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You have just moved into a new home and are planning to hold a party. You are worried that the noise may disturb your neighbour. Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter: - introduce yourself - describe your plans for the party - invite your neighbour to come

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Dear Mr and Mrs Oliver, I hope this letter finds you well. My name is Daniel, and I have recently moved into the house next to yours.
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Band 7.5
Task Achievement
Band 8.0
Coherence and Cohesion
Band 7.5
Lexical Resource
Band 7.5
Grammatical Range and Accuracy
Band 7.0
Dear Mr and Mrs Simpson, I am your next-door neighbour and we have recently moved into this house. I regret that I did not get the opportunity to be acquainted with you.
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You are moving home. Write a letter to your neighbours to say goodbye to them and to thank them for their help during your stay. In your letter:- explain how they helped you- say what you will miss the most about the area- where you lived- invite them to visit you at your new home.

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General Task 1 · Semi-formal letters

Semi-Formal Letter Task 1

Invitation·Events·Family

You will be celebrating your son's 6th birthday next week. You want to invite one of your colleagues to attend the birthday party. Write an invitation letter to this college. In your letter:- invite your colleague to your son's birthday party- give details of the party and its date and time- say how happy you and your family would be to have him/her at the party

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General Task 1 · Informal letters

Informal Letter Task 1

Invitation·Events

You have recently attended a marriage ceremony in your country. You have an English-speaking friend who you want to describe your experience of attending this marriage ceremony. Write a letter to this English-speaking friend. In your letter:- whose marriage ceremony it was- give details of this marriage ceremony- invite your friend to come and visit your country

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General Task 1 · Informal letters

Informal Letter Task 1

Invitation·Events·Transport

Write a letter to your friend who lives in another town, and invite him/her to a party you are going to organise. In your letter explain:- Why you are having this party- Who are expected to be present at the party- Give directions on how to get there.

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General Task 1 · Informal letters

Informal Letter Task 1

Invitation·Events

You are organising a family party. Write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to attend the party. In your letter:- explain why you are organising the party- say why you want your friend to come to the party- describe what you are planning to do.

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General Task 1 · Formal letters

Formal Letter Task 1

Invitation·Events·Work

You are organising a seminar for your company. Write a letter to the manager of another department inviting them to give a presentation at the seminar. In your letter:- give details of the seminar- invite them to give a presentation and say why you are inviting them- say what the presentation should be about

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You have just moved into a new home and are planning to hold a party. You are worried that the noise may disturb your neighbour. Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter: - introduce yourself - describe your plans for the party - invite your neighbour to come

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You are moving home. Write a letter to your neighbours to say goodbye to them and to thank them for their help during your stay. In your letter:- explain how they helped you- say what you will miss the most about the area- where you lived- invite them to visit you at your new home.

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Write this task now, under time

Write this task now, under time

Write a letter to your friend who lives in another town, and invite him/her to a party you are going to organise. In your letter explain:- Why you are having this party- Who are expected to be present at the party- Give directions on how to get there.

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You are organising a family party. Write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to attend the party. In your letter:- explain why you are organising the party- say why you want your friend to come to the party- describe what you are planning to do.

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