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

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Informal LetterTask 1

Your best friend just had her first baby. You are currently overseas but will be returning to your hometown in a week. Write to your friend. In your letter: - congratulate your friend - tell her when you will be returning home - ask when you could drop in to meet her and the baby

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Informal LetterTask 1

You are going to organise a family party next week at your home. You want to invite a friend to this party. Write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to attend the party. In your letter: - explain why you are organising the party - describe what you are planning to do - say why you want your friend to come to the party

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