IELTS General Task 1 Semi-formal Letter Practice Questions
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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
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.
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
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.
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
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?
You live near the airport. Write a letter to your local council. In your letter:- Say where you live.- Describe the problem.- Say why you do not want the development to take place. Sample Question for There Are Plans to Make Your Local Airport Bigger and Increase the Number of Flights
You recently sent some documents by post but they did not arrive. Write a letter to the post manager. In your letter:- Give details of the situation- Describe the documents- Say what action you want the post office to take.
You are a student at a language school in New Zealand studying Business English. Part of the course is a summer work placement program. Unfortunately, you have just learned from the school that this program has now been canceled. Write a letter to the School Principal. In your letter:- state your reason for writing- describe the problem and your concerns- explain what you would like the Principal to do.
You forgot your bag in the gym, and the gym management announced that it would 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