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IELTS General Training Task 1 Practice Questions

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

For the past seven days, you were late for work due to some unavoidable issues at home. Write a letter to your manager explaining why you were late for work for several days. In your letter:- explain why you were late for the last seven days- apologise for the delay assure your manager that you will be on time from now on

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Informal LetterTask 1

You went to another city for a training course and stayed at a friend's house for a week. They have been great hosts. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- thank them for having you at their house for a week- express your gratitude for their hospitality- say how much you miss them

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Informal LetterTask 1

Your friend has had his/her first book published a few days ago. He/she has recently sent you a copy of that book. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:- congratulate him/her for having his/her first book published- thank your friend for sending you a copy of the book- say what do you think about the book

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