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IELTS General Writing Task 1 Topics April & May 2024

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Instructions Read the question below and write a letter. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write at least 150 words. You are going on a short training course at a college in New Zealand. You need somewhere to live while you are there. Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In your letter, explain your situation describe the accommodation you require

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. How to Answe

Write a letter to a company manager about a problem with an item that you purchased online. Describe the item Tell the manager what the problem is Explain what you want them to do

You are a student at a language school in New Zealand studying Business English. Part of the course is a summer work placement program. 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

You recently attended a series of English lessons in a language school. However, you were unhappy with the teaching quality. Write a letter to the director of the school. In your letter: • explain why you chose to study English at the school • describe the problems you had with the lessons • suggest how the classes could be improved

You are going away to travel for the summer. A friend will be looking after your house while you are away. Write a letter your friend. In your letter: Say where you are going Describe your house Explain some of the things your friend must do to look after your house •You should write at least 150 words. •You do NOT need to write your own address.

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Modern communications mean that it’s no longer necessary to write letters. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words.

Write a letter to your friend who is starting an import/export business and asked you for recommendation for a product from your own country. In the letter, you should: - what the product will be - from which region of your country where it came from - why it is a good product to export.

The company you work for is planning to provide special training for staff. Your duty is to find out if the local conference centre has suitable facilities in order to hold the training. Write a letter to the manager of the conference centre. In your letter • Give some details about the training course • Describe what kind of equipment you will need for the course • Ask some questions about the facilities at the conference centre

You are due to move into a rented apartment next week but you will not be able to due to an unexpected problem. Write a letter to the property manager. In your letter 1) Explain the situation 2) Describe your problems 3) Tell him/her when you think you can move in Write at least 150 words. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Ms. Williams

Education is important for young people in many countries. However, some people think that the government should spend more money on education for adult population who cannot read and write. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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 organization 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

You have heard that a developer plans to build a shopping centre near your home. write a letter to the council. In your letter -say how you head about the plan -explain how you feel about it -ask for mor information about it

An old friend of yours is coming to visit your city. You had planned to meet him at the airport, but something has come up and you will not be able to make it there on time. Write to your friend, In your letter Explain the situation Offer to make alterntive arrangements.

You would like to take admission at the college. Write a letter to the program coordinator in charge of the course and ask for detailed information on the deadline dates, the program, the accommodation.

Your neighbours have recently written to you to complain about the noise from your houseflat. Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter, explain the reason for the noise apologise for the noise describe what action you will take

You are planning a two-week vacation, and you need someone to take care of your house while you are away. Write a letter to your neighbor. In your letter • tell your neighbor that you are going away • ask your neighbor to take care of your house for you • explain what tasks you would like your neighbor to do

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 friend. In your letter Thank them for the photos and for the holiday Explain why you don't write earlier Invite them to como and stay with you.

You eat at your college canteen every time. You think it needs some improvements. Write a letter to the principal. Discuss what you like about the canteen What you do not like about it Suggest improvements

On a recent holiday you lost a valuable 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

You are applying for a Job and need a reference. Write a letter to the boss in your former Job. In your letter: • Give details of the job • Explain why it is important to you • Suggest what information your ex-boss could put in the reference.

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.

Mrs Barret, an English -speaking woman who lives in your town ,has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer. Write a letter to Mrs Barret. in your letter Suggest how you could help her in her home Say why you would like to do this Job Explain when you will and will not be available

You recently organised and old a meeting for your company. Which took place in local hotel. In their feedback, participant 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 managers should do to improve the food in future

You would like to work overseas, write a letter to an employment agency. Write:- • What job you would like to apply • What companies are you looking for? • Why do you want to work overseas?

TASK 1 A friend has written you to ask for advice about a problem at work. You have had a similar problem in the past. Write a letter to your friend. • Tell your friend you understand the problem • Explain what happened to you in the past • Suggest possible solutions to the problem. Write at least 150 words You do not need to write any addresses, Begin your letter as follows: Dear …..

You are applying for a job and need a letter of reference Write a letter to a formal teacher. In your letter -give details of the job -explain why it is important to you -suggest what information your teacher could put in the Write at least 150 words

You are the charge nurse on the mental health ward where Mr Ming will be discharged from and need to write a nursing referral letter to the local community mental health team.

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

There have been some problems with the bus service, especially its reliability, in your area over the last two weeks. Write a letter to the manager of the bus company. In your letter • describe what the problems are • explain how these problems are affecting you • suggest what you would like the company to do

You have booked a hotel for some reasons you need to change the booking dates and details. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel for the same in your letter give details For the booking you have made Inform changes you want with your booking State reasons for the changes.

You stayed in a hotel recently and would like to write a letter to the manager explaining how much enjoyed your stay: Write a letter to the manager, in your letter: Give details about who you are and when you stayed Explain why you enjoyed your stay Tell the manager how much you would like to return

WRITE A LETTER TO COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Your family is going to move to another town. Write a letter to the Principal of a local school asking if they will accept your son. Describe his academic achievements and scope of interests. You do NOT need to write any address. You should write at least 150 words.

Your neighbours have a dog that is noisy at night. You can’t sleep. Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter: – describe the problem with the dog – explain why it is important for you to sleep – outline what your neighbours could do about the situation

Write a letter to a tour agency and say Where did you see this advertisement? Explain why are you suitable for this job. Suggest how to improve your local area to attract more tourists.

ou 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.

You share a parking area with several neighbors and have recently started having problems. Write a letter to be copied to all neighbors that share the parking area. In that letter • explaining the problems • suggesting ways to help the situation • proposing a possible meeting

You want to complain about the service you received in the hotel you stayed in while attending a recent meeting. write a letter to the person who organised the meeting. In your letter describe the meeting explain the problems with the service suggest what the meeting organiser should do

You live close to a restaurant and have recently been disturbed by the noise coming from the restaurant in the evenings. Write a letter to the owner of the restaurant. In your letter ● explain why you find the noise disturbing ● suggest a way to solve the problem ● explain what you will do if the problem is not solved

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You now find that you cannot continue the course. Write a letter to your teachers

You are supposed to submit a history project by 11th November. However, your sister is getting married in Hawaii at the same time. You would like an extension on the due date for submitting the project. Write to your professor. In your letter: explain the situation, remind the professor of your excellent academic record to date, ask for an extension of the due date.

Write a letter to a friend to ask him/her to develop a website for your business. •In your letter: Give a brief description of the business •Mention what you’d like to be there on the website. •Provide some ideas on the use of images on the website.

Your local council is considering a sports and leisure centre that it runs, in order to save money. Write a letter to the local council

You recently organized all-day meetings 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 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

Write a letter to your friend who lives in another country and in your letter: a) Invite him/her to a public event in your country b) Describe the public event c) Explain what other plans you have for your friend when he/she will visit

Your friend invited you to his/her birthday party, but you are not able to attend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter -Explain why you cannot go - say that you will give your friend a gift the next time you see him/her -suggest another time and place to meet

A friend who lives in another country has invited you to come and stay with 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 about another time to visit

You have seen advertisement in an australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child. Write a letter to the parents. In your latter Explain why you would like the job Give details of why would be a suitable person to employ Say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia

You have a complaint about the hotel you stayed at while attending a meeting that was booked by the organiser of a company meeting. Write a letter to the organiser of the meeting and include Details about the meeting The problem you faced What should be done

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