You have seen an advertisement for a weekend 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 do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir / Madam,...
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 your manager. In your letter
● explain why you want to take time off work
● give details of the amount of time you need
● suggest how your work could be covered while you are away
at lease 150 words
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A friend of yours is thinking about applying for the same course that you did
at university. He/She 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 would like to rent a car for a holiday. Write to the car rental agency. In your letter • Explain what type of car you would like • Give details of when you would like the car • Request more information about the cost
With the latest technological advancements, dating is now possible online. Would you recommend online dating for your single friends? What are the advantages and disadvantages of online dating? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
You recently sent some documents by post, but they did not arrive at the destination.
Write a letter to the post office manager. In your letter,
give details of the situation
describe the documents
say what action you want the post office to take
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine
for someone to live with a family for six months and look
after their six-year-old child. Write a letter to the parents.
In your letter
· explain why you would like the job
· give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
· say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
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 manager. 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
Write at least 150 words.
Dear Sir/ Madam,
You recently went on a business trip to another country and you faced an issue at the airport.
Write a letter to the airport management and include
● what the details of your flight were.
● what the problem at the airport was.
● some suggestions for improvement.
You recently flew with an airline and had a problem with the food on the plane. Write a letter to the air company. In your letter give the details of the flight explain what the problem with the food was say what you would like the air company to do
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You work for a small company. You need to arrange for some time off work. Write a letter to your employer.
In your letter:
explain why you want to take time off work
give details of how long you will be away
suggest how you will make up for the lost tim
You were hurt in a minor accident inside a supermarket, and you wish you complain to the supermarket.
Write a letter to the manager of the supermarket. In your letter
-Say who you are
-Give details about the accident
-Suggest how the supermarket could prevent similar accidents.
Write at least 150 words.
You do Not need to write any addresses.
Begin you letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You had something delivered to your home. You now realise the person who delivered it damaged something in your home while they were delivering the item. Write a letter to the manager of the delivery company. In your letter:
• give details of the delivery
• describe what was damaged
• say what you would like the manager to do
You work for a company. You have seen some information online about a training course that would be useful for your work.
Write a letter to your manager. In the letter benelicial joork
ogive details of the course
osay how the course would be useful
oexplain how the company could help you do this course.
The first chart shows information about consumers of water in Australia in 2018. The second chart gives details of residential water use in Australia in the same year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
At universities in some countries, it is common for students, especially for those who have no scholarship, to have jobs while they study. They may work in offices, at the library, in labs or as teachers’ assistants. They earn money for living expenses and sometimes receive a reduction in tuition as well. Is this a good idea? Support your opinion with specific reasons and details.
Your local hospital has advertised for people to do unpaid work helping at the hospital. you would like to do some work at the hospital in your free time.
write a letter to the hospital. In your letter
- explain why you would like to do unpaid work at the hospital
-Say what type of unpaid work you would be able to do
- give details of when you would be available for this work
You recently flew with an airline and had a problem with the food on the plane. Write a letter to the company. In your letter
· give the details of the flight
· explain what the problem with the food was
· say what the airline should do about it.
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
For the past year, you have been a member of a local club. Now you want to discontinue your membership.
Write a letter to the club secretary. In your letter
● state what type of membership you have and how you have paid for this
● give details of how you have benefited from the club
● explain why you want to leave
You have moved to a new city and would like to join a club or society to make new friends. Write a letter to the club manager. In your letter:
Introduce yourself and explain why you are interested in the club.
Describe the activities you would like to participate in.
Ask for details about membership and any upcoming events.
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.
You and some friends ate a meal at restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, and you were very pleased with the food and services.
Write a letter to the restaurant manager. I n 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 services
You have forgotten an important thing or document in a taxi on your
recent trip. Write a letter to the taxi company manager and say
Give details of your journey.
Describe the importance of what you left in that taxi.
What do you expect the taxi company manager to do?
ou recently stayed in a hotel in a large city. The weather was very unusual for the time of year and the heating / cooling system in the hotel was quite inadequate.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter:
give details of what went wrong
explain what you had to do to overcome the problem at the time
say what action you would like the manager to take
You do NOT need to write your own address.
Do you think it is best when facing a problem to ask someone with more experience for advice about them problem or do you feel that you should find information suggested though internet research. Which do you think is the best option? Use specific (not memorized) examples and details
You have recently organized an event at a restaurant.
