IELTS Letter Writing

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel. Write a letter to the hotel making the arrangements. Let them know when you will be arriving and leaving, what type of rooms you would like, and ask them how much the weekend will cost. Also, inquire about activities and places of interest near the hotel. 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 and my family wish to spend a weekend at your seaside hotel in Greece and have already confirmed our flight from Spain on 27th June. I am writing to book your hotel for three days. I will arrive on Friday evening and wish to leave the hotel on Sunday. And I expect two double rooms for me and my other family members. The room should be large enough with attached bath and Wi-Fi conn...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have seen an advertisement for part-time work in a hotel for three months over the summer. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter      – say what experience you have      – ask what the work involves      – enquire about job conditions 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 Jenna Flone, writing this letter to expresses my interest in the part-time job in your hotel for three months during this summer. I saw your advertisement in the daily Moon and would like to offer my candidacy for the job. I am experienced in handling the front desk activities and you are looking for the same or someone who has a similar experience. In fact, I used to be a front desk offic...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You are not happy with the course you are doing at a college and would like to change to a different course. Write a letter to the college director requesting to change your course. You should include details about:      – what course are you doing now      – why you are not satisfied with that course      – what course would you like to change to You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir, Model Answer: Dear Sir, I am an undergraduate student in your college and writing to seek your permission to change a course I have taken this semester. I took ‘Statistics and Analysis’ at the beginning of this semester, exactly 8 days ago and would like to take Sociology instead. I took Statistics and Analysis according to the recommendati...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You had a good meal at a local restaurant with your family. Write a letter to the newspaper to tell them about it, describe the meal you had, and why you think the restaurant is worth visiting. You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir, Model Answer: Dear Sir, Recently I had been to a newly opened restaurant with my family in my locality here in Kabul and I had a wonderful experience there. The restaurant's name is 'Food Lovers' and I am writing to share my positive experience in this eateries. I know this not trendy to write reviews in newspapers but I cannot resist myself. The meal that I took with my family was delicious. They prepared the meal within a short span of time but with great care and responsibilities. I did not expect that the foods would be so tasty and especial...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You 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 was 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 should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir, Model Answer: Dear Sir, I would like to notify you that I stayed at your hotel in Munich from 25th to 27th January and had a very bad experience as the room heating system was inadequate. I regret my decision to stay at your hotel and in reality, I am disappointed with the experience. During my stay, ...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You are a student at the University of Sydney. Your ID card has been stolen. Write to the Local Police Station, giving details of who you are, what happened and asking what you should do to get a new ID card. 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 Samantha Mire, an undergraduate student at the University of Sydney. I am writing you to formally inform about my stolen ID card and seeking advice on what to do to get a fresh one. I was walking down the street yesterday evening to get back home. I was alone and suddenly a young snatcher took away my purse. The purse contained some cash, my ID card, some personal items and a storybook. My ID card is issued to my name and has a validity until November 2020. I am worried about the ID card. Could...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You ordered a new chequebook from your bank two weeks ago but you have received nothing. Write a letter to the manager complaining about the bad service. Say when and how you ordered the chequebook. Ask how much longer you will have to wait and ask the manager what action he will take over this matter. 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, It is a regret that I am writing this complaint letter to your well-reputed bank. I have a savings account with your bank and had ordered a chequebook two weeks ago. I am yet to receive the chequebook. I think this is the sign of a poor service to the clients. In fact, a chequebook should not take so long to be delivered, not especially for a large and renowned bank like yours. I was told that I would get ...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You live in a room in college which you share with another student. You find it very difficult to study/work there because he or she always has friends visiting. They have parties in the room and sometimes borrow your things without asking you. Write a letter to the Accommodation Officer at the college and ask for a new room next term. You would prefer a single room. Explain your reasons. You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir, Model Answer: Dear Sir, I am a student at your university and I share my room with a junior student. I am experiencing some unavoidable problems and hence seeking your help on this. I reside in room D-204, block- D. I have been living with my current roommate in the university hostel for the past six months and thought that the problems would be sorted out auto...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You are due to move into a rented apartment next month but you will not be able to because you have some problems. Write a letter to the house owner. In your letter,      - explain your situation      - describe your problems      - tell him/her when you think you can move in. 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 Hanson Ton, Hope you are doing fine. Recently, I have rented one of your apartments at the fifth avenue in Brisbane. The apartment is D4 and it is on the 7th floor. I was set to move into the apartment next month, but I am afraid, I cannot move in next month due to some unavoidable issues. Recently, my office has assigned me a task and I will have to travel to two Asian countries and stay there until ...

IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Every year, someone in the company where you work is chosen as the best employee. Your manager has asked staff members to make suggestions about who should be chosen this year. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter,      - Identify a colleague who you think should be the best employee      - Explain what the job of this colleague involves      - Give reasons why the colleague should be chosen as the best employee. 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 Martin, It is indeed a great practice to recognise the employee of the year as it motivates our office staff to a great extent. I would like to recommend Ms Akiko for the award this year to acknowledge her extraordinary performance and interpersonal skills....