GT Writing Task 1 Sample

In Writing Task 1 of the IELTS GT Test, a prompt will be given that gives you a situation that requires you to write a letter of around 150 words. For example, you may be asked to congratulate a friend who has recently been promoted in his/her job; a letter to your landlord describing a problem in the house you have rented; or a letter to your manager in your office.
You need to write a letter which can be informal (to a friend), semi-formal (to a neighbour) or formal (to a shop manager). We have produced many letter responses which are band 7.5+ level and you can practice them so that you can write any type of letter in your IELTS test. Best of luck!

Band 8/9 IELTS Letter Samples

12 Recent IELTS Letter Topics

IELTS Letter Types with model answers

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You were supposed to go on an interview - GT Writing Task 1: Sample 52 15508
Letter to your manager saying you want to leave - GT Writing Task 1: Sample 51 49567
On a recent holiday you lost a valuable item - GT Writing Task 1: Sample 50 62924
You are applying for a job and need a letter of reference - GT Writing Task 1: Sample 49 29172
You live in a flat and you have a tenancy agreement - GT Writing Task 1: Sample 48 22409
Letter from your bank to acknowledge receipt of a new bank card - GT Writing Task 1: Sample 47 35452
A friend has asked you to babysit on Saturday - GT Writing Task 1: Sample 46 17193
Write a letter of recommendation for your friend - GT Writing Task 1: Sample 45 21379
You are looking for a part-time job at a football club - GT Writing Task 1: Sample 44 15208
When you left the plane you left a bag - GT Writing Task 1: Sample 43 27813
You have borrowed a book from the library - GT Writing Task 1: Sample 42 16039
You find that your study load is too heavy - GT Writing Task 1: Sample 41 18186
You live in a room in a college where you share with another student - GT Writing Task 1: Sample 40 36560
You are writing your first letter to a pen pal - GT Writing Task 1: Sample 39 23013
You ordered a new chequebook from your bank - GT Writing Task 1: Sample 38 23435
Last month you had a holiday overseas with some friends - GT Writing Task 1: Sample 37 33684
Letter to your friend telling him that you left the coat - GT Writing Task 1: Sample 36 20553
You recently bought an item of clothing from a shop - GT Writing Task 1: Sample 35 23971
Write a letter to your friend describing the file you left - GT Writing Task 1: Sample 34 19618
You would like to buy some electrical goods - GT Writing Task 1: Sample 33 23736