IELTS General Task 1 formal Topics 2024

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country all look very similar to each other you don't 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 center is different from most other town centers Offered to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article

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You saw an advertisement for a tennis course in England but you have one or two problems and can not stay the whole course. Write a letter to your course director. In your letter, explain your interest in the course, describe your problems and find out if a refund is possible.

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you work for a large corporation. You want to apply for one month's leave owing to illness. Write to your manager requesting leave for the same. In your letter • introduce yourself • describe about your illness • inform the manager how you intend to manage your job assignment in your absence

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One of your colleagues is leaving for a new job, and your manager has asked you to arrange a farewell party for him/her. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter, suggest a suitable date and time for the party recommend a place discuss the food and entertainment options that should be available Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses

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You have seen an advertisement for an evening course to study a foreign language. Write a letter to the institution offering the course. In your letter, -Ask for details of the course -Ask if the course teachers are qualified native speakers -Request that the institution sends you their brochure.

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Your child is going on a trip to a nature reserve organized bye by a local youth club. The club leader is looking for parents to travel with Group and you would like to go. Write a letter to the leader of the youth club. In your letter- say why you want to go on the trip Describe what you could do to help during the trip Ask for more details about the trip Begin your letter as follows: Dear .... You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

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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 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

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You work for an international company, and would like to spend six months working in its head office in another country. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: explain why you want to work in the company’s head office for six months say how your work could be done while you are away ask for his/her help in arranging it Write at least 150 words

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You are living in a University residence, and you have a problem with the high levels of noise from a new campus restaurant which is open until midnight. Write a letter to the governor of the University. In your letter, • complain about the situation • say why this is a problem • and propose ways to reduce the noise

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You and your relatives are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel. Write a letter to the hotel making the arrangements. Let them know when you will be arriving and leaving, what type of rooms you would like, and ask them how much the weekend will cost. Also enquire about activities and places of interest near the hotel.

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You have a full-time job and are also doing a part-time evening course. You know find that you cannot continue the course. Write the letter to the course tutor. In your letter: -Describe your situation -Explain why you cannot continue at this time -Say what action you would like to do

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WRITING TASK 1 You should spend 20 minutes on this task. You have decided to apply for a job as a Spanish instructor that was advertised in the magazine Teaching S.A. Write a letter to apply for the job. In your letter: explain why you are writing describe your experience and qualifications explain how they can contact you. Write at least 150 words.

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You have just finished your master’s degree and need to leave your current part-time job to search for full-time employment. Write a letter to your current employer. In your letter •explain why you will not pursue a full-time job in his/her company •say why you’ve enjoyed working for him/her •tell him/her how much longer you will continue to work for him/her.

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You are an alumnus (alumna) of a Bluegill University, registered in a volunteer program to conduct informal interviews with prospective students. Recently, an entrant has been assigned to you to have an interview. Write a letter to the entrant. In your letter: state your reason for writing briefly describe the interview and inform the entrant of a possibilty to cancel it propose a convenient time for an interview

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In newspaper, local hospital advertised for people to do unpaid work in the hospital Write a letter Why do you want to do unpaid work Which kind of work do you want When you can join the hospital

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For the past year you have been a member of a local club. Now want to discontinue your membership. Write a letter to the club secretary. In your letter:

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The course director of your previous college has invited you to attend a party for new students, and he has also asked you to give a talk about studying overseas. You have an important examination on the same day so you cannot attend the party. Write a letter to the director to apologize and to explain why you cannot attend the event. Suggest another date when you could give Your talk.

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Arranging Accommodation You are being sent on a one month work assignment in San Francisco, California. You need a place to stay while you are there. Write a letter to the Maury Samson Real Estate Agency. In your letter: explain the situation describe the kind of accommodation you would like provide the dates you will need it Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mr Samson, You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

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You and some friends ate a meal at restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, and you were very pleased with the food and services. Write a letter to the restaurant manager. I n 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 services

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You have decided to leave your current employment. Write a letter to your employer. Include the following in your letter: – Explain why you are writing – Explain why you have decided to leave the company – Tell your employer what you plan to do after leaving your present employment

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Your recently bought something from a company on the internet. However, the company sent the wrong product and this caused a problem. Write a letter to the manmanger of the company. In your letter: - say what you ordered. - describe what the company sent you and the problem this caused. - explain what you want the mamanger to do

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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 the book was about explain •how this book influenced you •say whether this book would be likely to influence other people

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You travelled by a long distance bus recently and your suitcase was damaged. Write a letter to the bus company. In your letter • Inform the bus company of when and to where you travelled • Describe your suitcase and what happened to it • Explain why the company should pay for a new suitcase

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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 are living in a university residence and you have a problem with the high level of noise from new campus restaurant which is open late at night. write a letter to governor of university.

