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IELTS General Training Writing Task 1 Questions: Work – Semi-formal letters

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You successfully passed a job interview. You are expected to start on November 15, but you will not be available on that date. Write a letter to your new boss. In your letter: - explain your situation, - express your concern - suggest solutions.

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You recently found out about a part-time job. Write a letter to the manager. In your letter - state that you are applying for the part-time job - explain why you are applying - Give details about any relevant experience

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You recently noticed a local restaurant that was offering a part-time job. Write a letter to the restaurant’s manager. In your letter: - explain that you would like to apply for the job - give some details of any relevant experience that you have - specify the days and times that would suit you

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You are a student at a language school in New Zealand studying Business English. Part of the course is a summer work placement programme. Unfortunately, you have just learnt from the school that this programme has now been cancelled. Write a letter to the School Principal. In your letter: - state your reason for writing - describe the problem and your concerns - explain what you would like the Principal to do.

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You have seen an advertisement for a community college that needs teachers for night classes. Write a letter to the community college. In your letter: - say which advertisement you are answering - describe which course(s) you want to teach, and what it/they would be about - explain why you would be a suitable teacher

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You need to take leave from your work for 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

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

Write a letter to your manager. 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

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You work in an office and have recently been experiencing a health problem. You think that the problem started because of the working conditions in the office. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: - Describe the health problem - Explain why you think it was caused by conditions in the office - Suggest what the manager should do to improve the working conditions in the office

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You have seen an advertisement for a part-time job at a sports centre in your town. Write a letter to the manager. In your letter: - explain why you are interested in the job - describe the experience you have - say when you would be able to start

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

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

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