You have visited another city in your country.
Prior to the visit you requested some information from a tourist centre,
but the information was incorrect. Write a letter to the manager of the centre and say
- What information were you looking for?
- What was incorrect in it?
- What happened to you because of it.
You recently travelled on the local bus service in your town. You think the driver drove badly and was rude to the passengers.
Write a letter to the manager of the local bus service. In your letter introduce yourself and
•say when the incident happened
• describe what you saw and heard
• say what you would like the bus company to do about it
You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,
The charts below show the performance of a bus company in terms of punctuality, both actual and target (what actually happened compared to what the company was trying to achieve), and the number of complaints and passengers.
There is a problem with the changing rooms in the sports centre that you visit. You have complained several times but with no success.
Write a letter to the manager of the sports centre. In your letter:
• describe what the problem with the changing rooms is
• say what happened the last times you complained
• explain what you want the manager to do.
Lots of people in around the world don’t tend to recycle as possible as they could. This essay will discuss the main reasons why this had happened and the foremost effect of the problem.
You missed an international flight due to a problem at the airport. Write a letter to the airline. In your letter:
Describe what happened that caused you to miss your flight
Explain how missing your flight impacted you
Clearly state what you would like the airline to do
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,
You recently travelled by train on a long journey and you experienced various problems. Write a letter to the train company’s head office.
In your letter,
– give the details of your journey, including the date, time and where you sat
– explain the problems that happened and express your dissatisfaction
– ask about what action will be taken to improve the service
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.
Two weeks ago you bought a radio from a local branch of a well-known chain of shops. It did not work properly. The shop took it back and said they would repair it. You have waited a week and it is still not ready.
Write a letter to the shop. In your letter
•say what has happened and how you feel
•ask them to explain why there has been a delay
•ask them to repair the radio very quickly or to supply you with a new radio
You live in a small university town. Last week, you drove to a big city about two hours away to buy a new laptop at good price. You worked on the laptop all week and finished writing a long assignment that is due shortly. However, this week, the laptop doesn't even switch on. Write to store. In your latter:
• Tell the store where you live & what happened
• Explain the problem with the laptop
• State what action you would like the store to take
You want to appear for an interview to an another city by train. The train departed late form the station and you could not reach in time. Write a letter to the railway officer of your city. In your letter :
* When you travelled and why the train departed late
* What happened as a result
* How you feel about the problem
You have had a bank account for a few years. Recently you received a
letter from the hank stating that your account is $240 overdrawn and that
you will he charged $70 which will he taken directly from your account.
You know that this information is incorrect.
Write a letter to the bank. Explain what has happened and say what you
would like them to do about it.
You recently travelled by train on a long journey and you experienced various
problems. Write a letter to the train company’s head office.
In your letter,
give the details of your journey, including the date, time and where you sat
explain the problems that happened and express your dissatisfaction
ask about what action will be taken to improve the servic
There is a problem with the changing rooms in the sports centre that you visit. You have complained several times but with no success.
Write a letter to the manager of the sports centre. In your letter,
•describe what the problem with the changing rooms is
•say what happened the last time you complained
•explain what you want the manager to do
You have recently missed a project deadline which resulted in your company losing an important client.
Write a letter to your senior director. In your letter
● apologise for what happened
•● explain why you missed the deadline
•● tell him/her how you will avoid this situation in future.
Two weeks ago you bought a radio from a local branch of a well-known chain of shops. It did not work properly. The shop took it back and said they would repair it. You have waited a week and it is still not ready.
Write a letter to the shop. In your letter
say what has happened and how you feelask them to explain why there has been a delayask them to repair the radio very quickly or to supply you with a new radio
You visit a sports centre regularly, and there is a problem with the changing rooms in it. You have complained about it several times but with no success.
Write a letter to the manager of the sports centre. In your letter,
• describe what the problem with the changing rooms is
• say what happened the last time you complained
• explain what you want the manager to do
You recently went on a trip with a friend and you both took some photographs.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Ask your friend to send you a particular photograph
Explain why you need that particular photograph
Tell your friend what happened to your copy of it
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Brendan,
You recently bought a piece of equipment for your kitchen but it did not work. You pho0ned the shop but no action was taken. Write a letter to the shop manager. In your letter
● describe the problem with the equipment
● explain what happened when you phoned the
● say what you would like the manager to do.
You recently went on a trip with a friend and you both took some photographs.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
ask your friend to send you one of the photographs
explain why you need that particular photograph
and tell your friend what happened to your copy of it
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ..................,
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 applied for a new passport, and it got delayed.
Due to this delay, you missed your (study) intake.
You are very disappointed over this delay. Write a letter to Regional Passport Office for the same. In your letter • introduce yourself • describe what happened and how you are at loss • s say what you wantthe officer to do
Write a letter to an airline manager regarding your bad experience on a recent flight.
Pease say
Where and when did you fly?
– What happened on the flight?
– Give a suggestion how this issue could be resolved or prevented.
You had a minor accident at work, and you got injured. According to the company rules, you must report it to your manager in writing. Write a letter to your manager.
In your letter
describe what happened and your injury;
explain what the result of the accident was;
suggest a way to avoid similar accidents in the future.
Write a letter to your boss apologizing for the recent meeting you missed at work.
