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

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You would like to participate in a work-related seminar in another country. Write a letter to the person in charge of the seminar and ask for detailed information. In your letter: - ask about the dates, - ask about the program, - ask about accommodation - ask about the cost.

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You need to take leave from your work for over one month for personal reasons. Write a letter to your boss. In your letter: - Explain the reason for the leave and the length of leave you need - Explain how you will keep up-to-date while you’re away - Suggest how your work could be covered while you are away

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: - explain the reason for the leave and the length of leave you need - explain how you will keep up-to-date while you’re away - suggest how your work could be covered while you are away

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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 have a full-time job and are also doing a part-time evening course. You now find that you can not continue the course. Write a letter to your tutor. In your letter: - describe the situation - explain why you cannot continue at this time - say what action you would like to take

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

Write a letter to the manager of a cinema (movie theatre) about a jacket you have left behind after a film. In your letter: - Describe the jacket - Describe where you were seated - Explain what you want to be done

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You need to take leave from your work of over one month for personal reasons. Write a letter to your boss. In your letter: - explain the reason for the leave and the length of leave you need - explain how you will keep up-to-date while you're away - suggest how your work could be covered while you are away

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You were going to start a job next month, but you will not be able to. Write a letter to your future employer. In your letter: - Explain the situation. - Describe your problem(s). - Tell him/her when you can start work.

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You will move to a new city for work. You know some people who live there. In your letter: - Ask them for help finding accommodation - Tell them where you would like to live - Tell them the type of place you are looking for

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