IELTS General Writing Task 1 Topics May & June 2025

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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 2025. These questions could be repeated from previous months. Keep in mind that the provided questions are not predictions.

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You recently received a letter from a friend asking for your advice on whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/ she should get a job. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter: say why she will not enjoy going to college explain why getting a job is a good idea Suggest the type of job that would be suitable.

You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your country all look very similar to each other. You don’t fully agree with this opinion. Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter, - say which points in the article you agree with - explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other town centres - offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article

Write a letter to your friend who is moving to your hometown. In your letter: Describe your hometown Recommend a place to live Suggest things your friend can do in their free time

A road near your home is damaged. Please write your town/city council to complain about it. In your letter •tell them who you are and where you live; •explain the nature of your complaint; • say what you would like them to do about it.

The parents of your Australian friend chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for her Write a letter to the parents, Say why you think chris will enjoy the surprise party Explain why your wont be able to attent the party Give details of a plan to see chris at a different time

You have just been offered a place on a short training course in a small seaside town where a friend of yours is living. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: 1. Greet your friend and tell your friend the good news 2. Ask your friend about life in the seaside town 3. Arrange a time to meet your friend before you start the course

You live in a room in college which you share with another student. However, there are many problems with this arrangement and you find it very difficult to work. Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In your letter describe the situation explain your problems and why it is difficult to work say what kind of accommodation you would prefer You do NOT need to write any addresses.

You have organized a 90th birthday party for your relatives and invited elderly guests. It was a successful party. Write a letter to hotel manager to provide the feedback. When the party took place. Why it was successful. Thank a staff member who was really helpful.

You have recently moved to a different house. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter -Explain why you have moved - Describe the new house - Invite your friend to come and visit

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

You live near a university and would like to earn some extra money by renting a room in your apartment to a student. Write a letter to the university housing office. In your letter, • introduce yourself • explain why your apartment would be a good living place for a student • describe the room you have for rent

You recently booked a part-time course at a college. You now need to cancel your booking. Write a letter to the college administrator. In your letter •Say which part-time course you booked •Explain why you need to cancel your booking •Ask about booking a different course

A friend of your is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer.He/she has a ask 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

You recently heard about some new jobs at a local department store. You would like to work there. Write a letter to store manager of the department store. In your letter - Explain how you heard about the job - Describe the kind of job you would like to have - Give details of your experience and qualifications Dear Sir or Madam,

You have heard that a developer plans to build a shopping centre near your home. Write a letter to the town council. In your letter, do the following: say how you heard about the plan explain how you feel about it ask for more information about it. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,

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 planning a business to another city. You will have some free time to do some sightseeing while you are there. •Write a letter to a friend who lives in the city you will visit. In your letter • Explain the purpose of the trip • Ask about thing to do and see in the city • Invite your friend to do something with you during your visit

You are renting an apartment. Write a letter to your landlord regarding a noise problem from your neighbors. Include the following in your letter: – What is the problem? – What have you done about it? – What would you like the landlord to do?

You are organizing a seminar for your company. Write a letter to the manager of another department inviting them to give a presentation at the seminar. In your letter, • give details of the seminar • invite them to give a presentation and say why you are inviting them • say what the presentation should be about You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task

A museum near your house is looking for people to do part-time vountary/unpaid work. you would like to do some voulntary work at the museum. write a letter to the museum director to apply for voluntary work in letter. explain why you want to do voluntary work at museum. describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful give details of when you would be available for work.

There is a sports stadium near your home where large number of people come to watch games each weekend.This cause you and your neighbours aome problems. Write a letter to the local council. In your letter- -Explain who you are and where you live -Describe the Problem -Suggest what the local council should do

You recently moved to a new house and you want to invite an old friend to stay with you. Write a letter to your friend. In you letter, - invite him to stay and suggest a date - briefly describe the new house and garden - say why you like your new house. You should write atleast 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses. Begin you letter as follows: Dear Jimmy,

You recently went on a business trip and stayed an a hotel.On getting home,you realize you left some things at the hotel.Write a letter to the hotel manager. Details of your stay The items you left behind What you want the manager to do

You are having a graduation party next Saturday night. You have invited 50 people to celebrate at an outdoor barbecue evening, which may continue into late into the night. Write a letter to your elderly neighbour. In your letter:  explain what will be happening  offer your apologies in advance  invite her to join the celebration

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 Explain the situation Describe your problems Tell him/her when you think you can move in

You recently completed a course and youu borrowed a book from your teacher which you couldn't return in time. You would like to return the book now. Write a letter to your teacher and say: What book it was. How helpful wa the book? Explain why you couldn't return it in time.

