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IELTS General Task 1 Informal Letter Practice Questions

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Informal LetterTask 1

Your best friend just had her first baby. You are currently overseas but will be returning to your hometown in a week. Write to your friend. In your letter:- congratulate your friend- tell her when you will be returning home- ask when you could drop in to meet her and the baby

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Informal LetterTask 1

A friend you met last year has invited you to visit him/her in his/her country. You have never been there before and need some information before you leave. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- request some advice about a gift for his/her family- ask about activities and clothing in his/her country- find out about the food

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Informal LetterTask 1

You recently met the manager of a new company in your city. The manager later offered you a job, but you cannot accept it. Write to the manager. In your letter:- say how you feel about the job offer- explain why you cannot accept it- provide a reference for a friend who might be interested

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Informal LetterTask 1

You bought a music concert ticket. However, you are unable to go. So you want to offer the ticket to your friend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- say about the concert- say why you are unable to go- inform how your friend can receive the ticket

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Informal LetterTask 1

You live in a city in a foreign country, and a friend from your home country is coming to the city for several days. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- ask him/her to bring some things from home that you need- explain why you need them- arrange to meet your friend

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Informal LetterTask 1

A friend who lives in a different city has invited you to his/her daughter's 8th birthday. However, you can not accept the invitation due to some personal reasons. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:- thank him/her for the invitation- mention why you can not attend the birthday party- offer to meet him/her some other day

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Informal LetterTask 1

You are planning a holiday in another country and would like a friend to accompany you. Write a letter to the friend asking him/her to join you. In your letter explain:- why you are taking a holiday- what your holiday plan is- why you would like him/her to go with you

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Informal LetterTask 1

You have a friend who lives in another country. Write a letter to this friend to visit you. In your letter:- invite him/her to a public event in your country- describe the public event- explain other plans you have for your friend- when he/she will visit

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Informal LetterTask 1

Your friend is celebrating her birthday and has invited you to a party. You cannot attend because you have an important meeting that day. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- thank him/her for the invitation- explain why you cannot come- propose meeting on another day

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Informal LetterTask 1

A high school friend who moved to another country will visit your country for a month. You have arranged a party for him/her. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- give the date and location of the party- say who is coming to the party- mention things your friend has missed while living in another country

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