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IELTS General Writing Task 1 Practice Test 19
You are attending a course at an evening school. Write a letter to the director of the school with a complaint about the course. In your letter, you should: Describe the course you are taking. Explain what you don’t like about the course. Give your opinion about what should be done about it Sample Letter Dear Sir/Madam, Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Razia, and I am taking an International Affairs class at your evening school. This letter is to redirect your attention toward the curriculum of the course. I have been taking this course for a...
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IELTS General Writing Task 1 Practice Test 18
A foreign friend of yours plans to visit your place and stay with you, but you are not available on that date. Give your friend another alternate date for the visit. In your letter, you should: apologise for it explain what you are doing on that date suggest to him/her an alternate time to come Sample Letter Dear Sasha, I got your message that stated your visit to my city. Let me tell you, I am more than excited and elated to receive you. However, I’d like to apologize beforehand for what I am going to say next. The date...
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IELTS General Writing Task 1 Practice Test 17
Write a letter to your manager to request setting up a cafeteria for the staff. In your letter, you should tell: what you heard about the inconvenience from the staff how you feel about it what suggestions you have Sample Letter Dear Mr. Ashwini, I am writing this letter to draw your attention toward the inconvenience that the staff is facing because of the lack of a cafeteria in our office. Working from 9AM to 6PM, under the pressure of stringent deadlines and strict rules often encourage us to take frequent coffee/tea breaks. However, the lack of a cafeteria is...
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IELTS General Writing Task 1 Practice Test 14
Write a letter to your friend about a job opportunity you came across that they might find interesting. In your letter, you should: give some details about the job mention how you came across the job opportunity explain why you feel the job would be suitable for your friend Sample Letter Dear Amit, Hope you are doing well and are in the best of spirits. It’s been long since we have had the time to catch up and reminisce about things. Let’s meet anytime soon, if possible. Anyway, I am writing this letter in regards to a job opportunity that...
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IELTS General Writing Task 1 Practice Test 12
Recently you saw an article in a newspaper/journal about a city/town you know and some of the information in the article was incorrect. Write a letter to the editor regarding this. In your letter, you should tell: how you know about this city/town what information was incorrect what the editor should do about this. Sample Letter Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing this letter to you regarding an article named Bangalorites, published in your newspaper on February 2nd, 2021. I’m a resident of Bangalore and have been residing in Jayanagar for the past twenty years. After finishing my studies at Jain...
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IELTS General Writing Task 1 Practice Test 15
Your friend is about to move into a new house. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter offer to help him/her to move explain how exactly you can help ask him/her some questions about the new house Sample Letter Dear Aakash, Hope you are doing well. It’s been long since we wrote to each other. A few days back, I was having a conversation with Kushaal, and I got to know that you are moving into a new house. I was quite happy to find out that you are finally moving ahead in your life and progressing professionally....
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IELTS General Writing Task 1 Practice Test 16
Recently you visited a foreign country with a friend. Write a letter to someone. You should tell why you enjoyed the trip what you are doing now invite her to visit you Sample Letter Dear Kajal, Beautiful cousin, hope you are doing well. How are the uncle and aunt? I hope everybody at home is in their best spirits. I am writing this letter to let you know that last week, I finally decided to take a trip to Bali with a friend of mine. It is one of the islands located in Indonesia. Being one of the top tourist...
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IELTS General Writing Task 1 Practice Test 13
Write a letter to your landlord complaining about noise in the block of flats which he owns. Include: where you live what the problem is what he should do Sample Letter Dear Mr. Singh, I am Aisha, your tenant from flat no. 345 in the Apeksha Apartments colony that you own in the Versova area. I am writing this letter to you after experiencing issues with a neighbour, living in the adjacent flat, which I believe is also your property. Every alternate night, I am disturbed with consistent, ear-piercing noise coming from this flat. Usually, the noises are either from...
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IELTS General Writing Task 1 Practice Test 11
Write a letter to your friend about a book that you have read recently. Include the following in your letter: Describe the book. Why do you want him/her to read it? Tell him/her how to get the book. Sample Letter Dear Smith, Hope you’re well. It’s been a while since I last heard from you. Hope everything is good with you. I am writing to you to share a recent experience with you. Since a few weeks, I have been drawn towards books. Thus, I wanted to tell you about my last read. I read A Man Called Ove by...
