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IELTS General Training Writing Task 1 Questions: Travel – 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

You have a foreign friend planning to visit and have decided to write a letter to them in advance of their arrival to check that everything is ok in advance of their trip. In your letter include the following: - Explain why you are writing - Explain the schedule for your friend’s stay in your country - Wish your friend a safe journey It is not necessary to use any addresses.

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Informal LetterTask 1

You are going away travelling for the summer. A friend is going to look 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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Informal LetterTask 1

A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on holiday. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - Give contact details for when you are away. - Give instructions about how to care for your pet. - Describe other household duties.

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Informal LetterTask 1

A friend you met last year has invited you to visit them in their country. You have never been there before and need some information before you leave. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - request advice about a gift for his/her family - ask about activities and clothing - find out about the food

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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

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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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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