IELTS general writing task 2 topics with answers pdf General Training 8

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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