IELTS General Task 1 informal Topics 2024

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1.You would like to invite your friend from abroad to a public event in your country. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter odescribe the public event oexplain why you think he/she would like the event o write how you can help your friend with accommodation

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You are interested in enrolling in a cooking class at a local college and would like a friend to come with you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter say where and when the class will be held give reasons why you think your friend might be interested suggest a time and place to meet to discuss the idea

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Letter of instruction: You have just spent a week with a friend on holiday. When you got home, you realized you left your wallet there. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter you should say, • Thank your friend for the holiday • Explain that you left your wallet in their house • Give them instructions of how to send it back to you

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You want to sell your Laptop. You think a friend of yours might like to buy it from you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: • Explain why you are selling the Laptop • Describe the Laptop. Suggest a date when your friend can come and see it.

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You have a friend who lives in a different country. You will organise a party soon and have thought to use a foreign recipe. Write a letter to the friend asking for a recipe from his/her country for the party you are organizing. In your letter, tell your friend about the party ask for the recipe explain ntwhy you need the recipe from his/her country

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A friend has told you that he or she feels lonely in their new city away from their family. Write to you friend and: •Explain why people can feel this way • Give some ideas on how to solve the problem • Ask your friend to contact you and tell you if this works.

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You arranged to visit a friend in Canada but an important event at home now means that you must change the dates of the visit. Write a letter to your friend.

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You are planning to travel abroad and would like a friend to take care of your apartment annd pet cat while you are away: write a letter to your friend: explain how long and why will you be away describe the tasks you would like your friend to do tell your friend that he is welcome to stay in your apartment

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You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for 6 months and look after their 6-year-old child. write a letter to the parents in your letter explain: why you would like the job give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia

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Write a letter to your friend describing the university you have joined recently for your post-graduation. Invite him or her to visit you sometime. In your letter: -describe your new course and university - what do you like about it - ask your friend to visit you sometime

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You are going to travel abroad for two months and while you are away a friend would like to live in your apartment. Write to the owner of the apartment explaining the situation. In your letter: explain that you are going to travel abroad, describe your friend and say why he/she would be a good tenant, ask whether the owner will agree to this.

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Write a letter to a friend about an upcoming event in your town. Include What the event is Why they would be interested An invitation to stay with you

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A friend of yours is thinking about appliying for the same course you did at university. He/She has askes for your advise about studying this subject. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter give details of the course you took at the university explain why you recommend the university give some advice about how to apply write at least 150 words.

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You are currently trying to improve your knowledge of a language which is not your first language. You have a friend who speaks this language fluently. You have decided to write to this friend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, • explain why you want to improve your knowledge of this language – • ask him/her for suggestions on how to learn more quickly • propose that you meet your friend to talk about it

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You are moving to a new city for work and have just realized that an old friend lives in the city. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: Ask them for advice in finding accommodation Tell them where you would like to live Tell them the type of place you are looking for Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ___,

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You had arranged to meet a friend next week, but you have realized that you will not be able to go. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter : - Cancel the meeting with your friend and apologize - Explain why you cannot be able to meet your friend - Suggest where and when you could see each other instead

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You stayed at a friend’s house last weekend and lost your watch. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, you should: Thank him/her for the good time you had. Describe your watch. Tell your friend what you would like him/her to do with it if he/she finds it

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Your friend is celebrating her Birthday soon and has invited you to a party. But you are unable to come because you are going to attend an important meeting that day. Write a letter to your friend and thank her for the invitation; explain why you cannot come; propose to meet on other day;

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You are going to another country to study. You would like to do a part-time job while you are studying, so you want to ask a friend who lives there for some hlep. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, give details of your study plans explan why you want to get a part-time job suggest how your friend could help you find a job

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A year ago, you lent your favourite book to a friend who you thought would enjoy it. Unfortunately, your friend has forgotten to return it. The book has sentimental value to you as it had been presented by your grandmother. Write a letter to your friend. In the letter: ask how he or she is doing remind him / her about the book explain why you need it back

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have recently gone to live in a new city. You want to let an English-speaking friend who lives in another country know about it. Write a letter to your English-speaking friend. In your letter: explain why you have gone to live in the new city describe the place where you are living invite your friend to come and see you Write at least 150 words.

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You have a Facebook friend living in another country and s/he is curious to learn about a major news item in your country. Write a letter to your Facebook friend. In your letter • describe a news story in your country • explain why people are interested in it • say how the story personally relates to you You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ..., You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You should write at least 150 words.

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Write a letter to your friend who lives in a different country about your plan to work overseas. In your letter explain: What jobs do you plan to do? Why do you want to work overseas? Ask for some information related to jobs, such as salary, working hours and so on

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There is a public event coming up in your town. Write a letter to your friend who you think would be interested to take part in it.

