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IELTS General Training Writing Task 1 Questions: Travel

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Informal LetterTask 1

You are on holiday and decided to write to your best friend. In your letter include the following: - Explain where you are - Describe what you have done while staying there - Explain why you are recommending the destination to your friend

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Informal LetterTask 1

You have a foreign friend planning to visit and have decided to write a letter to them in advance of their arrival to check that everything is ok in advance of their trip. In your letter include the following: - Explain why you are writing - Explain the schedule for your friend’s stay in your country - Wish your friend a safe journey It is not necessary to use any addresses.

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Informal LetterTask 1

You are going away travelling for the summer. A friend is going to look after your house while you are away. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter - say where you are going - describe your house - explain some of the things your friend must do to look after your house

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Formal LetterTask 1

You paid for a holiday overseas, but the holiday was very disappointing. Write a letter to the travel company. In your letter - explain which holiday you went on - describe why the holiday was disappointing - tell the company what you want them to do

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Formal LetterTask 1

You are a professional and you are planning to work abroad. You have come across an employment agency on the internet that hires people from your country and sends them to other countries. Write a letter to the agency. In your letter: - Write reasons why you want to work abroad. - Describe what kind of company or organization you want to work with. - State your expectations from the job.

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Formal LetterTask 1

You work for an international company and would like to spend six months working in its head office in another country. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: - Explain why you want to work in the company’s head office for six months - Say how your work could b done while you are away - Ask for his/her help in arranging it

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Informal LetterTask 1

A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on holiday. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - Give contact details for when you are away. - Give instructions about how to care for your pet. - Describe other household duties.

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You missed a flight due to a problem at the airport. Write a letter to the airline. In your letter: - say when and where the problem happened? - Describe how you missed the flight? - Say what you want the airline to do?

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Informal LetterTask 1

A friend you met last year has invited you to visit them in their country. You have never been there before and need some information before you leave. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - request advice about a gift for his/her family - ask about activities and clothing - find out about the food

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Informal LetterTask 1

A friend from another country is coming to stay with you next month. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - tell your friend what you have arranged for the first day - explain how to get to your home from the airport - say what your friend should bring

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