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IELTS General Training Task 1 Practice Questions

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Formal LetterTask 1

You are working for a company. You need to take some time off work and want to ask your manager about this. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter- Explain why you want to take time off work- Give details of the amount of time you need- Suggest how your work could be covered while you are away.

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Formal LetterTask 1

You are organising an executive event for the company you work for. Write a letter to the person in charge of a venue that you are considering for the event. In your letter:- ask about available dates- ask what services the venue provides- ask about the costs

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Informal LetterTask 1

You have recently moved to a different house, and you want to give the news to an English-speaking friend who lives in another country. Write a letter to this English-speaking friend. In your letter:- explain why you have moved- describe the new house- invite your friend to come and visit

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You have received a letter from your bank, asking you to acknowledge receipt of a new bank card. However, the card was missing from the envelope. Write a letter to the bank's head office. In your letter:- explain why you are writing- express concern about the missing card- ask them what they intend to do

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Informal LetterTask 1

You are going to another country to study. You would like to do a part-time job while you are studying, so you want to ask a friend who lives there for some help. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:- give details of your study plans- explain why you want to get a part-time job- suggest how your friend could help you find a job

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Formal LetterTask 1

You cannot go to a company where you received a job offer. Write a letter to the HR supervisor. In your letter:- explain why you are declining the offer- express your gratitude- explain why you like your current job very much

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Formal LetterTask 1

Your car was hired from a company and while you were driving on holiday, you had a small accident. You will have to write a report to the company to explain it. Write a letter to the company. In your letter, you need to explain the following:- when and where you hired the car- describe how the accident happened- what kind of action you took after the accident

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Formal LetterTask 1

You are unhappy about a plan to make your local airport bigger and increase the number of flights. You live near the airport. Write a letter to your local newspaper. In your letter:- explain where you live- describe the problem- give reasons why you do not want this development

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You are due to start a new job next week but you will not be able to because you have some problems. Write a letter to your new employer. In your letter:- Explain your situation- Describe your problems- Tell him/her when you think you can start.

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You live in a room in college which you share with another student. However, there are many problems with this arrangement and you find it very difficult to work. Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In your letter:- describe the situation- explain your problems and why it is difficult to work- say what kind of accommodation you would prefer

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