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IELTS General Training Task 1 Practice Questions

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Informal LetterTask 1

You stayed over at a friend’s house last weekend and think that you left your watch there. In your letter:- Thank your friend- Describe your watch- Tell them what you want them to do

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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 one of your friends. 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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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You live near the airport. Write a letter to your local council. In your letter:- Say where you live.- Describe the problem.- Say why you do not want the development to take place. Sample Question for There Are Plans to Make Your Local Airport Bigger and Increase the Number of Flights

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You recently sent some documents by post but they did not arrive. Write a letter to the post manager. In your letter:- Give details of the situation- Describe the documents- Say what action you want the post office to take.

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You are a student at a language school in New Zealand studying Business English. Part of the course is a summer work placement program. Unfortunately, you have just learned from the school that this program has now been canceled. Write a letter to the School Principal. In your letter:- state your reason for writing- describe the problem and your concerns- explain what you would like the Principal to do.

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You forgot your bag in the gym, and the gym management announced that it would be closed for a week for some renovation work. You need your bag as it has important things in it. Write a letter to the manager of the gym. In your letter:- introduce yourself and describe your position- give them a description of your bag- tell them what you want them to do

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You have enrolled in an evening course, but you have found that you are too busy to continue and would like to take the course next term instead. Write a letter to you, teacher. In your letter:- Explain the situation and why you cannot continue the course- Say what you would like to do about your studies?- Ask for a device about what you can do about the situation?

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You use public transport and have been facing issues. Write a letter to the public transport authorities. In your letter include:- Why public transport is important to you- What problem you face- Suggest what can be done to improve public transport

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Formal LetterTask 1

You have been working in a company for the last two years. Recently, your computer in the office has started having some problems, and it is affecting your work performance. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:- describe the problem- explain how it is affecting your work- write what you want him to do regarding it

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You have decided to leave your current job even though you enjoy it. Write a letter to inform your manager of your decision. In your letter:- tell the manager your decision and the reason?- describe what you have learnt in your current job?- ask the manager to write you a reference letter?

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