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IELTS General Writing Task 1 Topics May & June 2024

Take a look at some of the latest IELTS General task 1 questions that have been seen on recent exams. The letter topics were reported by IELTS student in 2024. These questions could be repeated from previous months. Keep in mind that the provided questions are not predictions.

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Essay topics: An Australian friend is coming to visit you, and it will be his/her birthday during the visit. write a letter to your friend In your letter * say how you feel about the visit * suggest what you could do on his/her birthday *try to find out what you friend thinks of your idea

You have unexpectedly come into a large sum of money and you want to share this good news with your friend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter ● explain where the money came from ● say what you intend to do with the money ● invite your friend to celebrate your good fortune.

A magazine wants to include contributions from its readers for an article called the book that influenced me most. Write a letter to the editor of the magazine about the book that influenced you most. In your letter Describe what this book was about Explain how this book influenced you Say whether this book would be likely to influence other people Write at least 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,

You normally go shopping in the area where you live. However, you think some of the facilites for shoppers could be improved. Write a letter to your local newspaper. In your letter:say in general what you like about shopping in your area, say what is wrong with the facilities, suggest how they can be improved

you live in a room in college. there is a problem in the bathroom that you would like it to be repaired. write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. in the letter describe the problem explain how the situation affects you suggest a time when repairman could visit

While travelling by metro train, your credit card slipped out of your pocket. You realized this only after reaching home. Write a letter to the concerned authorities and explain what happened.

You are a student at a University in the UK. You have recently lost your University ID Card. Write to the local police station giving details of: who are you? what happened? Ask to record your details so that you can apply a new ID card.

During a recent plane journey, you sat next to a businessman who owns a chain of restaurants. You talked to him and he suggested that you should contact him about a possible job in one of his restaurants. Write a letter to this businessman. In your letter •remind him when and where you met •tell him what kind of job you are interested in •say why you think you would be suitable for the job

You live in a small university town. Last week, you drove to a big city about two hours away to buy a new laptop at a good price. You worked on the laptop all week and finished writing a long assignment that is due shortly. However, this week, the laptop doesn't even switch on. Write to the store. In your letter: tell the store where you live & what happened explain the problem with the laptop state what action you would like the store to take

Your friend has been offered a place on a cource at the university where you studied. He/she would like your advice about finding a place to live. Write an letter to your friend Describe where you lived when you were a student at the university Recommend the best way to for him/her to look for accommodation Warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accomodation

chain of restaurants. You talked to him and he suggested that you should contact him about a possibleJob in one of his restaurants. Write a letter to this businessman. In your letter • remind him when and where you met • tell him what kind of Job youaare inter,sted in • say why you think you would be suitable for theJob

You have seen an advert in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six years old child Write a letter to the parents, in your letter Explain why you would like to take the job Give details of why you would be suitable to employ Say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia

your best friend is getting married next month, write a letter to your friend and congrtulation hinr her , tell when yiu are cominh and tell what will youdo together in order to enjoy that day.

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You recently attended a conference and you would like to give a presentation about the information you gained by attending the conference. Write a letter to your manager asking for permission to give a presentation. In your letter: describe what type of presentation you have in mind what topics it would cover and how long it would take who should participate in the presentation and where should it be conducted You do NOT need to write any address. You should write at least 150 words.

You and some friends want to start a weekly dance club and you have found a place that would be suitable to hold your meetings. Write a letter to the owner of the hall. In your letter: explain your and your friends’ project ask if it is possible to rent the hall and under what terms state what day and what times you would like to use the hall.

You would like to be work in a different city to be closer to your family. Write a letter to your employer to request a transfer to another office. In the letter: - Explain why you would like to move - Request that your employer place you in a specific city - Request that it be completed by a certain date Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.

(Livia) Your manager has asked you to arrange a party for a colleague who is leaving the company. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter – Suggest a suitable date and time for the party – Recommend a venue – Propose the food and entertainment options that should be available.

You had a meal at a local restaurant with your family. Write to a local newspaper to give the feedback. In your letter, you should say: • where the restaurant located • what you had for the meal • why do you recomxmend this restaurant to others.

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 and for the holiday explain why you didn’t write earlier invite them to come and stay with you Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any address. Begin your letter as follows: Dear __________

You would like to rent a car for a holiday. Write to the car rental agency. In your letter • Explain what type of car you would like • Give details of when you would like the car • Request more information about the cost

You are moving home. Write a letter to your neighbors to say goodbye to them and to thank for their help during your stay. In your letter explain how they helped you say what you will miss the most about the area where you lived invite them to visit you at your new home

You recently heard about some new jobs at a local department store. You would like to work there. Write a letter to store manager of the department store. In your letter - Explain how you heard about the job - Describe the kind of job you would like to have - Give details of your experience and qualifications Dear Sir or Madam,

You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your country all look very similar to each other. You do not fully agree with this opinion. Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter -Say which points in the article you agree with -Explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other towns - Offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article

You travelled abroad and faced some problems at the airport.Write a letter to the airport manager.In your letter provide Your flight details What is the problem Suggest some improvements

you are unhappy about a plan to make your local airport bigger and increase the number of flights. You live near the airport. Write a letter to your local newspaper. In your letter Explain where you live Describe the problem Give reasons why you don’t want this development.

