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

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Semi-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 services. 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 services

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You recently did a short cookery course. The cookery the school has asked for your feedback on this course. Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. In your letter: - Describe what you enjoyed about the course - say how much cooking you’ve done since the course - suggest another cookery course you’d like the school to offer

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You took your family to a nearby restaurant. You were disappointed with the meal and wished to complain to the manager. Write a letter to the manager of the restaurant. In your letter: - Explain why you were at the restaurant - Describe the problems - Write about the action you want the manager to take

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You eat at your college cafeteria at lunch time every day.. However, you think it needs some improvements. Write a letter to the college magazine. In your letter: - explain what you like about the cafeteria - say what is wrong with it - suggest how it could be improved

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You eat in your college cafeteria everyday lunchtime. However, you think it needs some improvements. Write a letter to the college magazine. In your letter: - explain what you like about the cafeteria - say what is wrong with it - suggest how it could be improved

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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 are going to study at a college in the UK next year. You would like to stay in the college Hall of Residence. Write a letter to the college. In your letter: - outline what your room needs are - outline what your food needs are - ask what alternatives are available if the college cannot provide what you want

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You recently did a short cookery course. The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course. Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. In your letter: Describe what you enjoyed about the course Say how much cooking you've done since the course Suggest another cookery course you'd like the school to offer

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

One of your colleagues is leaving for a new job, and your manager has asked you to arrange a farewell party for him/her. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: - suggest a suitable date and time for the party - recommend a place - discuss the food and entertainment options that should be available

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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 Dear Luis,

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