IELTS General Training Task 1 Practice Questions

A friend has asked you to babysit on Saturday and wants to know how much you charge per hour. You already have a commitment this weekend, but you are free the following weekend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- explain why you cannot help this weekend- say that you could help the following weekend- explain what your fee is

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A friend who is about to enter university wants your advice about whether to specialise in history, which interests him/her, or computer science, which offers better job prospects. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- recommend which subject your friend should specialise in- consider your friend's interest in history- consider the job prospects offered by computer science

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You have just rented an unfurnished flat and a friend has told you that the Opportunity Shop in the shopping centre has cheap second-hand furniture. Write to the shop owner. In your letter:- describe what furniture you need- ask whether the shop has these items- ask what the items cost

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You recently went shopping at the local supermarket. When you got home and checked your bill, you found that you had been charged for items you did not purchase. Write a letter to the supermarket manager. In your letter:- explain what has happened- say how you feel about the error- say what you would like the manager to do about it

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Write a letter to the Information Officer at the TAPE Information Office about the Tertiary Preparation Certificate. In your letter:- ask for information about the certificate- describe your educational background- explain why you want to do the course

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Formal Letter Task 1

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

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Five months ago, you started renting an apartment on a six-month agreement. You now wish to stay in the apartment for longer than the six months you originally agreed with the owner. Write a letter to the owner of your apartment. In your letter:- say how long you now want to rent the apartment for- explain why your plans have changed- tell the owner about a problem in the apartment

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Formal Letter Task 1

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

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You have a full-time job and are also doing a part-time evening course. You now find that you cannot continue the course. Write a letter to the course tutor. In your letter:- describe the situation- explain why you cannot continue at this time- say what action you would like to take

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You borrowed an important textbook during the last term from a classmate. You now realize your classmate has returned home overseas and you still have the book. Write a letter to him/her. In your letter:- apologize for the mistake- find out how important the book is to him/her- say what you will do Dear...............,

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