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IELTS General Training Writing Task 1 Questions: Apology

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You borrowed a book from a public library and the book is now damaged. Write a letter to the librarian to explain the situation. In your letter mention: - details about the book - how it was damaged - what you want to do about it

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You are having a graduation party next Saturday night. You have invited 50 people to celebrate at an outdoor barbecue evening, which may continue till late night. Write a letter to your elderly neighbour. In your letter: explain what will be happening offer your apologies in advance invite him/her to visit your house someday / Ms..................,

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Informal LetterTask 1

A friend who lives in a different city has invited you to his/her daughter's 8th birthday. However, you can not accept the invitation due to some personal reasons. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter: - thank him/her for the invitation - mention why you can not attend the birthday party - offer to meet him/her some other day

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Informal LetterTask 1

The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for him/her. Write a letter to Chris’s parents. In your letter: Say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party Explain why you won't be able to attend the party Give details of a plan to see Chris at a different time

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You have been invited to attend an interview for a place studying a course at a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment, you cannot come at the time they wish. Write a letter to the admission tutor. In your letter explain your position apologise and offer to come on another day or later the same day also ask how long the interview will be, and whether there will be any tests during it

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Informal LetterTask 1

You borrowed an important textbook during the last term from a classmate. You now realize your classmate has returned home overseas and you still have the book. Write a letter to him/her. In your letter: apologize for the mistake find out how important the book is to him/her say what you will do Dear...............,

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

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 .................... ,

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Informal LetterTask 1

A friend of yours invited you to a home party he/she arranged. However, you have just missed this party. Now you want to apologise for not attending it. Write a letter to your friend to apologise. In your letter: - apologise to your friend - explain why you did not attend the party - say what you plan to do to make up for missing the party

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Informal LetterTask 1

One of your friends recently had a birthday celebration, but you missed it and you forgot to tell your friend that you couldn't attend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, apologise for missing the birthday celebration explain why you missed it and why you didn't tell your friend and say what you would like to do to show that you are sorry Dear..................,

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