Latest IELTS General Writing Task 1 Questions (2021)
18 May 2021
Write a letter to your neighbour to ask him/her to take care of your house while you are away for a week on holiday. Please say
•Explain where you are going and why.
• What do you need him/her to do?
• What should he/she do in case of emergency?
You stayed at a friend’s house while he/she was away and experienced a problem with a kitchen appliance. Write a letter to your friend and include the following:
• How you liked staying at his/her house
• What was the problem with the kitchen appliance
• Explain what you did to solve the problem.
You have recently attended a two-day course, and now the course organiser is asking for your review and comments. Write a letter to the course organiser, in your letter
• Describe the course
• Explain whether or not you liked the course, and why
• Provide some suggestions for improvement.
8 June 2021
You are going to move out of your apartment in an English-speaking country. Your landlord is a very good person, who has assisted you a lot during your stay. Meanwhile, your friend would like to rent the flat after you. Write a letter to your landlord.
In your letter:
• Let your landlord know that you will be leaving.
• Thank your landlord for his/her help.
• Tell him/her about your friend.
You own an old item that you think is valuable and would like to sell. Write a letter to the owner of an antiques shop.
In your letter:
• Explain how you found the shop.
• Describe the item that you would like to sell.
• Say how much you would like to sell the item for.
15 June 2021
You saw an advertisement in the paper for a property management position at an apartment complex. Write a letter to express your interest. Include
• Why you are writing
• Your suitability for the role
• How you would approach the position
22 June 2021
You forgot an item of clothing at the hotel where you stayed recently. Write a letter to the hotel manager and include the following:
• When did you stay and in what room?
• Describe the item you left behind.
• What would you like the manager to do about it?
29 June 2021
There is a problem with the changing rooms in the sports centre that you visit. You have complained to the staff several times, but they weren’t helpful. Write a letter to the manager of the sports centre and say
• What is the problem with the changing rooms?
• What happened the last time you complained?
• Explain what you want the manager to do about it.
You forgot an item of clothing at the hotel where you stayed recently. Write a letter to the hotel manager and include the following:
• When did you stay and in what room?
• Describe the item you left behind.
• What would you like the manager to do about it?
6 July 2021
You were doing a short course in another country. All of a sudden, you had to leave the course and fly back to your home country. Write a letter to your teacher, and in your letter
• Express your gratitude
• Explain why you had to leave
• Explain what part of the course you enjoyed the most.
13 July 2021
You live with a roommate at university but you have trouble studying because of a problem related to your roommate. Write a letter to an administrator at your university and include:
• Who you are
• The problem
• What you suggest they do
You saw an advertisement in the paper for a property management position at an apartment complex. Write a letter to express your interest. Include:
• Why you are writing
• Your suitability for the role
• How you would approach the position
27 July 2021
You know that a building company is planning to build new houses in immediate proximity to your house. Write a letter to the manager of the company.
In your letter
• Say how you found out about their plan
• Describe how you feel about it
• Explain what you hope that they do about it.
3rd August 2021
Your neighbor keeps his/her animal in the garden. Write to him/her about it and the inconvenience it causes you and your family.
In your letter:
• Say what the problem is
• Explain why it causes inconvenience
• Suggest a possible solution to it
• Say what actions you might take if the need arises.
You recently attended a conference and would like to give a presentation to your colleagues about it. Write a letter to your manager and include:
• The topic of the conference
• Why do you want to present about it
• When it could be done
10 August
Write a letter to the manager of a cinema (movie theatre) about a jacket you have left behind after a film. In your letter:
• Describe the jacket
• Describe where you were seated
• Explain what you want to be done
You live with a roommate at university but you have trouble studying because of a problem related to your roommate. Write a letter to an administrator at your university and include:
• Who you are
• The problem
• What you suggest they do
You recently flew with an airline and had a problem with the food on the plane. Write a letter to the company. In your letter:
• Give the details of the flight
• Explain what the problem with the food was
• Say what the airline should do about it.
17 August
You just moved overseas and had to ship your furniture and possessions. The shipping company damaged your furniture. Write a letter to the manager of the shipping company. In your letter:
• Say when and where the furniture was shipped
• Describe the damage to the furniture
• Tell the company what you want them to do about it.
Write a letter to the manager of a cinema (movie theatre) about a jacket you have left behind after a film. In your letter:
• Describe the jacket
• Describe where you were seated
• Explain what you want to be done
24 August
You recently attended a conference and would like to give a presentation to your colleagues about it. Write a letter to your manager and include:
• The topic of the conference
• Why do you want to present about it
• When it could be done
You saw an advertisement in the paper for a property management position at an apartment complex. Write a letter to express your interest. Include
• Why you are writing
• Your suitability for the role
• How you would approach the position
31 August
You are working in a school. Write a letter to the Principal to recommend your friend for the position of sports teacher in your school. In your letter:
• Say how long you have known him/her
• Describe his/her qualifications
• Explain why you think he/she would be suitable for the job.
You saw an advertisement in the paper for a property management position at an apartment complex. Write a letter to express your interest. Include:
• Why you are writing
• Your suitability for the role
• How you would approach the position
7 September
You would like to take a part-time course at the university, but don’t have the money to do it. Write a letter to an organization that supports students financially and asks for help. In your letter
• Describe your qualification and degree.
• Provide some details of the course.
• Explain how this course will help you in the future.
You have seen an advertisement for an evening course to study a foreign language.
Write a letter to the institution offering the course. In your letter,
• Ask for details of the course
• Ask if the course teachers are qualified, native speakers
• Request that the institution sends you their brochure
14 September 2021
You are the manager of a restaurant that has received a letter of complaint about poor service from a member of your staff. Write a letter of apology to the person who has complained.
In your letter,
• Say how sorry you are that the person has had a poor experience
• Explain what action has been taken against the staff member
• Offer a free meal for four people at the restaurant as a gesture of goodwill
You are going to another country to study. You would like to do a part-time job while you are studying, so you want to ask a friend who lives there for some help.
Write a letter to this friend.
In your letter
• Give details of your study plans
• Explain why you want to get a part-time job
• Suggest how your friend could help you find a job
21 September 2021
You had a party at a hotel and it was a success, but there were some minor problems. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter:
• Give details of your party
• Explain what you were satisfied with
• Suggest some improvements.
28 September 2021
A very important piece of equipment at work broke down. Write a letter to the company’s technician. In your letter:
• Describe the problem
• Explain how is it affecting your work
• Say what you want them to do about it.