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Write letter to shop manager about problem with kitchen equipment

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have 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 explain what you would like the manager to do You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam, Model Answer: Dear Sir or Madam, I wish that I didn’t have to write this letter to you, but I just couldn’t help it. Having lived in the same neighbourhood, I have always visited your shop to buy different kinds of equipment to meet my household needs. But, after buying a kitchen oven from your shop recently, I am not too sure if I could rely upon your store anymore. And, the reason for this being is my technician just couldn’t g...
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You stayed at your friends’ house when you participated in a business seminar

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You stayed at your friends’ house when you participated in a business seminar in Australia. You left a file with important documents in your room. Write a letter to your friend, describing the file and ask him/her to return it to you by post. You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ............... , Model Answer: Dear Sandy, Hope you are doing great with your job and thanks a ton for the exciting time at your home during my stay last week in Australia. The seminar I attended was a splendid one. But you know, I have some bad habits and I forget things. As a legacy, I have left a file at your home. The file contains some important documents. In fact, I left the file in the room I stayed at your home. It is a brown file with a zipper on top. The file also has some scratch mark on its front an...
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Write to the director of the school and request your reports

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Last year you attended a presentation skill course at the Sydney College of Australia. Your new employer has asked you to provide copies of your reports and assignments as quickly as possible. Write to the director of the school and request these documents. You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam, Model Answer: Dear Sir or Madam, I took part in the presentation skill course at your college, Sydney College of Australia, last year and passed the exam with distinction. I now need the copies of my reports and assignments. I am hoping that you will send them to my address in Vietnam. Since I rushed to my homeland - Vietnam, for some emergencies, I could not bring the reports and assignment copies with me. Recently my new employer sought for these documents. In fact, I applied for t...
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You are not able to continue the part-time evening course

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. 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 You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ......, Model Answer: Dear Mr Smith, I am currently enrolled in an evening management course at the Institute of Management in Berlin, Germany. I am afraid I cannot continue the course due to the excessive work pressure in my office. Actually, the office is running understaff now and I have to play a couple of roles together with my assigned duties. So, it is hard for me to manage time in the evening as I usually leave...
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Write a letter to the director of the Museum for the job

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have seen an advertisement in an English newspaper for a job working in the City Museum shop during the holidays. You have decided to apply for the job. Write a letter to the director of the Museum. In your letter,      - introduce yourself      - explain what experience and special skills you have      - explain why you are interested in the job You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam, Model Answer: Dear Sir or Madam, I am Hannah Mark, an undergrad arts major student at the University of Chicago. While seeking for a suitable job during the summer holidays, I have noticed your advertisement published in the Daily Herald on 28th July. I am writing to apply for the job. I am experienced in dealing with customers ...
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You recently had your computer fixed

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You recently had your computer fixed at a local computer store, however, you are not pleased with the service you received. Write a letter to the store manager. In the letter:      - describe the situation      - explain why you are dissatisfied      - say what you want the manager to do. You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mr ......., Model Answer: Dear Mr Michel, I recently took your service to fix my computer here in Auckland. But I am still experiencing the problems and I am actually dissatisfied with the service your shop provided me. For the last couple of weeks, my computer rebooted all of a sudden and I took it to your repair shop. I also experienced problems with the graphics card and LAN card which I reported to t...
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An English-speaking friend wants to spend a two-week holiday

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. An English-speaking friend wants to spend a two-week holiday in your region and has written asking for information and advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,      - offer to find somewhere to stay      - give advice about what to do      - give information about what clothes to bring You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows: Dear........, Model Answer: Dear Roger, Your letter that I received last Monday was truly amazing. I was delighted to know that you are set to come here in Sri Lanka to spend holidays for two weeks. I appreciate your letter seeking some information and advice and cannot wait to have you in my city. Colombo is the best place to stay in the country and you can access any parts of the country through ...
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A family member is coming to stay with you

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. A family member is coming to stay with you. He/she will be arriving by train in the morning, but you won’t be home until the evening. Write a letter to your relative. In your letter: - explain the arrangements you have made for him/her to get keys and enter the house - tell your relative how to get from the train station to your house - say when you will be home and suggest what you could do together that evening You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows: Dear........, Model Answer: Dear Uncle Clark, I am so glad that you are finally arriving in the city. I met you long ago and years have passed since then. Hope it would be a very pleasant stay for you this time. Unfortunately, I have to leave home early in the morning on the day of your arrival for some important tasks in the office. But I ha...
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You saw an advertisement for a tennis course

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You saw an advertisement for a tennis course in England but you have a problem and can not stay the whole course. Write a letter to the course director. In your letter,         - explain your interest in the course         - describe your problem         - find out if a refund is possible You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam, Model Answer: Sir or Madam, I am writing in regard to your online advertisement for a tennis course in London, England. This is an attractive course and as a passionate learner, I am interested in joining the course. I am a journalist and due to my job nature, I need to move to places. So, it would be hard for me to complete the three months' cou...
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You are organizing a group to visit a historical exhibition

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. As part of a student social survey project, you are organizing a group to visit a historical exhibition in a small town. Write a letter to the person in charge asking for information regarding such things as the contents of the exhibition, and the dates of its opening and closing, and if there are any discounts available. You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam, Model Answer: Dear Mr Richard, I am Farah Beckinson, a senior teacher at the Trinity College, Dublin, writing to inquire about the historic exhibition your museum is organising in Dalkey. We would like to take around 30 students to the exhibition as part of a student social survey project. To finalise this, I need some information related to the exhibition. Could you please tell me about the exhibition contents? Actual...
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