2024 IELTS Writing General Task 1 Questions And Answer

You want to sell some of your furniture. You think a friend of yours might like to buy it from you.  Write a letter to your friend. In your letter  • explain why you are selling  • describe the furniture  • suggest a date when your friend can come and see the furniture Write at least 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses.

A friend you made while you were studying abroad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in your country. You have heard about a job in a local company that might be suitable for him/her.  Write a letter to this friend. In your letter  • tell your friend about the job and what sort of work it involves  • say why you think the job would be suitable for him/her  • explain how to apply for the job Write at least 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses.

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. Write at least 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses.

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. You do not need to write any addresses.

You started in your present job two years ago. You now feel it is important for your career development to move to a different department in the same company.  Write a letter to your manager. In your letter  • say what you have learned in your present job  • suggest how the company would benefit from moving you to a different department  • explain why you do not wish to leave the company Write at least 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses.

You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your country all look very similar to each other. You don't fully agree with this opinion. Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter • say which points in the article you agree with • explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other town centres • offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article Write at least 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses.

You recently used a company to help you move your furniture and possessions to your new apartment. The removal company has now asked for your feedback about the service they provided. Write a letter to the removal company. In your letter • explain what went well on the day you moved house • praise an employee who was particularly helpful • mention an aspect of the service that you were not happy with Write at least 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses.

You recently did a short cookery course. The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course. Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. In your letter • describe what you enjoyed about the course • say how much cooking you've done since the course • suggest another cookery course you'd like the school to offer Write at least 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses.

On a recent holiday you lost a valuable item. Fortunately you have travel insurance to cover the cost of anything lost. Write a letter to the manager of your insurance company. In your letter • describe the item you lost • explain how you lost it • tell the insurance company what you would like them to do Write at least 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses.

It is ten years since you left college, You'd like to organise an event to celebrate this anniversary with all your friends and classmates from college. Write a letter to one of your college friends. In your letter • say what kind of celebration event you'd like to organise • explain why you think it would be good to celebrate in this way • describe what help you need to organise this event Write at least 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses.

You recently went to a concert and thought one of the singers was very good. You want to tell him how you feel. Write a letter to the singer. In your letter • say how you feel about his performance • give details of your musical activities • explain how you would like him to help you with your musical activities Write at least 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses.

The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for him/her. Write a letter to Chris's parents. In your letter • say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party • explain why you won't be able to attend the party • give details of a plan to see Chris at a different time Write at least 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses.

A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money, either to sponsor a local children's sports team for two years, or to pay for two open-air concerts. It has asked for feedback from the general public.  Write a letter to the company. In your letter  • describe the benefits of sponsoring the sports team  • summarise the benefits of paying for the concerts  • say how you think the company should spend the money Write at least 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses.

During a recent plane journey, you sat next to a businessman who owns a chain of restaurants. You talked to him and he suggested that you should contact him about a possible job in one of his restaurants.  Write a letter to this businessman. In your letter  • remind him when and where you met  • tell him what kind of job you are interested in  • say why you think you would be suitable for the job Write at least 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses.

You are going to another country to study. You would like to do a part-time job while you are studying, so you want to ask a friend who lives there for some help. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter • give details of your study plans • explain why you want to get a part-time job • suggest how your friend could help you find a job Write at least 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses.

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 liked 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 manager should do to improve the food in future Write at least 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses.

Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. He/She would like your advice about finding a place to live. Write an email to your friend. In your email • describe where you lived when you were a student at the university • recommend the best way for him/her to look for accommodation • warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation Write at least 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses.

You have recently moved to a different house.  Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter  • explain why you have moved  • describe the new house  • invite your friend to come and visit Write at least 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses.

You and your family are living in rented accommodation in an English-speaking country. You are not satisfied with the condition of some of the furniture.  Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter  • introduce yourself  • explain what is wrong with the furniture  • say what action you would like the landlord to take Write at least 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses.

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 do 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 Write at least 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses.

You have just moved into a new home and are planning to hold a party. You are worried that the noise may disturb your neighbour.  Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter  • introduce yourself  • describe your plans for the party  • invite your neighbour to come Write at least 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses.

Your local council is considering closing a 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 closes Write at least 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses.

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 Write at least 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses.

You recently bought some train tickets for a journey a week in advance. When you went to the station to catch the train, you were told you could not use the tickets and the staff were very unhelpful to you.  Write a letter to the train company. In your letter  • describe the problem you had with the tickets  • say why you were unhappy with the staff • suggest what action the train company should take Write at least 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses.

You work for an entertainment company which plans to open a new theatre soon. You want to invite a famous actor to open the new theatre. Write a letter to this famous actor. In your letter • give some information about the new theatre • invite her/him to open the new theatre • explain why she/he would be a good person to open the theatre Write at least 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses.

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 Write at least 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses.

A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/She has asked for your advice.  Write a letter to your friend. In your letter  • explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday  • describe some possible disadvantages  • say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer Write at least 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses.

Your English-speaking friend has asked for your help with a college project he/she is doing about celebrating New Year in different countries.  Write a letter to your friend. In your letter  • say how important New Year is to people in your country  • describe how New Year is celebrated in your country  • explain what you like about New Year celebrations in your country Write at least 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses.

There have been several complaints about the reception area where visitors to your company arrive. Your manager has asked you to suggest how the reception area could be improved.  Write a letter to your manager. In your letter  • describe the complaints that have been made  • say why the reception area is important  • suggest how the reception area could be improved Write at least 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses.

You recently attended a training course for your work. Your employer has  asked you for your feedback on the training course.  Write a letter to your employer In your letter  • remind your employer what the course was about  • explain why the course was useful to you in your work  • suggest why the course may be suitable for some of your other colleagues Write at least 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses.