IELTS General Task 1 Semi-formal Letter Practice Questions

You were hurt in a minor accident inside a supermarket, and you wish to complain to the supermarket. Write a letter to the manager of the supermarket. In your letter:- say who you are- give details about the accident- suggest how the supermarket could prevent similar accidents- Write atleast 150 words.

Timed practice

Write this task now, under time

Finish under time and see where you stand on each of the four criteria.

Task ready
20-minute exam timer
Feedback in about 20 seconds · free

Read 1 sample answer (Band 6.5)

You recently attended a series of English lessons in a language school. However, you were unhappy with the teaching quality. Write a letter to the director of the school. In your letter:- explain why you chose to study English at the school- describe the problems you had with the lessons- suggest how the classes could be improved

Timed practice

Write this task now, under time

Finish under time and see where you stand on each of the four criteria.

Task ready
20-minute exam timer
Feedback in about 20 seconds · free

You need to take leave from your work for over one month for personal reasons. Write a letter to your boss. In your letter:- Explain the reason for the leave and the length of leave you need- Explain how you will keep up-to-date while you’re away- Suggest how your work could be covered while you are away

Timed practice

Write this task now, under time

Finish under time and see where you stand on each of the four criteria.

Task ready
20-minute exam timer
Feedback in about 20 seconds · free

Read 1 sample answer (Band 6.5)

You are due to move into a rented apartment next month but you will not be able to because you have some problems. Write a letter to the course provider. In your letter:- explain your situation- describe your problems- tell him/her when you think you can move in

Timed practice

Write this task now, under time

Finish under time and see where you stand on each of the four criteria.

Task ready
20-minute exam timer
Feedback in about 20 seconds · free

You have heard that a developer plans to build a shopping centre near your home. Write a letter to the council. In your letter:- say how you heard about the plan- explain how you feel about it- ask for more information about it

Timed practice

Write this task now, under time

Finish under time and see where you stand on each of the four criteria.

Task ready
20-minute exam timer
Feedback in about 20 seconds · free

Read 1 sample answer (Band 8.5)

You live in a room in college which you share with another student. However, there are many problems with this arrangement and you find it very difficult to work. Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In your letter:- describe the situation- explain your problems and why it is difficult to work- say what kind of accommodation you would prefer

Timed practice

Write this task now, under time

Finish under time and see where you stand on each of the four criteria.

Task ready
20-minute exam timer
Feedback in about 20 seconds · free

Read 1 sample answer (Band 7)

You are taking a course at a local college. The deadline for your project was last week but you haven't finished it. Write a letter to your lecturer. In your letter:- introduce yourself- explain why you haven't handed in the project yet- request more time to do it.

Timed practice

Write this task now, under time

Finish under time and see where you stand on each of the four criteria.

Task ready
20-minute exam timer
Feedback in about 20 seconds · free

You are renting a flat from an agency. Your contract was for one year but you need to leave the flat two months early. Write a letter to the agency. In your letter:- introduce yourself- ask to leave the flat before the contract finishes- explain why you need to break the contract.

Timed practice

Write this task now, under time

Finish under time and see where you stand on each of the four criteria.

Task ready
20-minute exam timer
Feedback in about 20 seconds · free

A street near you has become very dirty recently, and you are concerned about this. Write a letter to the council that is responsible for this street. In your letter:- Explain why it has become dirty recently.- Say what problems it has caused.- Give some suggestions to solve the problems

Timed practice

Write this task now, under time

Finish under time and see where you stand on each of the four criteria.

Task ready
20-minute exam timer
Feedback in about 20 seconds · free

Read 1 sample answer (Band 6)

There is a problem with the changing rooms in the sports centre that you visit. You have complained several times but with no success. Write a letter to the manager of the sports centre. In your letter:- Describe what the problem with the changing room is- Say what happened the last times you complained- Explain what you want the manager to do

Timed practice

Write this task now, under time

Finish under time and see where you stand on each of the four criteria.

Task ready
20-minute exam timer
Feedback in about 20 seconds · free