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IELTS General Writing Task 1 Topics April & May 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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You participated in a public event organized at a local park. Write a letter to the event organizer. In your letter tell them some feedback about the event; explain what you particularly enjoyed; give some suggestions for improvement.

You are taking a course at a local college. The deadline for your project was last week but you haven't finished it. Write a letter to your lecturer. In your letter introduce yourself explain why you haven't handed in the project yet request more time to do it.

A friend of yours is going on holiday and has asked you to recommend a destination. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter recommend a good place that you have visited before for a holiday say where you went and where you stayed say what you can do there and what the food was like

You have been working in a company for three years, but now wish to leaving job. Write a letter to the manager of the company. In your letter- * What have you learned while working for the company? * Did you enjoyed working there? * What are you reasons for leaving the job?

You recently bought an item of clothing from a shop. You discovered that it had a fault and returned it to the shop for replacement or refund. However, the assistant told you that this was against the store's policy. Write a letter to the store manager

Write a letter to your friend who is planning to visit your hometown, giving them information on things to do and see while they are there

You have recently attended a two-day course, and now a course organizer is asking for your review and comments. Write a letter to the course organizer. In your letter, you should: • describe the course; • explain whether or not you linked the course, and why; • provide some suggestions for improvement.

You have recently missed a project deadline which resulted in your company losing an important client. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: o apologize for what happened o explain why you missed the deadline o tell him/her how you will avoid this situation in future.

You recently receive a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try a get a job. You think she/he should get a job. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter -Say why he/she would not enjoy going to college -explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her -suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her

You are applying for a job and need a letter of reference from someone who knew you when you were at school. Write a letter to one of your old teachers asking for a reference. In your letter: say what job you have applied for explain why you want this job suggest what information the teacher should include

Last week you were on a flight to London. Unfortunately, when you got off the plane, you left a bag there. You did not remember about the bag until you got to your hotel. Write a letter to the airline. In your letter explain what has happened describe the bag and its contents say what you would like them to do about this problem

A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/She has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, •explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday •describe some possible disadvantages • say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer Write at least 150 words

You are going to another country to study. You would like to do a part time job while you are studying. So you want to ask a friend who lives there for some help. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter give details of your study plans Explain why you want to get a part time job

You recently organised an all-day meeting for your company, which took place in a local hotel. In their feedback, participants athe 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 manager should do to improve the food in future

You want something that you can’t buy in your own country. You decide to ask an English friend to help you. Write a letter to the friend. In your letter -say what you want -explain why you want it -suggest how the friend could help

You have seen an advert for a part-time job as a sales assistant in a clothes shop. Write a letter applying for the position

You recently organized an all-day meeting for your company, which took place in a 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. 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

ou bought a piece of furniture from a store in another town recently. There is a problem with the item you purchased. Write a letter to the store manager. In your letter explain the details of your purchase describe the problem that you have with it suggest what can be done about it

you went to the local hospital's emergency department with your young child who had several stomach pains. you had to wait for almost four hours before your daughter was treated by a doctor and while you are were waiting, you were constantly ignored by the other staff. write a letter to the registrar complaining about the service you received

A friend of yours is thinking about applying for the same course that you did at university. He/she has asked for your advice about studying this subject. Write a letter to your friend. Give detail of the course you took at the University. Explain why you recommend the university. Give some advice about how to apply.

Write a letter to the restaurant, applying for the job. In your letter: •explain what you are currently doing •describe your suitability for this area of work • say when you can attend an interview

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

You recently spent the night at an expensive hotel. There was a problem with your room, but the hotel staff was unable to do anything about it. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter -describe the problem. -explain what happened when you asked the hotel staff for help. -say what you would like the manager to do.

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

Amuseum, near your home is looking for people to do part time voluntary unpaid . You would like to do some voluntary unpaid work at the museum. Write a letter to the amuseum director to apply for the voluntary unpaid work in your letter • explain why you want to do the voluntary unpaid work at the museum • describe some skills and qualities you have to would be useful • Give details of when you would be available for work

A friend who lives in another country has invited you to come and stay wit him/her on your next holiday. You are too busy to accept the invitation. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, Thank him/her for the invitation *Explain why you cannot come Ask him/her about other times to visit

You have seen and advertisement from a couple who live in australia for some one to teach their two children your language for a year write a letter t the couple . in your letter explain why you think you would be suitable for the job . What else you could do for the family and give your reason for wanting the job

Your friend is involved in an import/export business. You have some ideas that might be helpful. Write to him/her and say – Suggest a product and explain what is good about it. – Tell him/her about the product in your country. – Advise what he/she should do with this product.

