A friend has written a letter informing you about his or her plan to visit your country/city. Write a letter to him/her. In your letter write: - what he or she can do in your country/city advise him/her about the place he/she could stay at - suggest to him/her - what to pack and bring while coming to travel to your country/city
Sample Response
Dear Camellia,
I hope you're doing wellexcellent. I was thrilled to receive your letter yesterday informing me about your plans to visitupcoming visit to Canada. It's always a joy to welcome friends and spend some quality time together. I can't wait to have you here with us.
During your stay in Canada, there are countless activities and attractions you can explore. Depending on your interests, we might enjoy visiting iconic landmarks such as the CN Tower and nearby Toronto attractionsCN Tower in Toronto, exploring the historic streets of Old Quebec City, or immersing yourself in the natural splendourimmersing in the natural splendor of Banff National Park in Alberta. Additionally, you can take the opportunitychance to experience Canadian culture by attending local festivals, trying traditional cuisine, and interacting with friendly locals.
As for accommodation, I'd love you to stay with meit will be a pleasure if you stay with me. If you'd rather have your own spaceHowever, if you prefer an alternative, I would recommend bookingconsidering options such as vacation rentals through platforms like Airbnb. Alternatively, if you prefer a more immersive experience, you could look into staying with a host family through programs like Homestay Canada.
When packing for your trip to Canada, be sure to bring clothing suitable for the weather, as it can vary greatly for the season and places we'll visitdepending on the season and region. Pack clothes you can layerLayers are key, especially if you plan to visit during the colder months. Additionally, don't forget essentials such as a sturdy pair of walking shoes, a reusable water bottle, and any necessary travel documents.
I'm really looking forward toI am eagerly anticipating your visit and can't wait to show you around our beautiful country. Please let me know if there's anything specific you'd like to see or do during your time here.
Have a safe trip—see you soon!Safe travels, and see you soon!
Warm regards,
Emma
Why this response received Band 8.0
This is a warm, well-developed letter that covers activities, accommodation and packing with clear, useful detail and an appropriate friendly tone. The main weakness is focus: recommendations span distant parts of Canada rather than one city, and a few expressions are overly formal or unnatural for a close friend. Tighten the itinerary and use more conversational wording.
IELTS Writing Criteria Scores
Task Achievement
All requested points are fully addressed with relevant, specific suggestions, though the national itinerary is broad for one visit.
Anchor the advice to the friend's likely base and season so the recommendations form a realistic plan.
Coherence and Cohesion
Clear paragraphing and logical sequencing make the letter easy to follow, with only minor repetition in the accommodation section.
Link the activity and packing advice to a single proposed itinerary.
Lexical Resource
Vocabulary is varied and precise, but a few phrases sound formal or collocationally unnatural in an informal letter.
Prefer friendly everyday forms such as doing great, soak up the scenery, and I'm really looking forward to your visit.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy
A wide range of structures is accurately controlled, with only minor preposition and article refinements needed.
Check idiomatic complements after enjoy and opportunity.
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IELTS General Training Writing Task 1
A friend has written a letter informing you about his or her plan to visit your country/city. Write a letter to him/her. In your letter write:
- what he or she can do in your country/city advise him/her about the place he/she could stay at
- suggest to him/her
- what to pack and bring while coming to travel to your country/city
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