IELTS General Writing Task 1 unknown Topics/Questions 2026

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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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You saw an advertisement asking for help with a project focusing on improving environmental protection. Write a letter to project organisers. In your letter – Introduce yourself and say why you are interested to help – Explain how you could contribute to the project – Mention the days and times when you are available.

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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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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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You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic: Modern communications mean that it’s no longer necessary to write letters. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

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Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday. Write a letter to your friends. In your letter • thank them for the photos and for the holiday • explain why you didn't write earlier • invite them to come and stay with you

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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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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 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 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 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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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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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 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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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 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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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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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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1. Write a letter of request for funding from faculty

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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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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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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 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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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 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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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 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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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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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 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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Write a letter to a friends who wants to visit your city.

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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 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 recently attended a workshop that was useful, but you were not satisfied with some parts of it. Write a letter to the organisers of the workshop. In your letter: explain what the workshop was about describe what you liked about the workshop say what you did not like and suggest improvements

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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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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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Last month you had a holiday abroad where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday. Write a letter to your friends. In your letter: thank them for the photos and for the holiday explain why you didn’t write earlier invite them to come and stay with you.

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You 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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Write a letter to your sibling. In your letter: – Describe what you did for your last birthday – Ask for photos of your sibling’s last holiday – Talk about something you are looking forward to

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Your ID card has been stolen.Write to the Local Police Station,giving details of who you are what happened ask what you sho;ud do to get a new ID card

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You 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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You and some friends want to start a weekly dance club and you have found a hall that would be suitable to hold your meetings. Write a letter to the owner of the hall. In you letter, 1. explain your and your friends project 2. ask if it possible to rent the hall and under the what terms 3. state what day and what timings you would like to use the hall You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT to write any addresses. Begin your letters as follows: Dear Sir / Madam,

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Write a letter and ask for a favour.

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Write a letter to one of your old teachers asking for a reference. In your letter: say what job you have applied for explain why you want this job suggest what information the teacher should include

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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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 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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Hope this letter finds you in radiant health and the best of spirits. I can never forget the wonderful moments we spent together at the Scotland tour. I am writing this letter to specially request you to send photographs of that tour.

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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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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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you have won first prize in our competition . The prize is a meal for two at the best restaurants in town. your evening begins at 7:00p.m when we will send a car to collect you and your guest. you will driven to the four Seasons restaurant and served with the delicious three course meal. write a letter in which you: Describe your evening and whyb you enjoyed it (or didn't enjoy it) comment on the quality of the meal and the service at theDear

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

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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 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 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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Write a letter o new our for the noise happened at your house flat.

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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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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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Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you photo of your holiday. Write a letter to your friends. In your letter -Thank them for the photos and for the holiday -Explain why you didn’t write earlier - Invite them to come and stay with you

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Last month you had an overseas holiday with some friends where you stayed at their house. They have just sent you some holiday photos. Write a letter to your friends, in your letter: a) thank them for the holiday and the photos b) explain why you didn't write earlier c) invite them to come and stay with you

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During a recent plane journey, you sat next to businessman who own a chain of restaurants, and he suggested that you should contact him about possible job in one of his stores. write a letter to this businessman

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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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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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Write a letter of application

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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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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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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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A museum near you is looking for volunteers. write a letter to apply for the voluntary work

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Your local bookshop has invited members of the public to recommend a guest speaker for an upcoming event that will include a series of talks from well-known people. Write an letter to the bookshop. In your letter • suggest a speaker • say what they would contribute to the event • explain why other people would be interested too

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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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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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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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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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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 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 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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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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