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IELTS General Training Writing Task 1 Questions: Training

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You recently went to a concert and thought one of the singers was very good. You want to tell him how you feel. Write a letter to the singer. In your letter: Say how you feel about his performance Give details of your musical activities Explain how you would like him to help you with your musical activities

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You are going on a short training course at a college in Greenmount, Northern Ireland. You need somewhere to live while you are there. Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In your letter: - explain your situation - describe the accommodation you require - say when you will need it

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You have been staying in a foreign country for two years and your visa will expire next June. You plan to take a three-month professional course and need a visa extension. Write a letter to a consular officer at the embassy. In your letter: - explain when your visa will expire - describe the professional course you plan to take - ask for an extension to your visa

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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 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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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You recently attended a training course for your work. Your employer has asked you for your feedback on the training course. Write a letter to your employer. In your letter: Remind your employer what the course was about Explain why the course was useful to you in your work Suggest why the course may not be suitable for some of your other colleagues

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