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IELTS General Task 1 Informal Letter Practice Questions

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Informal LetterTask 1

You recently received an invitation to a dinner party at your friend’s house. Write a letter to accept the invitation. In your letter:- explain why you are accepting the invitation- describe why you are looking forward to the dinner party- offer to bring a dish to share ___________,

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Informal LetterTask 1

You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think they should get a job. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:- say they would not enjoy going to college- explain why getting a job is a good idea for them- suggest types of jobs that would be suitable for them

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Informal LetterTask 1

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

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Informal LetterTask 1

A friend has written to you asking for advice about a problem at work. You have had a similar problem in the past. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- tell your friend you understand the problem- explain what happened to you in the past- suggest possible solutions to the problem

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Informal LetterTask 1

You need a translation of a document into a different language. you have a friend who speaks that language. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- explain what the document is and why you need a translation- explain why is in urgent and important for you- ask your friend if and when he/she will be able to help you

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Informal LetterTask 1

A friend who lives in another country has invited to you come and stay with him/her on your next holiday. You are too busy to accept the invitation. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- Thank him/her for the invitation- Explain why you cannot come- Give him/her your other news

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Informal LetterTask 1

You arranged to visit a friend in Canada 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

A friend invites you spend a holiday with him/her in another country. Write a letter to him/her. In your letter:- Let him know that you can't make it- Give reasons why you are not able to- Ask if you can fix some other time to visit.

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Informal LetterTask 1

Write a letter to your friend, telling him/her about your degree completion and further academic plans. In your letter:- Tell your friend that you have completed your bachelor’s degree.- Explain your plans for further study abroad and any concerns you have.- Ask your friend for help or advice regarding finding a part-time job.

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