You and your neighbours have noticed that the rubbish collection services where you live have recently been quite bad. Write a letter to your local council. In your letter, – explain what you have recently experienced – explain what the neighbours have recently experienced – ask what action will be taken to improve the service You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir / Madam,

You have decided to leave your current job even though you enjoy it. Write a letter to inform your manager of your decision. In your letter: tell the manager your decision and the reason describe what you have learnt in your current job ask the manager to write you a reference letter.

You have found an interesting website. Write a letter to your friend to tell about the website. In your letter, you should: •describe what the website is •explain why the website is interesting in •tell how this website will help him/her.

You recently bought a jacket online, but when it arrived it was wrong in size and color. Write a letter to the online store. In your letter: 1. Describe the jacket you ordered 2. Explain what was wrong with the item you received 3. Say what you would like the company to do

A museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntary/unpaid work. You would like to do some voluntary/unpaid work at the museum. Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the voluntary/unpaid work. In your letter •Explain why you want to voluntary/unpaid work at the museum. •Describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful. • Give details of when you would be available for work.

A Australian friend recently sent you a present by post. You want to thank him/her. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter -say how you felt when you received the present -describe what you like about it -explain how you will use the present

You are studying in a large town where there are no leisure facilities for young people.wriyr a letter to the local council.in your letter Describe the problem Make some suggestion for leisure facilities Say why you think that these facilities will make the town a better place.

You recently attended a training course for your work. Your employer has asked you for your feedback on the training course. Write a letter to your employer In your letter • remind your employer what the course was about • explain why the course was useful to you in your work • suggest why the course may be suitable for some of your 5.

You recently went to the cinema and think that you left something that belongs to you there. Write a letter to the cinema manager. In your letter say when you were at the cinema and which film you saw describe what item you have lost and where you think you left it tell the manager what you want him/her to do

You are visiting another town next month for a short break. Write a letter to the tourist information center. In your letter •Tell them how long you are staying •Ask for some suggestions for what to do •Find out if any local events happening at that time

You have recently moved to a new place and haven’t got a chance to tell your friend. Write a letter to your friend, Where and why you move from there Compare your new place to old Where do u live now

You work at home and have a problem with a piece of quipment that you use for your job. Write a letter to the shop or company which supplied the equipment. In your letter -describe the problem with the equipment -explain how this problem is affecting your work -say what you want the shop or company to do

Write a letter to a company to ask about having them develop a website for your business. In your letter: Give a brief description of the business Explain what you’d like to be there on the website Provide some ideas on the use of images on the website

Write a letter expressing your interest in a job in a different country. Write to a job recruiter. Your letter should include: •Why you want to work abroad •What type of job you want to have •Questions about working abroad

Your friend is thinking about learning to drive and would like some advice.Write a letter to your friend in your letter -say why a driving letter is advantageous -recommend a driving school -give any extra guidance/tips

You want to study in another country in some university. You need an accommodation to stay. Your friend is studying in the same university. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: Give details about your study plans What type of accommodation are you looking for Suggest how your friend can search a place for you. Write at least 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses

Your friend works as a fitness instructor in a gym. You would like to receive his/her advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter you should: – describe your exercise programme – explain what your goals are – ask for advice on how you can improve your fitness Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the voluntary/unpaid work. In your letter, explain why you want to do voluntary/unpaid work at the museum describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful give details of when you would be available for work

You are planning a holiday abroad and will be visiting a town where an old friend lives. You haven't spoken to this friend in a few years. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: •give a brief update of your life since last in touch •Explain why you will be travelling to his/her town • say what you plan to do when you visit their town

You recently took a train journey but you left an important item on the train. You phoned the train company to report it but you were not pleased with the response. Write a letter to the manager of the train company. In your letter • describe the item you left on the train • say why you were not pleased with the train company's response to your phone call • explain what you want the manager to do about it

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

You found a job opportunity in a foreign country. Write a letter to your friend who knows about the country. In your letter explain your situation describe your problems tell him/her when you will be starting the job

Your next door neighbor owns a small dog that barks throughout the day and the night. Write a letter to your neighbor requesting that something be done about the dog. Include in your letter: oYour reason for writing oWhat you would like to happen oA nice, respectful style.

You recently enjoyed a meal at an expensive restaurant, and you were impressed with the good service you received. Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter • explain the circumstances of your visit to the restaurant • describe the service you received • say what you would like the manager to do Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,

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