IELTS General Task 1 informal Topics 2024

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You are preparing an event in the countryside. Write a letter to your friend and ask for help with the arrangements. In your letter, •describe the event •mention what arrangements have already been made •say how your friend can help

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An overseas friend has invited you to visit his country. You are planning to visit him. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter  Thank him for the invitation and accept the invitation  Write details about your visit  Briefly describe what you want to do there.

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Write a letter to you friend how did you spent your weekend?

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You are planning to take a vacation. Write a letter to a friend. In your letter •describe the vacation spot you have chosen •explain how you plan to spend your time there •invite your friend to join you on your vacation Begin your letter as follows: Dear Raj

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A friend you made while you were studying abroad has written to ask you for hekp in finding a job in your country. you have heard about a job in a local company that might be suitable for him/her. write a letter to this friend. in your letter. tell your friend about the job and what sort of work it involves say why you think the job would be suitable for him/her explain how to apply for the job begin your letter as follows: Dear....,

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You are starting a new business and need to build a website. You have a friend who works for an IT company who you want to help you. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter •describe your new business •ask your friend to help you build the website •say how you will thank your friend for his/her help.

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You have found an interesting website. Write a letter to your friend to tell about the website. In your letter, you should: •describe what the website is •explain why the website is interesting in •tell how this website will help him/her.

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Write a letter to a friend. In your letter Tell your friend about the job and what sort of work it involves Say why you think the job would be suitable for hime Explain how to apply for the job

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Your friend is about to celebrate a landmark birthday and would welcome suggestions as to how it should be celebrate Write a letter to your friend. In your letter - Say what type of party should be held e.g. themed, fancy dress, black tie event. - Suggest a suitable venue - Make recommendation as to entertainment e.g. DJ, jazz band etc

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Write a letter to your friend. In your letter • make suggestions as to how they could make friends • suggest joining clubs, participating in school activities • give any extra general advice You do NOT need to write any addresses.

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You have just won two tickets to a concert and want to invite your friend to go with you. Write a letter to your friend. In this letter: Give details about the concert. Describe how you won the tickets. Explain why you have chosen your friend to go with you.

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You stayed at your friend’s house when you participated in a business seminar in the other city. You mistakenly left a file with important documents at their house. Write a letter to your friend, describing the file, tell them why it is important. ask him/her to return it to you by post.

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While on a business trip in another city, you met an old friend who lives there. You are going on another business trip to this city soon and would like to see him/her again. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - tell him/her about your trip; - say why you were happy to see him/her; - suggest an arrangement for you to meet.

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You have a Facebook friend living in another country and s/he is curious to learn about a major news item in your country. Write a letter to your Facebook friend. In your letter • describe a news story in your country • explain why people are interested in it • say how the story personally relates to you You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ..., You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You should write at least 150 words.

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You want to hold a surprise party for a friend who is visiting his home town after a long time from a foreign country. Write a letter to a common friend asking for his help in organizing the party and in your letter: • Write the reasons for organizing the party • Describe when, where and how you would be organizing the party • Ask your friend to meet you in person for further discussions You do not need to write any addresses.

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A friend who lives in another country has invited you to come and stay with him/her on your next holiday. You are too busy to accept the invitation. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, * Thank him/her for the invitation * Explain why you cannot come *Ask him/her about other times to visit.

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A friend has offered you some work in his company. You are currently employed and not able to start for 3 months. Write a reply to your friend. In your letter: – give details of what you know about his company. – explain your current situation. – Give your answer to the offer and explain why

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You're planning to take a vacation. Write a letter to a friend. In your letter: 1. Describe the vacation spot you have chosen 2. Explain how you plan to spend your time there 3. Invite your friend to join you on your vacation.

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You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazins for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six year old child. Write a letter to the parents. In your letter -explain why you would like the job -Give details why you would be a suitable person to employ -say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia

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Your friend has asked you to help him/her to find a music teacher for his/her child. Write a letter to your friend that you have found a suitable teacher. In your letter, you should tell: what experience the teacher has why you think he/she is suitable how to get in touch with the teacher.

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A friend of yours is thinking of going on a campus holiday for the first time this summer. He / She has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter - explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday - describe some possible disadvantages - say whether you would like to camping with your friend this summer Write at least 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses Begin your letter as follow: Dear….,

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You have a recently started work in a new company Write a letter to an English-Speaking friend. In your letter explain why you changed jobs describe your news job tell him her your other news

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You have invited a friend to visit you next month. Unfortunately, you are not able to meet him/her. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, •Apologize for the change of plans • Explain why you are unable to meet him/her • Suggest another time for him/her to visit

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You are moving to a new country to go to university and will need a part - time job . You have a friend who lives in that country . Write a letter to your friend . In your letter , apologise for not staying in touch explain why you're moving to this country ask your friend if he / she can help you find a job .

