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

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You recently noticed a local restaurant that was offering a part-time job. Write a letter to the restaurant’s manager. In your letter: - explain that you would like to apply for the job - give some details of any relevant experience that you have - specify the days and times that would suit you

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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 went to a restaurant but think you could have left your credit card behind. Write to the restaurant. In your letter: - Tell them when you went there. - Describe where you think you may have left the credit card. - Explain what you would like the restaurant to do.

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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

A family member is coming to stay with you. He/she will be arriving by train in the morning, but you won’t be home until the evening. Write a letter to your relative. In your letter: - Explain arrangements you have made for them to have keys and get into the house. - Tell your relative how to get from the train station to your house? - Say when you will be home and suggest what you could do together that evening?

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You have taken a cruise on a holiday and have been disappointed with the experience. Write a letter to the cruise provider. In your letter, say: - what went wrong - how you felt about it - what do you want to be done about it

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

During a recent plane journey, you sat next to a businessman who owns a chain of restaurants. You talked to him and he suggested that you should contact him about a possible job in one of his restaurants. Write a letter to this businessman. In your letter: Remind him when and where you met Tell him what kind of job you are interested in Say why you think you would be suitable for the job

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You want to apply for a job advertised by a restaurant. The restaurant requires a waiter or waitress for evening work and says that the candidate should have some experience. Write a letter to Mr Moore. In your letter: - describe your previous experience - explain why you would be suitable for the job

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You took your family to a nearby restaurant. You were disappointed with the meal and wish 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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