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Scrittura in stile IELTS: lettera del General Training, Task 1

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Esercitazione indipendente nello stile dell'IELTS General Training Writing Task 1, non un test ufficiale: impara a organizzare una lettera, a scegliere il tono giusto e a scrivere una lettera di almeno 150 parole.

Formale o informale?

Scegli l'opzione migliore per ogni situazione.

You are writing to a company and you do not know the reader's name. Which greeting is correct?
- a) Hi there,
- b) Dear friend,
- c) Dear Sir or Madam,
Which sentence is the best way to begin a formal letter to a community centre?
- a) Hi! Just a quick note about my course.
- b) I am writing about the cooking course that I attended last month.
- c) I'm writing coz I want to tell you some stuff.
Which sentence describes a problem politely in a formal letter?
- a) The room was freezing and it was a total disaster!
- b) The room was really, really cold, you know.
- c) Unfortunately, the room was often too cold to work in comfortably.
Your letter begins with Dear Sir or Madam. How should it end?
- a) Yours sincerely,
- b) Yours faithfully,
- c) Lots of love,
Your letter begins with Dear Ms Novak. How should it end?
- a) Yours sincerely,
- b) Cheers,
- c) Yours faithfully,
Which is the most suitable way to make a suggestion in a formal letter?
- a) Start the classes later, OK?
- b) Would it be possible to start the classes half an hour later?
- c) You should totally start the classes later.
Which sentence is suitable for an informal letter to a friend?
- a) Thanks so much for having me last weekend!
- b) I am writing to express my gratitude for your hospitality.
- c) I wish to inform you that I enjoyed my stay.
Which closing sentence is best for a formal letter?
- a) Write back soon, OK?
- b) Bye for now!
- c) I look forward to your reply.

Espressioni fisse per le lettere

Scrivi la parola o le parole mancanti. Usa il suggerimento tra parentesi quando c'è.

I look forward to ___ from you.
I would be ___ if you could send me more information about the course.
I am writing ___ your advertisement for part-time staff.
Thank you for ___ (consider) my suggestion.
The teacher was excellent. ___, there was one problem with the room. (contrast)
I am sorry ___ the delay in replying to your letter.
Please ___ me know which dates suit you.
I would like to ___ that the centre should also offer a weekend course. (make a suggestion)

Organizzare la lettera

Scegli la risposta migliore sulla pianificazione e l'organizzazione di una lettera del Task 1.

What is the minimum length for a General Training Task 1 letter?
- a) 100 words
- b) 250 words
- c) 150 words
- d) there is no minimum
Where should you say why you are writing?
- a) in the first paragraph
- b) in the last paragraph
- c) after your name
- d) you do not need to say it
The task has three bullet points. What is the best plan for the main part of the letter?
- a) one long paragraph for all three points
- b) one paragraph for each bullet point
- c) write only about the easiest point
- d) a numbered list of the three points
You are writing to a community centre manager about a course. Which sentence best starts the paragraph about a problem?
- a) I look forward to hearing from you.
- b) I am writing about the course I attended.
- c) Yours faithfully, Lina Haddad
- d) However, there was one problem that affected the whole group.
What should you do about addresses in a Task 1 letter?
- a) Do not write any addresses.
- b) Write your address at the top.
- c) Write both addresses at the top.
- d) Write the reader's address at the end.
Which sentence belongs in the final paragraph of a formal letter?
- a) The heating in Room 4 was often broken.
- b) Thank you for taking the time to read my letter.
- c) I am writing to tell you about my course.
- d) Dear Sir or Madam,

Compito di scrittura

Hai frequentato da poco un corso serale nel tuo centro civico locale. Scrivi una lettera al direttore del centro. Nella lettera: di' quale corso hai frequentato e che cosa ti è piaciuto; descrivi un problema che hai avuto durante il corso; suggerisci come il centro potrebbe risolvere questo problema. Scrivi almeno 150 parole. Non è necessario scrivere gli indirizzi. Inizia la lettera così: Dear Sir or Madam,

150–200 parole

Controlla il tuo testo

Ho trattato tutti e tre i punti elenco, con un paragrafo per ciascuno.
La mia prima frase chiarisce il motivo per cui scrivo.
Ho usato un tono formale, senza forme contratte né slang.
Ho iniziato con Dear Sir or Madam e ho concluso con Yours faithfully e il mio nome completo.
Ho collegato le mie idee con parole come However, Overall e therefore.
Ho usato un lessico vario e ho controllato grammatica e ortografia.
Ho scritto almeno 150 parole.

