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IELTS General Training Task 1 Practice Questions

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Formal LetterTask 1

You recently spent the night at an expensive hotel. There was a problem with your room, but the hotel staff could not do anything about it. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter:- Describe the problem.- Explain what happened- when you asked the hotel staff for help.- Say what you would like the manager to do.

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You are going to travel to London for about one week and spend two days visiting the London Library. You are studying for a project and want to do some background studies. Write a letter to the head of the library. In your letter:- explain what your project is about?- say what studies you want to do at the library?- say what facilities you need to use?

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You are going on a short training course at a college in Sydney, Australia. You need somewhere to live while you are there. In your letter:- Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In your letter:- explain your situation- describe the accommodation you require- say when you will need it

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Informal LetterTask 1

You have a friend who lives in a city abroad. You have decided that you would like to apply to do a course at one of the colleges in that city. Write to your friend explaining what you would like to do. In your letter:- tell him/her of your plans- tell him/her what type of work or studies you have been doing recently- ask for help in contacting a college.

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You have recently visited a sports centre and discovered some problems and the poor condition of a changing room there. You made a complaint earlier, but still, no action was taken. Write a letter to the facility manager about it. In your letter:- Describe the problems- Include details of your complaint- Say what activities you would like them to take.

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Informal LetterTask 1

A friend of yours is considering applying for the same course you did at university. He/she has asked for your advice about studying this subject. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- give details of the course you took at the university- explain why you recommend the university- give some advice about how to apply

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Informal LetterTask 1

Your friend had made a plan for you to see a movie together but you can now not join him. You’ve found another friend who can go instead of you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- Explain why you cannot go anymore- Say who can go instead of you- Say why this person is a good person to go with

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Informal LetterTask 1

You want to start your own business. Write a letter to a friend. In your letter:- tell him/her about your business?- explain why you think it is a good idea?- ask him/her for some help or advice?

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Informal LetterTask 1

You have decided to leave your current job and look for a new one. Write a letter to a friend. In your letter:- Explain why you want to leave your current job- Describe what kind of job you are looking for- Ask for some help or advice

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