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IELTS General Training Writing Task 1 Questions: Apology

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Informal LetterTask 1

You have arranged to visit a friend in England but an important event at home now means that you must change the dates of the visit. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter explain the important event apologise for the situation suggest a new arrangement

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

Your neighbours have recently written to you to complain about the noise from your houseflat. Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter: - explain the reasons for the noise - apologise - describe what action you will take

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

For the past seven days, you were late for work due to some unavoidable issues at home. Write a letter to your manager explaining why you were late for work for several days. In your letter: - explain why you were late for the last seven days - apologise for the delay assure your manager that you will be on time from now on

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You have arranged a meeting with a business partner. Unfortunately, you have to change the arrangement. Write a letter to your business partner. In your letter: - apologise for the changes - explain the reason - why the changes were needed - explain the new arrangement

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