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
Sample Response
Dear Guri,
How are you? It’s been a long time since we’ve talked with each other. You’ll be thrilled to get the news that I’m selling my car, which runs on petrol. Before selling to anyone, I thought I would ask youthought to ask you. I know you’ve been looking for a car and you wanted to buy something like it.
Let me tell you the reason for selling it. Honestly, I bought this car by cutting down expenses in other areas. However, due to lockdown, it has become difficult to refuel it now. The price of fuelfuels has escalated, and on my current wageswith adequate wages, I cannot afford it. Besides, I planI have got a plan to migrate overseas. If I succeedIf I get successful, I would have no use for itit would have no usage.
Suffice it to say thatSuffice to say that, although I have had it for two yearsalthough it has been two years, it is still in pristine conditionit still is in its pristine condition. Its colour, seats, stereo, tyres and other accessories are undoubtedly in good conditionwell in condition. You’ll not neednot have a need to repair any part of it. It is an ideal choice for a familyevery family person.
Will you come today or any other day to see it. It would be great if you could come on any eveningin the evening of any day. I’ll be at home. You can check it. In addition, as I’ve purchased it within cash, you can make the payment in instalments.
I am hoping to see you soon!
Yours lovinglyLoving,
Why this response received Band 6.5
The letter covers all three prompts, maintains a friendly tone, and gives the reader useful information about the sale and the car's condition. Its main limitation is recurring awkward or inaccurate phrasing, which sometimes makes otherwise relevant details sound unnatural. The highest priority is to use simpler, idiomatic expressions and check sentence structures, especially conditionals and questions.
IELTS Writing Criteria Scores
Task Achievement
The purpose is clear, all three bullet points are covered with relevant detail, and the friendly register generally suits a letter to a friend.
Make the reasons for selling fully logical and finish with a complete, natural informal sign-off.
Coherence and Cohesion
The letter progresses logically through the purpose, reasons, condition, and invitation, with clear paragraphing and generally effective linking.
Strengthen flow within paragraphs by combining short related sentences and avoiding mechanical transitions.
Lexical Resource
The response shows a useful range of vocabulary, including some precise terms, but several collocations and word choices are unnatural.
Replace phrases such as 'get successful' and 'well in condition' with common, idiomatic alternatives.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy
A mix of simple and complex structures communicates the message clearly, although errors recur in questions, conditionals, and clause construction.
Proofread sentence forms carefully, particularly question punctuation and conditional structures such as 'If I succeed, I will no longer need it.'
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IELTS General Training Writing Task 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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