IELTS General Task 1 Informal Letter Practice Questions
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You have just rented an unfurnished flat and a friend has told you about a shop that has cheap second-hand furniture. Write to the shop owner. In your letter:- describe what you need?- ask whether they have these items?- ask what they cost?
You recently received an invitation to a 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
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.
You are preparing an outdoors event. Write a letter to your friend to ask for help with the arrangements. In your letter include:- what is the event?- Why will the event happen?- How your friend can help you?
You have a friend who lives in a city abroad. You have decided that you would like to apply to do a course at one of the colleges in that city. Write to your friend explaining what you would like to do. In your letter:- tell him/her of your plans- tell him/her what type of work or studies you have been doing recently- ask for help in contacting a college.
A friend of yours is considering applying for the same course 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
Your friend had made a plan for you to see a movie together but you can now not join him. You’ve found another friend who can go instead of you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- Explain why you cannot go anymore- Say who can go instead of you- Say why this person is a good person to go with
You want to start your own business. Write a letter to a friend. In your letter:- tell him/her about your business?- explain why you think it is a good idea?- ask him/her for some help or advice?
You have decided to leave your current job and look for a new one. Write a letter to a friend. In your letter:- Explain why you want to leave your current job- Describe what kind of job you are looking for- Ask for some help or advice
You have just spent a week with a friend on holiday. When you got home, you realised you had left your wallet there. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- Thank you friend for the holiday- Explain that you left your wallet in their house.- Give them instructions on how to send it back to you.