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IELTS General Training Task 1 Practice Questions

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

Your new neighbours have recently invited you to a party they are holding next Saturday. However, you have other plans on Saturday evening and cannot attend the party. Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter:- thank them for the invitation- mention what plans you already have- suggest when you can meet them

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You are a student at an English language school in Brighton and are living in private accommodation with other flatmates. You have not had hot water or heating for some time. The landlord's workmen have tried to fix the problem but without success. Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter:- state your reason for writing- describe the problems and explain how you feel propose a solution- ask the landlord to take actions

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Informal LetterTask 1

You have recently gone to live in a new city. You want to let an English-speaking friend who lives in another country know about it. Write a letter to your English-speaking friend. In your letter:- explain why you have gone to live in the new city- describe the place- where you are living- invite your friend to come and see you

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

Write a letter to your college administration department complaining about the college facility. In your letter include:- what the problem is- how this problem has affected you- what the college should do to fix this problem

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Informal LetterTask 1

You have recently moved to a different house. Now you would like to notify one of your English-speaking friends that you have moved to a different house. 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 Dear...............,

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Formal LetterTask 1

You bought a new HD television last week. At first, it seemed to work perfectly but after a few hours a line appeared across the TV and the sound seemed a little strange. You cannot take the TV back to the shop so you have decided to write to them. Write a letter of complaint to the shop. In your letter:- give them the background information- describe the problem- ask them to resolve the issue

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Informal LetterTask 1

You are planning to go to a music concert in your town and would like a friend to accompany you. Write a letter to invite your friend to the concert you are planning to go to. In your letter say:- what the content of the music concert is- where and when the music concert is- why you think your friend should go to this concert

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Informal LetterTask 1

You have recently heard that a friend of yours has had some problems as a result of some unusual weather. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- express your concern (i.e.- say you are sorry to hear what has happened)- tell him/her about a similar experience that you once had- give some advice, or- offer help

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Informal LetterTask 1

You have recently been to stay with an old friend for a few days. You haven't seen each other for a long time and was happy to meet him/her. Now write a letter to this friend. In your letter:- say how you felt about the visit refer to something enjoyable that you did while staying with him/her- invite your friend to visit you

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