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

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You are unable to attend the farewell party for your manager at work. Write a letter to him/her. In your letter: - say why you can’t come - tell them what you valued about working for him/her - give him/her your best wishes.

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

Write a letter to your manager about a party that you want to organize at the office. In your letter: - say what the party is about. - mention why it is necessary. - explain what you expect from him/her to do.

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You recently went to see a good play at a theatre, but you did not enjoy it because of some problems in the theatre. Write a letter to the manager of the theatre. In your letter: - say which play you saw and when - describe the problems you experienced in the theatre - suggest what the manager should do

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You are a member of an International Students' club. The club is organising an event to celebrate popular food from around the world. Write a letter to the event organiser, Luis. In your letter: - offer to make a popular dish from your country - describe what this dish is - explain why it should be included in the event

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You have just moved into a new home and are planning to hold a party. You are worried that the noise may disturb your neighbour. Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter, introduce yourself describe your plans for the party invite your neighbour to come

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You recently saw an advertisement about a business conference that can be helpful for your work. Write a letter to your manager asking permission to attend the conference. In your letter say: - what the conference is about how you know about the conference - explain to him/her - why it is important that you attend this conference

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

One of your colleagues was in charge of organising an annual executive conference, and he/she has been successful in doing it. You want to congratulate your colleague on that. Write a letter to this colleague. In your letter: - congratulate your colleague for successfully organising the event - mention what you liked about it the most - say how much you would like him/her to organise other events as well

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You are having a graduation party next Saturday night. You have invited 50 people to celebrate at an outdoor barbecue evening, which may continue till late night. Write a letter to your elderly neighbour. In your letter: explain what will be happening offer your apologies in advance invite him/her to visit your house someday / Ms..................,

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You are going on to a month-long training programme in the UK and know that the head of the course would like one of the participants to be the social events’ organiser. Write a letter to the Training Organiser. In your letter: - express your interest in the role - request for more information about it - explain what experience you have

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

An annual event was recently held in your area. Write a letter to the organisers congratulating them on a successful production. In your letter: - give details of the event - mention what you liked most about the event - make a polite criticism of something that could be improved

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