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IELTS General Training Writing Task 1 Questions: Thanks

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Formal LetterTask 1

You cannot go to a company where you received a job offer. Write a letter to the HR supervisor. In your letter: - explain why you are declining the offer - express your gratitude - explain why you like your current job very much

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday. Write a letter to your friends. In your letter: - thank them for the photos and for the holiday - explain why you didn't - write earlier - invite them to come and stay with you

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

After being involved in an accident, you were looked after by a person you did not know before. Write a special thank you letter to express your gratitude. In your letter: introduce yourself and let him/her know why you are writing express your appreciation and offer him/ her to visit your home with his/her family

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday. Write a letter to your friends. In your letter • thank them for the photos and for the holiday • explain why you didn't write earlier • invite them to come and stay with you Dear ................. ,

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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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Informal LetterTask 1

Your friend has had his/her first book published a few days ago. He/she has recently sent you a copy of that book. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter, congratulate him/her for having his/her first book published thank your friend for sending you a copy of the book say what do you think about the book

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Formal LetterTask 1

You are soon going to spend three months doing work experience in an organisation. Write a letter to the manager of the organisation where you are going to do work experience. In your letter: Thank the manager for the opportunity to do work experience Explain what you hope to learn from the work experience Ask some questions about the work experience you are going to do

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Informal LetterTask 1

You have recently been to stay with an old friend for a few days. You haven't seen each other for a long time and was happy to meet him/her. Now write a letter to this friend. In your letter: - say how you felt about the visit refer to something enjoyable that you did while staying with him/her - invite your friend to visit you

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