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IELTS General Training Task 1 Practice Questions

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Formal LetterTask 1

You are organising a seminar for your company. Write a letter to the manager of another department inviting them to give a presentation at the seminar. In your letter:- give details of the seminar- invite them to give a presentation and say why you are inviting them- say what the presentation should be about

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Informal LetterTask 1

You recently visited a place that had a strong impact on you. Write a letter to a friend about the place. In your letter:- explain where the place was and how you got there?- describe what you saw?- offer to take your friend there?

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Informal LetterTask 1

A friend you met last year has invited you to visit them in their country. You have never been there before and need some information before you leave. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- request advice about a gift for his/her family- ask about activities and clothing- find out about the food

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You work in an office and have recently been experiencing a health problem. You think that the problem started because of the working conditions in the office. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:- describe the health problem- explain why you think it was caused by conditions in the office- suggest what the manager should do to improve the working conditions in the office

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You paid a refundable deposit when you rented an apartment a year ago. You left the apartment last month in good condition, but the landlord won’t return your deposit. Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter:- introduce yourself and say why you are writing- ask for the return of your deposit- inform the landlord of possible action if he/she does not agree to refund the amount

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You and some of your friends want to start a weekly dance club, and you have found a hall that would be suitable to hold your meetings. Write a letter to the owner of the hall. In your letter:- explain the dance project- ask if it is possible to rent the hall and under what terms- state what day and times you would like to use the hall

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Informal LetterTask 1

You have stayed at a friend’s house last weekend and forgot your watch there. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:- thank him/her for the hospitality- describe your watch and say where you could have left it- suggest a way how to get it back

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You were going to start a job next month, but you will not be able to. Write a letter to your future employer. In your letter:- Explain the situation.- Describe your problem(s).- Tell him/her when you can start work.

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Informal LetterTask 1

One of your friends invited you for a meal with his/her family in their home. You enjoyed the meal and had been happy to be introduced to his/her family. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- thank your friend and say that you enjoyed the meal- say what else you liked about this visit- ask your friend to meet you someday at a restaurant

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Formal LetterTask 1

You want to book a hotel that one of your friends recommended to you for a family holiday at the seaside. Write a letter to the hotel manager to make arrangements. In your letter:- explain what accommodation you require and when you want to stay- ask what will be included in the price- enquire about activities and places of interest near the hotel

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