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IELTS General Training Task 1 Practice Questions

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Formal LetterTask 1

Your car insurance company has told you that they are going to increase the amount you have to pay in insurance for your car each month. You are not happy about this. Write a letter to your insurance company. In your letter:- explain Why you are writing to them- Why you think the insurance should not be increased- What you want them to do

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Informal LetterTask 1

A friend invites you spend a holiday with him/her in another country. Write a letter to him/her. In your letter:- Let him know that you can't make it- Give reasons why you are not able to- Ask if you can fix some other time to visit.

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

Your next-door neighbour likes to listen to music late at night. Because of the loud music, you often lose sleep. Write a letter to the building manager. In your letter:- describe the situation- explain the problems it is causing you- offer at least one solution

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

The local council is planning to close a football ground down near you because it is in disrepair. You and other residents disagree with this and want them to keep it. Write a letter to the council. In your letter:- Explain why the football ground is not being used- Explain why the ground is important- Explain the wider benefits

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You successfully passed a job interview. You have to join by 15th November but you will not be able to do so. Write a letter to your new boss. In your letter:- explain your situation- express your concerns- suggest solutions

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Informal LetterTask 1

Write a letter to your friend, telling him/her about your degree completion and further academic plans. In your letter:- Tell your friend that you have completed your bachelor’s degree.- Explain your plans for further study abroad and any concerns you have.- Ask your friend for help or advice regarding finding a part-time job.

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Formal LetterTask 1

You recently took a trip with a taxi company. The driver behaved in an unacceptable way and you had a lot of problems. You complained to the company but no-one has replied to your complaint. Write a letter to the taxi company. In your letter:- say why you are writing and how you feel- explain what happened- tell them what you would like them to do.

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You recently went to see a good play at a theatre, but you did not enjoy it because of some problems in the theatre. Write a letter to the manager of the theatre. In your letter:- say which play you saw and when- describe the problems you experienced in the theatre- suggest what the manager should do

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Informal LetterTask 1

You recently read an article in a newspaper about your childhood friend with whom you have lost contact for a long time. Write a letter to the editor. In your letter:- Say which edition and when did the article appear- Explain why you lost contact with your friend- Say how you want them to help you to get back in touch

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

Mrs Barrete, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer. Write a letter to Mrs Barrete, In your letter:- suggest how you could help her in her home- say why you would like to do this work- explain when you will and will not be available

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