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IELTS General Training Writing Task 1 Questions: Accommodation – Informal letters

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Informal LetterTask 1

Your friend has asked for advice about a visit that his/her parents will make to your area. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - recommend a place where they can stay - suggest places they can visit - offer to do something with them

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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 invited a friend from India to visit London. The British High Commission has asked your friend for a formal letter showing that you are ready to host him/her. Write a letter to your friend that he/she can submit to the High Commission. In your letter: - state that you are ready to host your friend - state that you are financially able to host your friend

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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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