IELTS General Training Task 1 Practice Questions

You have been invited to attend an interview for a place studying a course at a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment, you cannot come at the time they wish. Write a letter to the admission tutor. In your letter:- explain your position- apologise and offer to come on another day or later the same day- also ask how long the interview will be, and whether there will be any tests during it

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You are planning a holiday abroad and will be visiting a town where an old friend lives. You haven't spoken to this friend in a few years. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- give your friend a brief update of your life since you were last in touch- explain why you will be travelling to his/her town.- say what you plan to do- when you visit their town.

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Writing Task 1: Write a letter to your friend who lives in another country and in your letter:- a. Invite him/her to a public event in your country.- b. Describe the public event.- c. Explain about other plans you have for your friend when he/she will visit.

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You have organised to go on holiday with your friend. However, you must change your plans. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- tell them how much you are looking forward to the holiday- explain why you must change your plans- suggest alternative arrangements

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The Local Council in the area where you live has decided to demolish an old historical building to build a shopping centre. Write a letter to the head of the Council. In your letter:- explain why it is important to preserve the old building- suggest how the building can be used to benefit the local community- suggest another place for the shopping centre

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You just moved to a new city for work. Write a letter to a friend. In your letter:- Tell your friend about your work.- Describe your new city.- Invite your friend to visit you.

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Write a letter to your manager about a party that you want to organize at the office. In your letter:- say what the party is about.- mention why it is necessary.- explain what you expect from him/her to do.

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You had arranged to go on holiday with your friend. However, you must change your plans. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- say how much you were looking forward to the holiday- explain why you had to change your plans- suggest an alternative arrangement

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You recently received an invitation to a dinner party at your friend’s house. Write a letter to accept the invitation. In your letter:- explain why you are accepting the invitation- describe why you are looking forward to the dinner party- offer to bring a dish to share ___________,

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Your neighbour has written to you to complain about the noise from your flat. Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter:- explain the reason for the noise- offer your neighbour an apology- tell them what action you will take.

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