IELTS General Training Writing Task 1 Questions: Work

You will move to a new city for work. You know some people who live there. Write a letter to one of your friends. In your letter: - ask them for help finding accommodation? - tell them where you would like to live? - tell them the type of place you are looking for?

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You have seen an advertisement for part-time work in a hotel for threemonths over the summer. Write a letter to the Manager. In your letter: - Say what experience you have - Ask what the work involves - Enquire about conditions

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You have seen an advertisement for part-time work in a hotel for three months over the summer. Write a letter to the manager. In your letter: - say what experience you have? - ask what the work involves? - enquire about work conditions?

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You need to take two weeks off work to deal with a family matter. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: - explain why you need the time off - say when you would like to take it - suggest how your work could be covered

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You work for an international company. You have seen an advertisement for a training course which will be useful for your job. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: Describe the training course you want to do Explain what the company could do to help you Say how the course will be useful for your job

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You work as a part-time employee in a company. The company has recently posted an advertisement seeking a person for a full-time position. You want to apply for this full-time job. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: - introduce yourself and explain why you are writing - express your interest in having this full-time job - explain why you think you are a suitable candidate for the post

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You have seen an advertisement from a couple, who live in Australia, for someone to teach their two children your language for a year. Write a letter to the couple. In your letter Explain why you think you would be suitable for the job Say what else you could do for the family Give your reasons for wanting the job

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You recently saw an advertisement about a business conference that can be helpful for your work. Write a letter to your manager asking permission to attend the conference. In your letter say: - what the conference is about how you know about the conference - explain to him/her - why it is important that you attend this conference

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You have been offered a job and have been asked to start next week. You want the job, but because of a previous commitment you want to delay starting for two weeks. Write to the manager. In your letter: - accept the job - explain your situation - ask for a change to your start date

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Informal Letter Task 1

One of your friends wants to apply for a job that involves working with foreign teenagers. Write a letter of recommendation for him/her. In your letter express: - how well you know your friend - what qualifications he/she has - why you think she would be suitable for the job

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