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IELTS General Training Task 1 Practice Questions

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Formal LetterTask 1

You recently stayed in a hotel in a large city. The weather was very unusual for the time of year and the heating/cooling system in the hotel was quite inadequate. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter:- give details of what was wrong- explain what you had to do to overcome the problem at the time- say what action you would like the manager to take

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You recently went to a concert and thought one of the singers was very good. You want to tell him/her how you feel. Write a letter to the singer. In your letter:- Say how you feel about his/her performance.- Give details of your music-related/musical activities.- Explain how you would like him/her to help you with your music-related/musical activities.

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Informal LetterTask 1

You want to sell your television. You think a friend of yours might like to buy it from you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- Explain why you are selling the television.- Describe the television.- Suggest a date when your friend can come and see it.

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

Write a letter to the Mayor, the head of a municipal government, about a situation in which some adolescents let their dogs run wildly. In your letter:- describe how the adolescents let their dogs run wild- explain why this creates a dangerous situation- complain about the situation

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Informal LetterTask 1

You have recently attended a marriage ceremony in your country. You have an English-speaking friend who you want to describe your experience of attending this marriage ceremony. Write a letter to this English-speaking friend. In your letter:- whose marriage ceremony it was- give details of this marriage ceremony- invite your friend to come and visit your country

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

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

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Formal LetterTask 1

You had a good meal at a local restaurant with your family. Write a letter to the newspaper. In your letter:- tell the newspaper about the restaurant- describe the meal you had- explain why you think the restaurant is worth visiting

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