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

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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

You have recently moved to a different house, and you want to give the news to an English-speaking friend who lives in another country. Write a letter to this English-speaking friend. In your letter: - explain why you have moved - describe the new house - invite your friend to come and visit

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Informal LetterTask 1

A high school friend who moved to another country will visit your country for a month. You have arranged a party for him/her. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - give the date and location of the party - say who is coming to the party - mention things your friend has missed while living in another country

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Informal LetterTask 1

You are studying English at a private language school attended by many international students. You are planning a surprise birthday party for a friend who has been feeling particularly sad and homesick. Write to another classmate and invite him/her to the party. In your letter: - explain the reason for the party - give the date and time of the party - suggest what the classmate could bring to the party

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Informal LetterTask 1

You have a friend who has always liked the car you currently drive. Now you have decided to sell the car. You think your friend might be interested in buying it. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter: - say why you want to sell your car - describe the condition of the car - invite the friend to come and see the car himself/herself someday

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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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Informal LetterTask 1

You have recently moved to a different house. Now you would like to notify one of your English-speaking friends that you have moved to a different house. Write a letter to this English-speaking friend. In your letter: - explain why you have moved - describe the new house - invite your friend to come and visit Dear...............,

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Informal LetterTask 1

You are planning to go to a music concert in your town and would like a friend to accompany you. Write a letter to invite your friend to the concert you are planning to go to. In your letter say: - what the content of the music concert is - where and when the music concert is - why you think your friend should go to this concert

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Informal LetterTask 1

You have recently attended a marriage ceremony in your country. You have an English-speaking friend who you want to describe your experience of attending this marriage ceremony. Write a letter to this English-speaking friend. In your letter: - whose marriage ceremony it was - give details of this marriage ceremony - invite your friend to come and visit your country

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Informal LetterTask 1

You have recently moved to a different house. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter • explain why you have moved • describe the new house • invite your friend to come and visit Dear ............. ,

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