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

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Informal LetterTask 1

Your classmate's family home was destroyed in a fire. Write a letter to convey your condolences and support. In your letter: - Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, - Express your deep sympathy for the loss of their home - Offer words of comfort and understanding Extend assistance or - suggest ways the community can come together to help rebuild or provide support

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Informal LetterTask 1

Your English-speaking friend has asked for your help with a college project he/she is doing about celebrating New Year in different countries. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: Say how important New Year is to people in your country Describe how New Year is celebrated in your country Explain what you like about New Year celebrations in your country

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