Letter Requesting a Safety Inspection for an Apartment Building
An IELTS Writing Task 1 General Training letter prompt. Read the scenario carefully, then respond with the required tone and three bullet points in a timed session.
20 min
2
150+ words
Question Prompt
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The lift in your apartment building has broken down several times over the past two months, and you have recently noticed that the emergency lighting and fire detectors are also not functioning properly. Write a letter to the residents' representative in your building suggesting that a formal safety inspection be requested from the building management company. In your letter: - describe in detail the specific safety issues you have witnessed - explain the potential risks these problems could pose to residents' safety - propose that a formal safety inspection and follow-up measures be requested from the building management company
How to Approach This Question
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- 1
Match a semi-formal tone: polite but direct, first-name salutation acceptable (e.g., Dear Mr. Park).
- 2
Structure the letter around the three bullet points — one paragraph each — with a short opener and closer.
- 3
Balance concrete detail (dates, facts) with a courteous request for action.
- 4
Aim for 160–180 words in 20 minutes and finish with a warm sign-off (Yours sincerely / Best regards).
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