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IELTS General Training Task 1 Practice Questions

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You would like to participate in a work-related seminar in another country. Write a letter to the person in charge of the seminar. In your letter:- ask for information about the seminar dates- ask for details of the programme- ask about accommodation- ask about the cost

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

For the past year, you have been a member of a local club. Now you want to discontinue your membership. Write a letter to the club secretary. In your letter:- state what type of membership you have and how you have paid for this- give details on how you have benefited from the club- explain why you want to leave

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Formal LetterTask 1

You celebrated your birthday with some friends last week in a restaurant. It was a great success and you and your friends enjoyed the evening very much. Write a letter to the restaurant. In your letter:- thank the restaurant for the successful evening- mention the food, service and atmosphere- suggest improvements that could make things better

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Formal LetterTask 1

You recently took a part-time job working for a local company. After a few weeks, you realised there were some problems with the job. Write a letter to the manager of the company. In your letter:- explain why you took the job- describe the problems that you experienced- suggest what could be done about them

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Informal LetterTask 1

You have a friend who lives in a city abroad. You would like to apply to do a course at one of the colleges in this city. Write to your friend. In your letter:- explain what you would like to do- describe the work or studies you have been doing for the past few years- ask for help contacting an appropriate institution

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

Your neighbours have recently written to you to complain about the noise from your houseflat. Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter:- explain the reasons for the noise- apologise- describe what action you will take

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You took your family to a nearby restaurant. You were disappointed with the meal and wish to complain to the manager. Write a letter to the manager of the restaurant. In your letter:- explain why you were at the restaurant- describe the problems- write about the action you want the manager to take

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday.Write a letter to your friends. In your letter:- thank them for the photos and for the holiday- explain why you didn’t- write earlier- invite them to come and stay with you

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Informal LetterTask 1

A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on holiday. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- give contact details for when you are away- give instructions on how to care for your pet- describe other household duties

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Formal LetterTask 1

You have bought a new mobile phone, and in a few days of purchase, it has stopped working. You spoke 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

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