IELTS General Writing Task 1 unknown Topics/Questions 2026

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You and some of your friends want to start a weekly dance club, and you have found a hall that would be suitable to hold your meetings. Write a letter of the hall
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Your ID card has been stolen. Write to the Local Police Station, giving details of who you are what happened ask what you should do to get a new ID card
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You recently visited a tourist attraction and you were very pleased with the help given to you by the staff. Write a letter to the head of staff at the tourist attraction. In your letter: give details of the circumstances of your visit describe the help given to you by the staff say what you want the head staff to do 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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Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you photo 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
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Write a letter to your sibling. In your letter: – Describe what you did for your last birthday – Ask for photos of your sibling’s last holiday – Talk about something you are looking forward to
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Your neighbors have recently written to you to complain about the noise from your house/ flat. Write a letter to your neighbors. In your letter explain the reasons for the noise apologies describe what action you will take
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Last month you had an overseas hoiday with some friends where you stayed at their house. They have just sent you some holiday photos. Write a letter to your friends.
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Write a letter explaining water issues in your house
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You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic: 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. Write at least 250 words.
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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 __________
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Write a letter to a friends who wants to visit your city.
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Some people think that the traditional skill of writing letters will disappear completely. To what extent do you agree or disagree? How important do you think is letter-writing?
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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 holidays explain why you didn't write earlier invite them to come and stay with you
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Write a letter and ask for a favour.
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Write a letter to your friends. In your letter: ● Thank them for the holiday and the photos. ● Explain why you didn’t write earlier. ● Invite them to come and stay with you.
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Five mmonths ago, you started renting an apartment on a six-month agreement. You wish to stay in the apartment for longer than the six months you originally agreed with the owner. write a letter to the owner of your apartment. In your letter. say how long you now want to rent the apartment for explain why your plans have changed tell the owner about a problem in the apartment.
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In your letter: give contact details for when you are away give instructions about how to care for your pet describe other household duties ​ You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
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You saw Tv program recently and found it unreasonable for viewers. Write a letter about its quality and content of the material presented. In your letter Describe what you did not like Make some suggestions Say what you expect from the TV editors
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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You and some friends want to start a weekly dance club and you have found a hall that would be suitable to hold your meetings. Write a letter to the owner of the hall. In you letter, 1. explain your and your friends project 2. ask if it possible to rent the hall and under the what terms 3. state what day and what timings you would like to use the hall You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT to write any addresses. Begin your letters as follows: Dear Sir / Madam,
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You Will Move to A New City for Work. You Know Some People Who Live There. Write a Letter to One of Your Friends. In your Letter:- Ask Them for Help Finding Accommodation. Tell Them Where You Would Like to Live. Tell Them the Type of Place You Are Looking For.
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You recently attended a workshop that was useful, but you were not satisfied with some parts of it. Write a letter to the organisers of the workshop. In your letter: explain what the workshop was about describe what you liked about the workshop say what you did not like and suggest improvements
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You have arranged a weekend holiday with a group of friends, but due to your studies you will not be unable to go with them. Write to your friends, and •Tell them why you are unable to go •Say sorry for this •Suggest an alternative activity at another time
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You recently missed a flight. You think this was the fault of the airlines. Write a letter to the airlines. In your letter - Explain why you believe the airlines was at fault - Describe the impact of this had on your journey - Say what you want the airlines to do. Write at least 150 words You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin you letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,
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You have recently joined an evening course but you are finding it difficult to attend. Write a letter to the course coordinator. In your letter – Provide the course details. – Explain why you are finding it difficult to attend. – Suggest what could be done.
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Last month you had an overseas holiday with some friemds where you stayed at their house. They have just sent you some holiday photos. Write a letter to your friends. In your letter: thank them for the holiday and the photos. Explain why you didn't write earlier. Invite them to come and stay with you
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You missed an appointment. Write a letter explaining what hap- pened. In your letter include: * what the appointment was 
 * a apology for missing the appointment 
 * a request to reschedule.
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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
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Write a letter to complain about a situation in which some adolescents let their dogs run wildly causing dangerous.