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A local college wants people with a job to come and talk to students about what it is like to work. You would like to come forward and talk to the students about your job. Write a letter to the principal of the college. In your letter, •explain what you would like to talk about • say why students would be interested in your job • suggest a possible date and time for the talk

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You are planning to go and study English at a school overseas.You would like some information about their courses.Write a letter to the school.In your letter Ask about the school Say what kind of accommodation you want Mention any special requests you have

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you have recently missed a project deadline which resulted in your company lossing an important client. write a letter to your senior director. in your letter apologise for what happened explain why you missed the dead line tell him her how will you avoid in future.

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Write a letter to the local council regarding the plan of replacement of a library with a supermarket; You need to write the following: • Where did you get this information? • The disadvantages of having a supermarket instead of a library • Importance of having a library

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You have been facing a lot of issues at work lately. Write a letter to your Reporting Manager informing him about this. In your letter: • Explain what / who is affecting your work and people's attitude towards you • What your expectations are from this work/office • How / what your manager can do to help you with these problems

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You have an extra room in your apartment and would like to rent it out to a student. Write a letter to the university council officer. In your letter: - describe your apartment and the facilities available - mention why you want to rent out the room - say what kind of tenant you would prefer

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You applied for a new passport, and it got delayed. Due to this delay, you missed your (study) intake. You are very disappointed over this delay. Write a letter to Regional Passport Office for the same. In your letter • introduce yourself • describe what happened and how you are at loss • s say what you wantthe officer to do

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You will go to a foreign country to stay there for one year, and you need a place to live in. You have decided to write to an agency for accommodation.

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Your workplace does not have a carpark, and it is causing some problems. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter Describe the problems this is causing Explain what benefits a car park would bring to the company Suggest a solution for the car park problem

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You recently had some items shipped to you from overseas. Upon receiving the shipment you found that some things were damaged in transit. Write a letter to the manager of the shipping company. In your letter - Provide the details of your shipment - Describe the damage - Say what action you want the company to take.

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You recently had some items shipped to you from overseas. Upon receiving the shipment you found that some things were damaged in transit. Write a letter to the manager of the shipping company. In your letter Provide the details of your shipment Describe the damage Say what actions you want the company to take

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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 tell: introduce yourself and your company ask availability of their rooms tell him/her that your every arrangement and needs

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You live in an English speaking country and you want to do some voluntary, unpaid work in a developing country. Write a letter to a company called Cultural Expeditions, which organizes such trips. In your letter: •Explain why you want to do the voluntary work. •State what your skills and experience are. •Indicate where you would like to volunteer and for how long. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir / Madam

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You are going to take a short holiday in Singapore and you want to rent a holiday apartment while you are there. Write to the tourist information office. In your letter: -Explain what you need. -Say when you plan to be there. -Ask for information about prices.

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You work at home and you have a problem with a piece of equipment your purchased for your job. Write a letter to company which supplied the equipment.

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You recently organised an all-day meeting for your company, which took place ina local hotel. In their feedback, participants at the meeting said that they liked the hotel,but they were unhappy about the food that was served for lunch. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter • say what the participants liked about the hotel •explain why they were unhappy about the food • suggest what the managee should do to improve the food in the future.

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You have bought furniture from a store. When you received, there were some damages. Write a letter to the concerned store manager. In your letter, you should: •Give information about the furniture. •Explain the damage •Ask the manager to solve your issue.

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You recently ordered a small item online but when it arrived it was unusable. Write a letter to the company that sold you the item. In the letter: • give details about the order you made • explain what was wrong with the item • tell the company what you want them to do about it Write at least 150 words.

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Duration- 20 minutes You missed a flight due to a problem at the airport. Write a letter to the airline. In your letter: • Say when and where the problem happened? • Describe how you missed the flight? • Say what you want the airline to do? Write at least 150 words You do not need to write any addresses Begin your letter as follows Dear….

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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

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You recently organized an event that was mentioned in a newspaper article. The article had some incorrect information about the event. Write a letter to the newspaper editor and include the following in your letter: – When and where the article was published – What information in the article was wrong – How you expect the editor to correct the error

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You have recently returned from an afternoon at your public library, and noticed various negative aspects that could be improved upon. Write a letter to the manager of the public library. In your letter: Describe the poor experience you had Include ideas for what the library should change Explain why you feel the library needs alteration Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.

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APPLICATION LETTER TOPIC . 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 You should write at least 150 words.

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One of your friends wants to apply for a job at a summer school camp as a sports trainer. Write a letter to the camp manager to recommend your friend. In your letter: 1. Say how well you know your friend. 2. Describe the qualifications and experience that your friend has. 3. Explain why your friend would be suitable for this job.

