IELTS Task 1 Letter Writing How to Write 7 to 9 Band Answers Letters of Complaint Guided Practice (with Band 9 Answer Key) & Interactive On-line Website Support Written by ALFRED WILDE M. English Language Teaching Copyright Alfred Wilde 2020 The author and copyright holder of this book is ALFRED WILDE. This book is not for re-sale and is not to be incorporated into any other work that is sold for any consideration. Selling this book or any part of it without the express written permission of the author is illegal and liable to legal action.
–––––––– The Author Alfred Wilde. English Language Teaching. Table of Contents Title Page Copyright Page Contents Part 5. Essential Information for Writing G.Task 1 Letters Part 7.
Band 9 Model Answers | 8. Band 9 Model Answer. Band 9 Model Answer. Band 9 Model Answer.
Band 9 Model Answer. Band 9 Model Answer. How to use this book. With on-line support, the following study plan is recommended: IMPORTANT GUIDANCE NOTES.
Focus Question Write a letter of complaint about hotel accommodation. Follow these step by step exercises to practice writing IELTS G. Write a letter of complaint about a noisy neighbour. Follow these step by step exercises to practice writing general training letters: Part 3.
A Faulty Camera & Bad Service. Follow these step by step exercises to practice writing general training letters: Part 4. An Annoying Room-mate Write a letter of complaint about an annoying room-mate at university. Follow these step by step exercises to practice writing general training letters: Part 5.
Plans for a New Building Development Write a letter of complaint about a land development you disagree with. Follow these step by step exercises to practice writing general training letters: Part 6. Essential Information for Writing G. Task 1 Letters Part 7.
Focus Question Practice Writing Under Exam Conditions Part 2. Practice Writing Under Exam Conditions Part 3. A Faulty Camera & Bad Service. Practice Writing Under Exam Conditions Part 4.
An Annoying Room-mate Practice Writing Under Exam Conditions Part 5. Plans for a New Building Development Part 8. Band 9 Model Answer. | Write a letter of complaint about hotel accommodation.
You should take no more than 20 minutes to complete this task. | Write at least 150 words. Band 9 Model Answer. | Write a letter of complaint about a noisy neighbour.
You should take no more than 20 minutes to complete this task. | Write at least 150 words. A Faulty Camera & Bad Service. You should take no more than 20 minutes to complete this task.
| Write at least 150 words. An Annoying Room-mate You should take no more than 20 minutes to complete this task. | Write at least 150 words. Plans for a New Building Development You should take no more than 20 minutes to complete this task.
| Write at least 150 words. Contents This book contains guidance and practice for general training task 1 letters of complaint. On the partner website,which can be accessed through links in this book, you will find videos that guide you through the steps that are recommended to write an effective letter at band 9 for the focus question. Additional practice tests also have step by step guidance and ideas for writing effective answers.
A workbook is provided in Part 7 to practice writing in 20 minute test conditions. You can then compare your own writing practice with the band 9 answer key in Part 8. Press CTRL + Click to link to the pages below. How to use this book.
Write a letter of complaint about hotel accommodation. Write a letter of complaint about a noisy neighbour. Write a letter of complaint about defective goods and poor customer service. Write a letter of complaint about an annoying room-mate at university.
Write a letter of complaint about a land development you disagree with. Essential Information for Writing G.Task 1 Letters Learn top tips and key advice about writing task 1 G. Practice writing task 1 G. letters under timed test conditions.
Band 9 Model Answers 8. Band 9 Model Answer. Letter of complaint about hotel accommodation. Band 9 Model Answer.
Letter of complaint about a noisy neighbour. Band 9 Model Answer. Letter of complaint about defective goods and poor service. Band 9 Model Answer.
Letter of complaint about an annoying room-mate. Band 9 Model Answer. Letter of complaint about a disagreeable land development. How to use this book.
This book can be used for task 1 letter writing practice as a stand-alone resource. However, the best way to use the book is by connecting to the website (see answer key) for on-line support. In the video lessons, the teacher explains in detail about how to write high band scoring answers in accordance with the requirements of the Official IELTS Marking Criteria used by examiners to score real IELTS exams. These video lessons will help you learn to write faster and better than you could by just using the book by yourself.
The step by step advice provided in the video lessons is key to writing high band scoring answers. With on-line support, the following study plan is recommended: 1) Watch the on-line videos while completing the focus question. 2) Complete the practice tests following the approach given in the focus question videos. 3) Get your practice test answers marked by sending them to the website.
IMPORTANT GUIDANCE NOTES. - Before you complete the practice tests in this book, make sure you have read and understand the essential information about G. In addition, there are 7 general steps you need to consider to write successful answers: TO DEAL WITH EACH STEP, ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS: Step 1. Use a correct greeting.