You are resident of a community and found a gold chain. Write a letter to the manager to find the owner.

You have meet and old friend in another city on your last business trip. Now you are going on another business trip in the same city and want to meet him again. Write a letter to your friend and say - Express your excitement about the last meeting. - Give details about your new business trip. - Suggest an arrangement to meet again.

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.

Your company is going to give a special training course for staff. Your manager has asked you to find out if the local conference centre has the right facilities to hold this course. Write a letter to the manager of the conference centre. In your letter: ● Give details about the course ● Describe what equipment you will need for the course ● Ask some further questions about the facilities at the conference centre

You bought a music concert ticket. However, you are unable to go. So you want to offer the ticket to your friend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: •say about the concert •say why you are unable to go •inform how your friend can receive the ticket

You have received an important document that needs to be translated. Write a letter to your friend and ask him/her to translate this important document for you. In your letter, explain - •why it is important for you • how fast you need it back • why you need his/her expertise

You have been living in a rental apartment for the past year. Recently, a new neighbour Mr.Jackson moved in who has loud parties several times a week. You have spoken to Mr.Jackson but are not very close friends Write a letter to Mr.Jackson. In your letter: •Explain the situation •Describe why it bothers you •Suggest a solution

You are planning to take a vacation. Write a letter to a friend. In your letter • describe the vacation spot you have chosen • explain how you plan to spend your time there • invite your friend to join you on your vacation Begin your letter as follows: Dear….

You have just moved into a new home and are planning to hold a party. You are worried that the noise may disturb your neighbour. Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter introduce yourself describe your plans for the party invite your neighbour to come You do NOT need to write any addresses. You should write at least 150 words.

YOu are going to another country to study. u wud like to do a part-time job while you are studying, so you want to ask a friend who lives there for some help. write a letter to this friend. in your letter: 1. give details of your study plans. 2. explain why you want to get a part-time job. 3. suggest how your friend could help you find a job:

Recently, your position in the company has changed, and accordingly, you are required to write a letter to ask for some corresponding training programs that contains the following information: • What was your last position? • What qualities does your new position require? • How does the training help you in your new position? Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ....,

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. A friend you met last year has invited you to visit him/her in his/her country. You have never been there before and need some information before you leave. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: request advise about a gift for his/her family ask about activities and clothing in his/her country find out about the food You do NOT need to write any address. You should write at least 150 words.

You have decided to apply for a job as a Spanish instructor that was advertised in the April edition of the magazine Teaching Professional. This ad was posted by Mr John Sullivan, director of the Spanish department at The Language Institute of Great Britain in London, England. In your letter to Mr Sullivan: explain why you are writing describe your qualifications and experience explain how they can contact you Write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You have recently been to stay with an old friend for a few days. You haven't seen each other for a long time and was happy to meet him/her. Now write a letter to this friend. In your letter: - say how you felt about the visit - refer to something enjoyable that you did while staying with him/her - invite your friend to visit you

You are the manager of a restaurant that has received a letter of complaint about poor service from a member of your staff. Write a letter of apology to the person who has complained. In your letter: -Say how sorry you are that the person has had poor experience. -Explain what action has been taken against the staff member. -Offer a free meal for four people at the restaurant as a gesture of goodwill.

You have recently started work in a new company. Write a letter to an English speaking friend. In your letter: explain why you changed jobs; describe your new job; tell him/her your other news.

You have been teaching English in Vietnam. Your contract with the university is to terminate and you want to continue teaching in Ho Chi Minh City. Write to a university to seek a position. In your letter: - Introduce yourself - Explain what experience and special skills you have - Explain why you are interested in the job

You hired a car company, while. While you were driving you had a small accident. Write a letter to the company to explain it. When and where you hired it Describe how the accident happened What kind of action did you take after the accident

Write a letter to the restaurant, applying for the job. In your letter: •explain what you are currently doing •describe your suitability for this area of work •say when you can attend an interview

Write a letter to the local council. In your letter Describe how the rubbish collection system is not working properly Explain how this is affecting you and your neighbours Suggest what should be done about the problem.

On a recent holiday, you lost a valubale item. Fortunately, you have travel insurance to cover the cost of anything lost. Write a letter to the manager of your insurance company, in your letter - Describe the item you lost - Explain how you lost it -Tell the insurance company what you would like them to do

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 sport team • Summaries the benefits of paying for the concerts • Say how you think the company should spend the money

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