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You have a problem with a recently hired employee in your workplace. Write a letter to the HR manager. In your letter: Describe the problem the new employee has caused Explain how other employees about the new employee’s conduct Say how you expect the HR manager to address the situation.

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Write a letter to a hotel manager in another city to ask about a 2 day business trip for yourself and your colleagues. Include An introduction to your office Information about the business trip Other requests

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You have received a bill from a mobile phone (or cell phone) company for international call charges relating to a time when you did not use your phone for international calls. Write a letter to the company, complaining about this giving your reasons asking for the bill to be changed

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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 study/work. Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In the letter: describe the situation explain your problems and why it is difficult to study/work say what kind of accommodation you would prefer You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,

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You recently notice a local restaurant offering a part time job Write a letter to the restaurant’s manager. In your letter • Explain that you would like to apply for this job • Give some details of relevant experience that you have • specify the date and time that would suit for you You should write at least 150 words You don’t write any address

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Write a letter to an airline manager regarding your bad experience on a recent flight. Pease say Where and when did you fly? – What happened on the flight? – Give a suggestion how this issue could be resolved or prevented.

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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 don't 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 town centres *offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article

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You have recently bought a Telephone with answer machine from an online shop. The web page said that the answer machine shows you a list of who left a message so you can choose which to play first. But after taking it home you find out that only the most recent call is kept in the calls list. Write an e-mail letter to the store manager. In your e-mail: •say who you are •explain the problem •say what action you would like the store to take You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address.

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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

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Write a letter to the train company’s head office. In your letter,  give the details of your journey, including the date, time and where you sat  explain the problems that happened and express your dissatisfaction  ask about what action will be taken to improve the service

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You recently did a short course. The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course. Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. In your letter Describe what you enjoyed about the course Say how much cooking you have done since the course Suggest another cookery course you’d like the school to offer.

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You recently organized a party for your company at a hotel. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter. -describe the party and how it went -explain why you were pleased with the hotel service. -suggest some improvements that the hotel could make

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You are going on a month training program to the UK and know that the head of the course would like one of the participants to be the social events' organizer. Write a letter to the Training Organizer. In your letter • expressing your interest in the role • requesting more information about it • explaining what experience you have Begin your letter as follows:

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you recently organised an all- day meeting for your compagny, which took place in a local hotel. In their feedback, participant at the meeting said that they liked the hotel, but they were un happy about the food that was served for lunch. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter - say what the participants liked about the hotel - explain why they were unhappy about the food - suggest what the manager should do to improve the food in future

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You would like to buy some electrical goods at a shop in a town which is far from your home. Write a letter to the manager of the shop. In your letter: say which electrical goods you want ask questions about the cost of the goods and how to pay explain how you will collect the goods. Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear...

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have a full-time job and are also doing a part-time evening course. You now find that you cannot continue the course. Write a letter to the course tutor. In your letter, • describe the situation • explain why you cannot continue at this time • say what action you would like to take. You should write at least 150 words.

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You recently traveled by plane from London to Sydney. Write a letter to the airline company about your experience. In your letter: • Describe the purpose of your trip and when you traveled. • Explain what you liked about the flight and the airline's service. • Mention any areas where you feel improvements could be made. • Provide suggestions or recommendations for enhancing the overall travel experience. Write at least 150 words.

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. 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.

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You are doing an evening course. Write a letter to the principal of your school and explain that the course that you are taking is slightly different in the way it is delivered from what the school offered. In your letter – provide the details of the course. – explain what the problem is – give some suggestions to fix the problem

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You live in a room in college which you share with another student. However, threre are many problems with this arrangement and you find it very difficult to work. Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In the letter, *describe the situation *explain your problems and why it is difficult to work *say what kind of accommodation you would prefer

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You travelled by plane last week and your suitcase was lost. You have still heard nothing from the airline company. Write to the airline and explain what happened. Describe your suitcase and tell them what was in it. Find out what they are goint to do about it.

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You have bought a new laptop computer and in a few days of purchase discovered a major flaw. Write a letter to the company. In your letter – introduce yourself – explain the situation – say what action you would like to company to take.

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A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money, either to sponsor a local children’s sports team for two years, or to pay for two open air concerts. It has asked for feedback from the general public. Write a letter to the company. In your letter • describe the benefits of sponsoring the sports team • summarise the benefits of paying for the concerts • say how you think the company should spend the money

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Write a letter You bought a set of China tea cups from a famous department store, as a Christmas present for your sister. When you reached home, you found that a few cups were broken. You went back to exchange the damaged cups, with the receipt, but the sales executive refused to take them back. Write an email to the store manager in about 150-200 words. Your email should do the following things: State what problem you had with the purchased item. Complain about the inability of the sales staff to address the problem. Describe how you want the store to solve the problem to your satisfaction."

