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IELTS General Module Letter Writing (Task 1) Samples

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IELTS General Module - Task 1

Band 8, Sample answers

WRITING TASK 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

1. You successfully passed a job interview. You are expected to start on November 15, but you will not

be available on that date.

Write a letter to your new boss. In your letter

explain your situation

express your concern

suggest a solution

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear ………………….. ,

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am Leonardo Gomes and I have recently passed a job interview for the Software Engineer position at the Software

Infrastructure group. I was expected to start on November 15, as agreed, and am writing because, unfortunately, I

will not be able to present myself on that date.

During the interview I estimated fifteen days as the amount of time needed for me to finish my activities at my

current job and start at your company, but due to fact that I got sick for the last whole week and was not able to

work, I could not finish my tasks and will need another week to do so. If necessary, I can give you a copy of a letter

from my doctor informing that I had to stay at home and under medical care during that week.

I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and hope this will not affect our relationship. If I am expected to present

any other form of proof or talk to someone else in the company, please let me know.

Faithfully yours,

Leonardo



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2. 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. In your letter

describe the file

ask him/her to return it to you by post




Dear ………………….. ,

My dearest Philip,

I am sorry I am writing only now. Firstly, I would like to thank you for all the attention and support you gave me

while I was in Sydney. Things like that are priceless and all I can give you is my gratitude. I expect you and Ingrid to

come to Rio soon, so that I try to somehow propiciate equaly joyful moments as those you propiciated to me. I am

writing also, because of the fact that I forgot a very important document in the room where I stayed at your house.

The document is a signed contract and was the most important reason for my trip to Australia, after the business

seminar I attended. You certaintly can imagine how desperate I have been in the last days looking for this document

in my luggage. I could not find it anywhere and now I am sure I left it in your house.

Please let me know if you find it, and post it with express delivery as soon as possible. I will pay for the expense; just

let me know what is your bank, account and branch numbers.

With best wishes,

Leonardo



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3. You have recently ordered an item through the Internet, but are not happy with the purchase.

Write to the company. In your letter

describe what you purchased

explain why you are not happy with the purchase

tell them what you would like them to do about the situation




Dear ………………….. ,

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing this letter to express my disappointment with a recent purchase on your online store, order number

#7298883. I ordered a set of soccer equipments that were advertised on your site as a package including 3 pairs of

socks and a pair of soccer boots. However, on their arrival I found out that there were only 2 pairs of socks. In

addition, there were scratches on the boots that suggest that they had been used before and returned to your store.

I have since found the same offer on another website and will be returning the packages to your office. I have read

the refund policy, and as I am dissatisfied with the product, I would like to request a return of all fees paid, as well as

the postal and packaging fees. Should you have any questions, you can contact me via email, my address is

[email protected].

I look forward to a swift resolution to this matter.

Thanks for your time,

Raymond Jose



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Comments:

The student has sufficiently addressed all the points in the task statement. The information is organized well and

conveyed coherently. The paragraphing of the letter is fine. Even though some minor grammatical errors are present

in this letter, it is a very good one, and seems worthy of Band 8.

WRITING TASK 1


4. You and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel.

Write a letter to the hotel making the arrangements. In your letter

let them know when you will be arriving and leaving

what type of rooms you would like

ask them how much the weekend will cost

enquire about activities and places of interest near the hotel




Dear ………………….. ,

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing this letter to make arrangements for the stay during the weekend at your hotel and to get more

information on the places of interest and different activities nearby.

I will be arriving with my parents and wife to celebrate my parents wedding anniversary on the 4th of July which will

be on Saturday morning, and leaving on the 7th of July afternoon. I am looking to book double-rooms with the

attached bathroom for more privacy and convenience. I would love to have at least one bedroom with the balcony

or seaside view for my parents. I would also appreciate if you could provide me with the list of activities that we can

take part in during our stay for more fun and adventure. I prefer the locations to be nearby the hotel as we are not

familiar with the place. Furthermore, I would also like to know if there are any historical sites or market nearby

where we can explore more about the place's history and local culture.



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You could send me the detailed information through email or fax no later than the 4th of July with the total cost of

stay during the weekend.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours faithfully,

A.G.