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A friend you made while you were studying abroad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in your country. You have heard about a job in a local company that might be suitable for him. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter … tell your friend about the job …what sort of work it involves …say why you think the job would be suitable for him …explain how to apply for the job Write at least 150 words. You do not need to write any address. Begin your letter as follows Dear….,

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You just moved to a new city to begin a new job. write a letter to a friend. In your letter tell you friend about your job. describe the neighborhood where you will live. Invite him or her to visit you. Write at least 150 words

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Your friend has a travel company and would like you to come and work with him. Write a letter replying to your friends offer. In your letter: - explain what you know about your friends company choose whether you accept or decline the offer • give reasons for your choice

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While on a business trip in another city, you met an old friend who lives there. You are going on another business trip to this city soon and would like to see him/her again. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter •tell him/her about your trip; •say why you were happy to see him/her; •suggest an arrangement for you to meet.

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You have seen advertisement in an australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child. Write a letter to the parents. In your latter Explain why you would like the job Give details of why would be a suitable person to employ Say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia

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our friend had made a plan for you to see a movie together but you cannot now not join him. You've found another friend who can go instead of you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:

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You are going to have a party. you would like to invite a friend who lives in a city that is a long way from your home. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter . explain why you are having the party . describe your plans for the party . suggested how your friend can travel to the party and where he/she can stay

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Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. They would like your adivce about finding a place to live. Write an letter to your friend. In your letter: describe where you lived recommend the best way to look for accommodation warn them of mistakes students make

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A friend from another coutry moving to your city for work. he asked you to advise about living in your city. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter 1. suggest an interesting part of the city to live in. 2. describe the public transport in your city. 3. say how your friend can meet new people there.

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Write a letter to a friend who was coming over to your country to work for 6 months. Suggestion of a city Suggestion of a few jobs that could do Options for this friend make friends with local

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You have just spent a week with a friend on holiday. When you got home, you realized you had left your wallet there. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: •thank your friend for the holiday •explain that you left your wallet in their house •give them instructions of how to send it back to you

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You have recently started work in a new company. Write a letter to an English- speaking friend. In your letter - explain why you changed jobs - describe your new job - tell him your ither news

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You have recently moved to a different house. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter, * explain why you have moved * describe the new house * invite your friend to come and visit

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You are visiting a town where you once worked. Write a friend you worked with there. Include the following in your letter: Tell your friend about life now. Give him/her details of your visit. Arrange how you can meet.

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Your parents will be celebrating their 40th anniversary next month. You are planning a big celebration, but you are not sure how to make the occasion really memorable. Write to your best friend, Joan, who is a professional event planner. In your letter: explain why the occasion is special ask for her assistance set up a time to meet at your friend's convenience to discuss your plan

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A man called Pete who is friend of friend, is planning to visit town. Write a letter to Pete. In your letter introduce yourself suggest somethings to do in your town mention one thing you would not recommend

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Write a letter to your friend in another country where you like to visit for the holidays. In your letter, you should: •explain your travel plans •describe the interesting places you plan to visit •ask for suggestions for sightseeing options.

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A friend has told you that he or she feels lonely in their new city away from their family. Write a letter to your friend, and - Explain why people can feel this way - Give some ideas on how to solve the problem - Ask your friend to contact you and tell you if this works

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Write a letter to friend to ask him/her to take care of your children while are away for a business trip. Tell her: - What food do they love to eat - What activities they like to do - What arrangements you have made to pick them

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A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/ She has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:  Explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday  Describe some possible disadvantages  Say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer

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You want to hold a surprise party for a friend who is visiting his home town after a long time from a foreign country. Write a letter to a common friend asking for his help in organizing the party and in your letter: Write the reasons for organizing the party Describe when, where and how you would be organizing the party Ask your friend to meet you in person for further discussions

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Write a letter to your friend who lives in another country and in your letter: a) Invite him/her to a public event in your country b) Describe the public event c) Explain what other plans you have for your friend when he/she will visit

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You and your friend recently went on a holiday together . There is a problem with the photos you have taken during the holiday . Write a letter to your friend to ask for a particular shot .

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You recently borrowed something from a friend. Unfortunately, the item has become damaged. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter remind your friend that you borrowed something from him/her explain how the item became damaged suggest how you can resolve the issue of the damaged item

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Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with a friend. He/She has just sent you some photos of your holiday. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter ● thank him/her for the photos and for the holiday ● explain why you didn’t write earlier ● invite them to come and stay with you.

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A friend of yours recently gave you a nice birthday present. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, – thank her for the present and say why you particularly like it – describe some other presents that you received – explain some of the things you did on your birthday.

