IELTS General Task 1 Formal Letter Practice Questions

You bought a TV a week ago but when you got home you discovered it did not work properly. You called customer service to report the problem but you have not yet received any help. Write a letter to the company and in your letter:- introduce yourself- explain the problem- state what action you would like from the company

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There is a public park near where you live. You have heard that the local council wants to sell this park. Write a letter to a local newspaper. In your letter:- introduce yourself- describe the importance of the park- say what action you will take if the council continues with its plan

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

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You recently took a trip with a taxi company. The driver behaved in an unacceptable way and you had a lot of problems. You complained to the company but no-one has replied to your complaint. Write a letter to the taxi company. In your letter:- say why you are writing and how you feel- explain what happened- tell them what you would like them to do.

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

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You work for a company. You have seen some information online about a training course that would be useful for your work. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:- give details of the course- say how the course would be useful- explain how the company could help you do this course.

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A restaurant has placed an advertisement for waiters and waitresses in your local newspaper. Write a letter to the restaurant, applying for the job. In your letter:- explain what you are currently doing- describe your suitability for this area of work- say when you can attend an interview

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You recently bought a camera while travelling 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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As part of your study you have worked for a short period of time in a company. Write a letter to the manager of this company. In your letter:- Thank him/her for the opportunity- Explain how the experience gained there has helped you- Share your plans for the future.

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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 to company to take.

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