Comments:

The student has addressed all the parts of the task statement fairly well. The information is organized nicely and

conveyed coherently. The grammar and sentence formation are mostly fine, with only minor improvements needed.

The range of vocabulary is adequate for the requirements of the task response. Overall, this letter is a very good one,

and seems worthy of Band 8.

WRITING TASK 1


5. You are not happy with the course you are doing at college and would like to change to a different

course.

Write a letter to the college director requesting to change your course. In your letter 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




Dear ………………….. ,



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Dear Mr. Hodgkins,

I am currently enrolled in an Italian cooking class at St. James and am writing regarding some difficulties I have had

doing this subject for the past two weeks. I would like to know if it is possible to change my course.

I believe that the last day allowed for students to make any changes was Wednesday 5th June but, in my situation,

the circumstance is uncompromising. The fact is that, during the enrolment session, no one mentioned that I needed

to be literate in Italian, which I’m not. Therefore, you will comprehend that for me, getting an understanding of what

the teacher is saying is beyond comprehensible.

Thus, I am requesting that my current enrollment be transferred from the Italian course to the French cooking class.

As unlike in Italian, I am fluent in French.

I apologise for any inconvenience this may cause to you and the staff and look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely,

Sandrine Mo

Comments:

The student’s response covers the task question very well, the sentences have good structure, the level of formality

is adequate and the vocabulary is suitable for the purpose. Some expressions would sound better in different

wording (see suggestions underlined in blue). Overall, this letter is a very good one, and seems worthy of Band 8.5.

WRITING TASK 1


6. You are going away to travel for the summer. A friend will be looking after your house while you

are away. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter

say where you are going

describe your house

explain some of the things your friend must do to look after your house.





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Dear ………………….. ,

Dear Sam,

Thank you in advance for looking after my house and my lovely puppies when I am on vacation. You know how

excited I am to go to Bali! It is indeed a dream coming true now.

I just want to let you know that my house has just been renovated and since you haven’t been to my place for a

couple of months, you have to use the stairs next to the car park instead using the main entrance door. The ground

floor will not be accessible and will be locked for maintenance reasons.

I need to mention a couple of things which you need to look after during my absence. My dogs will be staying on the

top floor and I will be very grateful if you can feed them thrice a week.

Last not least, could you please clean the dogs poop as well. Please feel free to contact me in case of any

emergencies on my cell phone 04245681112 or via email as well [email protected]. Yes I know, I have not forgotten

your treat as I owe you this one mate !

Thank you once again for your help.

See you soon,

Jane

Comments:

The candidate has fairly addressed all the parts of the task statement. The information is organized well and

conveyed coherently. The level of formality is suitable for a personal letter. In terms of sentence formation the

writer has done well. The range of vocabulary is adequate for the requirements of the task response, although there

are minor problems with word choice and grammar (bring the mouse over the words in blue to see suggested

corrections). Overall, this letter is a good one, and seems worthy of Band 8.

WRITING TASK 1




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7. You have decided to leave your current employment. Write a letter to your employer. In your letter

explain why you are writing

explain why you have decided to leave the company

tell your employer what you plan to do after leaving your present employment




Dear ………………….. ,

Dear Human Resource,

I am writing this letter in regards of terminating my contract with the organization as a Guest Service Agent. The

employment contract has stated a requirement of two weeks’ notice. Therefore, my last day of employment will be

on 25th of May 2012.

The decision made was due to personal reasons, as my family and I will be migrating to Singapore. Recently my

husband has been offered a managerial position in a five star hotel, which we thought would be a better prospect

for his career.

Once my family and I have settled down in Singapore, I plan to look for a “work at home” job. This allows me to have

flexibility with my time and would be able to take care of my children too. Leaving the company is a great loss for me

as I have learnt a lot and was given opportunities to grow.

Finally, I would like to thank you for the guidance provided during the period of my employment.

Yours sincerely,

Eve

Comments:

This letter covers the requirements of the task, all the bullet points are addressed sufficiently. The information and

ideas are presented logically, and the paragraphing is appropriate. Although there are some instances of poor word

choice and grammar, most of the sentences are error-free. Overall, seems worthy of Band 8.



