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

You have decided to leave your current job even though you enjoy it. Write a letter to inform your manager of your decision. In your letter: - tell the manager your decision and the reason? - describe what you have learnt in your current job? - ask the manager to write you a reference letter?

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You recently sent some documents by post but they did not arrive. Write a letter to the post manager. In your letter: - Give details of the situation - Describe the documents - Say what action you want the post office to take.

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You are applying for a job and need a letter of reference from someone who knew you when you were at school. Write a letter to one of your old teachers asking for a reference. In your letter: - say what job you have applied for - explain why you want this job - suggest what information the teacher should include

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You recently sent some documents by post, but they did not arrive at the destination. Write a letter to the post office manager. In your letter: - give details of the situation - describe the documents - say what action you want the post office to take

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Last year you attended a presentation skill course at the Sydney College of Australia. Your new employer has asked you to provide copies of your reports and assignments as quickly as possible. Write a letter to the director of the school. In your letter: - explain who you are and why you are writing - request these documents - ask whether you need to pay any fee for that

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You are a university student in the UK and have recently lost your university ID card. Write to the local police station. In your letter: - give details of who you are - explain what happened - ask the police to record your details so that you can apply for a new ID card

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You have been living in a rented apartment for the last two years. Your rental agreement will expire in two months, but you want to extend it for another two years. Write a letter to the agency. In your letter: - introduce yourself - say why you want to extend the contract - mention what changes you would recommend in the contract

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You have been staying in a foreign country for two years and your visa will expire next June. You plan to take a three-month professional course and need a visa extension. Write a letter to a consular officer at the embassy. In your letter: - explain when your visa will expire - describe the professional course you plan to take - ask for an extension to your visa

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You are applying for a job and need a letter of reference from someone who knew you when you were at college. Write a letter to one of your old teachers asking for a reference. In your letter: say what job you have applied for explain why you want this job suggest what information the teacher should include

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