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IELTS General Task 1 Informal Letter Practice Questions

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Informal LetterTask 1

You have recently purchased a gift item for one of your friends. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:- tell him/her about the gift- tell how you want to send the gift to this friend- explain why you chose this gift for your friend

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Informal LetterTask 1

You arranged to visit a friend in Australia, but an important event at home now means that you must change the dates of the visit. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- explain the important event- apologise for the situation- suggest a new arrangement

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Informal LetterTask 1

A friend of yours invited you to a home party he/she arranged. However, you have just missed this party. Now you want to apologise for not attending it. Write a letter to your friend to apologise. In your letter:- apologise to your friend- explain why you did not attend the party- say what you plan to do to make up for missing the party

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Informal LetterTask 1

You went to another city for a training course and stayed at a friend's house for a week. They have been great hosts. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- thank them for having you at their house for a week- express your gratitude for their hospitality- say how much you miss them

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Informal LetterTask 1

Your friend has had his/her first book published a few days ago. He/she has recently sent you a copy of that book. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:- congratulate him/her for having his/her first book published- thank your friend for sending you a copy of the book- say what do you think about the book

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