BEST IELTS General Writing Task 1, 2nd April

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IELTS GENERAL WRITING TASK 1

A colleague of yours, Alice Watson has applied for a job in the public relations department of a large charity. You have been asked to write a letter providing a character reference for her. In your letter

• indicate how long and in what capacity you have worked with her

• include how her personal characteristics would make her suited for the job.

SAMPLE ANSWER

Dear

I have been asked to write this reference for Ms Alice Watson, who worked with me for almost four years in the Head Office of the charity Children in Need. I was her immediate supervisor in the publicity department of that organisation, so I was able to observe her work at close quarters and feel qualified to evaluate her suitability for similar positions.

Ms Watson was extremely committed to her work and always performed to the highest standard. Her tasks included checking press releases and writing letters to a wide variety of recipients, and she displayed first-class communication skills. The executives of the organisation found her entirely trustworthy, and she always carried out her work cheerfully and efficiently.

I understand that Ms Watson has applied for the position of Public Relations coordinator, which I imagine entails considerable responsibility. I have no hesitation in recommending her for this position, and I am certain she will prove an excellent and hard-working member of your organisation. Naturally, I would be very happy to supply any further information, so please do not hesitate to contact me if this should be required.

Yours faithfully,

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