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IELTS General Writing Task 1 Topics September & October 2023

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 2023. These questions could be repeated from previous months. Keep in mind that the provided questions are not predictions.

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You are a student at a university in the UK. you have recently lost your University ID card. Write a letter to the local Police station. In your letter, -Who are you? -What happened -Ask to record your details so that you can apply for a new ID card.

You recently did a short cookery course. The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course. Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. In your letter - describe what you enjoyed about the course - say how much cooking you've done since the course -suggest another cookery course you'd like the school to offer

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Your share your room with another student in the college hostel. You find it very difficult to study there because he or she always has parties and friends visiting. Write a letter to the hostel warden complaining about your displeasure with the room mate.

You and your friend have both been accepted to a study abroad programme in Paris France. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter : Congratulate him/her for also being accepted Ask him/her if she would like to be your roommate Discuss possible activities that the two of you could do together Write at least 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses Begin your letter as follow: Dear,

After being involved in an accident, you were looked after by another person. Write a letter to him/her. In your letter Thank him/her for the timely assistance Describe how emergent the situation is Think highly of his/her selfless behavior

A museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntary/unpaid work. You would like to do some voluntary/ un paid work at museum. 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 will go to a foreign country to stay there for one year, and you need a place to live in. You have decided to write to an agency for accommodation. Write a letter to the agency to get information about accommodation. In your letter, say: why you are going to this country what kind of accommodation you want when you will arrive Write at least 150 words.

You are a student living in university accommodation. The heating has not worked for some time. Write a letter to the management. In your letter Explain why you complain; Describe the problems Tell what you want them to do

You have planned to study a distance course online from an international university. Write a letter to the university officer requesting information about the course. In your letter, write: Why you are writing Which course it is and when you plan to study Why you want to study this course

You visited a hotel last week and left some items behind. Write a letter to the manager stating 1. Details of your stay 2. How important the items are to you 3. How you would want the items to the sent to you

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 should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have received a letter from your landlord, Mr Matthews, asking you to renew your contract and pay more rent. You are happy in the property but the landlord has not been maintaining it well. Write a reply to Mr Matthews. In your letter: • indicate your intention to stay • give information about the maintenance issues • explain what you would like the landlord to do now. Write at least 150 words.

You celebrated your birthday with some friends last week in a restaurant. It was a great success and you and your friends enjoyed the evening very much. Write a letter to the restaurant to thank them. In your letter – • Mention the food, service and the atmosphere. • Suggest any improvements to make things better.

You have just moved into a new home and are planning to hold a party. You are worried that the noise may disturb your neighbour. Write a letter to your neighbour.

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

1. You recently discovered that there are plans to construct an airport in your locality. Write a letter to the local authority. In your letter, you should tell: • explain how you knew about the plans • describe the negative effect of the construction on your neighbourhood • suggest a possible solution to the problem.

A council is closing a youth’s recreational centre because it is not being used often by the youths. Write a letter to the Council Mayor. In your letter: • Explain why youths rarely use it. • Write on the importance of the playground. • Suggest ways to increase use by youths.

You learnt about new software and planning to buy it. Write to company seeking more information about the software you want to buy. In your letter- * Inform the seller about the exact product that you want to buy *Introduce yourself *Say what expectations you have from the product

An English-speaking friend has written to you to ask you how your English studies are going.  Write a letter telling your friend about your progress. In your letter say what progress you are making describe the study methods and any materials you are using say what you find most difficult

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 face • What should be done

I am writing this letter to let you know that I failed to get the benefit of discount due to wrong publishing of last date of sale.

You recently bought a jacket, but when you got home, you discovered it was damaged. When you took it back to the store, you were told that the merchandize cannot be returned. Write a letter to the store manager. In your letter: Describe the problem with the jacket Explain what happened what happened when you tried to return it. Say what you would like the manager to do.

your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre that it runs, in order to save money write a letter to the local council -give details of how you and your friends or family use the centre -explan why the sports leisure centre is important for the local community -describe the possible effects on local people if the center closes

you have seen an advertisement of Australian magazines for someone to live with family in six-months and look after their six-years old child write a letter 1- Explain why you would like this 2- Give detail of why you are suitable person to employ 3- Say how would you spend your free time while you are in Australia

You recently took a trip. In your absence, a friend did you a big favour. Write a letter thanking them. In your letter incluce: - What the favour was - How this favour helped you - an offer of compensation

You and some friends ate a meal at a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, and you were very pleased with the food and service. Write a letter to the restaurant mnager. In your letter Give details of your visit to the restaurant Explain the reason for the celebration Say what was good about the food and the service

You are working for a company. You need to take some time off and want to ask your manager about his Write a letter to your manager. In your letter Explain why you want to take time off Give details of the amount of time you need Suggest how your work could be covered while you are away.

