Requesting Information Letter
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IELTS Letters for requesting information:
You often need to write a letter in your IELTS GT exam to request some information from a person you know or someone from an office you do not know. In such a letter, clearly state why you are writing and what specific information you need. Also, mention whether you would like to get the information on your email, office or home address, or via a courier service. If there is a courier fee, mention whether you intend to pay for that, and how.
Here are a few scenarios when you might need to write a letter to get some information.
# 1. Ask your manager which criteria an employee needs to fulfil to be able to apply for a promotion.
# 2. Ask your friend who studies at a university for information to get admitted there.
# 3. Request your teacher to give you the guideline to submit your assignment online.
# 4. Ask a hotel manager about the cost and facility for a week-long stay there for a group of people.
# 5. Ask the head of the department of a college for information regarding admission.
# 6. Write a letter asking for information to the person in charge of an event, venue or exhibition.
Sample Letters for requesting information with answers:
"Requesting information" Letter Sample # 1:
You would like to participate in a work-related seminar in another country. Write a letter to the person in charge of the seminar and ask for detailed information regarding the dates, program, accommodation and cost.
"Requesting information" Letter Sample # 2:
You are going to visit New Zealand for an 'English and Homestay' program. You have just received details of your homestay host family.
Write your first letter to the family. In your letter
- introduce yourself
- ask the family some questions to get information that is important to you
- tell the family about your arrival date and time
"Requesting information" Letter Sample # 3:
You are organising an executive event for the company you work for. Write a letter to the person in charge of a venue that you are considering for the event and ask for detailed information regarding dates, services and costs.
"Requesting information" Letter Sample # 4:
Write a letter to the Information Officer at the TAPE Information Office asking for information about the Tertiary Preparation Certificate.
Describe your educational background and your reasons for wanting to do the course.
"Requesting information" Letter Sample # 5:
As part of a student social survey project, you are organising a group to visit a historical exhibition in a small town. Write a letter asking for information regarding such things as the contents of the exhibition, and the dates of its opening and closing, and if there are any discounts available.
"Requesting information" Letter Sample # 6:
You have just rented an unfurnished flat and a friend has told you that the Opportunity Shop in the shopping centre has cheap second-hand furniture.
Write to the shop owner describing what you need and asking whether they have these items and what they cost.
"Requesting information" Letter Sample # 7:
You would like to buy some electrical goods at a shop in a nearby town.
Write a letter to the shop and ask if they have the things you want or whether they will be able to order them. Ask what the prices are and how long they will be able to hold the goods for you.
"Requesting information" Letter Sample # 8:
You are going to visit New Zealand for an 'English and Homestay' program. You have just received details of your homestay host family.
Write your first letter to the family.
"Requesting information" Letter Sample # 9:
You and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel.
Write a letter to the hotel for making the arrangement.
"Requesting information" Letter Sample # 10:
You want to start your own small business. Write a letter to a bank requesting information about obtaining a business loan to finance your new company.
"Requesting information" Letter Sample # 11:
You are interested in applying for a scholarship program to study at a foreign university.
Write a letter to inquire about the course.
"Requesting information" Letter Sample # 12:
A friend you met last year has invited you to visit him/her in his/her country. You have never been there before and need some information before you leave.
Write a letter to your friend.
"Requesting information" Letter Sample # 13:
You would like to get enrolled in a qualification course. Write a letter to the person in charge of the course and ask for detailed information regarding the course, fees and prerequisites.
"Requesting information" Letter Sample # 14:
You are going to have a family party in a private room in a hotel.
Write a letter to the hotel manager.
"Requesting information" Letter Sample # 15:
You will go to a foreign country to stay there for one year, and you need a place to live in. You have decided to write to an agency for accommodation.
Write a letter to the agency to get information about accommodation.
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