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IELTS General Training Task 1 Practice Questions

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

As an international student in Sweden, you have an account with a local bank. The monthly bank transfer you receive from your parents has been delayed this month due to an error at your parents’ bank. Write a letter to your bank. In your letter:- introduce yourself- ask for a loan- say why you need the money- tell how you intend to pay back the money

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Informal LetterTask 1

A friend is going on holiday soon and has asked you to recommend a destination that you have visited. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- recommend a good place for the holiday- say where you stayed- describe what you did there- describe what the food was like

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Informal LetterTask 1

You are going to spend your vacation in a city in a foreign country. You have never been there before. Your cousin has a friend who lives there. Write a letter to your cousin's friend. In your letter:- introduce yourself- say why you are making this trip- ask some questions about the city (e.g. places to see, things to do, things to bring)

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You are studying overseas. You need to return to your country before the end of the semester for a family event. Write a letter to your supervisor. In your letter:- request some time off- explain why you need to leave early- reassure him/her that your studies will not suffer

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You are going on to a month-long training programme in the UK and know that the head of the course would like one of the participants to be the social events’ organiser. Write a letter to the Training Organiser. In your letter:- express your interest in the role- request for more information about it- explain what experience you have

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Formal LetterTask 1

You recently ordered a small item online but when it arrived, it was damaged. Write a letter to the company that sold you the item. In your letter:- give details about the order you made- explain what was wrong with the item- tell the company what you want them to do about it

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You have recently moved to a new neighbourhood and would like to join a sports centre there. You have found a private sports club. Write a letter to the manager of the sports club. In your letter:- introduce yourself- say why are you interested in this sports club- ask some questions about the club e.g facilities, membership, costs etc.

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Formal LetterTask 1

You recently read a newspaper article about someone you know personally and found that some information was wrong. Write a letter to the editor. In your letter:- describe the subject of the article- describe the error in the article- say what you expect the editor to do

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Informal LetterTask 1

One of your friends wants to apply for a job that involves working with foreign teenagers. Write a letter of recommendation for him/her. In your letter express:- how well you know your friend- what qualifications he/she has- why you think she would be suitable for the job

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You live in a university residence and have a problem with noise from a new campus restaurant that stays open until midnight. Write to the governor of the university. In your letter:- complain about the situation- explain why the noise is a problem- propose ways to reduce the noise

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