Write a letter to the manager. In your letter:
• Give details about the event and how it went;
• Tell how you were pleased with the restaurant’s service;
• Suggest some improvements the restaurant could make.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ....,
YOU RECENTLY HELPED YOUR COMPANY TO ORGANISE A PARTY,WHICH TOOK PLACE IN A HOTEL.THE PARTY WAS SUCCESSFUL EXCEPT FOR A FEW MINOR PROBLEMS
WRITE A LETTER TO THE HOTEL MANAGER IN YOUR LETTER
GIVE DETAILS OF THE PARTY
SAY WHAT YOU WERE PLEASED WITH
SUGGEST IMPROVEMENTS WHICH COULD BE MADE
You are planning a holiday and want to find out about the kinds of holiday packages that can be arranged by a local company.
Write a letter to the company to ask for information about the holiday packages they offer. In your letter:
•say where and when you would like to go
•include details about the kind of holiday you would like to take
•say what kind of information you would like to receive
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Some people think women should be given equal chances to work and excel in their careers. Others believe that a woman’s role should be limited to taking care of the house and children. Which opinion do you agree with and why? Include specific details and examples to support your choice.
In recent years , online education has become more and more popular. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this phenomeno? use specific details and examplesto explian your opinion.
Many students choose to attend schools or universities outside their home countries. Why do some students study abroad? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
You have just spend a weekend staying at The Taj hotel in Mumbai. When you get home you find out that you have left a bag at the hotel. Write a letter to the manager. Explain in the letter:
*When did you visit the hotel.
*the details of your room and the bag
* how can one identify the bag
The given map details Porth Harbor in the past and alterations made in the present day
You are working for a company. You need to take some time off work and want asl your manager about this.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
• explain why you want to take time off work
• give a details of the amount of time you need
• suggest how your work could be covered while you are away
Write a letter to your friend about a job opportunity you came across that they might find interesting. In your letter
– give some details about the job
– mention how you came across the job opportunity
– explain why you feel the job would be suitable for your friend.
You have finished a course. Write a letter to the course organizer to give your feedback. In your letter include:
- the details of the course,
- what you enjoyed during the course,
- any suggestions you would have.
you have seen in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child.
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter
. explain why you would like the job
. give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
. say how yo would spend your free time while you are in Australia
IELTS general writing task 1 sample: You have won a holiday to Hawaii with one extra ticket.
Write a letter to someone to invite them along with you. In the letter:
– Explain what has happened and that you would like them to come
– Give details of when the trip will take place
– Inform the person of the things they will need for the trip
you recently bought a large expensive item but when it was delivered to your home you found some problems with it. Write a letter to the manager of the shop. In your letter
Give details of what you bought
Describe the problems with your item
Say what you want the shop to do
You would like to rent a car for a holiday.
Write to the car rental agency. In your letter
•Explain what type of car you would like
• Give details of when you would like the car
• Request more information about the cost
You want to attend a training course.
Write a letter to the course provider. In your letter:
- Describe the course you are interested in.
- Explain why you want to attend.
- Ask for details about the course duration, fees, and content.
You have bought some clothing online and are not satisfied with your purchase.
Write a letter to the company that you bought the clothing from. In your email
give details of the purchase
describe the problem
explain why you need a replacement urgently
You bought a ticket to a music concert. However, you are unable to go, so you decide to offer your ticket to a friend.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:-
- Tell your friend the details about the concert.
- Explain why you are unable to go.
- Explain how your friend can receive your ticket.
You have read about a scholarship offered by a university and wish to apply.
Write a letter to the university and include the following information:
the scholarship you wish to apply for
some details about yourself
your academic suitability for the scholarship
and any other relevant information.
The diagram below shows the process of milk production. Write a report of at least 150 words describing the main details.
You recently bought a camera while travelling overseas. When you got to your destination you discovered that some important items were missing from the box.
Write a letter to the local representative of the company. In your letter
give details of the camera and where you bought it
explain what has happened
say what you want him/her to do about it
You travelled abroad and faced some problems at the airport.Write a letter to the airport manager.In your letter provide Your flight details What is the problem Suggest some improvements
Your local council is considering closing the sports and leisure centre that it runs, in order to save money.
Write a letter to the local council. In your letter give details of
•how you and your friends or family use the centre.
•Explain why the sports and leisure centre is important for the local community.
•Describe the possible effects on local people if the centre close.
The first chart illustrates the value of clothing exported from Bangladesh from 1900 to 2012, and the second chart shows the destinations and value of exported clothing in the year 2012. Provide an overview of the information by identifying and describing the key details, and include comparisons where appropriate.
You are going to visit New Zealand for an ‘English and Homestay’ program.You have just received details of your homestay host family.
Write your first letter to the family.In your letter
•introduce yourself
•ask the family some questions to get information that is important to you
•tell the family about your arrival date and time