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IELTS General Training Writing Task 1 Questions: Property

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Informal LetterTask 1

You borrowed an important textbook during the last term from a classmate. You now realize your classmate has returned home overseas and you still have the book. Write a letter to him/her. In your letter: apologize for the mistake find out how important the book is to him/her say what you will do Dear...............,

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You have recently travelled on a train and unfortunately left your luggage. Write a letter to the manager of the Lost and Found department of the railway regarding the luggage you accidentally left on the train. In your letter: - give details of your train trip - describe the luggage you left on the train - say what actions you want him/her to take

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Formal LetterTask 1

You have learned from a news article that a real estate company is going to build a shopping centre near your home. However, you think that the shopping centre should not be built there. Write a letter to the city counsellor. In your letter: - say how you have learned about the plan - explain how it is going to negatively affect the residential area - where you live - say what you think the city council should do about it

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Formal LetterTask 1

You would like to rent a commercial space for a shop you want to start in a newly built shopping complex. You have decided to write to the market authority about it. Write a letter to the market authority. In your letter: - inform what type of space you want to rent - say what type of shop you are planning to start - ask for the availability and cost of the shop

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Informal LetterTask 1

You are going away to travel for the summer. A friend will be looking after your house while you are away. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - say where you are going - describe how to look after your pet - explain some of the things your friend should do to look after your house

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You and your family are living in rented accommodation in an English-speaking country. You are not satisfied with the condition of some of the furniture. Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter: - introduce yourself - explain what is wrong with the furniture - say what action you would like the landlord to take

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

Your city council is planning to pull down one of the historic buildings in your town because they do not have funds to renovate it. As a citizen, you do not want it to happen. Write a letter to the city council. In your letter: - say what the importance of this historic building is - mention why it should be renovated rather than pull down - suggest a plan to raise funds and maintain the building in the future

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Informal LetterTask 1

You have just spent a week with a friend on holiday. When you got home, you realised you had left your wallet there. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - thank your friend for the holiday - explain that you left your wallet in their house - give them instructions on how to send it back to you

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Formal LetterTask 1

You want to rent out a small apartment to a family, and you have decided to advertise it. Write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper asking to advertise your ad on the front page of the newspaper. In your letter: - give details of the ad that you want to publish - mention that you want the ad to be published on the front page - say how you would like to pay for the advertisement

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