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IELTS General Task 1 Informal Letter Practice Questions

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Informal LetterTask 1

You have a friend who lives in a city abroad. You would like to apply to do a course at one of the colleges in this city. Write to your friend. In your letter:- explain what you would like to do- describe the work or studies you have been doing for the past few years- ask for help contacting an appropriate institution

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Informal LetterTask 1

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 on how to care for your pet- describe other household duties

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Informal LetterTask 1

You have recently moved to a different house, and you want to give the news to an English-speaking friend who lives in another country. Write a letter to this 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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Informal LetterTask 1

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 help. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:- give details of your study plans- explain why you want to get a part-time job- suggest how your friend could help you find a job

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Informal LetterTask 1

You want to sell your television. 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 television.- Describe the television.- Suggest a date when your friend can come and see it.

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Informal LetterTask 1

You have recently attended a marriage ceremony in your country. You have an English-speaking friend who you want to describe your experience of attending this marriage ceremony. Write a letter to this English-speaking friend. In your letter:- whose marriage ceremony it was- give details of this marriage ceremony- invite your friend to come and visit your country

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Informal LetterTask 1

You recently visited a place that had a strong impact on you. Now you want to write to your friend about the place. Write a letter to a friend about the place. In your letter:- explain where the place was and how you got there- describe what you saw- offer to take your friend there

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Informal LetterTask 1

You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:- say why he/she would not enjoy going to college- explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her- suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her

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