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IELTS General Task 1 Informal Letter Practice Questions

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Informal LetterTask 1

You play a team sport with some friends. Last week a member of the team had an accident and wasn't able to play with you at the weekend. You decide to write to him in hospital, telling him about the match. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- tell him which team won- describe the conditions on the day- say how you felt about the match

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Informal LetterTask 1

You have recently stayed with an old friend for a few days after not seeing each other for a long time. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:- say how you felt about the visit- refer to something enjoyable that you did while staying with him/her- invite your friend to visit you

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Informal LetterTask 1

You have recently visited a museum. Now write a letter to your friend about the museum you have visited. Write a letter to him/ her. In your letter, write:- where you went- what you saw there- how you felt about it

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Informal LetterTask 1

You want to sell some of your furniture. 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- describe the furniture- suggest a date- when your friend can come and see the furniture

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Informal LetterTask 1

A friend has written a letter informing you about his or her plan to visit your country/city. Write a letter to him/her. In your letter write:- what he or she can do in your country/city advise him/her about the place he/she could stay at- suggest to him/her- what to pack and bring while coming to travel to your country/city

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Informal LetterTask 1

Write a letter to your friend who lives in another town, and invite him/her to a party you are going to organise. In your letter explain:- Why you are having this party- Who are expected to be present at the party- Give directions on how to get there.

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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 your 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 play a team sport with some friends. Last week a member of the team had an accident and was not able to play with you at the weekend. You decide to write to him/her in the hospital, telling him/her about the match. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- tell him/her which team won- say how you felt about the match- ask how he/she is doing

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Informal LetterTask 1

You have recently changed your job and started working for a new company. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter:- explain why you have changed your previous job- describe your new job- tell him/her your other news

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