IELTS General Writing Task 1 unknown Topics/Questions 2025

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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 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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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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you have brought some clothing online and are not satisfied with the purchase. Write a letter to the compagny that you bought the clothing from. In your email - Give details of the purchase -describe the problem -explain why you need a replacement urgently

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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 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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Write a letter to your teachers. In your letter describe the situation explain why you cannot continue at this time say what action you would like to take You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ................. ,

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write a formal letter yyou ahve an accident

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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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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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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 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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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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Write letter to the supermarket market about the accident happened explain -who are you -who was injured and explain what happened -give suggestions so that it does not occur in future

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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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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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Modern communications mean that it’s no longer necessary to write letters.<br> To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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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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1. Write a letter of request for funding from faculty

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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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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 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 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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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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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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Modern communications mean that it's no longer necessary to write letters. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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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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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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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 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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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 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 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 Begin your letter ‘Dear --------’ Do not write any addresses Write at least 150 words

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Five months ago you started renting an apartment on a six month agreement. you wish to stay in the apartment for longer than 6 months, you originally agreed with the owner. Write a letter to the owner of the apartment. In your letter: How long do 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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Write a letter of application

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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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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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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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Write a letter to put a check on the garbage conditions in the city

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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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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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You met with an accident that damaged your car .you left the car at garage for repair but you are not happy with the car repair.write a letter to garage owner for the same. In your Letter Introduce yourself Describe what happened Say what you want the garage to fix now

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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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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 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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you are not satisfied with the changing rooms ina sports centers that you visit.write aletter to the sports center manager in you letter. Explain the problems say how feel about this problem,and say what you would like the manager to talk

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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 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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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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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 informing the e-commerce online store customer desk about a damaged product you received

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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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Write a letter and ask for a favour.

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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.

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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 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 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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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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Your local TV station is organizing the burial of a ‘time capsule’. Suggestions are being welcomed as to what artefacts should be buried with the capsule to enable future generations to understand more about today’s society. Write an email to the TV station. In your email, suggest at least 3 artefacts, say why they are relevant, and explain why they are also practical suggestions.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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You have been staying in a foreign country for the last two years, and your visa is about to expire next June. However, you are planning to take a three-months professional course. You will need a visa extension. Write a letter to the consular in the embassy and ask for an extension on your visa.

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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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The pictures show the changes of a park from 1980 to the present day. write a letter

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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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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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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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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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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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Write a letter explaining water issues in your house

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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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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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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 complain about a situation in which some adolescents let their dogs run wildly causing dangerous.

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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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Modern Communication means that it’s no longer necessary to write letters. To what extent do you agree with this statement?

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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 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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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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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 Are due to give a talk to you through about the danger of smoking, but you cannot now do so. Write a letter to the youth group leader, explain that you cannot come. Apologise for your absence. Suggest a new occasion.

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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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