IELTS General Task 1 Semi-formal Letters

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Test 1Task 1

You borrowed some books from your school or college library. Unfortunately you have to go away to visit a sick relative and cannot return the books in time.

Write a letter to the library. Explain what has happened and tell them what you want to do about it.

Dear ___________ ,

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Cambridge IELTS General Training Book 1

Test 1Task 1

You have had a bank account for a few years. Recently you received a letter from the bank stating that your account is $240 overdrawn and that you will be charged $70 which will be taken directly from your account. You know that this information is incorrect.

Write a letter to the bank. Explain what has happened and say what you would like them to do about it.

Dear Sir,

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Test 2Task 1

You have been doing some voluntary work to help your local community. However, now you are unable to continue doing this work.

Write a letter to the manager of the organisation where you have been working. In your letter

- describe the work you have been doing

- explain why you can no longer do this work

- recommend another person who is interested in the work

Dear ................,

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