IELTS General Task 1 Informal Letter Practice Questions

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.

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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.

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An Australian friend is coming to visit you, and it will be his/her birthday during the visit. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- say how you feel about the visit?- suggest what you could do on his/her birthday?- ask what your friend thinks of your idea?

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You are preparing an event in the countryside. Write a letter to your friend and ask for help with the arrangements. In your letter:- describe the event- mention what arrangements have already been made- say how your friend can help

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A friend of yours has recently written to you asking for advice about a problem at work. You have had a similar problem at your workplace in the past. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- tell your friend how you feel about the problem- explain how you faced a similar situation in the past- suggest possible solutions to the problem

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Your friend has asked for advice about a visit that his/her parents will make to your area. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- recommend a place where they can stay- suggest places they can visit- offer to do something with them

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