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 offered to join a company but you can not - GT Writing Task 1: Sample 92 20790
You need to take some time off work - GT Writing Task 1: Sample 91 153009
You are unhappy about a plan to make your local airport bigger - GT Writing Task 1: Sample 90 72077
You were hurt in a minor accident inside a supermarket - GT Writing Task 1: Sample 89 66163
Your local newspaper wants to reward people who have contributed - GT Writing Task 1: Sample 88 32272
You want to sell your television - GT Writing Task 1: Sample 87 43656
You and your family are living in rented accommodation - GT Writing Task 1: Sample 86 71755
You have stayed at a friend’s house and forgot your watch - GT Writing Task 1: Sample 85 32326
Write to the organizers of the event congratulating them - GT Writing Task 1: Sample 84 24661
You bought a new HD television last week - GT Writing Task 1: Sample 83 23292
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre - GT Writing Task 1: Sample 82 72153
Last year you attended a presentation skill course - GT Writing Task 1: Sample 81 30096
You have recently started working for a new company - GT Writing Task 1: Sample 80 64346
You have moved into a new home and planning to hold a party - GT Writing Task 1: Sample 79 72706
New neighbour moved in and making noise - GT Writing Task 1: Sample 78 45716
Write a letter to railway authorities for the revised timetable - GT Writing Task 1: Sample 77 48606
A friend wants to spend a holiday in your region - GT Writing Task 1: Sample 76 53334
You would like to change to a different course - GT Writing Task 1: Sample 75 25712
You have invited a friend to come on holiday - GT Writing Task 1: Sample 74 24926
Advertisement for a job in the City Museum shop - GT Writing Task 1: Sample 73 113224