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8. 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 them 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




Dear ………………….. ,

Dear Tanya,

How are you? I hope your journey was comfortable. I have an appointment with my dentist at 4 pm today, this is

why I will not be at home when you will reach. However, I have left the keys with Mr Sharma at house #14. You can

take the keys from him and enter the house. I have made some Chicken Biriyani for you and arranged the guest

room upstairs so that you can take rest.

When you arrive, your train will stop at the Central railway station. You need to take the exit towards Roma Street.

Once you come out of the station, you need to turn right and walk 100 metres. You will find the bus stop number 58

on the opposite side of the road. You need to catch bus number 333 and get down at Robertson Stop. My address is:

#27,Fleetwood St, Macgregor.

I will be home by 5:30 pm, and so will be Sam and Harry as well. We have planned to watch “The Dark Knight” at

home. I will make smoked salmon with chicken salad and we can have some wine with the dinner as well. See you

soon.

Lovingly Yours

Tanay



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Comments:


ideas are presented logically, and the paragraphing is appropriate. The use of vocabulary can be improved. Most of

the sentences are error-free with only a few inappropriate words used. Overall, seems good enough for Band 8.

WRITING TASK 1


9. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter

- explain why you changed jobs

- describe your new job

- tell him/her your other news




Dear ………………….. ,

Dear John,

I am writing to let you know that I finally got a Software Engineer position in Google. I am so happy to share this

news with you. As I told you earlier, my previous job was so bored to me. I kept working on fixing uncountable bugs

of an existing system. Thus I started seeking new job opportunities 2 months ago.

Since I walked in Google’s office during my first interview, I immediately knew that this was my ideal work place. My

major responsibility is tuning search results on several Google’s products. The most exciting thing is that my

supervisor is a pioneer in this area around the world. I believe that I can get enormous cutting-edge knowledge from

him.



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Furthermore, I have bought a new house near my office. I sincerely invite you to come to visit next month if you are

free at that point of time.

With best wishes,

Michael

Comments:

This letter covers the task prompt fully. It has the right structure and its level of formality is suitable for a personal

letter. The vocabulary and sentence structure is fine. The letter could have achieved a higher band score if it wasn’t

for the errors (mouse over the words in blue will show suggested corrections). Seems worthy of Band 8.

WRITING TASK 1


10. Your neighbours have a dog that is noisy at night. You can’t sleep. Write a letter to your

neighbours. In your letter

describe the problem with the dog

explain why it is important for you to sleep

outline what your neighbours could do about the situation




Dear ………………….. ,

Dear Mr Brown and Mrs Brown ,

I am writing to you to bring to your attention a problem that i have been having with your dog at night.



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As you may already be aware of, your dog started making small detours at night around the neighborhood, digging

holes in the gardens and often making loud noises. I was awoken by your dog’s barks several times lately, and I had

even consult a doctor and had been prescribed some sleeping pills.

This wouldn’t have been as big of a problem for me if I wasn’t in the middle of my exams, but since I am, it is crucial

for me to take good rest and sleep during the right hours; I have morning exams to wake up to.

I will therefore be grateful if you could have your dog looked after by another member of your family away from this

neighborhood, even if only until my exams are over, which will be in about three weeks time.

Thank you for taking time to read this letter, I hope to hear back from you with good news.

Yours sincerely,

Jeongsup Byun

Comments:

This is a good letter on all accounts, except perhaps some inaccurate word choice and verb forms (bring the mouse

over the words in blue to see suggested corrections). Such letter could be awarded Band 8 in a real IELTS exam.

WRITING TASK 1


11. Your friend is coming over to stay with you. However, you will be away on vacation for a month.

Write him/her a letter. In your letter say

how to get the keys to your flat

how to operate the equipment in the flat, and

suggest a few places of interest to visit




Dear ………………….. ,



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Dear Susan,

Hope this finds you well. As I wrote to you in my previous letter, I am unable to cancel the finalised trip visit my

parents. But, soon after you arrive in Melbourne, contact Jessie, a good friend of mine on 0425680256. She offered

her help to pick you up from the airport and you can collect the key from her.

I must say that sometimes, the hot water geezer turns off automatically so, you might have to make sure it is

switched on before having a shower. Also, the gas heater fixed in the lounge does not work, but you can use the oil

heater in my bed room instead.

