IELTS General Training Writing Task 1 Questions: Work
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You have recently learned about an opening for an internship at a local company that you are interested in. Write a letter to the director of the company. In your letter: - introduce yourself - explain how you learned about the internship - explain why you would be suitable for the internship
You were going to start a job next month, but you will not be able to. Write a letter to your future employer. In your letter: - Explain the situation. - Describe your problem(s). - Tell him/her when you can start work.
You are unable to attend the farewell party for your manager at work. Write a letter to him/her. In your letter: - say why you can’t come - tell them what you valued about working for him/her - give him/her your best wishes.
The manager at the company you work for is going to retire next month. The manager’s assistant has invited some suggestions about what kind of event they should do to say goodbye to him. Write a letter to your manager’s assistant. In your letter: - say what kind of event you have in your mind - mention why you liked him/her as a manager - what kind of present can be given to your manager
You need to take leave from your work of over one month for personal reasons. Write a letter to your boss. In your letter: - explain the reason for the leave and the length of leave you need - explain how you will keep up-to-date while you're away - suggest how your work could be covered while you are away
You are looking for a part-time job at a football club. Write a letter to the manager of the football club. In your letter: - introduce yourself - explain what experience and special skills you have - tell him/her when you think you could start
You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think they should get a job. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter: - say they would not enjoy going to college - explain why getting a job is a good idea for them - suggest types of jobs that would be suitable for them
You are working for an international company. You have seen an advertisement for a training course which will be useful for your work. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: - Describe why you want to take the course. - Explain how it will be beneficial to the company. - Tell who will be managing your work in your absence.
You have recently started work in a new company. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter: - explain why you have changed your job - describe your new job - tell him/her your other news
A friend has written to you asking for advice about a problem at work. You have had a similar problem in the past. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - tell your friend you understand the problem - explain what happened to you in the past - suggest possible solutions to the problem