IELTS General Training Task 1 Practice Questions

You are studying for a qualification, and you would like some time off work to complete it. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:- Ask for some time off to complete a qualification.- Suggest what you will do later at work if you have time off.- Say how the qualification helps your job or company.

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You saw an advertisement for a tennis course in England but you have one or two problems and can’t stay the whole course. Write a letter to the course director. In your letter:- explain your interest in the course- describe your problems- find out if a refund is possible

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Informal Letter Task 1

You want to sell your mobile phone. You think a friend of yours might like to to buy it from you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- Explain why you are selling the phone- Describe the phone- Suggest a mode of payment to your friend

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You will move to a new city for work. You know some people who live there. In your letter:- Ask them for help finding accommodation- Tell them where you would like to live- Tell them the type of place you are looking for

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You paid a refundable deposit when you rented an apartment. You left the apartment in good condition but the Landlord won't return your deposit. Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter:- explain why you are writing- ask for the return of your deposit- inform the landlord of possible legal action

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Informal Letter Task 1

A friend from another country is moving to your city for work. He / she has asked you for advice about living in your city. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- suggest an interesting part of the city to live in- describe the public transport in your city- say how your friend can meet new people there

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You work for a company. You have seen some information online about a training course that would be useful for your work. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:- give details of the course- say how the course would be useful- explain how the company could help you do this course.

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A restaurant has placed an advertisement for waiters and waitresses in your local newspaper. Write a letter to the restaurant, applying for the job. In your letter:- explain what you are currently doing- describe your suitability for this area of work- say when you can attend an interview

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Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:- explain the reason for the leave and the length of leave you need- explain how you will keep up-to-date while you’re away- suggest how your work could be covered while you are away

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You recently bought a camera while travelling overseas. When you got to your destination you discovered that some important items were missing from the box. Write a letter to the local representative of the company. In your letter:- give details of the camera and where you bought it- explain what has happened- say what you want him/her to do about it

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