IELTS General Writing Task 1 unknown Topics/Questions 2025

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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.

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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 sibling has sent you a letter asking for an update on your life. Write a letter to your sibling. In your letter: – Describe what you did for your last birthday: early mrning visited temple, did dinner at secret kitchenr with my near and dear ones, – Ask for photos of your sibling’s last holiday: toronto visit on your last summer holidays – Talk about something you are looking forward to: about your graduation

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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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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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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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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 saw a program on TV recently and found it unreasonable for viewers. Write a letter about its quality and content of the material presented. In tour letter Describe what you did not like Make some suggestions Say what you expect from the TV editors to do for you

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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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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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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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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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In your letter: give contact details for when you are away give instructions about how to care for your pet describe other household duties ​Write at least 150 words.

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IELTS LETTER (task 1) Last month you had a foreign holiday 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: explain why you didn’t write earlier thank them for the photos and for the holiday describe your favourite memory from the holiday. Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ___,

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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

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Write a letter to a penpal. This can be your first letter or a letter you’re writing after knowing your pen pal for a long time. Include details you would normally include when writing to a pen pal in this situation.

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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 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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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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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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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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You recently bought a product online, but when it arrived, it was not as described. Write a letter to the customer service team. In your lette

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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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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

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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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You bought a computer, and it is not connecting the Internet. Write a letter to an IT specialist to ask for help. -explain th details of the computer -tell the problem -ask for help

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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.

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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 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 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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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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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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Your sibling has sent you a letter asking for an update on your life. 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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You recently bought a product online, but when it arrived, it was not as described. Write a letter to the customer service team. In your letter

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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 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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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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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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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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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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To achieve personal happiness, the relationships we have with other people (friends, colleagues, family) are more essential than every other thing. Issues like wealth and occupations take the second place. Write to support this claim.

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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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Hope you are doing well. I am extremely grateful for your guidance that enabled me to land an interview with one of my dream companies to work as a digital marketer. I am writing this letter to ask you for further assistance, wondering if you are willing to write a letter of recommendation for me.

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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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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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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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You recently spent a vacation at the home of some friends who live in a different city. Write a letter to your friends. In your letter - thank your friends for letting you stay with them - describe some things you enjoyed about your vacation - invite your friends to visit you.

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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 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 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 are hosting a conference and would like an expert you have never met to give a speech at the conference. Write a letter to the expert. In your letter explain the purpose of the conference describe what you would like the expert to talk about provide details about the venue, date and time

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

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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: Describe what you didi for your last birthday Ask for photos of your siblings last holiday Talk about \write about something you are looking foward.

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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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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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IELTS informal letter sample : Your sibling has sent you a letter asking for an update on your life. 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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An historic building in your city is in bad condition. Write to the local government. Include in your letter: Why the building is important Its present condition What action must be taken

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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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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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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 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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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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There is a problem with the road outside of your house. Write a letter to your local councillor. In your letter - Introduce yourself - Explain what the problem is - Tell the councillor what you would like to be done.

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You use public trasnport and have been facing issues. Write a letter to the public transport autoroties. In your letter include: why public transport is important to you what problem you face suggest what can be done to improve public transport

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Describe a song you like to listen to. You should say You should say: - what the piece of music is called - how long you have liked it - when you like to listen to it and say why you like it so much

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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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Write a letter to the government about the lack of sports facilities in your hometown for people of your age. In your letter, you should tell: • what facilities you want • why you want them • what suggestions you can give

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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 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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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 
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 * a request to reschedule.

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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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Write a letter to apply for a position to look after a house in Scotland where the owners are going away. Provide personal details, what qualities you have for this position and ask for information.

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

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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 person to have them build a website for your business. In your letter Describe your business Tell them what do you want on the website Specify that you want the use of images on the website

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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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Imagine what an ideal world ten years from now would be like. Write a letter from yourself in 2030 to your present (2020) self, in which you describe the state of the world, the way people are living, and what you, yourself, are doing in society. In addition, include any important message that you might wish to tell your present self.

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Your friends recently moved to a new city. You will also be moving to the same city. Write a letter to your friends and include: - Ask where to find a place to live - Tell them what type of place you’re looking for - Share some fun things you would like to do when you get there

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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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You visited local beach and found out that there is a rubbish problem. In your letter: Describe the problem How it affects people on the beach Suggest what you want to do about them

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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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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 • apologize • describe what action you will take

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You have recently bought a product from the local market,but it had already been used Write a letter to the shopkeeper Say when you bought it Explain the situation Ask for refund or replacement

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There is a problem with the road outside of your house. Write a letter to your local councillor. In your letter -Introduce yourself -Explain what the problem is -Tell the councillor what you would like to be done.

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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 rent an apartment and you are quite happy with it but you want to suggest a renovation. Write a letter about your suggestion. In your letter, you should tell: - Your appreciation of current condition - What is the renovation and why? - What is the benefits of your suggestion?

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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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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 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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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 photos Explain why you didn't write earlier invite them to come and stay

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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 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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Last month you had an overseas holiday with some friends where you stayed at their house. They have jút send 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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Something in an airport delayed you and you hava missed your flight. Write a letter to the airport's customer service. In your letter What delayed you How missing this flight affected you What you would like the airport to do about this issue

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