IELTS General Task 1 Semi-formal Letter Practice Questions

You want to apply to a private college for a bachelor's degree, but you are experiencing financial problems and need help to enrol. Write a letter to the Principal of the college. In your letter:- explain your financial situation- ask for information about scholarships- ask about other financial help that is available

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You have been living in a rented apartment for the last two years. Your rental agreement will expire in two months, but you want to extend it for another two years. Write a letter to the agency. In your letter:- introduce yourself- say why you want to extend the contract- mention what changes you would recommend in the contract

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You have recently learned about a piece of equipment that would help you at your workplace. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:- describe the equipment- explain how it might be useful at your workplace- offer help in purchasing it

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You visit a sports centre regularly, and there is a problem with the changing rooms in it. You have complained about it 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 time you complained- explain what you want the manager to do

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Some construction work is being done on the street where you live for the last couple of days. The noise from the work is loud and it disturbs you. Write a letter to your local council complaining about the noise. In your letter:- introduce yourself- explain how the noise is causing problems to you- suggest solutions to the problem

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A local college wants people with a job to come and talk to students about what it is like to work. You would like to come forward and talk to the students about your job. Write a letter to the principal of the college. In your letter:- explain what you would like to talk about- say why students would be interested in your job- suggest a possible date and time for the talk

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You are currently doing a diploma course at a college, but you need to take a week off during this course. Write a letter to the college Principal. In your letter:- give details of your course- explain why you need a week off- say what you want the Principal to do

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You have arranged a meeting with a business partner. Unfortunately, you have to change the arrangement. Write a letter to your business partner. In your letter:- apologise for the changes- explain the reason- why the changes were needed- explain the new arrangement

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For the past seven days, you were late for work due to some unavoidable issues at home. Write a letter to your manager explaining why you were late for work for several days. In your letter:- explain why you were late for the last seven days- apologise for the delay assure your manager that you will be on time from now on

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