Apologize for missing the meeting
Explain what happened
Say what you will do to compensate
You are being harassed wrongly by Debt Collection Agency for the amount that you did not spend on your credit card. Write a letter to Banking Ombudsman Department and escalate the complaint. In your letter,
introduce yourself
describe what happened
say what you want the officer to do
You carried out an emergency maintenance on a key system and this resulted in an issue with the system
Write a letter to the head of your data team. In your letter:
- Provide an update on what happened
- Explain what you're going to do about it
- Say what you would like to him to do
You recently stayed in a hotel and an employee was very helpful to you. Write a letter to the hotel management to tell them what happened. In your letter:
Describe the situation
Explain what happened
Say what you would like the manager to do
Write a letter to your friend. You have borrowed something from your friend and it got damaged. 1. Apologise for damaging the product 2. Explain what happened 3. Say how you are going to fix the issue
You recently bought a piece of equipment for your kitchen but it did not work. You phoned the shop but no action was taken.
Write a letter to the shop manager. In your letter
●describe the problem with the equipment
●explain what happened when you phoned the shop
● say what you would like the manager to do.
You rented a car from a company and while you were driving on holiday, you had a small accident. You will have to write a letter to inform the company and in your letter.- Explain when and from where you rented it -Describe how the accident happened what kind of action did you take after the accident.
You recently went on a trip with a friend and you both took some photographs.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Ask your friend to send you a particular photograph
Explain why you need that particular photograph
Tell your friend what happened to your copy of it
You recently bought a children’s toy online but when it arrived it was damaged. Write a letter to the manager of the toy shop. In your letter:
• describe what the problem with the toy is
• suggest how the damage may have happened
• say what you would like the manager to do
Write a letter to a sports club. Tell them you are not satisfied with the service and have already let them know about this. Write
▪What exactly wrong with their service
▪What happened after you complained the first time
▪What you want the club to do after your letter
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You recently bought a piece of sports equipment from an online store. When you first used the piece of sports equipment, you found a problem with it. Write a letter to the manager, In your letter
describe the problem with the piece of sports equipment
say what happened because of the problem
explain what you would like the company to do?
Write a letter to the cinema manager to inform him/ her that you have lost your bag in the cinema. In your letter you should
- tell exactly what happened and when
- explain where you think you left the bag
- ask the manager to help find your bag.
You are a student at a university in the UK. you have recently lost your University ID card. Write a letter to the local Police station. In your letter,
-Who are you?
-What happened
-Ask to record your details so that you can apply for a new ID card.
You recently bought a laptop computer. A few days later the laptop stopped working. When you took it back to the shop, they refused to deal with the problem.
Write a letter to the customer service department at the company’s head office including the following information:
the problem with the laptop
what exactly happened when you returned to the shop
what you would like the customer service department to do and any other relevant information.
You recently bought a piece of sports equipment from an online store. When you first used the piece of sports equipment, you found a problem with it.
Write a letter to the manager of the online store. In your letter.
Describe the problem with the piece of sports equipment
Say what happened because of the problem
Explain what you would like the company to d
You recently bought a piece of equipment for your kitchen but it didn't work. You phoned the shop but no action was taken.
Write a letter to the manager in your letter.
Describe the problem with the equipment.
Explain what happened when you called the shop.
say what you would like the manger to do
You are studying at a university in New Zealand. Your passport was stolen three days ago. Write a letter to you embassy, giving details of what happened and asking what you should do next.
You live in a small university town. Last week, you drove to a big city about two hours away to buy a new laptop at a good price. You worked on the laptop all week and finished writing a long assignment that is due shortly. However, this week, the laptop doesn't even switch on. Write to store.In your letter:
•Tell the store where you live and what happened
•Explain the problem with the laptop
•State what action you would like the store to take
TASK 1
A friend has written you to ask for advice about a problem at work. You have had a similar problem in the past.
Write a letter to your friend.
• Tell your friend you understand the problem
• Explain what happened to you in the past
• Suggest possible solutions to the problem.
Write at least 150 words
You do not need to write any addresses,
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …..
You have recently missed a project deadline which resulted in your company losing an important client. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
oapologize for what happened
o explain why you missed the deadline
o tell him/her how you will avoid this situation in future.
A close friend told you recently about a major argument she has had with her parents
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• Explain that you understand the reasons why they argued.
• Describe a similar situation that happened to you once.
• Suggest some activities to clear your friend up.
You travelled by a long-distance bus recently and your suitcase was damaged.
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 recently had a problem with a product you purchased. Write a letter to the store manager. In your letter:
Describe the problem with the product
Explain what happened when you tried to return it
Say what you would like the manager to do
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
You have received a letter from your university of Albion demanding a reason for your absence from an exam. You were ill that day, but failed to submit the evidence. Write a letter to the Examinations Committee explaining your situation. You should include:
Apologies for the situation
Identification for yourself (Name, Student Number, Case Number)
An explanation of what had happened and any possible evidence you may have
Possible resolutions to consider.
You have recently bought some camping equipment but it was faulty. You phoned the shop but no action has been taken. Write a letter to the shop maneger. In your letter,
-Describe the problem with the equipment
-Explain what happened when you phoned the shop
-Say what you would like the maneger to do
You are a student at a university in the UK. You have recently lost your university ID card. Write to the local police station, giving details of who you are, what happened and ask to record your details so that you can apply for a new ID card.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,