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IELTS General Training Writing Task 1 Questions: Application

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Formal LetterTask 1

You have recently learned about an opening for an internship at a local company that you are interested in. Write a letter to the director of the company. In your letter: - introduce yourself - explain how you learned about the internship - explain why you would be suitable for the internship

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Formal LetterTask 1

You work a part-time job in a company, and the company posted an advert seeking a person for a full-time position. Write a letter to your manager requesting to apply for the advertised position. In your letter: - say – Why do you want to apply? – - What are your future goals? – - Why would it be beneficial for the company?

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Formal LetterTask 1

You are interested in applying for a new position at your company but have some questions. Write a letter to you boss. In your letter include: - Which position you are considering - What questions you have about it - How your boss can help you decide - whether or not to apply

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

Mrs Barrete, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer. Write a letter to Mrs Barrete, In your letter: - suggest how you could help her in her home - say why you would like to do this work - explain when you will and will not be available

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

Your child is going away on a school trip for three days to another country. The head teacher wants some parents to join the trip and you would like to go. Write a letter to the head teacher. In your letter: - Say why you would like to go - Suggest what you could do to help during the trip - Ask some more questions about the trip

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Informal LetterTask 1

A friend of yours is considering applying for the same course you did at university. He/she has asked for your advice about studying this subject. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - give details of the course you took at the university - explain why you recommend the university - give some advice about how to apply

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Informal LetterTask 1

You have a friend who lives in a city abroad. You have decided that you would like to apply to do a course at one of the colleges in that city. Write to your friend explaining what you would like to do. In your letter: - tell him/her of your plans - tell him/her what type of work or studies you have been doing recently - ask for help in contacting a college.

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Formal LetterTask 1

You have seen an advertisement for part-time work in a hotel for threemonths over the summer. Write a letter to the Manager. In your letter: - Say what experience you have - Ask what the work involves - Enquire about conditions

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Formal LetterTask 1

You have seen an advertisement for part-time work in a hotel for three months over the summer. Write a letter to the manager. In your letter: - say what experience you have? - ask what the work involves? - enquire about work conditions?

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