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IELTS General Task 1 Informal Letter Practice Questions

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Informal LetterTask 1

Last year you met someone on holiday and became friends. He/she has informed you that he/she will be travelling near your hometown on business in a few months’ time. Write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to stay with you. In your letter:- express how pleased you are to hear from him/her- invite him/her to stay with you- tell him/her about your ideas of how you could spend some time together

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Informal LetterTask 1

You have recently gone to live in a new city. You want to let an English-speaking friend who lives in another country know about it. Write a letter to your English-speaking friend. In your letter:- explain why you have gone to live in the new city- describe the place- where you are living- invite your friend to come and see you

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Informal LetterTask 1

You have recently moved to a different house. Now you would like to notify one of your English-speaking friends that you have moved to a different house. Write a letter to this English-speaking friend. In your letter:- explain why you have moved- describe the new house- invite your friend to come and visit Dear...............,

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Informal LetterTask 1

You are planning to go to a music concert in your town and would like a friend to accompany you. Write a letter to invite your friend to the concert you are planning to go to. In your letter say:- what the content of the music concert is- where and when the music concert is- why you think your friend should go to this concert

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Informal LetterTask 1

You have recently heard that a friend of yours has had some problems as a result of some unusual weather. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- express your concern (i.e.- say you are sorry to hear what has happened)- tell him/her about a similar experience that you once had- give some advice, or- offer help

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Informal LetterTask 1

You have recently been to stay with an old friend for a few days. You haven't seen each other for a long time and was happy to meet him/her. Now 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 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 how to look after your pet- explain some of the things your friend should do to look after your house

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Informal LetterTask 1

Your friend has a travel company and would like you to come and work with him. Write a letter replying to your friend's offer. In your letter:- explain what you know about your friend's company- choose whether you accept or decline the offer- give reasons for your choice

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Informal LetterTask 1

You have borrowed something from your friend and it has got damaged. Write a letter to a friend. In your letter:- apologize for damaging the product/stuff- explain what happened- say how are you going to fix the issue

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