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IELTS General Task 1 Semi-formal Letter Practice Questions

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You would like to participate in a work-related seminar in another country. Write a letter to the person in charge of the seminar. In your letter:- ask for information about the seminar dates- ask for details of the programme- ask about accommodation- ask about the cost

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

For the past year, you have been a member of a local club. Now you want to discontinue your membership. Write a letter to the club secretary. In your letter:- state what type of membership you have and how you have paid for this- give details on how you have benefited from the club- explain why you want to leave

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

Your neighbours have recently written to you to complain about the noise from your houseflat. Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter:- explain the reasons for the noise- apologise- describe what action you will take

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You took your family to a nearby restaurant. You were disappointed with the meal and wish 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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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday.Write a letter to your friends. In your letter:- thank them for the photos and for the holiday- explain why you didn’t- write earlier- invite them to come and stay with you

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You have received a letter from your bank, asking you to acknowledge receipt of a new bank card. However, the card was missing from the envelope. Write a letter to the bank's head office. In your letter:- explain why you are writing- express concern about the missing card- ask them what they intend to do

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You are due to start a new job next week but you will not be able to because you have some problems. Write a letter to your new employer. In your letter:- Explain your situation- Describe your problems- Tell him/her when you think you can start.

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You recently went to a concert and thought one of the singers was very good. You want to tell him/her how you feel. Write a letter to the singer. In your letter:- Say how you feel about his/her performance.- Give details of your music-related/musical activities.- Explain how you would like him/her to help you with your music-related/musical activities.

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

Write a letter to the Mayor, the head of a municipal government, about a situation in which some adolescents let their dogs run wildly. In your letter:- describe how the adolescents let their dogs run wild- explain why this creates a dangerous situation- complain about the situation

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