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

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Informal LetterTask 1

A friend from another country is coming to stay with you next month. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - tell your friend what you have arranged for the first day - explain how to get to your home from the airport - say what your friend should bring

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Informal LetterTask 1

You recently visited a friend’s home and had a wonderful time there. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - Thank them for inviting you. - Mention what you enjoyed most about your visit. - Suggest a way to return the favor.

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Informal LetterTask 1

You recently stayed with a friend while you were visiting their city. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - thank your friend for their hospitality - say what you enjoyed most about your stay - invite your friend to visit you

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Informal LetterTask 1

You went to another city for a training course and stayed at a friend's house for a week. They have been great hosts. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - thank them for having you at their house for a week - express your gratitude for their hospitality - say how much you miss them

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Informal LetterTask 1

One of your friends invited you for a meal with his/her family in their home. You enjoyed the meal and had been happy to be introduced to his/her family. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - thank your friend and say that you enjoyed the meal - say what else you liked about this visit - ask your friend to meet you someday at a restaurant

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Informal LetterTask 1

A friend is going on holiday soon and has asked you to recommend a destination that you have visited. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - recommend a good place for the holiday - say where you stayed - describe what you did there - describe what the food was like

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Informal LetterTask 1

You have recently been to stay with an old friend for a few days. You haven't seen each other for a long time and was happy to meet him/her. Now write a letter to this friend. In your letter: - say how you felt about the visit refer to something enjoyable that you did while staying with him/her - invite your friend to visit you

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Informal LetterTask 1

You have recently stayed with an old friend for a few days after not seeing each other for a long time. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter: - say how you felt about the visit - refer to something enjoyable that you did while staying with him/her - invite your friend to visit you

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