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

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Informal LetterTask 1

You bought a music concert ticket. However, you are unable to go. So you want to offer the ticket to your friend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - say about the concert - say why you are unable to go - inform how your friend can receive the ticket

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Informal LetterTask 1

Your parents will celebrate their 40th anniversary next month. You are planning a big celebration and want help making it memorable. Write to a friend who is a professional event planner. In your letter: - explain why the occasion is special - ask for your friend's assistance - set up a convenient time to meet and discuss your plans

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Informal LetterTask 1

Your friend is celebrating her birthday and has invited you to a party. You cannot attend because you have an important meeting that day. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - thank him/her for the invitation - explain why you cannot come - propose meeting on another day

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Informal LetterTask 1

A friend who lives in a different city has invited you to his/her daughter's 8th birthday. However, you can not accept the invitation due to some personal reasons. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter: - thank him/her for the invitation - mention why you can not attend the birthday party - offer to meet him/her some other day

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Informal LetterTask 1

You have a friend who lives in another country. Write a letter to this friend to visit you. In your letter: - invite him/her to a public event in your country - describe the public event - explain other plans you have for your friend - when he/she will visit

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Informal LetterTask 1

Write a letter to your friend who lives in another town, and invite him/her to a party you are going to organise. In your letter explain: - why you are having this party - who are expected to be present at the party - give directions on how to get there.

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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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Informal LetterTask 1

A friend recently told you that he/she had gone to an excellent restaurant. You wonder if this restaurant will be suitable for your birthday party next week. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - tell your friend about your planned party - ask for details of the restaurant - ask what kind of food it serves and if your friend has any particular recommendations

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Informal LetterTask 1

The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for him/her. Write a letter to Chris’s parents. In your letter: Say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party Explain why you won't be able to attend the party Give details of a plan to see Chris at a different time

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