IELTS General Training Writing Task 1 Questions: Community

Your local newspaper published an advertisement asking people to help with protecting the environment. Write a letter to offer your help to the project manager. In your letter: - Why are you interested? - What can you help with? - When can you start?

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You have heard about plans to build new apartments in a public park near your home. You want to give your opinion about this. Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper. In your letter - explain how you learnt about these plans - say what you think of the park - give your opinion on the plans Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,

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You live in a house opposite a park. A man brings large dogs to the park every day and lets them run free. Write a letter to your local council complaining about the danger. In your letter: - say where the park is. - State how often this happens? - Give a description of the man and the dogs.

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There is a public park near where you live. You have heard that the local council wants to sell this park. Write a letter to a local newspaper. In your letter: - introduce yourself - describe the importance of the park - say what action you will take if the council continues with its plan

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Your local newspaper had an advertisement asking people to help with environmental projects in your area. Write a letter to the project manager to offer your help. In your letter: - Describe a local environmental issue in your area. - Explain how you can help? - Suggest how the problem could be avoided in future?

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People in your area are having problems with their internet connection. Write a letter to the company which provides the connection. In your letter: - describe the problems - explain how they are affecting people - say what the company should do to help.

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You live in an area where some sports facilities are needed for people your age. Write a letter to local authorities. In your letter: - Mention the existing facilities - Ask for more facilities to be built - Explain how these facilities will be useful for people your age.

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The Local Council in the area where you live has decided to demolish an old historical building to build a shopping centre. Write a letter to the head of the Council. In your letter: - explain why it is important to preserve the old building - suggest how the building can be used to benefit the local community - suggest another place for the shopping centre

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You use public transport and have been facing issues. Write a letter to the public transport authorities. In your letter include: - Why public transport is important to you - What problem you face - Suggest what can be done to improve public transport

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Informal Letter Task 1

Your classmate's family home was destroyed in a fire. Write a letter to convey your condolences and support. In your letter: - Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, - Express your deep sympathy for the loss of their home - Offer words of comfort and understanding Extend assistance or - suggest ways the community can come together to help rebuild or provide support

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