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IELTS General Writing Task 1 Practice Test 10
You learned the news from your friend regarding a part-time job at a new international company near your house. Write a letter to the manager of the company. In your letter, you should: explain why you need that job give details of what you can do for the company suggest the time that you can work. [do_widget id=custom_html-37] Sample Answer Dear Sir/Madam, I am George Singer residing in Hathway Street, London. I am a student at the Leeds College of Arts. I hail from a middle class family and I got some scholarships to study in college. But I did...
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IELTS General Writing Task 1 Practice Test 9
There is a public event coming up in your town. Write a letter to your friend who you think would be interested to take part in it. In your letter, you should: describe the event say why you think he/she would be interested suggest an arrangement to meet there with him/he. [do_widget id=custom_html-37] Sample Answer Dear Manasa, I know I’m writing to you after a long time and I can imagine how glad you will be to receive my letter. You will almost jump out of your skin as you read further. Yes, I’m inviting you to the 2-day AppleFest...
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IELTS General Writing Task 1 Practice Test 8
You recently bought a piece of equipment for your kitchen but it did not work. You called the shop but no action was taken. Write a letter to the shop manager. In your letter Describe the problem with the equipment Explain what happened when you called the shop Say what you would like the manager to do [do_widget id=custom_html-37] Sample Answer Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to complain about the flour kneader for my mixer that I purchased from your store last week. Initially, your technician set it up for me and it worked perfectly. But when I put the...
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IELTS General Writing Task 1 Practice Test 7
You are planning a 2-day work training outside your city next month. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel regarding accommodation arrangement for your visit. In your letter, you should: introduce yourself and your company ask availability of their rooms tell him/her about arrangement and needs. [do_widget id=custom_html-37] Sample Answer Dear Sir/Madam, I am David Peterson, Marketing Manager in ADC Company. We have arranged for a 2-day work training at an auditorium near your Hotel, next month. I am writing this letter to enquire about the accommodation arrangements. We are a group of 30 people.We have planned 1...
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IELTS General Writing Task 1 Practice Test 1
Write a letter to your local council that the road in front of your house is damaged. In your letter, you should: tell him your name and where you are living describe the problem suggest what you want him to do for it. [do_widget id=custom_html-37] Sample Answer Dear Sir/Madam, I am Alexander Steve residing in the apartment Unitech Blossoms, Flat no 8, Bellandur Bangalore. I would like to draw your attention to the pothole in our area which was due to the laying cable for telecom services. Our residents have informed the telecom authorities many times but they are reluctant...
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IELTS General Writing Task 1 Practice Test 6
The IELTS General Training Writing will give you a problem to write a letter requesting information or explaining a situation. You should write at least 150 words, and it is advisable not to spend more than 20 minutes on Task 1. Below is a sample of Task 1 (informal) letter Task 1 Sample Question You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday. Write a letter to your friends. In your letter: thank them for the photos...
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IELTS General Writing Task 1 Practice Test 5
The IELTS General Training Writing will give you a problem to write a letter requesting information or explaining a situation. You should write at least 150 words, and it is advisable not to spend more than 20 minutes on Task 1. Below is a sample of Task 1 (semi-formal) letter Task 1 Sample Question You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You need to take some time off from work to go on holiday. Write a letter to your direct manager. In your letter: Ask for time off and explain why Provide the dates and times for which...
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IELTS General Writing Task 1 Practice Test 4
The IELTS General Training Writing will give you a problem to write a letter requesting information or explaining a situation. You should write at least 150 words, and it is advisable not to spend more than 20 minutes on Task 1. Below is a sample of Task 1 (formal) letter question Task 1 Sample Question You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You live in a room in college which you share with another student. However, there are many problems with this arrangement and you find it very difficult to work. Write a letter to the accommodation officer...
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IELTS General Writing Task 1 Practice Test 3
A foreign friend of yours plans to visit your place and stay with you, but you do not have time on that date. Give your friend another alternate date to come. In your letter, you should: apologise for it explain how you will be busy on that date suggest to him/her an alternate time to come. [do_widget id=custom_html-37] Sample Answer Dear Ashley, I hope this letter finds you in the pink of your health. I know you’ve made great preparations to come to India and spend time with me. In fact, I’d promised to collect you from the airport. But...
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