You recently broke your leg and your colleagues from work sent you get well cards and presents. Write a letter to them and say •Thanks them for supporting you. •Describe how you spend your time. •Explain about your recovery process.

you are planning for a vacation and want your friend to go with you write a letter to your friend in your letter you should tell him/her why you want to take a vacation describe your vacation invite him/her to go with you

A friend of yours recently gave you a nice birthday present. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, – thank her for the present and say why you particularly like it – describe some other presents that you received – explain some of the things you did on your birthday. You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sarah,

You have just learned that your friend has recently become engaged. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter ● tell him/her how you found out ● explain how you feel about the news ● organise to meet your friend for a celebration. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ___________,

You had a dinner with your friend’s family. Write a letter to your friend and express your fillings about the dinner. In your letter, you should include: Say what you enjoyed at the dinner Describe how you feel about his/her family Invite your friend and his family to your place

Write a letter to your English-Speaking friend. In your letter - Explain why you changed jobs - Describe your new job - Tell him/her your other new

LETTER OF APOLOGY Topic 3: You made a mistake in classroom. Write a letter to your teacher. In the letter: State your apology Describe the situation Write about your promise to change. Write at least 150 words.

You recently attended a conference and you would like to give a presentation about the information you gained by attending the conference. Write a letter to your manager asking for permission to give a presentation. In your letter: describe what type of presentation you have in mind what topics it would cover and how long it would take who should participate in the presentation and where should it be conducted

You recently received a letter from a friend asking for your advice on whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/ she should get a job. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter: say why she will not enjoy going to college explain why getting a job is a good idea Suggest the typy of job that would be suitable.

You are due to move into a rented apartment next month but you will not be able to because you have some problems. Write a letter to the course provider. In your letter, explain your situation describe your problems tell him/her when you think you can move in

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 working involves. say why you think the job would be suitable for him/her. Explain how to apply for the job.

You and some friends ate a meal at a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, and you were very pleased with the food and service. Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter: -give details of your visit to the restaurant -explain the reason for the celebration -say what was good about the food and the service.

Write a letter to your direct manager. In your letter: Ask for time off and explain why Provide the dates and times for which you will be unavailable to work Describe what you will do to prepare or make up for your absence Write at least 150 words. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Ms. Snyder,

ou work at home and have a problem with a piece of quipment that you use for your job. Write a letter to the shop or company which supplied the equipment. In your letter -describe the problem with the equipment -explain how this problem is affecting your work -say what you want the shop or company to do

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write at least 150 words. One of your pen pals will shortly be visiting your city. For some reasons, you can not manage to meet him at the airport on time. Write a letter asking him to wait for you at the airport and tell him how to identify you.

You have just won two tickets to a concert and want to invite your friend to go with you. Write a letter to your friend. In this letter: Give details about the concert. Describe how you won the tickets. Explain why you have chosen your friend to go with you. A road near your home is damaged. Write a letter to the council of your town/city to complain about it. In your letter – Tell them who are you and where you live – Explain the nature of your complaint – Say what you would like them to do about it

You are studying at a college which has very limited sports and leisure facilities for students. Write a letter to the principal. In your letter; outline the situation propose ways to improve this situation request a meeting to discuss this Begin your letter 'Dear "Do not write any addresses”

Your local newspaper published an advertisement asking people to help with protecting the environment. Write a letter to offer your help to the project manager and say Why are you interested What can you help with When can you start

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have received a letter from your bank, asking you to acknowledge receipt of a new bank card. However, the card was missing from the envelope. Write a letter to the bank's head office. In your letter: explain why you are writing express concern about the missing card ask them what they intend to do You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as: Dear Sir or Madam, You should write at least 150 words.

You were late for a friend’s wedding recently and would like to explain why. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: apologize for being late explain the reason why you were late suggest some activities you could do together when you both have time

Write a letter to the manager of the supermarket. In your letter 1. say who you are 2.give details about the accident 3. suggest how the supermarket could prevent similar accidents.

You want to rent out a small apartment to a family, and you have decided to advertise it. Write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper asking to advertise your ad on the front page of the newspaper. In your letter, give details of the ad that you want to publish mention that you want the ad to be published on the front page say how you would like to pay for the advertisement

The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for him/her. Write a letter to Chris's parents. In your letter • say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party • explain why you won't be able to attend the party • give details of a plan to see Chris at a different time You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mr and Mrs Collins,

Write a letter to your neighbor in your letter . Describe the problem . Say how long it has been a problem . Explain what action you want the neighbor to takes Write atleast 150 words

You have been looking for a job and have seen a job advertisement for a part-time position. Write a letter to the employer. In your letter explain why you need the job; describe your skills and qualifications; say what days you are available.

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