If you have time you might enjoy visiting the Aquarium, the Queen Victoria Market and the Botanical Gardens as

these places are not that far from where I live. I hope you are happy with this arrangement, but if you need more

help or information please let me know.

Looking forward to hear from you.

With love,

Amber.

Comments:

All the requirements of the task were covered fairly well. The bullet points were mentioned, emphasized and

illustrated in a suitable and logical way. The tone of this letter needs to be less formal. The ideas are presented in a

logical order and all aspects of cohesion are taken care of well. The paragraphing is handled suitably and

appropriately. Some sophisticated words/expressions are used in a clever way, with only occasional errors in word

choice/expression choice. Most sentences are free of errors. Overall, seems worthy of Band 8.

WRITING TASK 1


12. You play sport (e.g. football) for a local team. You recently heard that a player in your team is in a

hospital. Write a letter to your team-mate. In your letter

Say how you feel about the news

Ask about the treatment in the hospital

Suggest some ways of cheering him/her up



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Dear ………………….. ,

Dear John,

I'm sorry to hear that you’ve fallen and fractured your leg. It is extremely unfortunate that you had this accident,

especially when we are having a big match next week.

I understand that you're admitted in St. John’s Hospital and will be there for a week. I hope you're taken care well at

the hospital. Although there had been some complaints about St. John’s in the past, I heard they have improved a

lot. Did you get to consult their chief orthopaedician? His speciality is in sports medicine and he could probably

suggest some specific treatments that will help you.

And let me share some good news with you. Our university has granted a sports scholarship for your studies. I heard

it from our coach and you should be getting a letter shortly. So it is not all gloom!

Do let me know if you need any help. I will visit you at the hospital next week. Till then, bye.

Regards,

Prasad

Comments:


ideas are presented logically, and the paragraphing is appropriate. Although there are some instances of poor word

choice and grammar, most of the sentences are error-free. It is best to avoid using contractions (e.g. you’re, we’re)

in IELTS letters. Overall, seems worthy of Band 8.

Band 7, Sample answers

WRITING TASK 1



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13. You have been living in a rental apartment for the past year. Recently a new neighbour

moved in and has been making a lot of noise, which disturbs you.

Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter

explain the situation

describe why it bothers you

suggest a solution




Dear ………………….. ,

Dear Mr Shah

I hope you and your family are all well. I am writing in connection with a problem I have with the new

tenant, Jack, who has moved in downstairs. Unfortunately, his habits and needs appear to be quite

different from my own.

The issue is that Jack is a professional musician who plays his electric guitar late into the night. I

understand he is in a band and needs to practice; however, I think he cannot do so in a residential building

such as ours. As I mentioned to you when I signed the lease to the apartment, I am a full-time writer who

works from home. For me, it is essential to have silence so I can concentrate on my work. With Jack playing

at all hours, I have been unable to get any of my writing done, except when he is out. In some cases, I have

even been forced to leave the apartment and work at a nearby coffee shop or library as the guitar playing

was causing such a disturbance.

I would appreciate it if you could speak to Jack and ask him to turn down the volume on his guitar or else

to use headphones. I have spoken to him about it, but to no avail. I will let you know as soon as the

situation improves.

Thank you kindly in advance and please give my best regards to your family,



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Yours sincerely,

Meg Snyder

(234 words)

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14. You are going on a short training course at a college in Sydney, Australia. You need

somewhere to live while you are there.

Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In your letter


describe the accommodation you require

say when you will need it




Dear ………………….. ,

Dear Mrs Walker

I am writing in connection with my upcoming training course at your college in Sydney, Australia. I will be

there to attend the Brain- Based Learning program at Victoria College for a period of three weeks from July

2st to July 22st, 2010. I am hoping that you will be able to assist me with my accommodation

arrangements.

As I am slightly older than most of the other participants, I would appreciate it if you could find a private

studio apartment for me, close to the college. It would be ideal if I could walk to school each day, but if

not, I would need access to public transportation. I understand some of the events on campus finish quite



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late so I would prefer not to walk in an unfamiliar neighbourhood after dark. In terms of the apartment, all

I require is a bed, a desk, a TV, an Internet connection, a kitchen and a bathroom. My budget is around US

$1000 for 3 weeks.