What is the correct greeting I need to use for this letter? (see unit 6) Step 2. Write an introductory sentence. Do I need to write an introductory sentence for this letter? You must decide if there is anything that you can write that adds to the quality of your overall answer. It is good to start your letter with an introductory sentence because a) it improves the structure of your answer, and b) it is an opportunity to introduce the subject matter of the letter.Therefore, when you start your letter, state who you are and why you are writing.
Sometimes this information is required by bullet point 1, or the person already knows you, but it is still a good idea to use an introductory sentence as it sets the tone of the letter. Answering Bullet Point 1. (Essential information) What information must I include to answer bullet point 1? Make sure you write information that covers bullet point 1. However, providing essential information might not be enough to meet the minimum word count or to get a high band score.
You might therefore need to add some extra details to improve your answer. Answering Bullet Point 2. (Essential information) What information must I include to answer bullet point 2? Make sure you write information that covers bullet point 2. However, providing essential information might not be enough to meet the minimum word count or to get a high band score.
You might therefore need to add some extra details to improve your answer. Answering Bullet Point 3. (Essential information) What information must I include to answer bullet point 3? Make sure you write information that covers bullet point 3. However, providing essential information might not be enough to meet the minimum word count or to get a high band score.
You might therefore need to add some extra details to improve your answer. Write a summary sentence. Do I need to write a summary sentence for this letter? Yes. In most cases, it is appropriate to state that you hope to hear from the person soon (in relation to what you were writing about).
Sometimes this is not necessary if you include summary information with the last bullet point. Use a correct salutation. What is the correct salutation (goodbye) I need to use for this letter? (see unit 6) ________________________________________________________________________ QUICK REFERENCE for saying “hello” (GREETINGS) and “goodbye” (SALUTATIONS) For people you do not know (e. business letters, complaints, job applications) Dear Sir or Madam, (Yours Faithfully, ) or Dear Mr.
Smith, (Yours sincerely,) For people you do know (friends, family, colleagues you know, semi formal letters) Friends - Dear David, (Best regards, ) Someone you know (not a friend) Dear Ben, or Dear Mr. No two letters are the same, but you will always write a better letter if you are polite. Even if you are unhappy about something, be polite. Also, while some letters will not require an introductory sentence (step 1), all letters look better with an appropriate summary sentence (step 7).
For more information, connect to the website. Write a letter of complaint about hotel accommodation. In the real test, you should complete this task in 20 minutes and write at least 150 words, but while you are learning how to write, you should take your time to understand the different steps involved in writing an effective answer. 5) This question is featured in Part 1 of the G.
Task 1 Writing Course on the website. Before you answer any of the letter tasks in this e-book, you should read unit 6, which provides essential information for writing task 1 general training letters. Read the question carefully (at least twice) and start making notes on the question paper to generate some ideas and vocabulary you can use to write your letter. Take about 3 minutes to do this.
Follow these step by step exercises to practice writing IELTS G. Use a correct greeting. Make sure you write a correct greeting for this kind of letter. This is a formal letter of complaint to a hotel manager you do not know.
What greeting will you use for this letter? Write it here. Write a short introduction to the letter. (OPTIONAL) To start your letter, you may choose to say who you are and why you are writing. Do not do this if it is required by bullet point 1.
Also, do not say who you are if the letter is to a friend. It is good to start your letter with an introductory sentence because a) it gives it a better structure, and b) it is an opportunity to set the tone and introduce the subject matter of the letter. If an introductory sentence is not required by bullet point 1, write one here. Write about bullet point 1.
(Essential information) Ask yourself: What information must I include to answer bullet point 1? When you answer the first bullet point, you will give details of your stay. This should include the room number, the date, the duration of stay and any other details you can think of. Brainstorm some good ideas before you write your answer. Now write the complete paragraph for the first bullet point.
- Give details of your stay. Write about bullet point 2. (Essential information) What information must I include to answer bullet point 2? When you answer the second bullet point, you will explain the difficulties caused by the air-conditioning problem and how this affected you. Again, you will have to be creative by thinking of a real situation that reflects the situation in the question.
Maybe you will point out out that you could not sleep because of the room temperature, or maybe you had to move to another room. Perhaps the lack of sleep caused you to miss or have to cancel your business meeting. Brainstorm some good ideas before you write your answer. Now write the complete paragraph for the second bullet point.
Explain the problems caused by the air-conditioning. Write your own answer. Write about bullet point 3. (Essential information) What information must I include to answer bullet point 3? When you answer the third bullet point, you should tell the manager what you expect him to do about it.