IELTS General Training Task 1 Practice Questions

You are going on holiday next week and you need to ask your friend to watch your dog while you are away. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- state how long you will be away- tell them what needs to be done- state how you will compensate them

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You are moving home. Write a letter to your neighbours to say goodbye to them and to thank them for their help during your stay. In your letter:- explain how they helped you- say what you will miss the most about the area- where you lived- invite them to visit you at your new home.

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There is a problem with the changing rooms in the sports centre that you visit. You have complained several times but with no success. Write a letter to the manager of the sports centre. In your letter:- Describe what the problem with the changing rooms is- Say what happened the last times you complained- Explain what you want the manager to do

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You need to take leave from your work of over one month for personal reasons. Write a letter to your boss. 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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Formal Letter Task 1

You recently bought a piece of equipment for your kitchen but it didn't work. You phoned the shop but no action was taken.Write a letter to the shop manager. In your letter:- describe the problem with the equipment- explain what happens- when you phoned the shop- say what you would like the manager to do

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You recently visited a friend’s home and had a wonderful time there. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- Thank them for inviting you.- Mention what you enjoyed most about your visit.- Suggest a way to return the favor.

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You bought a ticket for a music concert, but now you are unable to go. You decide to offer the ticket to a friend. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:- Give details of the concert.- Explain why you are unable to go.- Suggest how this friend can get the ticket from you. You do NOT need to include addresses. ………………..,

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You are studying a short course in another country. Your accommodation was arranged by the course provider. There is a major problem with the accommodation. Write a letter to the course provider. In your letter:- Say what the problem is.- Describe the accommodation you thought you were getting.- Ask the provider to solve the problem.

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A friend from another country is coming to stay with you next month. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- tell your friend what you have arranged for the first day- explain how to get to your home from the airport- say what your friend should bring

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Formal Letter Task 1

Your company is going to give a special training course for staff. Your manager has asked you to find out if the local conference centre has the right facilities to hold this course. Write a letter to the manager of the conference centre. In your letter:- Give details about the course- Describe what equipment you will need for the course- Ask some further questions about the facilities at the conference centre

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