As I will be arriving on July 1st, I would need the apartment to be available from that night until the day of

my departure, which is July 23rd. My last night in the apartment would be July 22nd.

Please let me know if you are able to find such an apartment and if not, please suggest other suitable

arrangements. I look forward to hearing from you,

Yours sincerely,

Jane Goodwin

(236 words)

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15. You are applying for a job and need a letter of reference from someone who knew you

when you were at school.

Write a letter to one of your old teachers asking for a reference. In your letter

say what job you have applied for

explain why you want this job

suggest what information the teacher should include




Dear ………………….. ,



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Dear Mrs Sweeney

How are you? I hope everything is fine at the school and that you have been well. I still remember the

dynamic way in which you taught grammar to me and all of the teacher trainees in your English class.

Thanks again for those important lessons.

I am writing in connection with a letter of reference that I need for a job that I have applied for recently. As

I am due to graduate next month, I have applied for a position as an ESL teacher at a private language

school in Tokyo, Japan. You might remember my telling you how very much I looked forward to teaching

and traveling around the world. Now I have the chance. I am confident that I can make a difference in the

lives of students who need to learn English.

In the letter of reference, I would appreciate it if you could include information related to my

trustworthiness, my enthusiasm and my cross-cultural awareness while in teacher training college. As the

job is in Japan, they do not have the chance to interview me and will base their decision largely on my

letters of reference. I would need to have the letter in two weeks, by July 1st.

Thank you kindly in advance,

Yours sincerely,

Grace Smith

WRITING TASK 1


16. You successfully passed a job interview. You are expected to start on November 15, but

you will not be available on that date.

write a letter to your new boss. In your letter


express your concern and suggest solutions






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Dear ………………….. ,

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to inform you that I won’t be able to start work on November 15, as agreed during my recent

interview with you.

The reason that I can’t start my work was because my mother has fell down the stairs yesterday. As, I am

the only daughter and there are no other relatives that are able to look after my mother, I have no choise

but to go back to look after her. According to the doctors it will take about two weeks for her to be able to

walk and take care of herself again.

I apologize for all the inconvenience and I truly belived that you need me to be at work on that day for the

project that is scheduled to be completed three weeks later. I am able to work for home and completed

the project as mention. I will also report to you through e-mail and if there is a problem, I will call and

inform you along the way.

Once again, I’m very sorry for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

Yours faithfully,

S. Chua.

Comments:

This is a good letter. It covers the task, has a good structure, the paragraphs are coherent. There are

several grammatical errors (see comments underlined in blue) and a poorly structured sentence that needs

improvement (it starts with “I apologize for all the inconvenience”). Overall, this looks like a band 6.5 letter

– some improvement to grammar could take it to Band 7.

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17. You migrated to another country. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter



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describe your present life

tell him/her why you chose this country




Dear ………………….. ,

Dear Linda,

I’m sorry I haven’t been writing to you for such a long time. I am writing to inform you that I have migrated

to Perth, Australia. My family and I arrived in Perth on the 03/04 and we have finally settled down.

We migrated to Perth because my sisters and their families have also migrated there three years ago. We

have planed to join them in Perth and also did this for the children’s education and their future as well.

We have just settled in our new house and the kids are enjoying the pool almost every day. They have

been attending a public school and have made quite a lot of friends. The people here are very friendly and

helpful. John has also found a job near the city. The working environment here according to John is very

different from Malaysia. As for me, I am a full time housewife, enjoying the morning coffee with the

newspaper.

Do let me know when you plan to visit Perth and you are always welcome to stay at my new house.

With love,

Sharon.

Comments:

This is a good letter. It has the correct structure, the task is covered, the sentences are nicely built and it

leaves a good impression because of the fluency of the language. See comments underlined in blue for

minor corrections. Overall, this looks like a band 7 letter.



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18. You have bought a new mobile phone and in a few days after purchase it has stopped

working. You spoken to the company representative a week ago but the phone has still not

been repaired.

Write a letter to the company. In your letter

introduce yourself


say what action you would like to company to take




Dear ………………….. ,

Dear Sir/ Madam,

I am writing to inform you about the faulty mobile phone that I have purchased in your store.