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You have just won two tickets to a concert and want to invite your friend to go with you. Write a letter to your friend. In the letter:give details about the concertdescribe how you won the ticketsexplain why you’ve chosen your friend to go with you.

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A friend you made while you are studying abroad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in your country. You have heard about a job in a local company that might be suitable for him/her. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter • tell your friend about the job and what sort of work it involves • say why you think the job would be suitable for him/her • explain how to apply for the job

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A friend of yours recently gave you a nice birthday present. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: -Thanks her for the present and say why you particularly like it. -Describe some other presents that you received. -Explain some of the things you did on your birthday.

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You have recently purchased a gift item for one of your friends. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter, • tell him/her about the gift • tell how you want to send the gift to this friend • explain why you chose this gift for your friend

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You read an article in a magazine recently which might be useful for you and your friend's job. Write a letter to your friend and say -Describe an article and its content, explain why it is good for you, why would it be helpful for your friend?

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A friend has offered you some work in his company. You are currently employed and not able to start for three months. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter

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A friend who lives in a different city has invited you to his/her daughter's 8th birthday. However, you can not accept the invitation due to some personal reasons. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter: thank him for the invitation mention why you can not attend the birthday party offer to meet him some other day

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A friend is expecting you to stay with him in two weeks’ time, but unfortunately you forgot that you have a business trip at the same time. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, -Apologise and say that you cannot come to visit. -Explain why you will not be able to visit. -Suggest another time that you could visit.

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Write a letter to a friend to ask for his/her help to cleat money for a charity organisation. The letter needs to cover the following details -Why do you want to collect money for the charity organisation? -Ask your friend to help -Explain in detail how your friend can help

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Your friend is about to move into a new house. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter offer to help him/her to move explain how exactly you can help ask him/her some questions about the new house

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Your friend invited you to his/her party, but you are unable to attend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter •explain why you cannot come •give your reason for not contacting your friend sooner •suggest another time to meetWrite

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Write a letter to your friend inviting Him /her to a music concert. Please say. -Where and when does the concert start? - What type of music will be played there? Why do you think your friend will enjoy it

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You are going to visit the town where your friend went to university. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: • explain why you will be visiting the town • give details of where you will be staying • ask your friend to recommend some evening entertainment.

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. A friend of yours is going on holiday and has asked you to recommend a destination. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter recommend a good place that you have visited before for a holiday say where you went and where you stayed say what you can do there and what the food was like You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Chris,

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Your friend invited you to his/her party, but you are unable to attend.Write a letter to your friend. In your letter •explain why you cannot come• give your reason for not contacting your friend sooner •suggest another time to meet

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Your English-speaking friend who lives in your town has asked for your advice about learning a new sport. Write an email to your friend. In your email 1. recommend a new sport that would be suitable for your friend to learn. 2. explain how your friend could learn this sport. 3. suggest that you both learn this sport together. Write at least 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear.....

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

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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 You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:

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You have recently visited a museum. Now write a letter to your friend about the museum you have visited. Write a letter to him/ her. In your letter, write: where you went what you saw there how you felt about it You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ...................,

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WRITING TASK 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. A friend told you recently that he/she had gone to an excellent restaurant. You wonder if this restaurant will be suitable for your birthday party next week. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter tell your friend about your planned party ask what the restaurant is called and for directions to get there ask what kind of food it serves and if your friend has any particular recommendations from the menu You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Pat,

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task You have recently moved to a different city for work, but you want to maintain contact with a friend from your previous workplace. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, •Describe the city you moved to • Tell him/her about your new job • Invite him/her to visit you Write at least 150 words You do NOT need to write any addresses

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You are about to go on vacation for a month. A friend from another town will come and stay in your apartment. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter: explain where your friend can get the key to the apartment give your friend some instruction about using your apartment recommend some places to go

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n English-speaking friend is coming to study in your town next year and has written asking for information and advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: 1. Offer to find a place for him / her to live. 2. Give advice about how to find a part time job. 3. Give information on where they can learn your language.

