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IELTS General Training Task 1 Practice Questions

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You have seen an advertisement for a part-time job at a sports centre in your town. Write a letter to the manager. In your letter:- explain why you are interested in the job- describe the experience you have- say when you would be able to start

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Formal LetterTask 1

You recently booked a hotel room for a business trip, but upon arrival, you discovered that the room did not meet the advertised standards. Write a letter of complaint to the hotel manager. In your letter:- Describe the issue with the room.- Explain how it affected your stay.- Request appropriate action from the hotel.

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Formal LetterTask 1

You applied for a job position advertised by a company, but the recruitment process was highly unprofessional and lacked transparency. Write a letter of complaint to the human resources department of the company. In your letter:- Describe the unprofessional conduct and lack of transparency during the recruitment process.- Explain how these issues have negatively impacted your perception of the company.- Request an explanation for the company's actions and express your concerns regarding their hiring practices.

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Formal LetterTask 1

There have been some problems with public transport in your area recently. Write to the manager of the local transport company. In your letter:- describe the problems- explain how they affect people- where you live- suggest some changes.

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Formal LetterTask 1

You have seen an advertisement for part-time work in a hotel for three months over the summer. Write a letter to the manager. In your letter:- say what experience you have?- ask what the work involves?- enquire about work conditions?

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

There is a problem with the changing room in your gym. You reported it several times, but it was not resolved. Write a letter to the gym manager. In your letter:- Describe the problem. what the gym’s response was- when you reported the problem?- Say what you would like the manager to do about the problem.

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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 went 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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Informal LetterTask 1

You have just spent a week with a friend on holiday. When you got home, you realized you had left your wallet there. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- Thank your friend for the holiday- Explain that you left your wallet in their house- Give them instructions on how to send it back to you

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

Your neighbours have recently written to you to complain about the noise from your houseflat. Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter:- Explain the reason for the noise- Apologise for the noise- Describe what action you will take

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Formal LetterTask 1

You recently bought a camera while traveling 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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