IELTS General Task 1 Informal Letter Practice Questions
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You have received an important document that needs to be translated. Write a letter to your friend and ask him/her to translate this important document for you. In your letter explain:- why it is important for you- how fast you need it back- why you need his/her expertise
Your parents will celebrate their 40th anniversary next month. You are planning a big celebration and want help making it memorable. Write to a friend who is a professional event planner. In your letter:- explain why the occasion is special- ask for your friend's assistance- set up a convenient time to meet and discuss your plans
An English-speaking friend wants to spend a two-week holiday in your region and has written asking for information and advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- offer to find somewhere to stay- give advice about what to do- give information about what clothes to bring
A friend has asked you to babysit on Saturday and wants to know how much you charge per hour. You already have a commitment this weekend, but you are free the following weekend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- explain why you cannot help this weekend- say that you could help the following weekend- explain what your fee is
A friend who is about to enter university wants your advice about whether to specialise in history, which interests him/her, or computer science, which offers better job prospects. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- recommend which subject your friend should specialise in- consider your friend's interest in history- consider the job prospects offered by computer science
You have just rented an unfurnished flat and a friend has told you that the Opportunity Shop in the shopping centre has cheap second-hand furniture. Write to the shop owner. In your letter:- describe what furniture you need- ask whether the shop has these items- ask what the items cost
You borrowed an important textbook during the last term from a classmate. You now realize your classmate has returned home overseas and you still have the book. Write a letter to him/her. In your letter:- apologize for the mistake- find out how important the book is to him/her- say what you will do Dear...............,
You are going away to travel for the summer. A friend will be looking 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
You are organising a family party. Write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to attend the party. In your letter:- explain why you are organising the party- say why you want your friend to come to the party- describe what you are planning to do.
You are planning a weekend trip with your friend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- mention the vacation spot you have chosen- explain how you plan to spend your time there- invite your friend to join you on your vacation