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IELTS General Training Writing Task 1 Questions: Work

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Informal LetterTask 1

A friend you made while you were studying abroad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in your country. You have heard about a job in a local company that might be suitable for him/her. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter: Tell your friend about the job and what sort of work it involves Say why you think the job would be suitable for him/her Explain how to apply for the job

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Formal LetterTask 1

You recently took a part-time job working for a local company. After a few weeks, you realised there were some problems with the job. Write a letter to the manager of the company. In your letter: explain why you took the job describe the problems that you experienced suggest what could be done about them

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Formal LetterTask 1

Your employer has recently allowed some employees to work remotely from home. You would also like to work from home. Write a letter to the HR manager for permission to work from home for the next six months. In your letter: - mention why you are writing - explain why you would like to work from home - say how this can benefit you and the company

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Formal LetterTask 1

You have been working for a company for more than a few years, and now have decided to leave the company. Write a letter to your company manager saying that you want to leave the company. In your letter explain: what you have learned while working for the company whether you enjoyed working there what your reasons are for leaving

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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 be done while you are away Ask for his/her help in arranging it

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You were supposed to go on an interview in a few weeks, but you have since found out you cannot go on the date arranged. Write a letter to the potential employer. In your letter, tell them why you need to move the interview time ask to change the interview date explain that you are still interested in being interviewed for the job

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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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Informal LetterTask 1

One of your friends has asked you to be a partner in his/her new business. Write a letter to reply to your friend's offer. In your letter: - give your opinion of your friend's business idea - tell him/her whether or not you have decided to accept the - offer and explain your reasons for this decision

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Informal LetterTask 1

You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter: Say why he/she would not enjoy going to college Explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her Suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You recently started commuting to work by bicycle and discovered that there is a problem with bicycle parking near the building where you work. Write a letter to the building manager. In your letter: - explain the reason for using a bicycle to commute - mention what problems you have encountered with parking - what you recommend to solve the problems

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