I am Christine B., I am a regular customer of your company. On the 10th of March, I bought a brand new

Nokia XYZ mobile. However, upon one week of using it, problems started to appear. The flash of the

camera is no longer working. Also, the monitor is getting blurry which makes it difficult for me to see the

SMS messages clearly. I was very surprised to discover such problems in quite an expensive model.

Naturally, I returned the mobile phone in your store to be replaced with a new one. One of your sales staff

told me that they will send it to my home address within one week. However, two weeks have passed

without me receiving any replacement. I am very upset for your poor service.

In this regard, I insist on getting a refund of my full payment if the replacement will not arrive within one

more week.

Yours faithfully,



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Christine B.

Comments:

This is a very good letter. The structure of paragraphs and sentences, grammar, vocabulary, the length of

the letter – everything is in order. There are some minor corrections (see comments underlined in blue).

Otherwise, this looks like a Band 7 letter.

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19. You rented a car from a Car Rental Company. The air conditioner has stopped working.

You phoned the company a week ago but it still has not been repaired.


introduce yourself






Dear ………………….. ,

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to complain about the air conditioner in my car, which I took on rent from your company for

two weeks. Unfortunately, it has stopped working.

I rented Mercedes Benz 8 days ago. My customer number is 1230. Actually, what happened -I was on my

way from Jacksonville to Miami, although the atmosphere temperature was cooler, suddenly a sound came



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from the engine. At first, I thought that the engine belt is broken and I may not be able to drive the car

further. However, when I felt no air coming from the air conditioner, I realized it has stopped working.

Naturally, when I got back home I immediately contacted your customer care center and registered my

complaint. They issued me a complaint number 234343 and said that they will send a technician at my

house within 2 to 3 business days to get it repaired. Almost one week has passed since I called, but still it is

not being repaired.

I am not at all satisfied with your customer service. In case you can’t resolve my problem within 2 business

days after the receipt of this letter, I want a complete refund of the car rental payment which I made in

advance, that is $200.

Yours faithfully,

Hasnain Siraj

Comments:

This is a good letter. It has the right structure, covers the task, the paragraphs are connected together by

linking words and the sentences are well-structured. The grammar needs some attention, especially the

prepositions and the way you use tenses (see comments underlined in blue). Overall, this looks like a Band

6.5 – 7 letter.

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20. You have bought a new laptop computer and in a few days of purchase discovered a

major flaw.


introduce yourself






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Dear ………………….. ,

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing you to express my dissatisfaction with a laptop computer I bought in your store four days ago.

As soon as I turned on the computer, I realized that Windows operating system was not installed in it,

although the offer said it was included. In addition, I chose a gray laptop and the one I received is black.

Moreover, the default language of the laptop is Japanesse and I haven’t been able to change it to my

native language, which is English. To make matters worse, the memory specifications of this laptop are not

the same as the ones that I read in your catalog.

I definitely need this situation to be solved as soon as possible. I made the decision to buy the laptop at

your store, because of previous good recommendations some friends of mine gave me about your store.

However, after this experience, I feel deceived.

I would like you can send me the laptop I first chose at your store, including all the specifications were

shown in the offer. If I don’t get a quick response to my request, I hope a full refund of the payment I

already made.

Thanks in advance for your response.

Yours faithfully,

R.

Comments:

This is a good letter, all it need is a little more attention as there are certain language inaccuracies (see

comments underlined in blue). Overall, this looks like a Band 7 letter.

WRITING TASK 1



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21. You want to sell your television. 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 the television

describe the television

suggest a date when your friend can come and see it




Dear ………………….. ,

Dear Gary,

Hope you are doing well.

I’m doing fine, though my life is quite hectic at the moment because, as you know, I am moving abroad and

there is so much to do!

There are a few things that I can’t take with me because they are too big so I am seeing if any of my friends

would be interested in buying them. One of the things I do not want to take with me is my television, and I

thought you might like to buy it off me for a cheap price.

It’s a 32“ flat screen TV, and it’s a Phillips model. It has a USB port so you can just plug in a thumb drive to

watch movies or listen to music. It has great stereo surround sound.

