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IELTS General Training Writing Task 1 Questions: Travel

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Informal LetterTask 1

An Australian friend is coming to visit you, and it will be his/her birthday during the visit. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - say how you feel about the visit? - suggest what you could do on his/her birthday? - ask what your friend thinks of your idea?

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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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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You relocated to a new country for work. Write to your previous co-worker. In your letter: - Tell him/her where you live in the new country - Describe how you feel - Explain what you are doing at work - Invite him/her for a visit.

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Formal LetterTask 1

You hired a car from a company, and while you are driving on holiday, you had a minor accident. You will have to write to the company to explain it. In your letter: - say when and where you hired it? - Describe how the accident happened? - Say what action you took after the accident?

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Informal LetterTask 1

You and a friend recently went on a holiday together. There is a problem with the photos you have taken during the holiday. Write a letter to your friend to ask for a particular shot. In your letter: - tell him/her about the problem with your photos - say which photo you would like him/her to send you - explain why you need this photo.

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Informal LetterTask 1

You had arranged to go on holiday with your friend. However, you must change your plans. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - say how much you were looking forward to the holiday - explain why you had to change your plans - suggest an alternative arrangement

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Informal LetterTask 1

You have organised to go on holiday with your friend. However, you must change your plans. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - tell them how much you are looking forward to the holiday - explain why you must change your plans - suggest alternative arrangements

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Informal LetterTask 1

You are going away to travel for the summer. A friend will be looking after your house while you are away. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - Say where you are going - Describe your house - Explain some of the things your friend must do to look after your house

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