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

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You recently found out about a part-time job. Write a letter to the manager. In your letter - state that you are applying for the part-time job - explain why you are applying - Give details about any relevant experience

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You recently noticed a local restaurant that was offering a part-time job. Write a letter to the restaurant’s manager. In your letter: - explain that you would like to apply for the job - give some details of any relevant experience that you have - specify the days and times that would suit you

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You have seen an advertisement for a community college that needs teachers for night classes. Write a letter to the community college. In your letter: - say which advertisement you are answering - describe which course(s) you want to teach, and what it/they would be about - explain why you would be a suitable teacher

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You have seen an advertisement for a part-time job at a sports centre in your town. Write a letter to the manager. In your letter: - explain why you are interested in the job - describe the experience you have - say when you would be able to start

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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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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You have seen an advertisement from a couple, who live in Australia, for someone to teach their two children your language for a year. Write a letter to the couple. In your letter Explain why you think you would be suitable for the job Say what else you could do for the family Give your reasons for wanting the job

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You have seen an advertisement for a community college that needs teachers for night classes. Write a letter to the community college. In your letter: - say why you are writing - describe your interest to work as an English teacher - explain why you would be a suitable teacher for that community college

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer. Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. 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

You would like a job working in the summer camp which runs sports and outdoor activities for children and young people. Write a letter to the organisers of the summer camp. In your letter: - explain what sort of work you would like to do - describe your personality - say what relevant experience and skills you have

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