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

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Informal LetterTask 1

You have a foreign friend planning to visit and have decided to write a letter to them in advance of their arrival to check that everything is ok in advance of their trip. In your letter include the following: - Explain why you are writing - Explain the schedule for your friend’s stay in your country - Wish your friend a safe journey It is not necessary to use any addresses.

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Informal LetterTask 1

You are going away travelling for the summer. A friend is going to look after your house while you are away. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter - say where you are going - describe your house - explain some of the things your friend must do to look after your house

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Informal LetterTask 1

You are preparing an event in the countryside. Write a letter to your friend and ask for help with the arrangements. In your letter include: - what the event is - why the event is being held - what arrangements have already been made - how your friend can help

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Informal LetterTask 1

A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on holiday. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - Give contact details for when you are away. - Give instructions about how to care for your pet. - Describe other household duties.

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Informal LetterTask 1

A friend from another country is coming to stay with you next month. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - tell your friend what you have arranged for the first day - explain how to get to your home from the airport - say what your friend should bring

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Informal LetterTask 1

An Australian friend is coming to visit you, and it will be his/her birthday during the visit. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - say how you feel about the visit? - suggest what you could do on his/her birthday? - ask what your friend thinks of your idea?

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Informal LetterTask 1

You bought a ticket for a music concert, but now you are unable to go. You decide to offer the ticket to a friend. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter: - Give details of the concert. - Explain why you are unable to go. - Suggest how this friend can get the ticket from you. You do NOT need to include addresses. ………………..,

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Informal LetterTask 1

You are going on holiday next week and you need to ask your friend to watch your dog while you are away. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - state how long you will be away - tell them what needs to be done - state how you will compensate them

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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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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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