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IELTS General Task 1 Informal Letter Practice Questions

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Informal LetterTask 1

You recently read an article in a newspaper about your childhood friend with whom you have lost contact for a long time. Write a letter to the editor. In your letter:- Say which edition and when did the article appear- Explain why you lost contact with your friend- Say how you want them to help you to get back in touch

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Informal LetterTask 1

You want to sell your mobile phone. You think a friend of yours might like to to buy it from you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- Explain why you are selling the phone- Describe the phone- Suggest a mode of payment to your friend

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Informal LetterTask 1

A friend from another country is moving to your city for work. He / she has asked you for advice about living in your city. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- suggest an interesting part of the city to live in- describe the public transport in your city- say how your friend can meet new people there

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Informal LetterTask 1

You are preparing an event in the countryside. Write a letter to your friend and ask for help with the arrangements. In your letter include:- what the event is- why the event is being held- what arrangements have already been made- how your friend can help

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Informal LetterTask 1

You went to a theater with a friend and he/she had an accident. An employee helped you. Write a letter to the manager. In your letter:- thank the employee,- explain about the accident,- suggest what they could have done to prevent it.

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Informal LetterTask 1

You are going away travelling for the summer. A friend is going to look after your house while you are away. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter- say where you are going- describe your house- explain some of the things your friend must do to look after your house

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Informal LetterTask 1

You have a foreign friend planning to visit and have decided to write a letter to them in advance of their arrival to check that everything is ok in advance of their trip. In your letter include the following:- Explain why you are writing- Explain the schedule for your friend’s stay in your country- Wish your friend a safe journeyIt is not necessary to use any addresses.

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Informal LetterTask 1

You are on holiday and decided to write to your best friend. In your letter include the following:- Explain where you are- Describe what you have done while staying there- Explain why you are recommending the destination to your friend

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