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IELTS General Task 1 Semi-formal Letter Practice Questions

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

Write a letter to the Information Officer at the TAPE Information Office about the Tertiary Preparation Certificate. In your letter:- ask for information about the certificate- describe your educational background- explain why you want to do the course

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

Five months ago, you started renting an apartment on a six-month agreement. You now wish to stay in the apartment for longer than the six months you originally agreed with the owner. Write a letter to the owner of your apartment. In your letter:- say how long you now want to rent the apartment for- explain why your plans have changed- tell the owner about a problem in the apartment

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You have a full-time job and are also doing a part-time evening course. You now find that you cannot continue the course. Write a letter to the course tutor. In your letter:- describe the situation- explain why you cannot continue at this time- say what action you would like to take

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You have just moved into a new home and are planning to hold a party. You are worried that the noise may disturb your neighbour. Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter:- introduce yourself- describe your plans for the party- invite your neighbour to come

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

For the past year you have been a member of a local club. Now you want to discontinue your membership. Write a letter to the club secretary. In your letter:- state what type of membership you have and how you have paid for this- give details of how you have benefited from the club- explain why you want to leave

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You are a student at a language school in New Zealand studying Business English. Part of the course is a summer work placement programme. Unfortunately, you have just learnt from the school that this programme has now been cancelled. 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.

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You are going on a short course to a training college abroad. It is a college that you have not been to before. Write a letter to the accommodation officer. In your letter:- give details of your course and your arrival/departure date- explain your accommodation needs- ask for information about getting to and from the college

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

A family member is coming to stay with you. He/she will be arriving by train in the morning, but you won’t be home until the evening. Write a letter to your relative. In your letter:- Explain arrangements you have made for them to have keys and get into the house- Tell your relative how to get from the train station to your house- Say when you will be home and suggest what you could do together that evening

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

Your neighbours have recently written to you to complain about the noise from your houselflat. Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter:- explain the reasons for the noise- apologise- describe what action you will take

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You have a full time job and are also doing a part time evening course. You now find that you can not continue the course. Write a letter to your tutor. In your letter:- describe the situation- explain why you cannot continue at this time- say what action you would like to take

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