IELTS GT Task 1: Sports Club Opening Hours (Semi-Formal Letter)
The Task
You have been a member of a local sports club for several years. The club is planning to change its opening hours in a way that is inconvenient for you. Write a letter to the club manager. In your letter: explain how you currently use the club, say why the new hours are a problem for you, and suggest an alternative arrangement. Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
You should cover
- •Describe how and when you currently use the club
- •Explain why the proposed changes are problematic
- •Suggest an alternative that would work better
Sample Band 8 Response
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Dear Mr Davies,
I am writing as a long-standing member of Riverside Sports Club regarding the proposed changes to the club's opening hours.
I have been a member for over five years and currently use the gym and swimming pool early in the morning, usually between 6 and 8 a.m., before I start work. This routine has become an important part of my day and helps me stay fit despite a busy schedule.
I understand the club intends to open an hour later, at 7 a.m., from next month. Unfortunately, this would make it impossible for me to exercise before work, as I need to be in the office by 8.30. I suspect many other working members would be affected in the same way.
Rather than delaying the opening time for everyone, might I suggest keeping the earlier 6 a.m. start on weekdays and instead adjusting the weekend hours, when the club is far quieter?
I would be grateful if you could consider this alternative.
Yours sincerely, [Your name]