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You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter: say why he/she would not enjoy going to college explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her suggest types of jobs that would be suitable for him/her

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**You have borrowed something from your friend and it got damaged.** **Write a letter to your friend. In the letter:** - **apologise for the damage to the item** - **explain what happened** - **say how you are going to fix the issue**

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You have borrowed something from your friend for a party, but it was damaged during the party. Write a letter to your friend and say - What was it - How was it damaged - What will you do about it

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you are going abroad on Holiday and your friend will stay in your home while you are away write a letter to your friend. in your letter explain where you hide the keys describe what your friend needs to do in your absense say when you are coming back

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Your friend is about to celebrate a landmark birthday and would welcome suggestions as to how it should be celebrated. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter • say what type of party should be held e.g. themed, fancy dress, black tie event • suggest a suitable venue • make recommendations as to entertainment e.g. DJ, jazz band You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear...,

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A friend from overseas is planning to visit you soon. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter • explain why you are looking forward to the visit • describe the accommodations you have available for your friend • suggest some things to do during the visit Begin your letter as follows: Dear……

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You recently receive a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try a get a job. You think she/he should get a job. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter -Say why he/she would not enjoy going to college -explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her -suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her

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You’ve received a letter from your English pen-friend in which he/she accepts your invitation to come and stay with you in Ukraine for a week. Write a letter to your penfriend and say – when the best time to come is and why – what tourist atractions there are in your area – what activities he/she could enjoy during the visit

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You have recently moved to a different house, and you want to give the news to an English-speaking friend who lives in another country. Write a letter to this English-speaking friend. In your letter, explain why you have moved describe the new house invite your friend to come and visit

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A friend of yours is living in another country. You would like to work in his/her country for a while. Write a letter to your friend and say – Explain why you would like to work in his/her country – Describe your skills and experience – Ask for some information about working in his/her country

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One of your friends in a foreign country is starting an import-export business, and he has asked you to recommend a product from your country to him. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, -Say what product you want to recommend to him -Tell him/her where he/she can get this product -Explain why you want to recommend this product

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A friend of yours is thinking about applying for the same course that you did at university. He has asked for your advice about studying this subject. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter Give details of the course you took at the university comp science explain why you recommend the university best faculty and placement give some advice about how to apply online portal

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Your friend wants to send her/his child to learn music. He/she asked you for some information about the music academy that you went to. Write him/her a letter. You should: - Describe the music school - Suggest a teacher or a class to go to - Explain why you recommend it.

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Write a letter to your friend You recently bought an electric gadget for your home. Your friend wants the same gadget and needs your advice. In this letter you should include: What the gadget is What you think about it Advice about other alternatives your friend could buy

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You want to hold a surprise party for a friend who is visiting his hometown after a long time from a foreign country. Write a letter to a common friend asking for his help in organizing the party and in your letter: Write the reasons for organizing the party Describe when, where and how you would be organizing the party Ask your friend to meet you in person for further discussions

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You are getting married. Write a letter to an English speaking friend to invite him/her to wedding. In your letter

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Write a letter to a friend who will come to your country to work for 6 months. In your letter, you should: •recommend a city •suggest a few jobs that your friend could do • give some opinions about making friends with the locals.

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Write a letter to a friend who is looking for a part time job to support his studies. In your letter - Describe the job you found for him/her - Explain why this job is good for him/her - Say what he/she needs to do to get the job

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You have not performed well in your half-yearly examinations due to which your parents are quite upset. Write a letter to your father assuring of better performance next time. In your letter, write: the reason for not performing well in the examination the changes you have brought in your daily schedule what your expectations are

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You are planning to give a party at home. You want to cook a meal for this party and decided to ask a friend for a recipe from his/her country. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter -Tell the friend why you are giving this party -Explain why you want a recipe from his/her country -Invite your friend to the party

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You have some time off work and are hoping to visit a close friend, Stephanie, for a few days. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter • suggest spending time together • explain why you have time to do this • propose some activities Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Stephanie,

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Task 1: Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. He/she would like your advice about finding a place to live. Write an email to your friend. In your email, describe where you lived when you were a student at the university recommend the best way for him/her to look for accommodation warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear........................,

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1.You and your brother have decided to go for a holiday but due to some reason, your brother is not able to join you for holiday. Write a letter to your friend to invite him/her for holiday. Give detail plan of vacation. State reason why your brother will not come with you. Invite your friend.

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have recently moved into a new house. You want to tell your friend about your good news. Write to your friend. In the letter: • Describe the house. • Describe the neighbourhood. • Invite your friend to come and see the house. You do not need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ..., You should write at least 150 words.

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Write a letter to friend to inform them of a celebration you are having for a recent job promotion. Include information about The promotion The celebration Their accomodation

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You bought a ticket to a music concert. However, you are unable to go, so you decide to offer your ticket to a friend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- - Tell your friend the details about the concert. - Explain why you are unable to go. - Explain how your friend can receive your ticket.

