Category: IELTS General Writing Task 1

Question – You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child.

Write a letter to the couple. In your letter

explain why you would like the job
give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
Write at least 150 words.

Dear Sir/Madam,

I hope this letter finds you well. I am eager to express my interest in the opportunity to live with your family for six months and care for your six-year-old child. This aligns perfectly with my passion for childcare, cultural exchange, and personal growth.

My background in early childhood education, coupled with hands-on experience, equips me to create a nurturing environment for your child’s positive development. My patient and adaptable nature fosters trust and security in relationships with children.

Beyond my childcare expertise, my cultural sensitivity and open-mindedness make me a suitable fit for your family. Immersing myself in the Australian way of life is an exciting prospect, allowing me to learn from its rich cultural tapestry. During my free time, I plan to explore the local community, engage in cultural events, and consider volunteer work to contribute positively and forge meaningful connections.

I am genuinely excited about joining your family, contributing to your child’s well-being, and would welcome an interview to discuss how I can meet your family’s needs. Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to becoming a valued member of your household.

Sincerely,

Arun

Question – 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 universityexplain why you recommend the universitygive some advice about how to applyWrite at least 150 words.

Dear Victor,

I hope this letter finds you well. Thank you for trusting me with this important matter. Regarding your queries about the Pharmacy course at Monash University:

I understand you wish to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy at Monash University, where I attended. Pharmacy involves complex techniques and skills in preparing and dispensing medicines, playing a crucial role in saving lives. Students in this program learn how various drugs affect the human body and mind, as well as their interactions.

Fortunately, the university you’re considering offers excellent pharmacy syllabuses, faculty members, and laboratory facilities to ensure your success.

Take care and see you soon.

Warm wishes,
Mitchel

Question- 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 museumdescribe some skills and qualities you have that would be usefulgive details of when you would be available for workWrite at least 150 words.

Dear Sir or Madam ,

I am writing to express my interest in the recent vacancy for part-time voluntary work at your museum. I believe this opportunity will not only allow me to acquire valuable skills for my future career but also provide insights into crucial aspects of my country’s history.

With proficient computer skills and a collaborative mindset, I am confident in my ability to contribute effectively to your team. My background includes high school art history classes, cultivating my understanding and appreciation of artworks. Proximity to your museum ensures easy commuting, and I am eager to make a dedicated contribution.

I am available every day from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm, excluding Sundays. If given the opportunity, I am ready to commence my voluntary work immediately.

Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to a positive response.

Yours faithfully,

Joseph Myer

Question – 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.

Dear Reggie,

It is great to know that you’re intending to go for a camping holiday in the coming summer, and also thank you for taking me into confidence for some advice. I think you should take the opportunity and make it this summer.

I think that you should go for a camping holiday because from my past camping experience, I can say that you’ll quite enjoy it. After all, this camping holiday will offer you the opportunity to take a long walk in the wilderness and observe nature in its true habitat. You can also go to a nearby lake for fishing or swimming which you have always wanted to do. But, the best thing about this camping holiday will be that it’ll actually improve your mood and rejuvenate you like nothing else.

Having said that, there are some disadvantages of such camping holiday as well, such as sharing bathrooms with other people at the campsite, bad weather, and dealing with bug bites and dangerous animals.

Warm wishes,

Carlos

Question – 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 universityrecommend the best way for him/her to look for accommodationwarn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation. Write at least 150 words.

Dear Kim,

First of all, let me congratulate you on your success in gaining admission to a great university where I also studied. I’d also like to thank you at the same time for having confidence in my advice in finding accommodation for you. 

Of course, the best way to find accommodation at your university is to go over the daily local newspaper’s “classified” section where many local residents post advertisements to rent out their flats to students. You could also try reading the “student union” notice boards where students frequently post ads to either find suitable roommates or share their flats.

By the way, you could also live in one of those single bedroom apartments on Jenkins Avenue where I also lived as a student of that university. These single bedrooms are a bit pricey, but you would probably like them because of their calm and nice environment.

But, wherever you choose to reside, please just make sure that the flat or home, you decide to rent, has a good central heating system because that place can get really cold during the winter.

Wishing you all the best. 

Warm wishes,

Minh

Question – A magazine wants to include contributions from its readers for an article called ‘The book that influenced me most’.Write a letter to the editor of the magazine about the book that influenced you most.
In your letter,describe what this book was aboutexplain how this book influenced yousay whether this book would be likely to influence other people . Write at least 150 words.

Dear Sir or Madam,

A recent announcement in your magazine for an upcoming article of yours, titled “The book that influenced me most”, has motivated me to write a few words about a book that had influenced my thoughts very significantly.

The book was about how a person from a very “humble” family background eventually became the president of a country. It was more like a “biography”, and the author, and also the main character in the book, so beautifully wrote about his struggles and life experience before reaching the pinnacle of success. The book also has many motivating stories and pieces of useful advice.

Until I read the book, I had a habit of virtually blaming anything and everything around me for the bad or negative things that were happening to me. As a result of this, I couldn’t really see my own shortcomings or my faults that were hindering my success. But, after reading that book, I finally got a chance to look at myself – my own negative thoughts and behaviour problems that are – and thereby changing my overall outlook on the world and people around me. 

So, it was a great book indeed, and if it could change a negative person like me, it sure could change many others as well. 

I hope you would mention this book in your article.

Yours faithfully,

Anjali Prabhakar

Question – 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.

Dear Sir or Madam,

I have recently come across an article, published in your popular daily newspaper, which tried to shed some light on the looks of our town centres in our country. I am writing to thank you for the article, and express my opinion on that. 

No doubt, it was rather well-written, and I do agree with most of the points that were presented in the article. For example, I agree with the author when he says that the areas of most of the town centres have expanded over the years. I also agree with the fact that the number of parking spaces in and around the city centres has become relatively low.

However, I do not agree with the author when he claims that city centres in our country, pretty much, look the same. For instance, my city centre looks different since it has managed to preserve many of its old buildings, unlike many other city centres. But, if the author of the article does not believe what I am saying here about my city centre, I would be more than happy to give him a guided tour so that he can witness this fact and get some more insight about it.

Yours faithfully,

Morris Buchanon

Question – Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.

Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. In your letter,

• suggest how you could help her in her home
• say why you would like to do this work
• explain when you will and will not be available

Write at least 150 words.

Dear Sir or Madam

I, Sandaruwani Sumanapala, have lived in South Alta for a number of years. Actually, since you advertised in the newspaper last weekend, I would like to let you know that I am willing to assist you with some household chores.

I would love to work as a volunteer to be a strong contributor for the elderly widow lady like you, even though I am fully occupied with my academic studies. I am also a fantastic kitchen assistant with delicious recipes that allow us to prepare delicious meals based on your preferences.

In accordance with my summer schedule, I will not be joining you for any evening lectures on weekdays after 2:00 pm. Unfortunately, I will be occupied with driving practical classes every weekend during the summer, so I might find it challenging to relax on the weekends.

Yours

Faithfully

Sandaruwani

Sumanapala