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

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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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You stayed at your friend’s house when you participated in a business seminar in Australia. You left a file with important documents in the room where you stayed. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - describe the file - say where you left it - ask your friend to return it to you by post

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You have received an important document that needs to be translated. Write a letter to your friend and ask him/her to translate this important document for you. In your letter explain: - why it is important for you - how fast you need it back - why you need his/her expertise

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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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