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task You have recently moved to a different city for work, but you want to maintain contact with a friend from your previous workplace. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, •Describe the city you moved to • Tell him/her about your new job • Invite him/her to visit you Write at least 150 words You do NOT need to write any addresses

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A friend you made while you were studying abroad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in a local company that might be suitable for him/her. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter •Tell your friend about the job and what sort of work it involves • Say why you think the job would be suitable for him/her • Explain how to apply for the job.

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A friend who lives in another country has invited you to come and stay wit him/her on your next holiday. You are too busy to accept the invitation. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, Thank him/her for the invitation *Explain why you cannot come Ask him/her about other times to visit

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A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/She has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter * explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday * describe some possible dasadvantages * say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer

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Some students have rented the apartment next to yours. Their parties are upsetting you, your family and other tenants. Write a letter to the owner of the apartment. In your letter: describe the problem explain how the problem is affecting you, your family and other tenants say what you would like the owner of the apartment to do.

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You are having a party and want to invite your friend from a different city. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: Describe why you are having the party Give directions on how to get to the venue Suggest how you can accommodate him/her Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ___,

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You stayed at your friends’ house when you participated in a business seminar in New Zealand. You left a file with important documents in your room. Write a letter to your friend, describing the file and ask him/her to return it to you by post.

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Write a letter to a friend who is coming to stay at your apartment while you are away on vacation. In your letter, • Tell him/ her about your flat. • Give him/ her some instructions about his/ her stay. • Tell him/ her what to do in case of problem.

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write a letter to a friend.You have borrowed something from your friend and it got damaged. Apologise for damaging the product. Explain what happened. Say how are you going to fix the issue.

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you recentely receved a letter from a freind asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try tp get a job. you think she should get a job. write a letter to this friend. in your letter - Say why she would not enjoy going to college - explain why getting a job is a good idea for her -suggest types of jobs that would be suitable for her

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General training -writing task 1 -Formal letter You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-year old child.Write a letter to the parents .In your letter -explain why would like the job -give details why you would be a suitable person to employ -say how you spend your free time while you are in Australia

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You are interested in enrolling in a cooking class at a local college and would like a friend to come with you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter say where and when the class will be held give reasons why you think your friend might be interested suggest a time and place to meet to discuss the idea Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.

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You are working overseas in an international company. You are leaving the country in an emergency. Write a letter to your friend. Apologies for leaving like this. Explain what happened. Tell them what you are going to miss about working.

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One of your friends wants to apply for a job involving working with foreign teenagers. Write a letter of recommendation: How long you have known your friend Something about your friend personality Why you think your friend would make a good employee.

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Write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to a music concert. Please say – Where and when does the concert start? – What type of music will be played there? – Why do you think your friend will enjoy it?

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You are studying English at a private language school attended by many international students. You are planning a surprise birthday party for a friend who has been feeling particularly sad and homesick. Write to another classmate and invite him / her to the party. In your letter: •explain the reason for the party •give the date and time of the party • suggest what the classmate could bring to the party Begin your letter as follows: Dear ________ You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

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You are going to spend your vacation in Rome, Italy. Your friend's grandfather lives there and has offered to let you stay in his apartment. Write a letter to your friend's grandfather. In your letter: Thank him for the offer but politely decline infrom him of when you will be in Rome and your travel plans invite him for an outing.

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You have decided to go on a holiday to a foreign country for 2 weeks, and you want one of your friends to come with you. Write a letter to your friend asking him/her to accompany you. In your letter, – explain where and when you want to go – give details of the travel, dates and costs involved – describe some of the things you want to do

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A friend had a new born baby, you have picked up a present for the baby and want to visit to give it to him / her. Write a letter to – - Congratulate your friend. - Tell him why you picked up the mentioned present. - Suggest arrangements for the visit.

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You have invited a friend to visit you next month. Unfortunately, you are not able to meet him/her. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, •Apologize for the change of plans •Explain why you are unable to meet him/her • Suggest another time for him/her to visit

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You have recently moved to a different house. Write a letter to an English- speaking friend. In your letter: explain why you have moved describe the new house invite your friend to come and visit

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You borrowed an item from your friend. While it was in your possession, it got damaged. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: Thank your friend for lending the item to you. Explain how it got damaged. Tell your friend what you plan to do about it.

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An overseas friend wants to visit your country on holiday. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter Recommend the best time of year to visit and why Describe the types of accommodation your friend could choose Say what you would like to show your friend in your country

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The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for him/her. Write a letter to Chris’s parents. In your letter, say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party explain why you won’t be able to attend the party give details of a plan to see Chris at a different time Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mr and Mrs ....................,

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You have just won two tickets to a concert and want to invite your friend to go with you. Write a letter to your friend. In this letter: Give details about the concert. Describe how you won the tickets. Explain why you have chosen your friend to go with you.

