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IELTS General Task 1 Informal Letter Practice Questions

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Informal LetterTask 1

You have recently migrated to another country. Now write a letter to your friend to describe your present life. In your letter say:- when you have moved to this country- why you chose this country- how things are now for you

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Informal LetterTask 1

You have invited a friend to come to your house next holiday. He/she has asked you how to get to your house from the airport. However, you are going to the airport to receive him/her. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- explain that you will meet him/her at the airport- say what you have planned for your friend- write some important things that he/she might find useful

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Informal LetterTask 1

You have just spent a week with a friend on holiday. When you got home, you realised you had left your wallet there. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- thank your friend for the holiday- explain that you left your wallet in their house- give them instructions on how to send it back to you

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Informal LetterTask 1

One of your friends recently had a birthday celebration, but you missed it and you forgot to tell your friend that you couldn't attend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- apologise for missing the birthday celebration- explain why you missed it and why you didn't- tell your friend and say what you would like to do to show that you are sorry Dear..................,

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Informal LetterTask 1

You have arranged to visit a friend in England 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

You are planning a holiday abroad and will be visiting a town where an old friend lives. You haven't spoken to this friend in a few years. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- give your friend a brief update of your life since you were last in touch- explain why you will be travelling to his/her town.- say what you plan to do- when you visit their town.

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Informal LetterTask 1

Writing Task 1: Write a letter to your friend who lives in another country and in your letter:- a. Invite him/her to a public event in your country.- b. Describe the public event.- c. Explain about other plans you have for your friend when he/she will visit.

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Informal LetterTask 1

You have organised to go on holiday with your friend. However, you must change your plans. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- tell them how much you are looking forward to the holiday- explain why you must change your plans- suggest alternative arrangements

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Informal LetterTask 1

You had arranged to go on holiday with your friend. However, you must change your plans. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- say how much you were looking forward to the holiday- explain why you had to change your plans- suggest an alternative arrangement

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