General Writing Task 1

The topic of this letter appeared in a recent IELTS exam in Canada. Below is a sample response that is likely to score Band 8 or above in IELTS. The sports centre that you regularly visit has a problem with some of its equipment. Write a letter to the centre manager. In your letter, – Let them know about the problem – Describe how it has affected you – Explain why it should be fixed soon. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mr Marsh Answer Dear Mr Marsh, I am writing to let you know about an issue I have encountered with some of the equipment at the sports centre that I visit on a regular basis. I recently attempted to use one of the treadmills and found that it was malfunctioning. It was extremely slow and made grinding noises… Read More »IELTS Letter, topic: Writing to complain about a problem with sports centre equipment

The topic of this letter appeared in a recent IELTS exam in the UAE. Below is a sample response that is likely to score Band 8 or above in IELTS. You have recently read a book and noticed some incorrect information about a place that you know. Write a letter to the author of the book. In your letter, – Include the name of the place and the incorrect information – Provide the correct information – Explain why it is important to correct this mistake. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mr Jones Answer Dear Mr Jones, After recently reading your book ‘Journey though South Africa’ I found that some of the details relating to my hometown, the city of Durban, were inaccurate. In particular, you described Durban as a small city with only a few neighbourhoods and tourist attractions.… Read More »IELTS Letter, topic: Writing about incorrect information in a book

The topic of this letter appeared in a recent IELTS exam in Thailand. Below is a sample response that is likely to score Band 8 or above in IELTS. Your workplace does not have a car park, and it is causing some problems. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter, – Describe the problems this is causing – Explain what benefits a car park would bring to the company – Suggest a solution for the car park problem Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mr Campbell Answer Dear Mr Campbell, I am writing regarding an issue that has been a source of inconvenience and difficulty for employees at our workplace. We do not have a car park on the premises, and this has been creating problems for employees who commute by car. Without a designated parking area, my… Read More »IELTS Letter, topic: Your workplace does not have a car park, and it is causing some problems

The topic of this letter appeared in a recent IELTS exam in Pakistan. Below is a sample response that is likely to score Band 8 or above in IELTS. You had a minor accident at work and you got injured. According to the company rules, you have to report it in writing to your manager. 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. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mr Smith Answer Dear Mr Smith, I am writing this letter to inform you that I was slightly injured at work two days ago. The incident happened while I was carrying out my daily duties in the warehouse. In the process of retrieving… Read More »IELTS Letter, topic: Writing about a minor accident at work

The topic of this letter appeared in a recent IELTS exam in India. Below is a sample response that is likely to score Band 8 or above in IELTS. You have travelled to another city for a company meeting and stayed at a hotel. When you returned, you discovered that you forgot something important in your hotel room. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter, – Say what you have left in the room – Explain why it is important to you – Tell the manager what you would like them to do about it. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir / Madam Answer Dear Sir / Madam, I am writing to inform you of an unfortunate incident that occurred during my stay at your hotel. On the 21st of October I travelled to London for… Read More »IELTS Letter, topic: Writing about something you forgot at the hotel

The topic of this letter appeared in a recent IELTS exam in Australia. Below is a sample response that is likely to score Band 8 or above in IELTS. You recently had some items shipped to you from overseas. Upon receiving the shipment you found that some things were damaged in transit. Write a letter to the manager of the shipping company. In your letter – Provide the details of your shipment – Describe the damage – Say what action you want the company to take. Answer Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing in regard to an overseas shipment that your company handled on my behalf. I have booked a collection of paintings of significant value from a business associate in Italy, to be shipped to my residence in Canada. The paintings left Milano on the 15 of November and arrived… Read More »IELTS Letter, topic: Writing to complain about a damaged shipment

The topic of this letter appeared in a recent IELTS exam in Pakistan. Below is a sample response that is likely to score Band 8 or above in IELTS. You participated in a public event organized by a local park. Write a letter to the event organizer. In your letter, – Give them some feedback about the event – Explain what you particularly enjoyed – Make some suggestions for improvement Answer Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing with regard to the recent inaugural “Family Market Day” held at Seaview Park this past weekend. I would most of all like to express my gratitude and appreciation for all the effort put in by your team to host this amazing event. My family and I visited the stalls on Sunday and we were blown away by the security measures and the wide variety… Read More »IELTS Letter, topic: giving feedback and suggestions to an event organiser

The topic of this letter appeared in a recent IELTS exam in Kenya. Below is a sample response that is likely to score Band 8 or above in IELTS. You lost an item while travelling on a bus. An employee of the bus company assisted you in recovering your lost item. Write a letter to the company manager to thank the employee. In your letter, – Describe what you lost and how the employee helped you find it – Say how you felt after recovering it – Explain why it was important to you Answer Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to express my gratitude for the kind and prompt assistance shown to me by one of your employees at the Durban Bus Station regarding an issue that I faced after an intercity trip on one of your buses. About an… Read More »IELTS Letter, topic: writing to thank a bus company employee for helping you