Soluzioni

Formale o informale?

c) Dear Sir or Madam,Dear Sir or Madam è il saluto formale standard quando non conosci il nome della persona.
b) I am writing about the cooking course that I attended last month.È cortese e formale, e indica chiaramente il motivo per cui scrivi.
c) Unfortunately, the room was often too cold to work in comfortably.Unfortunately introduce il problema in modo cortese, e la frase evita un linguaggio emotivo o troppo colloquiale.
b) Yours faithfully,Nell'inglese britannico, Dear Sir or Madam si abbina a Yours faithfully.
a) Yours sincerely,Quando usi il nome della persona nel saluto, concludi con Yours sincerely.
b) Would it be possible to start the classes half an hour later?Would it be possible to ...? è un modo cortese e indiretto di fare un suggerimento in una lettera formale.
a) Thanks so much for having me last weekend!È amichevole e naturale. Le altre due frasi sono decisamente troppo formali per un amico.
c) I look forward to your reply.I look forward to your reply è una frase di chiusura cortese e formale. Le altre due sono informali.

Espressioni fisse per le lettere

hearingL'espressione fissa è look forward to + forma in -ing: I look forward to hearing from you.
grateful / very grateful / most grateful / extremely gratefulI would be grateful if you could ... è un modo formale e cortese di chiedere qualcosa.
regarding / about / concerning / in response to / with regard to / in reply to / with reference to / in connection with / in relation toRegarding, about e concerning introducono tutti l'argomento della tua lettera. In response to e with reference to sono comuni anche nelle lettere formali.
consideringDopo la preposizione for si usa la forma in -ing: Thank you for considering ...
However / Unfortunately / Nevertheless / Nonetheless / Even so / StillHowever introduce un contrasto con il punto positivo precedente. Anche Nevertheless, Even so e Unfortunately vanno bene qui.
for / aboutSi dice sorry for o sorry about qualcosa: I am sorry for the delay.
letLet me know è un modo comune e amichevole di chiedere a qualcuno di dirti qualcosa.
suggest / propose / recommendI would like to suggest that ... è un modo cortese di fare un suggerimento in una lettera formale.

Organizzare la lettera

c) 150 wordsDevi scrivere almeno 150 parole. Le lettere più corte non possono ottenere un buon punteggio.
a) in the first paragraphIl lettore dovrebbe capire lo scopo della lettera già dal primo paragrafo.
b) one paragraph for each bullet pointUn paragrafo per ogni punto elenco permette al lettore di vedere facilmente che hai trattato tutto.
d) However, there was one problem that affected the whole group.However segnala il passaggio dai punti positivi a un problema, e la frase introduce l'argomento del paragrafo.
a) Do not write any addresses.La traccia non richiede gli indirizzi, quindi non perdere tempo a scriverli.
b) Thank you for taking the time to read my letter.Ringraziare il lettore è un buon modo per chiudere una lettera formale prima della formula di congedo.

Risposta modello

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing about the ten-week photography course that I attended at the community centre this spring, which finished last Tuesday.

Overall, I found the course extremely useful. The teacher, Mr Adebayo, explained everything clearly and was always patient with beginners like me. I particularly enjoyed the practical sessions in the park, where we were able to try out new techniques and receive advice on our own photographs.

However, there was one problem that affected the whole group. Room 4, where the course took place, was very cold in the evenings because the heating was often not working. On several occasions we had to keep our coats on, and two students left early because they felt uncomfortable.

I would therefore like to suggest that the heating in Room 4 is checked before the autumn courses begin. Alternatively, evening classes could be moved to one of the larger rooms on the ground floor, which are usually warmer.

Thank you for considering my suggestion. I look forward to joining another course in the future.

Yours faithfully,

Lina Haddad