IELTS General Writing task 1 requires you to write a letter responding to a given situation within a word limit of 150 words. You may need to write a formal, semi-formal, or informal letter, showcasing your ability to communicate clearly and appropriately based on the context. You have 20 minutes to complete this task. To achieve your desired band score, refer to the IELTS General Writing Task 1 questions and answers below or access our practice material for preparation.

IELTS General Writing task 1 sample question and answer

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Sample question for IELTS General Writing task 1

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 your letter

• describe the situation

• explain your problems and why it is difficult to work

• say what kind of accommodation you would prefer

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear Sir or Madam

Sample answer for IELTS General Writing task 1

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with my roommate. As you know we share one room, I cannot study in the room at all any more if I still stay there.

She always has friends visiting and having parties in the room. They make lots of noise and switch on the radio very loudly, for me, this environment is very difficult to study in, and I need a quiet room. Even borrowing my things without asking, is very impolite.

I request you give me a new room next term because I have asked her to have parties in other places many times they still have parties in the room. I really cannot stay in the same room with her.

I would be grateful if you could change me to a single room.

Yours faithfully,

Catherine

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