Some people think that, due to improvements in technology, traditional skills of writing letters will disappear. Do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to a hotel manager in another city for an upcoming 2 day business trip for you and your colleagues.
In your letter, You should tell :
Introduce yourself and colleagues
give information about the business meeting
tell other requests you moght have.
You would like to work for a company or organisation in a foreign country.
Write a letter to an employment agency. In your letter:
• Describe the kind of job you would like to do
• Explain which country or part of the world you would like to work in
• Tell them why you are interested in working in another country
your local hospital has advertised for people to do some 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
Write a letter to your English-speaking friend whom you visited recently. In your
letter
- Tell him/her how wonderful the experience you had in his country was.
- Invite him to visit your country
- Tell him what you can do for him during his vi
IELTS LETTER (task 1)
Last month you had a foreign holiday 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:
explain why you didn’t write earlier
thank them for the photos and for the holiday
describe your favourite memory from the holiday.
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ___,
You won a competition and received a vacation for two as a prize. Write a letter to ask someone to go on holiday with you.
In the letter, you should:
tell him/her about the competition you won
state what kind of vacation it is
explain why you would like him/her to go with you on the holiday
You have been offered a place at a university and wish to find suitable accommodation. Write a letter to the accommodation officer including the following information:
•the type of accommodation you wish to find
•some details about yourself
•any special requirements you may have and any other relevant information.
You work for an international company. You have seen an advertisement for a training course which will be useful for your job. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
- describe the training course you want to do
– explain what the company could do to help you
– say how the course will be useful for your job
You live in a house opposite a park. Every day a man brings large dogs to the park and lets them run free. Write a letter to your local council complaining about the danger. In your letter
-say where the park is,
-say how often this happens
-give a description of the man and the dogs.
You have recently moved to a different city for work, but you want to maintain contact with a friend from your previous workplace. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
• Describe the city you moved to
• Tell him/her about your new job
• Invite him/her to visit you
Write a letter to the hotel manager praising a staff member. In your letter:
•Explain the situation.
•What they did
•What do you want the manager to do?
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
Recommend the best time of year to visit and why
Describe the types of accommodation your friend could choose
Say what you would like to show your friend in your country
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
You are a member of an organization which meets regularly at a particular restaurant. The most recent meal you had there was not satisfactory. Write a letter to the manager of the restaurant. In your letter
explain why you are writing
describe what went wrong with the meal and service
suggest what the manager should do to ensure that you and your group return to the restaurant.
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure center 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 center
•explain why the sports leisure center is important for the local community
•describe the possible effects on local people if the center closes
People in your area are having problems with their internet connections.
Write a letter to this company which provides the connection. In your letter
Describe the problems.
Explain how they are affecting people
Say what the company should do to help.
You have to travel from on place to another write a letter to the bus director for a Travel Permission l
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
A magazine wants to include contributions from its readers for an article called 'the book that influenced me most". Write a letter to the editor of the magazine about the book that influences you most. In your letter,
describe what this book was about,
explain how this book influenced you,
say whether this book would be likely to influence other people
You and your colleague want to use a company room. Write a letter to your manager and ask for permission. In your letter, you should: explain why you need the room describe which room you need and why tell what changes you’ll need in the room
You are planning a trip for you and a group of friends to a resort in a foreign country. Write a letter to the manager of the resort requesting more information. Your letter should include
When you hope to be staying at the resort
Ask for suggestions on activities to do
Ask for advice on places to eat in both vegetarian and family-friendly places
You play a team sport with some friends. Last week a member of the team had an accident and wasn't able to play with you at the weekend. You decide to write to him in hospital, telling him about the match. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
• tell him which team won
• describe the conditions on the day
• say how you felt about the match
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear .........,
You recently attended a conference and you would like to give a presentation about the information you gained by attending the conference.
Write a letter to your manager asking for permission to give a presentation. In your letter:
describe what type of presentation you have in mind
what topics it would cover and how long it would take
who should participate in the presentation and where should it be conducted
You do NOT need to write any address.
One of your English-speaking friends has decided to spend a one week holiday in your town/city and has written to you asking for information and advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
-recommend somewhere to stay
-give advice about what to see and do in your area
-give information about what clothes to bring
You believe that your local library needs some improvments.
Write a letter to the library manager to suggest changes.
In your letter:
-explain why you think the library needs imrovments ,
-suggest what changes should be made ,
-invite the manager to discuss your suggestions in more detail .
You would like to participate in a work-related seminar in another country. Write a letter to the person in charge of the seminar. In your letter:
Ask for detailed information regarding the program contents.
Cost of the program and any discounts for company-sponsored professionals.
Provision of accommodation during the program.
You recently ate at a restaurant. When you got home, you realized you had left your
jacket behind.
Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter,
• explain how and when you lost your jacket
• describe your jacket
• say what you would like the manager to do to help you find it
Write a letter to the bus company. In your letter,
inform the bus company of when and to where you travelled
describe your suitcase and what happened to it
explain why the company should pay for a new suitcase
You are visiting a town where you once worked. Write a friend you worked with there.
Include the following in your letter:
Tell your friend about life now.
Give him/her details of your visit.
Arrange how you can meet.
Your local council is considering closing a sports 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 sports and leisure is important for the local community
describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes.
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 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
A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on holiday. Write a letter to your friend.
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.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .....................,
You have some library books that you are unable to return as a member of your family in another city has fallen sick and you have hand to go and look after them.
Write a letter to the library. In you letter, you should:
explaining the situation
apologize for the inconvenience called
and say what you are going to do
there was a bloody question from Otago University regards to your application. Write a brief letter to explain your reason to do so
You recently attended a meeting at a hotel. When you returned home, you found you had left some important papers at the hotel.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter
* say where you think you left the papers
* explain why they are so important
* tell the manager what you want him/her to do
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
There Is a public event coming up in your town. Write a letter to your Mend who you think would be interested to take part in it. In your letter
Describe the event.
Say why you think he / she would be interested.
Suggest an arrangement to meet there with him / her.
You recently spent the night at an expensive hotel. There was a problem with your room, but the hotel staff was unable to do anything about it. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter • describe the problem. • explain what happened when you asked the hotel staff for help. • say what you would like the manager to do.
You have received a letter from your bank, asking you to acknowledge receipt of a new bank card. However, the card was missing from the envelope.
Write a letter to the bank's head office. In your letter,
» explain why you are writing
» express concern about the missing card
» ask them what they intend to do
You are taking a course at a local college. The deadline for your project was last week but you haven't finished it.
Write a letter to your lecturer. In your letter
introduce yourself
explain why you haven't handed in the project yet
request more time to do it.
Model answer
Dear Ms. McKeen,
My name is Leo Smith and I am a first-year student in your Marketing class at Capilano College. I am writing to you because I have a problem with the project you set about social media. The due date was last week but I'm afraid I haven't finished it yet. As you know, I have been absent from class for almost ten days with COVID-19 symptoms and I have not been attending lectures. I only managed to get the reading list from a friend and go to the library to do research yesterday. You will see from your records that I have never missed a deadline for an assignment so far during my course.
However, I am requesting an extension of one week in this case because I am so behind with my work. I hope you will take my illness into consideration and grant me an extension.
Yours sincerely,
Leo Smith
You recently went on a business trip to another country and you faced an issue at the airport.
- inconvenience
Write a letter to the airport management and include
● what the details of your flight were.
- AL187 to the Delhi International Airport on 28 Jan at 10:27 AM
● what the problem at the airport was.
- The security check in machine was down due to lack of sufficient repair. Caused an almost half mile long waiting line in the airport and had to rushed to the gate one it was completed
● some suggestions for improvement. - Add an additional line + use software to track maintenancevand always to PM
Q. There is the annual work party next month, which is held every year.
Write a letter to your colleagues to co-arrange the party. In your letter:
• Say what would you do differently than last year
• Say what you think were some of the things not so good last year
• Suggest where to meet to plan for the party.
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:
You recently organised an all-day meeting for your company, which took place in a local hotel. In their feedback, participants at the meeting said that they like the hotel, but they were unhappy about the food that was served for lunch.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter
• say what the participants liked about the hotel
• explain why they were unhappy about the food
• suggest what the managers should do to improve the food in the future
You are having problems with a neighbour’s animals because the fence between your properties is old and In poor repair. You want the neighbour to pay half the cost of building a new fence.
Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter
•say what the problems are
•explain how a new fence will solve the problems
•suggest that the neighbour pays half of the cost
Write a letter to your manager to nominate a person for best employee of the year award.
Who is this person?
Why did you choose him?
What is the characteristic of a good employee?
You want to take a course related to your work. Write a letter to your employer.
Describe what the course is.
Explain how it will benefit the company.
Suggest how to arrange time for it.
You recently bought some food at a supermarket, but, when you got home, you found that the food was in bad condition.
Write a letter to the manager of the supermarket. In your letter,
explain what happened to you
Give details of the day and time of the purchase
ask the manager what he/she intends to do about your experience.
You have recently attended a marriage ceremony in your country. You have an English-speaking friend who you want to describe your experience of attending this marriage ceremony.
Write a letter to this English-speaking friend. In your letter,
whose marriage ceremony it was
give details of this marriage ceremony
invite your friend to come and visit your country
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………………..,
You have seen a advertisement in an australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and after look after their six year old child.
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter
Explain why you would like the Job