IELTS General Training Writing Task 1 Questions: Education

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Semi-Formal Letter Task 1

You had gone to study in another country. But you had to come back to your country without finishing the course. Write to your teacher. In your letter: - Thank him/her - Tell him/her why you had to leave - Tell the things you liked about the course

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Formal Letter Task 1

You are studying for a qualification, and you would like some time off work to complete it. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: - Ask for some time off to complete a qualification. - Suggest what you will do later at work if you have time off. - Say how the qualification helps your job or company.

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Semi-Formal Letter Task 1

You live in a room in the college hostel which has serve problems. You would like to move into another room and need your hostel super’s permission for that. Write a letter to the hostel super. In your letter: - Introduce yourself - Describe your problems - Explain what type of room you would prefer

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Informal Letter Task 1

Write a letter to your friend, telling him/her about your degree completion and further academic plans. In your letter: - Tell your friend that you have completed your bachelor’s degree. - Explain your plans for further study abroad and any concerns you have. - Ask your friend for help or advice regarding finding a part-time job.

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Semi-Formal Letter Task 1

You have enrolled in an evening course, but you have found that you are too busy to continue and would like to take the course next term instead. Write a letter to you, teacher. In your letter: - Explain the situation and why you cannot continue the course - Say what you would like to do about your studies? - Ask for a device about what you can do about the situation?

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Semi-Formal Letter Task 1

Your child is going away on a school trip for three days to another country. The head teacher wants some parents to join the trip and you would like to go. Write a letter to the head teacher. In your letter: - Say why you would like to go - Suggest what you could do to help during the trip - Ask some more questions about the trip

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Semi-Formal Letter Task 1

You would like your child to have a day off from school for a special family celebration. Write a letter to the principal and in your letter: - Describe the family celebration - Say why it’s important for your child to be there - Explain how your child will catch up on the work missed You do NOT need to include addresses. ………………..,

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Semi-Formal Letter Task 1

You are a student at a language school in New Zealand studying Business English. Part of the course is a summer work placement program. Unfortunately, you have just learned from the school that this program has now been canceled. Write a letter to the School Principal. In your letter: - state your reason for writing - describe the problem and your concerns - explain what you would like the Principal to do.

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Informal Letter Task 1

You are going to another country to study. You would like to do a part-time job while you are studying, so you want to ask a friend who lives there for some help. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - give details of your study plans - explain why you want to get a part-time job - suggest how your friend could help you find a job

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Informal Letter Task 1

A friend of yours is considering applying for the same course you did at university. He/she has asked for your advice about studying this subject. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - give details of the course you took at the university - explain why you recommend the university - give some advice about how to apply

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