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

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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 are experiencing financial problems and want to ask your landlord if you can pay your rent late. Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter explain: - Why you are writing to him - Why you cannot pay the rent - When you will pay the rent.

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You paid a refundable deposit when you rented an apartment. You left the apartment in good condition but the Landlord won't return your deposit. Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter: - explain why you are writing - ask for the return of your deposit - inform the landlord of possible legal action

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You saw an advertisement for a tennis course in England but you have one or two problems and can’t stay the whole course. Write a letter to the course director. In your letter: - explain your interest in the course - describe your problems - find out if a refund is possible

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You recently attended a seminar that was advertised to provide valuable insights and knowledge. However, you found the content to be outdated, poorly presented, and lacking in substance. Write a letter of complaint to the organizers of the seminar. In your letter: - Explain why you are dissatisfied with the seminar content and delivery. - Describe the impact this experience has had on your expectations and learning objectives. - Request a refund of the seminar fee and express your disappointment with the organizers' lack of professionalism.

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You have received a letter from your bank, asking you to acknowledge receipt of a new bank card. However, the card was missing from the envelope. Write a letter to the bank's head office. In your letter: - explain why you are writing - express concern about the missing card - ask them what they intend to do

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You paid a refundable deposit when you rented an apartment a year ago. You left the apartment last month in good condition but the landlord won't return your deposit. Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter: - introduce yourself and say why you are writing - ask for the return of your deposit - inform the landlord of possible action if he/she does not agree to refund the amount

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You saw an advertisement for a tennis course in England but you have some problems and can’t stay for the whole course. Write a letter to the course director. In your letter: - explain your interest in the course - describe your problems - find out whether a refund is possible if you leave early

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You recently went shopping at the local supermarket. When you got home and checked your bill, you found that you had been charged for items you did not purchase. Write a letter to the supermarket manager. In your letter: - explain what has happened - say how you feel about the error - say what you would like the manager to do about it

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