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IELTS General Training Task 1 Practice Questions

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You are unable to attend the farewell party for your manager at work. Write a letter to him/her. In your letter:- say why you can’t come- tell them what you valued about working for him/her- give him/her your best wishes.

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Formal LetterTask 1

You bought a new camera but when you got it home you found it had some problems. You returned the camera and spoke to the company representative a week ago but the camera has still not been repaired. Write a letter to the company. In your letter:- Introduce yourself- Explain the situation- Say what action you would like the company to take

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Informal LetterTask 1

You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think they should get a job. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:- say they would not enjoy going to college- explain why getting a job is a good idea for them- suggest types of jobs that would be suitable for them

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Informal LetterTask 1

You have recently started work in a new company. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter:- explain why you have changed your job- describe your new job- tell him/her your other news

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Formal LetterTask 1

You bought a TV a week ago but when you got home you discovered it did not work properly. You called customer service to report the problem but you have not yet received any help. Write a letter to the company and in your letter:- introduce yourself- explain the problem- state what action you would like from the company

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You were hurt in a minor accident inside a supermarket, and you wish to complain to the supermarket. Write a letter to the manager of the supermarket. In your letter:- say who you are- give details about the accident- suggest how the supermarket could prevent similar accidents- Write atleast 150 words.

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Informal LetterTask 1

A friend has written to you asking for advice about a problem at work. You have had a similar problem in the past. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- tell your friend you understand the problem- explain what happened to you in the past- suggest possible solutions to the problem

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Formal LetterTask 1

There is a public park near where you live. You have heard that the local council wants to sell this park. Write a letter to a local newspaper. In your letter:- introduce yourself- describe the importance of the park- say what action you will take if the council continues with its plan

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You recently attended a series of English lessons in a language school. However, you were unhappy with the teaching quality. Write a letter to the director of the school. In your letter:- explain why you chose to study English at the school- describe the problems you had with the lessons- suggest how the classes could be improved

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