As you know, I’m leaving the country at the end of the month, which is only two weeks away. So if you

want to see it, it would be best to come on 20th or 21st. That will give me time to sell it elsewhere if you

are not interested.

Ok, I look forward to seeing you. Let me know if you can’t make it.

All the best,



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John.

(202 Words)

Comments:

Overall it is a good answer meeting all the requirements.

The IELTS letter addresses the three key points in the task about the television – why it’s being sold

(paragraphs 1 and 2), it’s description (paragraph 3), and some possible dates (paragraph 4

WRITING TASK 1


22. 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 went wrong

explain what you had to do to overcome the problem at the time

say what action you would like the manager to take




Dear ………………….. ,

Dear Sir / Madam



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I am writing in connection with my recent stay at the Four Seasons in London, England. Unfortunately, due

to a malfunctioning heater in my room, I spent three miserable nights at your hotel from April 26 - 29,

2010.

When I arrived in London, there was an unexpected snowstorm. I understand it does not usually snow

inApril; however, when I got to my room, there was no heat. After complaining, a technician was sent up,

who informed me they had to install a new heating unit. When I asked to be moved to another room, I was

told the hotel was completely booked. Unfortunately, each night after work I returned to discover the

problem had not been rectified. Eventually, I spent three horribly uncomfortable nights, wearing my coat

to bed, wearing socks around the room and ending up with a bad cold from the unheated room. I had no

time to complain as I had to catch a flight home right after my conference.

I am shocked by this terrible service. This is not what anyone expects for $400 a night! To compensate me

for this tremendous inconvenience, I ask that you refund my money right away and offer me a free, more

comfortable stay in one of your finer suites in the future. If not, I am prepared to take my complaint to a

higher authority.

I look forward to hearing from you at the earliest,

Yours faithfully,

Mr John McFee

(236 words)

WRITING TASK 1


23. You have received a letter from your bank, asking you to acknowledge receipt of a new

bank card. However, the card was missing from the envelope.

Write a letter to the bank's head office. In your letter:

explain why you are writing

express concern about the missing card

ask them what they intend to do




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Dear ………………….. ,

Dear Sir / Madam

I am writing in connection with a missing or stolen debit card from your bank. This is an urgent matter as

the bank card could prove dangerous in the hands of the wrong person.

Just yesterday, I received a letter from your bank's head office. It stated that my new bank card was

enclosed and asked me to acknowledge receipt. However, when the envelope arrived in my mailbox, it was

in a tattered state. More importantly, the debit card which was supposed to be included, was missing. I

checked and rechecked around the mailbox, but found nothing. I am concerned that someone has gone

through my mail and possibly stolen the card.

For this reason I request that you cancel the existing debit card immediately. The debit card in question is

related to my account number 64729401 at your Bay and Bloor branch. After it has been cancelled, please

arrange to send me a new one, as I need to travel overseas next week and will need to carry the new bank

card with me.

Thank you kindly in advance,

Yours faithfully,

Ms Brenda Holster

(172 words)

WRITING TASK 1


24. You eat at your college cafeteria at lunch time every day. However, you think it needs

some improvements.



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Write a letter to the college magazine. In your letter

explain what you like about the cafeteria

say what is wrong with it

suggest how it could be improved




Dear ………………….. ,

Dear Sir / Madam

I am writing in connection with our college cafeteria. Since almost every student spends some time here

every day, I believe it is in everyone's best interest to find ways to improve the quality of this central

eatery.

The cafeteria itself is modern, spacious and attractive. The newly painted murals of the seaside give the

seating area an open, airy, outdoor feeling which makes it very pleasant to eat meals there. This is further

enhanced by the large green plants and flowing water fountains.

The main problem with the cafeteria is in the food served! First of all, there is a very limited selection

available. Each day offers up only standard North American fare of hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken nuggets

and french fries. Not only is this selection unhealthy, but also uninteresting day in and day out. We have so

many international students on campus, it would be wonderful to have some curries, burritos and falafel

added to the menu. Secondly, since this is a student cafeteria, prices need to stay low. We have

unfortunately seen two price hikes in the last two years.

I am sure if we offer a wider range of foods, at better prices, the cafeteria will continue to run profitably as

more students choose to eat there.

Yours faithfully,

Daniel Bernard

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