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

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Informal LetterTask 1

Write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to a music concert. In your letter, please say: - where and when the concert is going to be, - what type of music will be played there, - why your friend will enjoy it.

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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

You recently received an invitation to a party at your friend’s house. Write a letter to accept the invitation. In your letter: - explain why you are accepting the invitation - describe why you are looking forward to the dinner party - offer to bring a dish to share

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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 organising a family party. Write a letter to your friend inviting him/ her to attend the party. In your letter: - Explain why you are organising the party - say why you want your friend to come to the party - describe what you are planning to do

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Informal LetterTask 1

One of your friends recently had a birthday celebration, but you missed it and you forgot to tell your friend that you couldn’t attend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - Apologise for missing the birthday celebration - Explain why you missed it and why you didn’t - tell your friend And say what you would like to do to show that are sorry.

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Informal LetterTask 1

You recently received an invitation to a dinner party at your friend’s house. Write a letter to accept the invitation. In your letter: - explain why you are accepting the invitation - describe why you are looking forward to the dinner party - offer to bring a dish to share ___________,

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Informal LetterTask 1

You are going to have a party to celebrate finishing your studies. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter: - explain what you are celebrating - give details of the party - say why you would like your friend to come

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Informal LetterTask 1

Writing Task 1: Write a letter to your friend who lives in another country and in your letter: - a. Invite him/her to a public event in your country. - b. Describe the public event. - c. Explain about other plans you have for your friend when he/she will visit.

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