IELTS Writing Samples - Task1

Formal letter:Organizing a language learning trip

A company is organizing a trip abroad for language training to a number of limited places. Write a letter to the manager of the company. In your letter, you should:

• Express that you want to join
• say why you think you should join
• explain why the organizers should select you

Sep 2004

Informal letter:a friend’s visit to your city

One of your friends is going to visit your city for a short period. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, you should:

• tell what time of year is most suitable for sightseeing around the city.
• describe some places that are worth visiting
• say how to find an inexpensive hotel

Mar 2007

Formal letter: inviting a famous guest speaker

Write a letter to invite a famous person to give a speech at a meeting in your youth club.  In your letter, you should:

• introduce your club
• explain why you want to invite him/her
• tell him/her about the arrangement for the meeting

Oct 2005

Semi-formal: Letter of Thanks to your landlord

You are currently living in a rented flat but will be moving out soon. Write a letter to the owner of the flat to thank him and introduce one of your friends to move in. In your letter, you should:

• thank the owner of the flat for being so nice and helpful
• explain why you are leaving
• introduce your friend to him

Mar 2006

Informal Letter: a friend taking care of your children

You are going to have a business trip and arrange your friend to look after your children. Write a letter to the friend. In your letter, you should:

• tell him/her which kind of food your children like and dislike.
• tell him/her what kind of activities your children can attend.
• tell him/her the time you will pick up your children.

Jan 2009

Informal Letter: Apology letter to a friend 1

Your friend wants to come to your city and stay with you for one week for a holiday. However, it is impossible for you to accompany him. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, you should:

• apologize to your friend
• explain why you can not stay with him
• suggest an alternative plan for the holiday

Jul 2005

Informal Letter: invitation letter to a Friend

Your friend from an English-speaking country will come to your city for a holiday. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, you should :

• invite him to stay with you
• introduce some places to visit
• give him some advice

Jan 2006

Formal Letter:closing a sport center

You hear that a sport center would be closed. Write a letter to the manager. In your letter, you should :

• tell how you heard about the news
• say what your opinion is about this
• explain how it impacts in your life

Jun 2009

Informal Letter -Give your suggestions

Your neighbour keeps his pets in the garden, which has caused some troubles to your life.Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter, you should:

• say who you are and why you write this letter.
• explain the problems
• give your suggestion on how to solve the problems 

May 2007

Semi-formal letter- problems with furniture

You are living in a rented apartment, but you have some problems with the furniture. write a letter to your landlord. In your letter you should : 

• say who you are
• explain the problems
• say what you want your landlord to do

May 2007

Informal Letter- Invite friend

Your friend from an English Speaking country will come to your city for a holiday. Write a letter to your friend. In letter, you should:

                 •  invite him to stay with you

                 •  introduce places to visit

                 •  give him some advice

Number of employees

The table shows the number of employees and factories producing silk in England and Wales between 1851 and 1901.

Jan 2018