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

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Formal LetterTask 1

You recently organized an all-day meeting for your company, which took place in a local hotel. In their feedback, participants at the meeting said they liked the hotel, but they were unhappy about the food served for launch. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter: - Say what the participant liked about the hotel. - Explain why they were unhappy about the hotel. - Suggest what the manager should do to improve the food in the future.

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Formal LetterTask 1

You are a member of an organization which meets regularly at a particular restaurant. The most recent meal you had there was not satisfactory. Write a letter to the restaurant. In your letter: - explain why you are writing - describe what went wrong with the meal and service - Suggest what the manager should do to ensure that you and your group return to the restaurant

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You work for a large company. Your manager has asked staff for ideas about how to improve the staff canteen. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: - explain what problems the canteen has at the moment - suggest two changes that would improve it - say how staff would benefit from the changes

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Formal LetterTask 1

You recently organized 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 the future

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You recently enjoyed a meal at a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, and you were very pleased with the food and service. Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter: - give details of your visit to the restaurant - mention the reason for the celebration - say what was good about the food and the service

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Formal LetterTask 1

You had a good meal at a local restaurant with your family. Write a letter to the newspaper. In your letter: - tell the newspaper about the restaurant - describe the meal you had - explain why you think the restaurant is worth visiting

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Formal LetterTask 1

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

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Formal LetterTask 1

You celebrated your birthday with some friends last week in a restaurant. It was a great success and you and your friends enjoyed the evening very much. Write a letter to the restaurant. In your letter: - thank the restaurant for the successful evening - mention the food, service and atmosphere - suggest improvements that could make things better

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Formal LetterTask 1

You and some friends ate a meal at a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, and you were very pleased with the food and service. Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter: • give details of your visit to the restaurant • explain the reason for the celebration • say what was good about the food and the service Dear Sir or Madam,

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Recently you went to a local restaurant with your family and were very satisfied with the food and service. Write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper. In your letter: - tell the editor about the restaurant - describe the meal you and your family had - explain why you think the restaurant is worth visiting

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