IELTS General Task 1 Semi-formal Letter Practice Questions
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You work in an office and have recently been experiencing a health problem. You think that the problem started because of the working conditions in the office. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:- describe the health problem- explain why you think it was caused by conditions in the office- suggest what the manager should do to improve the working conditions in the office
You paid a refundable deposit when you rented an apartment a year ago. You left the apartment last month in good condition, but the landlord won’t return your deposit. Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter:- introduce yourself and say why you are writing- ask for the return of your deposit- inform the landlord of possible action if he/she does not agree to refund the amount
You and some of your friends want to start a weekly dance club, and you have found a hall that would be suitable to hold your meetings. Write a letter to the owner of the hall. In your letter:- explain the dance project- ask if it is possible to rent the hall and under what terms- state what day and times you would like to use the hall
You were going to start a job next month, but you will not be able to. Write a letter to your future employer. In your letter:- Explain the situation.- Describe your problem(s).- Tell him/her when you can start work.
You live in a flat and you have a tenancy agreement which states that you must give three months' notice when you wish to leave. You have paid a deposit of two months' rent. Now a member of your family has a problem and you need to give up your flat and return home as soon as possible. Write a letter to your landlord /landlady. In your letter:- explain your circumstances- tell him/her what you intend to do- ask him/her for special consideration
Your family is going to move to another town. Write a letter to the Principal of a local school. In your letter:- ask whether the school will accept your son- describe his academic achievements- describe his interests
You use trains to reach the office but the timetable of the train has been changed recently. Also, the train you take to work no longer stops at your station. Write a letter to the railway authority about it. In your letter:- introduce yourself- what problems have been created due to the changes- what you would suggest them to do
You missed a flight due to a problem at the airport. Write a letter to the airline. In your letter:- describe what happened that caused you to miss the flight- explain how missing your flight affected you make it clear- what you would like the airline to do
You eat in your college cafeteria everyday lunchtime. However, you think it needs some improvements. Write a letter to the college magazine. In your letter:- explain what you like about the cafeteria- say what is wrong with it- suggest how it could be improved
The office where you work does not have a cafeteria for staff. Write a letter to your manager requesting that a cafeteria be set up. In your letter:- say what you have heard from staff about the inconvenience- explain how you feel about it- give suggestions for setting up a cafeteria