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IELTS General Training Writing Task 1 Questions: Complaint

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 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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Formal LetterTask 1

You recently bought a camera while travelling overseas. When you got to your destination you discovered that some important items were missing from the box. Write a letter to the local representative of the company. In your letter: - give details of the camera and where you bought it - explain what has happened - say what you want him/her to do about it

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You work in an office and have recently been experiencing a health problem. You think that the problem started because of the working conditions in the office. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: - Describe the health problem - Explain why you think it was caused by conditions in the office - Suggest what the manager should do to improve the working conditions in the office

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You recently attended a series of English lessons in a language school. However, you were unhappy with the teaching quality. Write a letter to the director of the school. In your letter: - explain why you chose to study English at the school - describe the problems you had with the lessons - suggest how the classes could be improved

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You missed a flight due to a problem at the airport. Write a letter to the airline. In your letter: - say when and where the problem happened? - Describe how you missed the flight? - Say what you want the airline to do?

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Formal LetterTask 1

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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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You are studying a short course in another country. Your accommodation was arranged by the course provider. There is a major problem with the accommodation. Write a letter to the course provider. In your letter: - Say what the problem is. - Describe the accommodation you thought you were getting. - Ask the provider to solve the problem.

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You were hurt in a minor accident inside a supermarket, and you wish to complain to the supermarket. Write a letter to the manager of the supermarket. In your letter: - say who you are - give details about the accident - suggest how the supermarket could prevent similar accidents - Write atleast 150 words.

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Formal LetterTask 1

You bought a TV a week ago but when you got home you discovered it did not work properly. You called customer service to report the problem but you have not yet received any help. Write a letter to the company and in your letter: - introduce yourself - explain the problem - state what action you would like from the company

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You paid a refundable deposit when you rented an apartment. You left the apartment in good condition but the Landlord won't return your deposit. Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter: - explain why you are writing - ask for the return of your deposit - inform the landlord of possible legal action

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