IELTS General Writing Task 1 Practice Test 4

The IELTS General Training Writing will give you a problem to write a letter requesting information or explaining a situation. You should write at least 150 words, and it is advisable not to spend more than 20 minutes on Task 1.

Below is a sample of Task 1 (formal) letter question

Task 1 Sample Question

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You live in a room in college which you share with another student.

However, there are many problems with this arrangement and you find it

very difficult to work.

Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In the letter,

• describe the situation
• explain your problems and why it is difficult to work
• say what kind of accommodation you would prefer

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Sample Answer:

Dear Mr Schrute,

I am writing this letter to convey the problems I’m facing with the living accommodation that the college provided for me.

I’m currently pursuing my English degree here and living in the accommodation provided by the college. While the accommodation rooms are spacious and well-maintained, my roommate and me, our room being in the East block, face noise pollution problems, as there is construction going on right outside our window. The construction work starts right after sunset and goes on till late night which makes it difficult to concentrate on my work. Due to the disturbance, I now take more time to do my work, hence leading to work being piled up.

I would like to request a change of room, preferably to a room in the West block, where there is less noise, as it’ll make it easier for me to focus on my work then. It would be very helpful if this transfer of accommodation can happen as soon as possible

I look forward to receiving your reply.

Yours Sincerely,

James Charles