IELTS General Task 1 Semi-formal Letters
Cambridge IELTS General Training Book 14
Test 4 – Task 1
Feedback · Training
You recently went to a concert and thought one of the singers was very good. You want to tell him how you feel.
Write a letter to the singer. In your letter:
Say how you feel about his performance
Give details of your musical activities
Explain how you would like him to help you with your musical activities
Cambridge IELTS General Training Book 13
Test 3 – Task 1
Complaint · Community · Environment
The system used for rubbish/garbage collection in your local area is not working properly. This is causing problems for you and your neighbours.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter:
Describe how the rubbish collection system is not working properly
Explain how this is affecting you and your neighbours
Suggest what should be done about the problem
Cambridge IELTS General Training Book 12
Test 2 – Task 1
Application · Work · Hospitality
During a recent plane journey, you sat next to a businessman who owns a chain of restaurants. You talked to him and he suggested that you should contact him about a possible job in one of his restaurants.
Write a letter to this businessman. In your letter:
Remind him when and where you met
Tell him what kind of job you are interested in
Say why you think you would be suitable for the job
Cambridge IELTS General Training Book 11
Test 3 – Task 1
Feedback · Facilities · Community
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre that it runs, in order to save money.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter:
Give details of how you and your friends or family use the centre
Explain why the sports and leisure centre is important for the local community
Describe the possible effects on local people if the center closes
Cambridge IELTS General Training Book 7
Test 2 – Task 1
Thanks · Invitation · Travel
Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends.
They have just sent you some photos of your holiday.
Write a letter to your friends. In your letter
• thank them for the photos and for the holiday
• explain why you didn't write earlier
• invite them to come and stay with you
Dear ................. ,
Cambridge IELTS General Training Book 6
Test 1 – Task 1
Complaint · Accommodation · Property
You and your family are living in rented accommodation in an English-speaking country. You are not satisfied with the condition of some of the furniture.
Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter
• introduce yourself
• explain what is wrong with the furniture
• say what action you would like the landlord to take
Dear ................. ,
Test 2 – Task 1
Invitation · Events · Neighbourhood
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
Dear ............,
Cambridge IELTS General Training Book 5
Test 1 – Task 1
Apology · Neighbourhood
Your neighbours have recently written to you to complain about the noise from your house/flat.
Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter
• explain the reasons for the noise
• apologise
• describe what action you will take
Dear .................... ,
Test 2 – Task 1
Request · Education · Arrangements
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
Dear ..................................... ,
Cambridge IELTS General Training Book 3
Test 1 – Task 1
Notification · Work
You are due to start a new job next week but you will not be able to because you have some problems.
Write a letter to your new employer. In your letter
• explain your situation
• describe your problems
• tell him/her when you think you can start.
Dear...............,