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You have recently started a job in a new company.Write a letter to an English speaking friend. In your letter, - Explain why you changed the job - Describe your new job - Tell him/her your other news

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Your English-speaking friend has asked for your help with a college project he/she is doing about celebra;ng New Year in different countries. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter • say how important New Year is to people in your country • describe how New Year is celebrated in your country • explain what you like about New Year celebra;ons in your country

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You were late for a friend’s wedding recently and would like to explain why. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: •apologize for being late •explain the reason why you were late •suggest some activities you could do together when you both have time

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A friend of yours has recently written to you asking for advice about a problem at work. You have had a similar problem at your workplace in the past. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, tell your friend how you feel about the problem explain how you faced a similar situation in the past suggest possible solutions to the problem

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Write a letter to a friend who worked at your previous company. You have moved to a new job in a new city. Describe your city Describe your job Describe the arrangements for him to visit you

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One of your friend lives in another country. You want to spend time working in that country. Write a letter to your friends. In your letter, you should: • describe why you want to work in that country; • tell him/her about your skills and experience; • ask some questions related to work (wage, salary)

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You recently spent a weekend with your friend in her/his new house. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, you should:  explain what you like about his new house  tell what you enjoyed most during your staying  Suggest when and where you could meet next time with her/him.

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A friend of yours is going on holiday and has asked you to recommend a destination. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter recommend a good place that you have visited before for a holiday say where you went and where you stayed say what you can do there and what the food was like

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Your parents will be celebrating their 40th anniversary next month. You are planning a big celebration, but you are not sure how to make the occasion really memorable. Write to your best friend, Joan, who is a professional event planner. In your letter: •explain why the occasion is special •ask for her assistance • set up a time to meet at your friend's convenience to discuss your plans Begin your letter as follows: Dear Joan, You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

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You recently went on holiday and your friend lent you a travel guidebook. Write a letter to friend. In your letter: - tell your friend about the holiday - explain how the guidebook was helpful - say when and how you will return the guidebook

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You have recently moved to a new city. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter Explain why you moved Describe your new city Tell him/her other news Began your letter as: Dear…

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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? Write at least 150 words

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You have your birthday next weekend and you are planning to organise a party where you will be inviting all your friends. Write a letter to invite your friend. In your letter, explain the occasion describe why you need your friend to come give directions to reach the venue

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Your friend recently came to your birthday party and bought you an expensive present. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter • thank your friend • explain how useful the present is • arrange to meet up with your friend sometime soon Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear……………………,

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You’ve received a letter from your English pen-friend in which he/she accepts your invitation to come and stay with you in Ukraine for a week. Write a letter to your penfriend and say – when the best time to come is and why – what tourist atractions there are in your area – what activities he/she could enjoy during the visit

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you want somthing that you cant buy in your own country.you decide to ask an english friend to help you. write a letter to the friend.in your letter say what you want, explain why you want it, suggest how the friend could help.

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You have recently moved to a new home. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter: explain why you have moved describe the new house invite your friend to come and visit.

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You are going to throw a party and would like to cook a special dish for your guests but do not have the recipe. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: tell your friend why you are having a party explain what dish you want to cook and ask your friend for the recipe invite your friend to the party

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Write a letter to a friend who is coming to stay at your apartment while you are away on vacation. In your letter, •Tell him/ her about your flat. •Give him/ her some instructions about his/ her stay. •Tell him/ her what to do in case of problem.

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You are arranged to visit a friend in Canada but an important event at home now means that you must change the dates of the visit. Write a letter to your friend.In your letter. Explain the important event. Apologise for the situation. Suggest a new arrangements.

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Write a letter to your friend telling him/her that you have won a photography competition. In your letter – Describe the event. – Describe the photograph you have sent for the competition.– Invite him/her to the exhibition where your photograph is presented

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Your friend has started a new import-export business venture abroad. He has requested your suggestions on the same. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, suggest some products from your company give him details about their availability tell him why he should take up your suggestion

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Your friend is going to stay in your apartment while you are away. Write a letter to your friend and include: Where the key is Instructions to look after the apartment What should he/ she do on the day of your return

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You have just won two tickets to a concert and want to invite your friend to go with you. Write a letter to your friend. In the letter •give details about the concert •describe how you won the tickets • explain why you’ve chosen your friend to go with you.

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You have been busy with your studies for the past month and haven't had time to visit your family. Write a letter to your grandmother. In your letter: Apologize for not getting in touch with her sooner Explain why you have been so busy Arrange a time to visit Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Grandmother,

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You had some photos of your family taken by a professional photographer. Write a letter to the photographer. In your letter: Say that you liked their photos of your family Ask them to be your photographer at a special family event Give them the details of the event.

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You have recently moved to a different house. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter: -explain why you have moved -describe the new house -Invite your friend to come and visit

IELTS General Writing Task 1 informal Topics/Questions 2024