IELTS General Training Writing Task 1 Questions: Leisure

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You are on holiday and decided to write to your best friend. In your letter include the following: - Explain where you are - Describe what you have done while staying there - Explain why you are recommending the destination to your friend

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Write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to a music concert. In your letter, please say: - where and when the concert is going to be, - what type of music will be played there, - why your friend will enjoy it.

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For the past year, you have been a local club member. Now you want to end your membership. Write a letter to the club secretary. In your letter: - State what type of membership you have and how you have paid for this? - Give details of how you have benefited from the club? - Explain why you want to leave?

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You have seen an advertisement for a part-time job at a sports centre in your town. Write a letter to the manager. In your letter: - explain why you are interested in the job - describe the experience you have - say when you would be able to start

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You play a team sport with some friends. Last week a member of the team had an accident and wasn’t able to play with you at the weekend. You decide to write to him in hospital, telling him about the match. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - Tell him which team won - Describe the conditions on the day - Say how you felt about the match

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You are planning a weekend trip with your friend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - mention the vacation spot you have chosen - explain how you plan to spend your time there - invite your friend to join you on your vacation

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There is a problem with the changing rooms in the sports centre that you visit. You have complained several times but with no success. Write a letter to the manager of the sports centre. In your letter: - Describe what the problem with the changing rooms is - Say what happened the last times you complained - Explain what you want the manager to do

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You recently visited a place that had a strong impact on you. Write a letter to a friend about the place. In your letter: - explain where the place was and how you got there - describe what you saw - offer to take your friend there

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You play a team sport with some friends. Last week a member of the team had an accident and wasn’t able to play with you at the weekend. You decide to write to him in the hospital, telling him about the match. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - tell him which team won - describe the conditions on the day - say how you felt about the match

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You play sport (e.g. football) for a local team. You recently heard that a player in your team is in a hospital. Write a letter to your teammate. In your letter: - Say how you feel about the news - Ask about the treatment in the hospital - Suggest some ways of cheering him/her up

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