IELTS General Task 1 Semi-formal Letter Practice Questions
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Your neighbours have a dog that is noisy at night. You can’t sleep due to this. Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter:- describe the problem with the dog- explain why it is important for you to sleep outline- what your neighbours could do about the situation
You recently saw an advertisement about a business conference that can be helpful for your work. Write a letter to your manager asking permission to attend the conference. In your letter say:- what the conference is about how you know about the conference- explain to him/her- why it is important that you attend this conference
As an international student in Sweden, you have an account with a local bank. The monthly bank transfer you receive from your parents has been delayed this month due to an error at your parents’ bank. Write a letter to your bank. In your letter:- introduce yourself- ask for a loan- say why you need the money- tell how you intend to pay back the money
You are studying overseas. You need to return to your country before the end of the semester for a family event. Write a letter to your supervisor. In your letter:- request some time off- explain why you need to leave early- reassure him/her that your studies will not suffer
You are going on to a month-long training programme in the UK and know that the head of the course would like one of the participants to be the social events’ organiser. Write a letter to the Training Organiser. In your letter:- express your interest in the role- request for more information about it- explain what experience you have
You have recently moved to a new neighbourhood and would like to join a sports centre there. You have found a private sports club. Write a letter to the manager of the sports club. In your letter:- introduce yourself- say why are you interested in this sports club- ask some questions about the club e.g facilities, membership, costs etc.
You live in a university residence and have a problem with noise from a new campus restaurant that stays open until midnight. Write to the governor of the university. In your letter:- complain about the situation- explain why the noise is a problem- propose ways to reduce the noise
You saw an advertisement for a tennis course in England but you have some problems and can’t stay for the whole course. Write a letter to the course director. In your letter:- explain your interest in the course- describe your problems- find out whether a refund is possible if you leave early
You are organising a trip to Tenby in the United Kingdom for a group of students from Brighton. Write to Mr Abraham, the Tour Manager of an organisation that arranges trips to Tenby. In your letter:- say when you want to visit- say how long you will stay- say how many students are in your group- describe the accommodation you will require
You have taken a cruise on a holiday and have been disappointed with the experience. Write a letter to the cruise provider. In your letter, say:- what went wrong- how you felt about it- what do you want to be done about it