IELTS General Training Task 1 Practice Questions

You made a friend when you visited another city a few months ago. This friend has come to your city for some work and will stay for another week. You want to invite this friend to your home for dinner. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- express how you feel about him/her visiting your city- invite the friend to your home for dinner- give location and date- when you would want him/her to come

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Formal Letter Task 1

You have seen an advertisement in a newspaper for a property management position at an apartment complex. You want to apply for the job. Write a letter to the manager of the apartment complex, and express your interest in the job. In your letter:- mention why you are writing- say why you are suitable for the job- explain how you would approach the position

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A friend recently told you that he/she had gone to an excellent restaurant. You wonder if this restaurant will be suitable for your birthday party next week. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- tell your friend about your planned party- ask for details of the restaurant- ask what kind of food it serves and if your friend has any particular recommendations

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You are planning a holiday abroad and will be visiting a town where an old friend lives. You haven't spoken to this friend in a few years. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- give a brief update of your life since you were last in touch- explain why you will be travelling to his/her town- say what you plan to do- when you visit his/her town

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Semi-Formal Letter Task 1

You are currently doing a diploma course at a college, but you need to take a week off during this course. Write a letter to the college Principal. In your letter:- give details of your course- explain why you need a week off- say what you want the Principal to do

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You are studying English at a private language school attended by many international students. You are planning a surprise birthday party for a friend who has been feeling particularly sad and homesick. Write to another classmate and invite him/her to the party. In your letter:- explain the reason for the party- give the date and time of the party- suggest what the classmate could bring to the party

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You have recently purchased a gift item for one of your friends. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:- tell him/her about the gift- tell how you want to send the gift to this friend- explain why you chose this gift for your friend

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Semi-Formal Letter Task 1

You have arranged a meeting with a business partner. Unfortunately, you have to change the arrangement. Write a letter to your business partner. In your letter:- apologise for the changes- explain the reason- why the changes were needed- explain the new arrangement

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You arranged to visit a friend in Australia, but an important event at home now means that you must change the dates of the visit. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- explain the important event- apologise for the situation- suggest a new arrangement

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A friend of yours invited you to a home party he/she arranged. However, you have just missed this party. Now you want to apologise for not attending it. Write a letter to your friend to apologise. In your letter:- apologise to your friend- explain why you did not attend the party- say what you plan to do to make up for missing the party

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