Formal letter : You are working for a company. You need to take some time off work and want to ask your manager about this . Write a letter to the manager . In your letter: •Explain why you take time off work •Give details of the amount of time you need • Suggest how your work covered while you are away

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

You bought a laptop while you were travelling abroad. When you reached your native country you realised that some items were missing from the box. Write a letter to the representative of the company. In your letter, give details of the laptop and from where you bought it explain what has happened say what you want him/her to do about it

you recently gave a successful presentation at work. your borrowed a book from colleague, which prepare for the presentation. write a letter to your colleague. in your letter 1. say what the presentation was about. 2. explain why the presentation was important 3. describe how the book helped you prepare for the presentation.

You have a meeting with your manager the next day. Write a letter telling him/her what you are going to discuss in the meeting. In your letter, you should tell: what you have done for the company in the year you worked there what changes you would like to recommend what training you require

You recently did a short cookery course. The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course. Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. In your letter, describe what you enjoyed about the course say how much cooking you've done since the course suggest another cookery course you'd like the school to offe

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have recently gone to live in a new city. You want to let an English-speaking friend who lives in another country know about it. Write a letter to your English-speaking friend. In your letter: explain why you have gone to live in the new city describe the place where you are living invite your friend to come and see you Write at least 150 words.

You carried out an emergency maintenance on a key system and this resulted in an issue with the system Write a letter to the head of your data team. In your letter: - Provide an update on what happened - Explain what you're going to do about it - Say what you would like to him to do

A friend of yours is thinking about applying for the same course that you did at university. HelShe has asked for your advice about studying this subject. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter • give details of the course you took at the university • explain Why you recommend the university • give some advice about how to apply

You have recently moved to a different location where you experience frequent electricity breakdown. Write a letter to the electricity board. In your letter, -describe the situation, -tell what problems you are facing due to this, -explain what you want the board to do

General Training Task 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You plan to do some traveling in a few months. You would like to visit an old friend who lives in another country. You haven’t spoken to this friend in a few years. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - Provide a short update about your life since you saw him/her last - Explain why you will be traveling to his/her city - Say what you would like to do when you visit his/her city

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.

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

Recently you visited a foreign country with a friend. Write a letter to someone. You should tell why you enjoyed the trip what you are doing now invite her to visit you

WRITING TASK 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You recently bought a second-hand car from a company that sells used cars, but the car developed some problems. You have phoned, left messages and sent emails, but you have not heard anything from the company that sold you the car. Write a letter to the manager. In your letter •explain the problems you have had in contacting the company, and explain your dissatisfaction •describe the problems with the car • tell the manager what you want him 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,

Last year you went on a holiday with your family. A friend has contacted you about the holiday and asked whether you would recommend it. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter say where you went and how you travelled describe the place and the accommodation suggest why your friend should or should not go on this holiday Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear…

There have been several complaints about the receiption area where visitors to your company arrive. Your manager has asked you to suggest how the receiption area could be improved. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter -Describe the complaints that have been made -Say why the reception area is important - Suggest how the receiption area could be improved

A friend of yours is thinking of going camping this summer. He/she has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter; 1.Explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday 2.Describe some possible disadvantages 3.Say whether youd like to go camping with your friend this summer.

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

You have 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 at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Your 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 heard about the plan · explain how you feel about it · ask for more information about it

you recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about 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 he/she would not enjoy going to college - explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her - suggest rypes of job that would be suitable for him/her

You came to know about a piece of equipment that would help you at your workplace. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter – describe the equipment – explain how it might be useful at your workplace – offer help in purchasing it

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