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IELTS General Training Writing Task 1 Questions: Request – Formal letters

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Formal LetterTask 1

You own an old item that you think is valuable and would like to sell. Write a letter to the owner of an antique shop. In your letter: - Explain how you found the shop - Describe the item that you would like to sell - Say how much you would like to sell the item for

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You have been working in a company for the last two years. Recently, your computer in the office has started having some problems, and it is affecting your work performance. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: - describe the problem - explain how it is affecting your work - write what you want him to do regarding it

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You have missed some important papers accidentally on a bus. Write a letter to the manager of the Taxi company. In your letter: - Give the details of your journey - Explain why those papers are important for you - Suggest what can the manager do

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Formal LetterTask 1

You have missed some important papers accidently in a taxi. Write a letter to the manager of the Taxi company. In your letter: - Give the details of your journey - Explain why those papers are important for you - Suggest what can the manager do

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You work for an international company. You have seen an advertisement for a training course which will be useful for your job. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: Describe the training course you want to do Explain what the company could do to help you Say how the course will be useful for your job

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You recently travelled by bus from your hometown to a different city and left some valuable items on the bus. Write a letter to the bus company. In your letter: - explain that you left valuable items on the bus - identify the journey on which you left them - tell the company what to do if the items are found

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You started in your present job two years ago. You now feel it is important for your career development to move to a different department in the same company. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: • say what you have learned in your present job • suggest how the company would benefit from moving you to a different department • explain why you do not wish to leave the company Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ……………………,

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You have been working in a company for the last two years. Recently, your computer in the office has started giving some problems and it is affecting your work performance. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: - describe the problem - explain how it is affecting your work - write what you want him to do regarding it

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Formal LetterTask 1

You have just spent a weekend staying at the Lilo Hotel in Adelaide. When you got home, you find that you have left a bag at the hotel. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter: - introduce yourself - describe the bag and its content - describe how you left your bag and what action you would expect from him/her

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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

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