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You started in your present job two years ago. You now feel it is important for your career development to move to a different department in the same company. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:- say what you have learned in your present job- suggest how the company would benefit from moving you to a different department- explain why you do not wish to leave the company

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