General IELTS Writing Task 1 Topic Examples
Requesting Information
You would like to participate in a work-related seminar in another country. Write a letter to the person in charge of the seminar and ask for detailed information regarding the dates, program, accommodation and cost.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any address.
You are going to visit New Zealand for an ‘English and Homestay’ program. You have just received details of your homestay host family. Write your first letter to the family. In your letter:
- Introduce yourself.
- Ask the family some questions to get information that is important to you
- Tell the family about your arrival date and time
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any address.
You are organising an executive event for the company you work for. Write a letter to the person in charge of a venue that you are considering for the event and ask for detailed information regarding dates, services and costs.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any address.
Write a letter to the Information Officer at the TAPE Information Office asking for information about the Tertiary Preparation Certificate. Describe your educational background and your reasons for wanting to do the course.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any address.
You are going to have a family party in a private room of a hotel. Write a letter to the hotel manager and say:
- Why do you need to use this private room?
- What do you need them to provide for the party?
- Inquire about the price of the food you are ordering.
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any address.
You have a friend who lives in a different country. You will organise a party soon and have thought to use a foreign recipe. Write a letter to the friend asking for a recipe from his/her country for the party you are organizing.In your letter:
- Tell your friend about the party
- Ask for the recipe
- Explain why you need the recipe from his/her country
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any address.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ……,
You would like to get enrolled in a qualification course. Write a letter to the person in charge of the course and ask for detailed information regarding the course, fee and prerequisites.
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any address.
As part of a student social survey project, you are organising a group to visit a historical exhibition in a small town. Write a letter 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.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any address.
You have just rented an unfurnished flat and a friend has told you that the Opportunity Shop in the shopping centre has cheap second-hand furniture. Write to the shop owner describing what you need and asking whether they have these items and what they cost.
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write your own address.
You would like to buy some electrical goods at a shop in a nearby town. Write a letter to the shop and ask if they have the things you want or whether they will be able to order them. Ask what the prices are and how long they will be able to hold the goods for you.
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write your own address.
You are organising an executive event for the company you work for. Write a letter to the person in charge of a venue that you are considering for the event and ask for detailed information regarding dates, services and costs.
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any address.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear…,
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