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IELTS General Training Writing Task 1 Questions: Accommodation – Semi-formal letters

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You would like to participate in a work-related seminar in another country. Write a letter to the person in charge of the seminar and ask for detailed information. In your letter: - ask about the dates, - ask about the program, - ask about accommodation - ask about the cost.

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You are experiencing financial problems and want to ask your landlord if you can pay your rent late. Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter explain: - Why you are writing to him - Why you cannot pay the rent - When you will pay the rent.

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You are studying a short course in another country. Your accommodation was arranged by the course provider. There is a major problem with the accommodation. Write a letter to the course provider. In your letter: - Say what the problem is. - Describe the accommodation you thought you were getting. - Ask the provider to solve the problem.

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You paid a refundable deposit when you rented an apartment. You left the apartment in good condition but the Landlord won't return your deposit. Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter: - explain why you are writing - ask for the return of your deposit - inform the landlord of possible legal action

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You will move to a new city for work. You know some people who live there. In your letter: - Ask them for help finding accommodation - Tell them where you would like to live - Tell them the type of place you are looking for

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You live in a room in the college hostel which has serve problems. You would like to move into another room and need your hostel super’s permission for that. Write a letter to the hostel super. In your letter: - Introduce yourself - Describe your problems - Explain what type of room you would prefer

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You are going on a short training course at a college in Green mount, Northern Ireland. You need somewhere to live while you are there. Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In your letter: - explain your situation - describe the accommodation you require - say when you will need it You should write at least words.

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You will move to a new city for work. You know some people who live there. Write a letter to one of your friends. In your letter: - ask them for help finding accommodation? - tell them where you would like to live? - tell them the type of place you are looking for?

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You are going on a short training course at a college in Sydney, Australia. You need somewhere to live while you are there. In your letter: - Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In your letter: - explain your situation - describe the accommodation you require - say when you will need it

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You live in an apartment building but are having trouble with the behavior of your neighbors. Write a letter to inform the building manager of the situation. In your letter: - explain who you are - describe the situation concerning your neighbors’ behavior - suggest how the situation could be dealt with

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