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IELTS General Training Task 1 Practice Questions

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You are going on a short course to a training college abroad. It is a college that you have not been to before. Write a letter to the accommodation officer. In your letter:- give details of your course and your arrival/departure date- explain your accommodation needs- ask for information about getting to and from the college

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

A family member is coming to stay with you. He/she will be arriving by train in the morning, but you won’t be home until the evening. Write a letter to your relative. In your letter:- Explain arrangements you have made for them to have keys and get into the house- Tell your relative how to get from the train station to your house- Say when you will be home and suggest what you could do together that evening

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

Your neighbours have recently written to you to complain about the noise from your houselflat. 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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Informal LetterTask 1

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

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Informal LetterTask 1

You have recently heard that a friend of yours has had some problems as a result of some unusual weather. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- express concern (i.e.- say you are sorry to hear what has happened)- tell them about a similar experience that you once had- give some advice or- offer help

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You have a full time job and are also doing a part time evening course. You now find that you can not continue the course. Write a letter to your 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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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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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You are experiencing financial problems and want to ask your landlord if you can pay your rent late. Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter:- explain Why you are writing to him- Why you cannot pay the rent- When you will pay the rent.

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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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