IELTS General Task 1 Semi-formal Letter Practice Questions

Your office building doesn't have parking available. Write a letter to the manager. In your letter:- Explain the problem- Suggest a solution- Say why parking will benefit all employees

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Your child is going away on a school trip for three days to another country. The head teacher wants some parents to join the trip and you would like to go. Write a letter to the head teacher. In your letter:- Say why you would like to go- Suggest what you could do to help during the trip- Ask some more questions about the trip

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You are moving home. Write a letter to your neighbours to say goodbye to them and to thank them for their help during your stay. In your letter:- explain how they helped you- say what you will miss the most about the area- where you lived- invite them to visit you at your new home.

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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 rooms is- Say what happened the last times you complained- Explain what you want the manager to do

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You need to take leave from your work of 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

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You are studying a short course in another country. Your accommodation was arranged by the course provider. There is a major problem with the accommodation. Write a letter to the course provider. In your letter:- Say what the problem is.- Describe the accommodation you thought you were getting.- Ask the provider to solve the problem.

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You have seen an advertisement for a part-time job at a sports centre in your town. Write a letter to the manager. In your letter:- explain why you are interested in the job- describe the experience you have- say when you would be able to start

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There is a problem with the changing room in your gym. You reported it several times, but it was not resolved. Write a letter to the gym manager. In your letter:- Describe the problem. what the gym’s response was- when you reported the problem?- Say what you would like the manager to do about the problem.

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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 reason for the noise- Apologise for the noise- Describe what action you will take

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You will move to a new city for work. You know some people who live there. Write a letter to one of your friends. In your letter:- ask them for help finding accommodation?- tell them where you would like to live?- tell them the type of place you are looking for?

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