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IELTS General Training Task 1 Practice Questions

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Formal LetterTask 1

You are interested in applying for a new position at your company but have some questions. Write a letter to you boss. In your letter include:- Which position you are considering- What questions you have about it- How your boss can help you decide- whether or not to apply

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Informal LetterTask 1

You play a team sport with some friends. Last week a member of the team had an accident and wasn’t able to play with you at the weekend. You decide to write to him in the hospital, telling him about the match. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- tell him which team won- describe the conditions on the day- say how you felt about the match

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You took your family to a nearby restaurant. You were disappointed with the meal and wished to complain to the manager. Write a letter to the manager of the restaurant. In your letter:- Explain why you were at the restaurant- Describe the problems- Write about the action you want the manager to take

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Informal LetterTask 1

You and a friend recently went on a holiday together. There is a problem with the photos you have taken during the holiday. Write a letter to your friend to ask for a particular shot. In your letter:- tell him/her about the problem with your photos- say which photo you would like him/her to send you- explain why you need this photo.

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You live in an area where some sports facilities are needed for people your age. Write a letter to local authorities. In your letter:- Mention the existing facilities- Ask for more facilities to be built- Explain how these facilities will be useful for people your age.

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You recently did a short cookery course. The cookery the school has asked for your feedback on this course. Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. In your letter:- Describe what you enjoyed about the course- say how much cooking you’ve done since the course- suggest another cookery course you’d like the school to offer

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Formal LetterTask 1

The manager at the company you work for is going to retire next month. The manager’s assistant has invited some suggestions about what kind of event they should do to say goodbye to him. Write a letter to your manager’s assistant. In your letter:- say what kind of event you have in your mind- mention why you liked him/her as a manager- what kind of present can be given to your manager

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Formal LetterTask 1

You recently stayed in a hotel and an employee was very helpful to you. Write a letter to the hotel management to tell them what happened. In your letter:- Describe the situation- Explain what happened- Say what you would like the manager to do

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Informal LetterTask 1

You have just rented an unfurnished flat and a friend has told you about a shop that has cheap second-hand furniture. Write to the shop owner. In your letter:- describe what you need?- ask whether they have these items?- ask what they cost?

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Formal LetterTask 1

You recently organized an all-day meeting for your company, which took place in a local hotel. In their feedback, participants at the meeting said they liked the hotel, but they were unhappy about the food served for launch. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter:- Say what the participant liked about the hotel.- Explain why they were unhappy about the hotel.- Suggest what the manager should do to improve the food in the future.

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