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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
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Write a letter to complain about a situation in which some adolescents let their dogs run widely causing dangers. You should write atleast 150 words.
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You were recently impressed by a staff member at a store. Write a letter describing your appreciation. In your letter include: ● What the situation was ● How you were helped ● What you are going to do as a result of this good experience
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Five months ago, you started renting an apartment on a six-month agreement. You now wish to stay in the apartment for longer than the six months you originally agreed with the owner. Write a letter to the owner of your apartment. In your letter: •Say how long you want to rent the apartment for, •Explain why your plans have changed, •Tell the owner about a problem in the apartment.
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It is as important to teach children to protect the environment as it is to teach them to read and write. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends.They have just sent you some holiday pictures. Write a letter to your friends.In your letter : • thank them for the holiday and the photos • explain why you didn't write earlier • invite them to come and stay with you
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Your sibling has sent you a letter asking for an update on your life Write a letter to your sibling. In your letter : 1. Describe what you did for your last birthday 2. Ask for photos of your sibling's last holiday 3. Talk about something you are looking forward to
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Five months ago, you started renting an apartment on a six-month agreement. You now wish to stay in the apartment for longer than the six months you originally agreed with the owner. Write a letter to the owner of your apartment. In your letter, say how long you now want to rent the apartment for explain why your plans have changed tell the owner about a problem in the apartment
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Few people devote time to hobbies nowadays. what is do you think this is the case and what effect this has on the individual and society in general. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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Hope this letter finds you in radiant health and the best of spirits. I can never forget the wonderful moments we spent together at the Scotland tour. I am writing this letter to specially request you to send photographs of that tour.
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One of your English-speaking friends who lives in the same town as you has asked for your advice about learning a new sport. Write an email to your friend. In your email • recommend a sport that you think would be a good fit for him • explain how he could learn it • suggest learning the sport together You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ..........,
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You are employed full-time and also doing a part-time evening course. You are not able to continue the course. Write a letter to the course lecturer. In the letter • explain why you cannot continue the course • describe the situation • say what you will be doing about it
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Last weekend, your cousin celebrated her 50th birthday, but you could not attend and forgot to cancel. Write a letter to your cousin. In your letter: Apologize for missing the birthday celebration Explain why you missed it and why you had not let her know Describe how you will make it up to her
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You and some friends want to start a weekly dance club and you have found a hall 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 should write at least 150 words.
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You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic: Few people devote time to hobbies nowadays. Say why you think this is the case and what effect this has on the individual and society in general. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 word
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You recently registered for a course and you cannot attend the class for some reasons. Write a letter to your course instructor, and in your letter Introduce yourself. Explain the situation. and say what action you would like to take.
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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You now find that you cannot continue the course. Write a letter to your teachers
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Last month you had an overseas holiday with some friends, where you stayed at their house. They have just sent you some holidays photos Write a letter to your friends. In your letter *thank them for the holidays and the photos *explain why you did not write earlier *Invite them to come and stay with you
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Last weekend, your cousin celebrated her 50th birthday, but you couldn’t attend and you forgot to cancel. Write a letter to your cousin. In your letter: -Apologize for missing the birthday celebration -Explain why you missed it and why you hadn’t let her know -Describe how you will make it up to her Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear _____,
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You and some friends want to start a weekly dance club and you have found a hall that would be suitable to hold your meetings. Write a letter to the owner of the hall. In you letter, 1. explain your and your friends project 2. ask if it possible to rent the hall and under the what terms 3. state what day and what timings you would like to use the hall
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Finding it hard to remember important facts and figures? Improve your memory in 10 weeks with our Memory Course. Places are limited and the course is available for only a short time. You see the above advertisement for a course designed to help improve your memory. Write a letter to organisers of the course. In the letter: - Give some background information about yourself - Explain your own problems and why you would like to do the course. - enquire about the methods used on the course - enquire about course fees and dates.
