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IELTS General Task 1 Semi-formal Letter Practice Questions

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You have a pen pal and you are writing your first letter to that pen pal. In your letter:- describe your previous studies and/or work experience- describe your current activities, hobbies and interests- tell your pen pal that you will be visiting him/her

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You have been offered a job and have been asked to start next week. You want the job, but because of a previous commitment you want to delay starting for two weeks. Write to the manager. In your letter:- accept the job- explain your situation- ask for a change to your start date

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You share a room in a college with another student. You find it difficult to study and work there because your roommate has friends and parties in the room and sometimes borrows your things without asking. Write a letter to the Accommodation Officer. In your letter:- explain the problems with your current room- ask for a new room next term- say that you would prefer a single room and explain why

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You live in a room in the college hostel which has severe problems. You would like to move into another room and need your hostel super’s permission for that. Write a letter to the hostel super. In your letter:- introduce yourself- describe the problems- explain what type of room you would prefer

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You are looking for a part-time job at a football club. Write a letter to the manager of the football club. In your letter:- introduce yourself- explain what experience and special skills you have- tell him/her when you think you could start

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You are interested in applying for a scholarship program to study at a foreign university. Write a letter to inquire about the course. In your letter:- explain which course you are interested in- say what you know about the university- explain why you should receive the scholarship

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You forget your bag in the gym and the gym management announced that it will 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

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You applied for a college course and were accepted, but you cannot join the course. Write a letter to the principal of the college. In your letter:- say which course you applied for- explain why you cannot join the course- ask about the possibility of taking the course in the future

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You have an extra room in your apartment and would like to rent it out to a student. Write a letter to the university council officer. In your letter:- describe your apartment and the facilities available- mention why you want to rent out the room- say what kind of tenant you would prefer

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

The road in front of your house was damaged a long time ago and nothing has been done about it. Write a letter to the municipal authority. In your letter:- introduce yourself- explain the condition of the road- suggest what the authority should do

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