Letter to Your Landlord About Persistent Internet Service Disruptions
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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You live in a rented apartment where internet service is included in the lease. Over the past month, the internet has been disconnecting almost daily, the speed has dropped significantly, and it has become virtually unusable during evening hours. Other tenants in the same building are experiencing the same issues. Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter: - describe the current internet service problems in detail - explain how this situation is affecting your daily life and work - request what steps you would like the landlord to take to resolve the issue
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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