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

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Informal LetterTask 1

You are on holiday and decided to write to your best friend. In your letter include the following: - Explain where you are - Describe what you have done while staying there - Explain why you are recommending the destination to your friend

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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 play a team sport with some friends. Last week a member of the team had an accident and wasn’t able to play with you at the weekend. You decide to write to him in hospital, telling him about the match. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - Tell him which team won - Describe the conditions on the day - Say how you felt about the match

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Informal LetterTask 1

You are planning a weekend trip with your friend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - mention the vacation spot you have chosen - explain how you plan to spend your time there - invite your friend to join you on your vacation

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Informal LetterTask 1

You recently visited a place that had a strong impact on you. Write a letter to a friend about the place. In your letter: - explain where the place was and how you got there - describe what you saw - offer to take your friend there

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Informal LetterTask 1

You play a team sport with some friends. Last week a member of the team had an accident and wasn’t able to play with you at the weekend. You decide to write to him in the hospital, telling him about the match. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - tell him which team won - describe the conditions on the day - say how you felt about the match

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Informal LetterTask 1

Your friend had made a plan for you to see a movie together but you can now not join him. You’ve found another friend who can go instead of you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - Explain why you cannot go anymore - Say who can go instead of you - Say why this person is a good person to go with

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Informal LetterTask 1

You are planning a holiday abroad and will be visiting a town where an old friend lives. You haven't spoken to this friend in a few years. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - give your friend a brief update of your life since you were last in touch - explain why you will be travelling to his/her town. - say what you plan to do - when you visit their town.

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Informal LetterTask 1

You recently visited a place that had a strong impact on you. Now you want to write to your friend about the place. Write a letter to a friend about the place. In your letter: - explain where the place was and how you got there - describe what you saw - offer to take your friend there

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Informal LetterTask 1

A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/She has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: Explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday Describe some possible disadvantages Say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer

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