IELTS General Training Task 1 Practice Questions

You are looking for a part-time job at a football club. Write a letter to the manager of the football club. In your letter:- introduce yourself- explain what experience and special skills you have- tell him/her when you think you could start

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Informal Letter Task 1

You play a team sport with some friends. Last week a member of the team had an accident and was not able to play with you at the weekend. You decide to write to him/her in the hospital, telling him/her about the match. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- tell him/her which team won- say how you felt about the match- ask how he/she is doing

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You are interested in applying for a scholarship program to study at a foreign university. Write a letter to inquire about the course. In your letter:- explain which course you are interested in- say what you know about the university- explain why you should receive the scholarship

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You have recently ordered an item through the Internet, but you are not happy with the product. Write to the company. In your letter:- describe what you purchased- explain why you are not happy with the product- tell them what you would like them to do about it

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You forget your bag in the gym and the gym management announced that it will 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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You are studying for a qualification, and you would like some time off from your work to complete it. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:- ask for some time off to complete the qualification- suggest what you will do later at work if you have time off- say how the qualification will help your job or company

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Recently you went to a local restaurant with your family and were very satisfied with the food and service. Write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper. In your letter:- tell the editor about the restaurant- describe the meal you and your family had- explain why you think the restaurant is worth visiting

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You booked a two-week holiday to Sydney with a tour agency. You were unhappy because the flight was delayed, the hotel was noisy, and there were other problems. Write to the tour agency. In your letter:- give details of the problems with the holiday- complain about the holiday- request compensation or a refund

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You applied for a college course and were accepted, but you cannot join the course. Write a letter to the principal of the college. In your letter:- say which course you applied for- explain why you cannot join the course- ask about the possibility of taking the course in the future

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You have an extra room in your apartment and would like to rent it out to a student. Write a letter to the university council officer. In your letter:- describe your apartment and the facilities available- mention why you want to rent out the room- say what kind of tenant you would prefer

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