IELTS Course Lesson 36 (GT) – IELTS general writing task 2 topics with answers pdf
IELTS Writing General Task #8
How to write a Letter giving information and requesting permission
Email/Letter template: GIVING INFORMATION
Date: .…/…./……..
Dear…….
(Reason for writing – 1st paragraph): I am writing in connection with…. / I am writing to inform you about / I am contacting you to inform you that …….……….…….……….…….……….…….…………….…….…….
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(Provide the 1st piece of information – 2nd paragraph): Firstly / First of all / The first thing I would like to inform you about is / I would like to begin by informing you that / The first thing that I would like to tell you is ………….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…………….
(Provide further information – 3rd paragraph): Secondly / In addition to this / Furthermore / Do you know that….? / Another piece of information that might be useful / You might also find the following information useful / I would also like to inform you that …….…….…….…….…….…….…….…………
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(End the letter): I look forward to hearing from you / I will willingly provide further information on request / I am at your disposal should you require further information / I am at your disposal should you need further assistance / If I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to ask / If you require further information, please do not hesitate to ask ………………..………..………..………..………..……..………..………..……..………..……………….………………..………………..………………..………………..……………………………
Yours sincerely (if you know the person’s name)
Yours faithfully (if you don’t know the person’s name)
Email/Letter template: REQUESTING PERMISSION
Date: .…/…./……..
Dear…….
(Reason for writing – 1st paragraph): I am writing in connection with…. / I am contacting you to ask permission for/to / I am writing to request permission / I am writing to ask if I might ……….
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(Make your 1st request – 2nd paragraph): Firstly / First of all / The first thing I would like to ask you about is / Firstly I wonder if you would / The first request I would like you to consider is / I wonder whether you would mind ………….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….…….………
(Make further requests – 3rd paragraph): Secondly / In addition to this / Furthermore / I would also be grateful if you would also consider ? I wonder if it might be possible for me to also / I would also like to request permission to / for ……….………………………….……….…….…….…….…….…….…………
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(Thank for permission and End the letter): I look forward to hearing from you / Thank you for considering my requests / I thank you in advance for kindly considering my requests ………………..………..………..………..………..……..………..………..……..………..……………….………………..…………………………………
Yours sincerely (if you know the person’s name)
Yours faithfully (if you don’t know the person’s name)
ielts general writing task 2 topics with answers pdf practice 1: Giving information
Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter:
- explain the reasons for the noise
- apologise for the noise
- describe what action you will take
Write at least 150 words.
Writing Practice 2: Requesting permission
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
- ask for time off
- explain why you need time off
- describe how long you need off and when
- ask if there is anything required from the company
Write at least 150 words.
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