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WRITING TASK 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You want to sell some of your furniture. You think a friend of yours might like to buy it from you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter • explain why you are selling • describe the furniture • suggest a date when your friend can come and see the furniture Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ...............,

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You stayed with your friend and by mistake carried home one of his objects. Write a letter and explain: - How you enjoyed staying with your friend. - Explain the object which you brought with you by mistake and explain how the mistake happened. - Mention how you plan to return the object.

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Your friend asked you to find a par-time job for him/her to earn some money while studying. You found a job that might be suitable. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, • Give him/her the job description • Explain why he/she should take the job • Say what he/she should do to get the job

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The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for him. Write a letter to Chris’s parents. In your letter: •Say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party • Explain why you won’t be able to attend the party • Give details of a plan to see Chris at different time Dear Mr. and Mrs. Collins,

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A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on holiday. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: give contact details for when you are away give instructions about how to care for your pet describe other household duties Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear .....................,

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Q: 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 1. introduce yourself 2. ask the family some questions to get information that is important to you 3. tell the family about your arrival date and time

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You have recently started attending hobby classes in your city. Your mother in your hometown wants to know about it. Write a letter to your mother. In the letter, mention: •What class are you taking? •How do you like it? •How long will you take the classes?

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General Training Task 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You plan to do some traveling in a few months. You would like to visit an old friend who lives in another country. You haven’t spoken to this friend in a few years. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - Provide a short update about your life since you saw him/her last - Explain why you will be traveling to his/her city - Say what you would like to do when you visit his/her city Write at least 150 words You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear [Choose a Name],

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Your friend has asked you to help him/her to ﬁnd a music teacher for his/her child. Write a letter to your friend that you have found a suitable teacher. In your letter, you should tell: what experience the teacher has why you think he/she is suitable how to get in touch with the teacher. write 150 words

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You have borrowed something from your friend and it has got damaged. Write a letter to a friend. In your letter, apologize for damaging the product/stuff explain what happened say how are you going to fix the issue

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You have your birthday next weekend and you are planning to organise a party where you will be inviting all your friends. Write a letter to invite your friend. In your letter, explain the occasion describe why you need your friend to come give directions to reach the venue

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You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six- year-old child. Write a letter to the parents. In your letter: -Explain why you would like the job – give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ – say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia

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You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child Write a letter to the parents.In your letter •explain why you would like the job •give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ. •say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia.

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A friend has told you that he or she feels lonely in their new city away from their family. Write to your friend, and •Explain why people can feel this way •Give some ideas on how to solve the problem • Ask your friend to contact you and tell you if this works A friend has told you that he or she feels lonely in their new city away from their family. Write to your friend, and • Explain why people can feel this way • Give some ideas on how to solve the problem • Ask your friend to contact you and tell you if this works

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You are about to go on vacation for a month. A friend from another town will come and stay in your apartment. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter explain where your friend can get the keys to the apartment give your friend some instructions about using your apartment recommend some places to go

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You recently received an invitation to a dinner party at your friend’s house. Write a letter to accept the invitation. In your letter: explain why you are accepting the invitation describe why you are looking forward to the dinner party offer to bring a dish to share Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.

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You were advised by your doctor that you need to do more physical exercises. Write a letter to your friend asking him to join you. Why you want to do physical exercise. What type of physical exercises you are planning to do? Why do you want your friend to join you?

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You have recently started work in a new company. Write a letter to an English speaking friend. In your letter - Explain why you changed job - Describe your new job - Tell him/her your other news

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A friend of your is thinking about applying for the same course that you did at university. He/she has asked for your advice about studying this subject. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter *give details of the course you took at the university *explain why you recommend the university *give some advice about how to apply

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Last month, you traveled to another city. You told a friend who lives in the city that you would meet them, but you did not. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter ● apologize for not meeting him/her ● explain why you did not contact him/her earlier ● suggest a time and place to meet in the future

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You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and looking after their six years old child. write a letter to the parents, in your letter explain why you would like the job give details for why you would be a suitable person to employ say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Your good friend helped you prepare for an important presentation at work. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter - Describe how your friend helped you - Explain why you appreciate this help so much - Offer to do something nice for your friend to repay the favor Write at least 150 words You do NOT need to write any addresses.

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write a letter to your friend ask sorry for breaking the tea set tell how it happened tel how would you make up for it

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You would like to invite your friend from abroad to a public event in your country. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter - describe the public event - explain why you think he/she would like the event - tell him/her about the other activities you can do

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write a letter to you friend. you spent a week on her place when you came back you realized you let your wallet here

IELTS General Writing Task 1 informal Topics/Questions 2024