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You attended a language course, and felt that it did not meet your expectations. Write a letter to improve the quality of the course for future learners Explain why you were not satisfied from the course Suggest some ways to improve, such as teaching methods, materials and the structure of the course Explain how these changes will improve the course for future learners
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You recently applied for two separate jobs. Both have chosen to hire you, but you must write a letter to one of them explaining why you are unable to take the position. Include in your letter: – An apology – An explanation of your situation
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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.
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Your city decides to put down an old building, but you disagree. Write a letter to the official. In your letter. -why you think it is a bad idea. -why it is important to keep it. -what benefits would it bring to the city.
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In your letter, you should: describe what kind of website you want say when you want the site to be done explain how vital the website is to you.
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you see the above advertisement for a course design to help improve your memory write a letter to the organizers of the course in the letter give some background information about yourself and explain your own problems and why you would like to do the course inquire about the methods used on the course inquire about course fees and dates you should write at least 150 words you do not need to write any addresses you should begin your letter with dear Sir or Madam
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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 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.
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You are going on holiday and have just remembered that your aunt lives in one of the cities you will be visiting. Write a letter to your aunt. In your letter: Tell her about your holiday plans Ask if you can stay with her for a portion of the trip Explain how you will make it up to her You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Aunt Sally,
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Last month you had an overseas holiday with some friends where you stayed at their house. They have just sent you some holiday photos. Write a letter to your friends. In your letter: ● Thank them for the holiday and the photos. ● Explain why you didn’t write earlier. ● Invite them to come and stay with you.
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With the increasing use of mobile phones and computers, fewer people are writing letters. Some people think that the traditional skill of writing letters will disappear completely. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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Your local museum has asked for feedback on your recent visit. Write to the museum. In your letter •Tell them what you liked and what you didn’t like •Make some suggestions for improvement •Describe some other exhibits you would like to see
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Write a letter to the US embassy to change the date of your appointment
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You bought a large appliance for your home from your local store and upon delivery you discover something wrong with it. write a letter to the store in your letter give details of the purchase what wrong what you like to do for this
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Education for young people is important in many countries. However, some people think that the government should spend more money on education in adult populations who cannot read and write.  To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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Yesterday, while walking outside, you saw a robbery. The victim was unconscious by the time you reached. Write a letter to the police. In your letter, explain what happened describe what the robber looked like offer help if it is needed Do NOT write any address.
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Last month you had an overseas holiday with some friends where you stayed at their house. They have just sent you some holiday photos. Write a letter to your friends. In your letter: ● Thank them for the holiday and the photos. ● Explain why you didn’t write earlier. ● Invite them to come and stay with you.
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You stayed in a rental apartment during your trip last year and were generally satisfied with it. However, you encountered one issue. You are planning another trip and would like to rent the same apartment again. Write a letter to the owner. In your letter Express your interest in renting the apartment again. Mention the problem you faced during your last stay. Provide details about your upcoming trip and ask about the availability of the apartment.
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You are going on holiday and have just remembered that your aunt lives in one of the cities you will be visiting. Write a letter to your aunt. In your letter: • Tell her about your holiday plans • Ask if you can stay with her for a portion of the trip • Explain how you will make it up to her
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You are employed full-time and also doing a part-time evening course. You are not able to continue the course. Write a letter to the course lecturer.
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You are a football player, but you have to leave the team for a while, write a letter to your team-mate and say: - why you have to leave, - how much you love the football team, - when you are coming back.
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You and some of your friends want to start a weekly dance club, and you have found a hall that would be suitable to hold your meetings. Write a letter of the hall. In your letter: Explain the dance project Ask if it is possible to rent the hall and under what terms State what day and times you would like to use the hall
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You are going on holiday and have just remembered that your aunt lives in one of the cities you will be visiting. Write a letter to your aunt. In your letter: •Tell her about your holiday plans •Ask if you can stay with her for a portion of the trip •Explain how you will make it up to her Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Aunt Sally,
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1. Write a letter of request for funding from faculty
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The pictures show the changes of a park from 1980 to the present day. write a letter
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you have won first prize in our competition . The prize is a meal for two at the best restaurants in town. your evening begins at 7:00p.m when we will send a car to collect you and your guest. you will driven to the four Seasons restaurant and served with the delicious three course meal. write a letter in which you: Describe your evening and whyb you enjoyed it (or didn't enjoy it) comment on the quality of the meal and the service at theDear
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Write a letter You and your friends are planning to go to Dubai on vacation. You have to arrange the best hotel therefore, you want the details of the room and other facilities in the hotel. Write a letter to Hotel manager in about 150-200 words your email should do the following things 1.Request him to provide details of the hotel 2.Write about the room and any special needs such as smoking or non-smoking room.
