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IELTS General Training Task 1 Practice Questions

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You have just returned home after living with a family in an English-speaking country for six months. You left a small bag of personal possessions in your room. Write to the family. In your letter:- describe the things you left behind- ask the family to send the items to you- offer to cover the cost

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Formal LetterTask 1

There have been some problems with the public transport you use to commute daily. Write a letter to the manager of the public transport company. In your letter:- describe the problems- explain how these problems are affecting you and others- suggest what could be done about it

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Formal LetterTask 1

Every year, someone in the company where you work is chosen as the best employee. Your manager has asked staff members to make suggestions about who should be chosen this year. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:- identify a colleague who you think should be the best employee- explain what the job of this colleague involves- give reasons why the colleague should be chosen as the best employee

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You live in an area where the local council has made some changes to regulations. You believe these changes are not good for the residents. Write a letter to a councillor. In your letter:- introduce yourself- describe the problem- say what you think the council should do about the situation

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Formal LetterTask 1

You have just spent a weekend staying at a Hotel in London. When you get home you find that you have left a bag at the hotel. Write to the hotel manager. In your letter:- introduce yourself- describe the bag and its content that you left there- explain what you want the manager to do about it

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Formal LetterTask 1

You have seen an advertisement inviting candidates to apply for a sales manager position. Write a letter to the manager of the company. In your letter:- state your interest in the position- describe your educational background- describe your relevant experience

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You have an extended family and every year you all get together to go on a family trip for a week. Your uncle is in charge of the plans this year and you would like to suggest a place you have visited lately. Write a letter to your uncle. In your letter:- suggest the place you have visited- describe your experience about this place- mention what you could do there

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Formal LetterTask 1

You were offered to join a company but for some reason, you can not join there. Write a letter to the HR Manager of the company. In your letter:- explain the reason why you are declining the offer- express your gratitude- explain why you like your current job so much

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Formal LetterTask 1

You normally go shopping in the area where you live. However, you think some of the facilities for shoppers could be improved. Write a letter to your local newspaper. In your letter:- say in general- what you like about shopping in your area- say what is wrong with the facilities- suggest how they can be improved

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Informal LetterTask 1

You live in a city in a foreign country, and a friend from your home country is coming to the city for several days. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- ask him/her to bring some things from home that you need- explain why you need them- arrange to meet your friend

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