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IELTS General Training Writing Task 1 Questions: Shopping

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Formal LetterTask 1

You recently bought a camera while traveling overseas. When you got to your destination you discovered that some important items were missing from the box. Write a letter to the local representative of the company. In your letter: - give details of the camera and where you bought it - explain what has happened - say what you want him/her to do about it,

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Formal LetterTask 1

You have recently ordered an item through the Internet but are not happy with the purchase. Write to the company. In your letter: - Describe what you purchased, - Explain why you are not happy with the purchase, - Tell them what you would like them to do about the situation.

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Informal LetterTask 1

You want to sell your television. You think a friend of yours might like to buy it from you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter explain: - why you are selling the television - describe the television - suggest a date - when your friend can come and see it

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Formal LetterTask 1

You were hurt in a minor accident inside a supermarket, and you wish to complain to the supermarket. Write a letter to the manager of the supermarket. In your letter • say who you are • give details about the accident • suggest how the supermarket could prevent similar accidents. Dear Sir or Madam,

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Formal LetterTask 1

You have purchased some goods from a company and the goods were supposed to be delivered within three days of purchase. Seven days have already gone and you have not received the products yet. Write a letter to a company manager with whom you arranged the delivery of goods. In your letter: - inform him/her what items you have purchased - ask the reason for the delay in delivery - suggest what can be done about the matter

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Informal LetterTask 1

You want to sell some of your furniture. You think a friend of yours might like to buy it from you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter • explain why you are selling • describe the furniture • suggest a date when your friend can come and see the furniture Dear ............ ,

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You want to sell some of your furniture. You think a friend of yours might like to buy it from you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - explain why you are selling - describe the furniture - suggest a date - when your friend can come and see the furniture

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Formal LetterTask 1

You normally go shopping in the area where you live. However, you think some of the facilities for shoppers could be improved. Write a letter to your local newspaper. In your letter: - say in general - what you like about shopping in your area - say what is wrong with the facilities - suggest how they can be improved

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Formal LetterTask 1

You recently bought a piece of equipment for your kitchen but it did not work. You phoned the shop but no action was taken. Write a letter to the shop manager. In your letter - describe the problem with the equipment - explain what happened when you phoned the shop - say what you would like the manager to do. Dear sir or Madam,

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Formal LetterTask 1

You would like to buy some electrical goods at a shop in a nearby town. Write a letter to the shop. In your letter: - ask whether the shop has the goods or can order them - ask what the prices are - ask how long the shop can hold the goods for you

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