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

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Informal LetterTask 1

You want to sell your mobile phone. You think a friend of yours might like to to buy it from you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - Explain why you are selling the phone - Describe the phone - Suggest a mode of payment to your friend

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Informal LetterTask 1

You want to start your own business. Write a letter to a friend. In your letter: - tell him/her about your business? - explain why you think it is a good idea? - ask him/her for some help or advice?

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Informal LetterTask 1

A friend has asked you to babysit on Saturday and wants to know how much you charge per hour. You already have a commitment this weekend, but you are free the following weekend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - explain why you cannot help this weekend - say that you could help the following weekend - explain what your fee is

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Informal LetterTask 1

A friend wants to get some information about an elementary school where one of your cousins studies. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter: - say why this school is a good elementary school - mention how expensive it is - explain why your friend should get his/her child admitted there

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Informal LetterTask 1

You invited a friend from India to visit London. The British High Commission has asked your friend for a formal letter showing that you are ready to host him/her. Write a letter to your friend that he/she can submit to the High Commission. In your letter: - state that you are ready to host your friend - state that you are financially able to host your friend

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