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Last month you had an overseas holiday with some friends were you stayed at their house. They have just send you some holiday photos. Write a letter to your friends, in your letter: Thank them for the holday and the photos Explain why didn't write earlier Invite them to come and stay with you
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Last month you had a holiday abroad 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. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
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You have arranged a weekend holiday with a group of friends, but due to your studies you will now be unable to go with them. Write to your friends: -Tell them why you are unable to go. -Say sorry for this. -Suggest an alternative activity at another time.
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After being involved in an accident, you were looked after by a person you did not know before. Write a special thank you letter to express your gratitude.
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You have just bought a video game console which does not work well. write a letter to the ventor. say what is wrong with this piece of electronics. say what you have done to address this issue. find out if you could have it replaced.
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write a formal letter yyou ahve an accident
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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 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 addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ...............,
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Education for young people is important in many countries. However, the others think government should spend more money for education in adult population who cannot read and write”. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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Your id card has been stolen. Write a letter to the local police station, giving detail. Who are you? What happened? Ask what you should do to get a new id card.
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write a letter to a supermarket and complain about an accident which happened then, give some suggestions as well.
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You are taking a course at a local collage. the deadline for your project was last week but you have not finished it. write a letter to your lecturer. introduce yourself explain why you have not handed in the project yet request more time to do it.
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With the increasing use of mobile phones and computers, fewer people are writing letters. Some people think that the traditional skill of writing letters will disappear completely. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What do you think of the importance of letter-writing?
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Last month you had an overseas holiday with some friends where you stayed at their house. They have just sent you some holiday photos. Write a letter to your friends, in your letter: •thank them for the holiday and the photos. •explain why you didn’t write earlier. •invite them to come and stay with you.
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You recently recived a letter from a friends asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job. Writing a letter to this friend. Hn your letter . say why he/sshe 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
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Your neighbors have recently written to you to complain about the noise from your flat. Write a letter to your neighbors. In your letter explain the reasons for the noise apologise describe what action you will take
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Your ID card has been stolen.Write to the Local Police Station,giving details of who you are what happened ask what you sho;ud do to get a new ID card
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You find a bag somewhere. The owner address and name were there on the bag. Write a letter to the owner. Inform where you found the bag. Write about the contents of the bag. Hoe he/she can collect it.
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Last month you had a holiday abroad 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
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You recently subscribed to a new magazine. A representative of the magazine has asked you to give some feedback on their magazine. Write a letter to the romenative of the magazine that includes the following information: details of why you bought the magazine what you liked about the latest edition any improvements you would recommend
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Last month you had an overseas holiday with some friends where you stayed at their house. They have just sent you some holiday photos. Write a letter to your friends, in your letter: a) thank them for the holiday and the photos b) explain why you didn't write earlier c) invite them to come and stay with you
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During a recent plane journey, you sat next to businessman who own a chain of restaurants, and he suggested that you should contact him about possible job in one of his stores. write a letter to this businessman
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The product you ordered through online shopping has been delivered but has some problems. You are writing a letter to the seller to complain. In your letter • Describe the details of the problem • What do you want the seller to do • What will you do if they do nothing You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
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Write a letter o new our for the noise happened at your house flat.
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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write at least 150 words. Your local museum has asked for feedback on your recent visit. Write to the museum. In your letter •Tell them what you liked and what you didn’t like •Make some suggestions for improvement •Describe some other exhibits you would like to see You do NOT need to write any addresses.
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You have arranged to rent a new apartment, but will not be able to move in immediately due to some personal difficulties. Write a letter to the apartment owner. In your letter • describe the situation • explain why you won't be able to move in right now • say that you would like to move in at a later date
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