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

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You have learned from a news article that a real estate company is going to build a shopping centre near your home. However, you think that the shopping centre should not be built there. Write a letter to the city counsellor. In your letter: - say how you have learned about the plan - explain how it is going to negatively affect the residential area - where you live - say what you think the city council should do about it

You recently organised an all-day meeting for your company, which took place in a local hotel. In their feedback, participants at the meeting said that they liked the hotel, but they were unhappy about the food that was served for lunch. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter: - say what the participants liked about the hotel - explain why they were unhappy about the food - suggest what the manager should do to improve the food in future

You have bought some clothing online and are not satisfied with your purchase. Write an email to the company that you bought the clothing from. In your email: Give details of the purchase Describe the problem Explain why you need a replacement urgently

Two weeks ago you bought a radio from a local branch of a well-known chain shop. It did not work properly. The shop took it back and said they would repair it. You have waited a week and still, it is not ready. Write a letter to the shop to complain about it. In your letter: - explain what has happened - how you feel about it - ask them to repair the radio soon or supply you with a new radio

You bought a new HD television last week. At first, it seemed to work perfectly but after a few hours a line appeared across the TV and the sound seemed a little strange. You cannot take the TV back to the shop so you have decided to write to them. Write a letter of complaint to the shop. In your letter: - give them the background information - describe the problem - ask them to resolve the issue

You enjoy walking in the countryside near your home. However, you are noticing that there is more and more litter left there by other walkers. Write a letter to your local newspaper. In your letter • say why you enjoy walking and where • describe the litter you have seen on your walks • suggest what might be done about the problem Dear Sir or Madam,