IELTS General Training Task 1 Practice Questions

You have invited a friend to come to your house next holiday. He/she has asked you how to get to your house from the airport. However, you are going to the airport to receive him/her. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- explain that you will meet him/her at the airport- say what you have planned for your friend- write some important things that he/she might find useful

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You have just spent a week with a friend on holiday. When you got home, you realised you had left your wallet there. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- thank your friend for the holiday- explain that you left your wallet in their house- give them instructions on how to send it back to you

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One of your friends recently had a birthday celebration, but you missed it and you forgot to tell your friend that you couldn't attend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- apologise for missing the birthday celebration- explain why you missed it and why you didn't- tell your friend and say what you would like to do to show that you are sorry Dear..................,

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You are having a graduation party next Saturday night. You have invited 50 people to celebrate at an outdoor barbecue evening, which may continue till late night. Write a letter to your elderly neighbour. In your letter:- explain what will be happening- offer your apologies in advance- invite him/her to visit your house someday / Ms..................,

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Your former homestay family is coming to see you in your home country and stay from January 31st to February 10th. Write them a letter. In your letter:- make plans to meet them at a convenient location- specify a time and date- suggest some activities you may all participate in during their visit

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You are applying for a job and need a letter of reference from someone who knew you when you were at college. Write a letter to one of your old teachers asking for a reference. In your letter:- say what job you have applied for- explain why you want this job- suggest what information the teacher should include

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After being involved in an accident, you were looked after by a person you did not know before. Write a special thank you letter to express your gratitude. In your letter:- introduce yourself and let him/her know why you are writing- express your appreciation and offer him/ her to visit your home with his/her family

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You have arranged to visit a friend in England but an important event at home now means that you must change the dates of the visit. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- explain the important event- apologise for the situation- suggest a new arrangement

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You were supposed to go on an interview in a few weeks, but you have since found out you cannot go on the date arranged. Write a letter to the potential employer. In your letter:- tell them why you need to move the interview time- ask to change the interview date- explain that you are still interested in being interviewed for the job

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You are organising a local committee meeting. You would like a local MP to attend the meeting to contribute to a discussion about green areas in the community. Write a letter of invitation to the MP's secretary, Mrs Shelton. In your letter:- introduce your committee- say why you are having the meeting- invite the MP to attend

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