IELTS General Training Writing Task 1 Questions: Request

You are working for a company. You need to take some time off work and want to ask your manager about this. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter • explain why you want to take time off work • give details of the amount of time you need • suggest how your work could be covered while you are away Dear .................... ,

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You have an extra room in your apartment and would like to rent it out to a student. Write a letter to the newspaper to publish an advert. In your letter: - describe your apartment and the facilities available - what kind of tenant you would prefer - when you want the advertisement to be published and how you would pay the fee

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You attended an interview with a company but are still waiting for the result. Write a letter to the manager of the HR department requesting information. In your letter: - describe the position you applied for - explain why you think the interview went well - explain why you need the result of the interview

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Your employer has recently allowed some employees to work remotely from home. You would also like to work from home. Write a letter to the HR manager for permission to work from home for the next six months. In your letter: - mention why you are writing - explain why you would like to work from home - say how this can benefit you and the company

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Informal Letter Task 1

You are going to spend your vacation in a city in a foreign country. You have never been there before. Your cousin has a friend who lives there. Write a letter to your cousin's friend. In your letter: - introduce yourself - say why you are making this trip - ask some questions about the city (e.g. places to see, things to do, things to bring)

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Informal Letter Task 1

You have a friend who lives in a city abroad. You would like to apply to do a course at one of the colleges in this city. Write to your friend. In your letter: - explain what you would like to do - describe the work or studies you have been doing for the past few years - ask for help contacting an appropriate institution

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You have recently moved to a new neighbourhood and would like to join a sports centre there. You have found a private sports club. Write a letter to the manager of the sports club. In your letter: - introduce yourself - say why are you interested in this sports club - ask some questions about the club e.g facilities, membership, costs etc.

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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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You want to apply to a private college for a bachelor's degree, but you are experiencing financial problems and need help to enrol. Write a letter to the Principal of the college. In your letter: - explain your financial situation - ask for information about scholarships - ask about other financial help that is available

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You and some of your friends want to start a weekly dance club, and you have found a hall that would be suitable to hold your meetings. Write a letter to the owner of the hall. In your letter: - explain the dance project - ask if it is possible to rent the hall and under what terms - state what day and times you would like to use the hall

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