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IELTS General Training Task 1 Practice Questions

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Formal LetterTask 1

You took your young child, who had severe stomach pains, to a hospital Emergency Department. You waited almost four hours before a doctor treated your child and other staff constantly ignored you. Write a letter to the Hospital Registrar. In your letter:- describe the long wait for treatment- explain how the other staff treated you- complain about the service you received

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Informal LetterTask 1

Your friend is celebrating her birthday and has invited you to a party. You cannot attend because you have an important meeting that day. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- thank him/her for the invitation- explain why you cannot come- propose meeting on another day

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Formal LetterTask 1

You started in your present job two years ago. You now feel it is important for your career development to move to a different department in the same company. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:- say what you have learned in your present job- suggest how the company would benefit from moving you to a different department- explain why you do not wish to leave the company

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Formal LetterTask 1

You work as a part-time employee in a company. The company has recently posted an advertisement seeking a person for a full-time position. You want to apply for this full-time job. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:- introduce yourself and explain why you are writing- express your interest in having this full-time job- explain why you think you are a suitable candidate for the post

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Informal LetterTask 1

A high school friend who moved to another country will visit your country for a month. You have arranged a party for him/her. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- give the date and location of the party- say who is coming to the party- mention things your friend has missed while living in another country

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Informal LetterTask 1

Last year you met someone on holiday and became friends. He/she has informed you that he/she will be travelling near your hometown on business in a few months’ time. Write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to stay with you. In your letter:- express how pleased you are to hear from him/her- invite him/her to stay with you- tell him/her about your ideas of how you could spend some time together

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

Last year you attended a presentation skill course at the Sydney College of Australia. Your new employer has asked you to provide copies of your reports and assignments as quickly as possible. Write a letter to the director of the school. In your letter:- explain who you are and why you are writing- request these documents- ask whether you need to pay any fee for that

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You have been doing some voluntary work to help your local community. However, now you are unable to continue doing this work. Write a letter to the manager of the organisation where you have been working. In your letter:- describe the work you have been doing- explain why you can no longer do this work recommend another person- who is interested in the work

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Formal LetterTask 1

You are not happy about a service you received a couple of days ago from a company and you have decided to complain about it. Write a letter to the company to complain about the poor service you received from its employee. In your letter express:- why you went to the shop/office- how the employees behaved to offend you- what you expect the company to do

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You live in rented accommodation which was recently damaged due to the bad weather. Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter:- explain what caused the damage- why you need him/her to fix the problem right away- what needs to be done to fix it

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