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You and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel. Write a letter to the hotel, making the arrangements. In your letter tell them when you will be arriving and leaving explain what type of rooms you would like, and ask how much the weekend will cost ask about activities and places of interest near the hotel You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses

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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.

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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 Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any address. Begin your letter as follows: Dear __________

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You came to know about a piece of equipment that would help you at your workplace. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter – describe the equipment – explain how it might be useful at your workplace – offer help in purchasing it

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You are looking for a part-time job. Write a letter to an employment agency.

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You have just read an article in an international travel magazine which contained some information about your town that is incorrect. Write a letter to the editor of magazie. IN your letter - Correct the information in the article - Explain why it is important for the magazine to give correct information - Suggest what the magazine should do about this situation

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You live at university accommodation. You found that some valuables were stolen from your room. Write a letter to accommodation manager about this theft. In your letter • Introduce yourself • Describe what happened • Write what you want from the accommodation manager

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ou are a member of an organisation which meets regularly at a particular restaurant. The most recent meal you had there was not satisfactory. Write a letter to the manager of the restaurant. In your letter explain why you are writing describe what went wrong with the meal and service suggest what the manager should do to ensure that you and your group return to the restaurant

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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 do not want this development Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,

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A restaurant has placed for waiters in your local newspaper. write a letter to the applying fo the job . explain what you are currently doing . describe your suitabilitu for this area of week . say when you can attedn an interview.

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Write a letter to apologise on the particular job you agreed to take during summer vacation due to some unforeseen circumstances. ● explain the situation ● state your apology ● express that you would be interested in this position next summer.

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Your office building doesn’t have parking facility. Write a letter to the manager. In your letter: Explain the problem Suggest a solution Say why parking will benefit all employees

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You have learned from a news article that a real estate company is going to build a shopping centre near your home. However, you think that the shopping centre should not be built there. Write a letter to the city counsellor. In your letter, say how you have learned about the plan explain how it is going to negatively affect the residential area where you live say what you think the city council should do about it

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You recently did a short cookery course. The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course. Wtire a letter to the course director at the cookery school. In your letter - describe what you enjoyed about the course - say how much cookery you have done since the course - suggest another cookery course you would like the school to offer

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You and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel. Write a letter to the hotel, making the arrangements. In your letter •tell them when you will be arriving and leaving • explain what type of rooms you would like, and ask how much the weekend will cost • ask about activities and places of interest near the hotel

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Your workplace does not have a car park, causing some problems. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter describe the problems; explain what benefits a car park would bring to the company; suggest a solution for the car park problem.

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You have been doing some voluntary work to help your local community. However, now you are unable to continue doing this work. write a letter to the manager of the organisation where you have been working. in your letter . describe the work you have been doing . explain why you can no longer do this work . recommend another person who is interested in the work

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You would like a temporary job working in a summer camp which runs sport and outdoor activities for children and young people next summer. Write a letter to the organisers of the summer camp. In your letter: •Explain what sort of job you would like to do. •Describe your personality. •Say what experience and skills you have.

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A large company in your area has decided to spend amount of money,either to sponsor a local children's sports team for two years or to pay for two open-air concerts.It has asked for feed back general public. write a letter to the company .in your letter -describe the benefits of sponsoring the sports team -summerise the benefits of paying for the concert. -say how you think to send the money

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You are coming home late night and detained by police Department for a routine check(patrol). The officer on duty behaved with you rudely. Escalte the complaint to police Commissioner about this incident. In your letter Introduce yourself describe what happened say what you want police Commissinoer to do for you.

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You and your family are moving to another country, and you are looking for rented accommodation there. Write a letter to a property agent. In your letter Explain when and why you are moving Give your preference for the location of the accommodation Describe the type of accommodation that you hope to find

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You will have to undergo a minor surgical procedure and you will not be able to do your job in full. Write to your manager – Explain about the operation. – Say what part of the job you will not be able to do. – Suggest a solution to this situation.

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Write a letter to your insurance company. In your letter explain Why you are writing to them Why you think the insurance should not be increased What you want them to do Write at least 150 words

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General Training Writing Task 1 Your loval hospital has advertised for people to do unpaid work for helping at the hospital. You would like to do some work at the hospital in your free time. Write a letter to the hospital. In your lettr: - Explain why you would like to do unpaid work at the hospital - say what type of unpaid work you would be able to do - give detais of when you would be availble for this work Write at least 150 words

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Your department had been given additional work at a company you work for which is creating problems. Write a letter to your manager. In it - Explain what the additional work is. - What problems are you facing due to extra work - Offer a solution to solve

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You work for an international company, and would like to spend six months working in its head office in another country. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: explain why you want to work in the company’s head office for six months say how your work could be done while you are away ask for his/her help in arranging it Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ..................,

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Write a letter to a manufacturer to ask them to arrange the production of a new item for you. Please say – What item do you need? – Why do you need it?

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