IELTS General Training Task 1 Practice Questions

You are going away to travel for the summer. A friend will be looking after your house while you are away. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- say where you are going- describe how to look after your pet- explain some of the things your friend should do to look after your house

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Two weeks ago you bought a radio from a local branch of a well-known chain shop. It did not work properly. The shop took it back and said they would repair it. You have waited a week and still, it is not ready. Write a letter to the shop to complain about it. In your letter:- explain what has happened- how you feel about it- ask them to repair the radio soon or supply you with a new radio

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You have just spent a weekend staying at the Lilo Hotel in Adelaide. When you got home, you find that you have left a bag at the hotel. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter:- introduce yourself- describe the bag and its content- describe how you left your bag and what action you would expect from him/her

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Your friend has a travel company and would like you to come and work with him. Write a letter replying to your friend's offer. In your letter:- explain what you know about your friend's company- choose whether you accept or decline the offer- give reasons for your choice

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You have seen an advertisement for a 'weekend work' in a hotel in the town where you are staying. You have worked in a hotel before and think that the job would be suitable for you. Now you want to apply for the job. Write a letter to the hotel manager expressing your interest. In your letter:- introduce yourself- explain why you think you would be suitable for the job- ask what work you would be expected to do

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You have borrowed something from your friend and it has got damaged. Write a letter to a friend. In your letter:- apologize for damaging the product/stuff- explain what happened- say how are you going to fix the issue

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You have been working for a company for more than a few years, and now have decided to leave the company. Write a letter to your company manager saying that you want to leave the company. In your letter explain:- what you have learned while working for the company- whether you enjoyed working there- what your reasons are for leaving

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You have recently migrated to another country. Now write a letter to your friend to describe your present life. In your letter say:- when you have moved to this country- why you chose this country- how things are now for you

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You work for a company and have recently decided to leave your current employment. Write a letter to your employer. In your letter:- explain why you are writing- explain why you have decided to leave the company- tell your employer what you plan to do after leaving your present employment

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You are looking for a full-time job, and recently you saw a job opening in an advertisement. Write a letter to the company. In your letter:- introduce yourself- explain what sort of job you would like to do and say what experience and skills you have

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