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

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Semi-Formal Letter Task 1

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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Semi-Formal Letter Task 1

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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Semi-Formal Letter Task 1

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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Semi-Formal Letter Task 1

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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Semi-Formal Letter Task 1

The local council is planning to close a football ground down near you because it is in disrepair. You and other residents disagree with this and want them to keep it. Write a letter to the council. In your letter: - Explain why the football ground is not being used - Explain why the ground is important - Explain the wider benefits

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Semi-Formal Letter Task 1

You have been doing some voluntary work to help your local community. However, now you are unable to continue doing this work. Write a letter to the manager of the organisation where you have been working. In your letter: - describe the work you have been doing - explain why you can no longer do this work recommend another person - who is interested in the work

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Semi-Formal Letter Task 1

Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre that it runs, in order to save money. Write a letter to the local council. In your letter: - give details of how you and your friends or family use the centre - explain why the sports and leisure centre is important for the local community - describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes

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You live in an area where the local council has made some changes to regulations. You believe these changes are not good for the residents. Write a letter to a councillor. In your letter: - introduce yourself - describe the problem - say what you think the council should do about the situation

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Semi-Formal Letter Task 1

You are organising a local committee meeting. You would like a local MP to attend the meeting to contribute to a discussion about green areas in the community. Write a letter of invitation to the MP's secretary, Mrs Shelton. In your letter, introduce your committee say why you are having the meeting invite the MP to attend

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You have been doing some voluntary work to help your local community. However, now you are unable to continue doing this work. Write a letter to the manager of the organisation where you have been working. In your letter - describe the work you have been doing - explain why you can no longer do this work - recommend another person who is interested in the work Dear ................,

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