IELTS General Training Writing Task 1 Questions: Application – Formal letters

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Formal Letter Task 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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Formal Letter Task 1

You work as a part-time employee in a company. The company has recently posted an advertisement seeking a person for a full-time position. You want to apply for this full-time job. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: - introduce yourself and explain why you are writing - express your interest in having this full-time job - explain why you think you are a suitable candidate for the post

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You have seen an advertisement in an English newspaper for a job working in the City Museum shop during the holidays. You have decided to apply for the job. Write a letter to the director of the Museum. In your letter: - introduce yourself - explain what experience and special skills you have - explain why you are interested in the job

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Formal Letter Task 1

Your local hospital has advertised for people to do unpaid work helping at the hospital. You would like to do some work at the hospital in your free time. Write a letter to the hospital. In your letter - explain why you would like to do unpaid work at the hospital - say what type of unpaid work you would be able to do - give details of when you would be available for this work Dear Sir or Madam,

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Formal Letter Task 1

You attended an interview with a company but are still waiting for the result. Write a letter to the manager of the HR department requesting information. In your letter: - describe the position you applied for - explain why you think the interview went well - explain why you need the result of the interview

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Formal Letter Task 1

You have seen an advertisement in a newspaper for a property management position at an apartment complex. You want to apply for the job. Write a letter to the manager of the apartment complex, and express your interest in the job. In your letter: - mention why you are writing - say why you are suitable for the job - explain how you would approach the position

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Formal Letter Task 1

You have seen an advertisement inviting candidates to apply for a sales manager position. Write a letter to the manager of the company. In your letter: - state your interest in the position - describe your educational background - describe your relevant experience

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Formal Letter Task 1

You have seen an advertisement for a 'weekend work' in a hotel in the town where you are staying. You have worked in a hotel before and think that the job would be suitable for you. Now you want to apply for the job. Write a letter to the hotel manager expressing your interest. In your letter, introduce yourself explain why you think you would be suitable for the job ask what work you would be expected to do

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Formal Letter Task 1

You are looking for a full-time job, and recently you saw a job opening in an advertisement. Write a letter to the company. In your letter: introduce yourself explain what sort of job you would like to do and say what experience and skills you have

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Your local hospital has advertised people to do unpaid work helping at the hospital. You would like to do some work at the hospital in your free time. Write a letter to the hospital. In your letter: - explain why you would like to do unpaid work at the hospital - say what type of unpaid work you would be able to do - give details of when you would be available for this work

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