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IELTS General Training Writing Task 1 Questions: Notification

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Formal LetterTask 1

You were offered to join a company but for some reason, you can not join there. Write a letter to the HR Manager of the company. In your letter: - explain the reason why you are declining the offer - express your gratitude - explain why you like your current job so much

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Informal LetterTask 1

You have recently moved to a different house. Now you would like to notify one of your English-speaking friends that you have moved to a different house. Write a letter to this English-speaking friend. In your letter: - explain why you have moved - describe the new house - invite your friend to come and visit Dear...............,

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Informal LetterTask 1

You have recently purchased a gift item for one of your friends. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter: - tell him/her about the gift - tell how you want to send the gift to this friend - explain why you chose this gift for your friend

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Informal LetterTask 1

You recently met the manager of a new company in your city. The manager later offered you a job, but you cannot accept it. Write to the manager. In your letter: - say how you feel about the job offer - explain why you cannot accept it - provide a reference for a friend who might be interested

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You have a pen pal and you are writing your first letter to that pen pal. In your letter: - describe your previous studies and/or work experience - describe your current activities, hobbies and interests - tell your pen pal that you will be visiting him/her

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

For the past year, you have been a member of a local club. Now you want to discontinue 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 on how you have benefited from the club - explain why you want to leave

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Informal LetterTask 1

You have recently started a job at a different company. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter • explain what made you change jobs • describe the new job you have • tell him/her other news about you

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Formal LetterTask 1

You have been working for a company for more than a few years, and now have decided to leave the company. Write a letter to your company manager saying that you want to leave the company. In your letter explain: what you have learned while working for the company whether you enjoyed working there what your reasons are for leaving

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Formal LetterTask 1

You cannot go to a company where you received a job offer. Write a letter to the HR supervisor. In your letter: - explain why you are declining the offer - express your gratitude - explain why you like your current job very much

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