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Formal Request Letter #138
GT Writing Task 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

Last year you attended a presentation skill course at the Sydney College of Australia. Your new employer has asked you to provide copies of your reports and assignments as quickly as possible.

Write a letter to the director of the school. In your letter,

  • explain who you are and why you are writing
  • request these documents
  • ask whether you need to pay any fee for that

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses at the top of your letter.

Begin your letter as follows: Dear ……………,

One box per bullet, then compare with Band 9.
187 words · 3 body paragraphs
Opening

I am writing to request copies of the reports and assignments from the presentation skill course I attended at the Sydney College of Australia last year.

Bullet 1

explain who you are and why you are writing

My name is [Your Name], and I participated in the presentation skill course at your esteemed institution in [Month, Year]. I am currently employed at a new organization, and my employer has requested copies of the reports and assignments I completed during the course for reference and evaluation purposes.

Bullet 2

request these documents

I kindly request your assistance in providing me with the necessary documents at your earliest convenience. These reports and assignments are crucial for showcasing my skills and knowledge in presentation techniques to my new employer. I would greatly appreciate it if you could expedite the process of retrieving and sending these documents to me.

Bullet 3

ask whether you need to pay any fee for that

Furthermore, I would like to inquire whether there are any fees associated with obtaining copies of the reports and assignments. Please let me know if there are any payment requirements and the preferred method of payment, if applicable.

Closing

I look forward to your prompt response and assistance in this matter. Thank you for your attention to this request.

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