IELTS General Writing Task 1 informal Topics/Questions 2026

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This section presents a list of common IELTS General Writing Task 1 informal topics. All these topics were added in 2026 by students who took the IELTS recently. Pick a random topic and start practicing and improving your writing skills.

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you have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after six years old child. Write a letter to the parent,in your letter Explain why you would like the job Give details of 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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You have just moved into a new flat. Write a letter to your friend telling them tthat you have moved. In your letter: - describe the reason why you moved - describe the new flat - invite him or her to your new flat

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Your friend invited you to his/her birthday party, but you are not able to attend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter -Explain why you cannot go - say that you will give your friend a gift the next time you see him/her -suggest another time and place to meet

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

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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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WRITING TASK 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You want to sell some of your furniture. You think a friend of yours might like to buy it from you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter • explain why you are selling • describe the furniture • suggest a date when your friend can come and see the furniture Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ...............,

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You are going to another country to study. You would like to do a part-time job while you are studying, so you want to ask a friend who lives there for some help. Write a letter to this friend. In your Letter - give detail of your study plans - explain why you want to get a part-time job - suggest how your friend could help you find a job

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You are going away to travel for the summer. A friend will be looking 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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A friend who is planning to visit you has asked you to describe the most interesting and enjoyable things to do in the community where you currently live. Write an email to your friend, telling them about these things. In your email: -Say what these things are -Say why they are interesting/enjoyable -Suggest what you can do together

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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

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Write a letter to a friend inviting them to go on vacation with you. Include Why you want to go on holiday Where you want to go Why you want them to come with you

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GT Writing Task 1: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. 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 Write at least 150 words.

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A good friend has just changed schools and is having difficulty fitting in and needs your advice. 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

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Write a letter to your friend in another country where you like to visit for the holidays. In your letter, you should: •explain your travel plans •describe the interesting places you plan to visit •ask for suggestions for sightseeing options.

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You have recently moved to a new neighborhood. Write a letter to a friend about your new neighborhood. In your letter: Describe the new neighborhood Explain why you moved there Talk about your neighbors Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:

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Write a letter to your English speaking friend that you have changed your job. in your letter why do you change your job describe your new job and company update him or her about other news

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You recently met an old friend while you were on a business trip to another city. Now you are planning another business trip to this city and would like to see your friend again. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter 1. say why you enjoyed seeing him/her 2. give details of your plans for your next business trip to this city 3. suggest arrangments for seeing him/her again there

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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 job that would be suitable for him/her

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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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You recently learned that a close friend of yours has had a baby, and you purchased a gift for the baby. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, you should: Congratulate them on the arrival of the baby. Describe the gift you have chosen for the baby.

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Write a letter to your close friend inviting him/her to your family party. In your letter: explain why you are organizing the party describe what you are planning to do say how important it is to have your friend at the party.

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You recently took a trip. In your absence, a friend did you a big favour. Write a letter thanking them. In your letter include. 1-What the favour was 2-How this favour helped you 3-An offer of compensation

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Read the question below and write a letter.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Write at least 150 words. Although you are meant to present your thesis project in one month, your sister is getting married in Spain at the same time. You would like to change dates for your presentation. Write a letter to your professor. In your letter: * Explain the situation * Remind the professor of your academic achievements to date * Ask for a different date to present your thesis

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Write a letter to a friend apologizing for your recent behavior and explain what led to the situation, as well as the steps you will take to ensure it does not happen again.

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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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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. A friend you met last year has invited you to visit him/her in his/her country. You have never been there before and need some information before you leave. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: request advise about a gift for his/her family ask about activities and clothing in his/her country find out about the food You do NOT need to write any address. You should write at least 150 words.

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TASK 1 A friend has written you to ask for advice about a problem at work. You have had a similar problem in the past. Write a letter to your friend. • Tell your friend you understand the problem • Explain what happened to you in the past • Suggest possible solutions to the problem. Write at least 150 words You do not need to write any addresses, Begin your letter as follows: Dear …..

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You recently moved to a new house and you want to invite a close friend to stay with you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: invite him to stay and suggest a date briefly describe the new house and garden say why you like your new house.

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A family member is coming to stay with you. He/she will be arriving by train in the morning, but you won’t be home until the evening. Write a letter to your relative. In your letter: explain the arrangements you have made for him/her to get keys tell your relative how to get from the train station to your house say when you will be home and suggest what you could do together that evening Write at least 150 words.

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You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine 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 of why you would be a suitable person to employ -----Say how you would spend your free time while in Australia.

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Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter – explain why you changed jobs – describe your new job – tell him/her your other news

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A friend had a new born baby, you have picked up a present for the baby and want to visit to give it to him / her. Write a letter to – - Congratulate your friend. - Tell him why you picked up the mentioned present. - Suggest arrangements for the visit.

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The parents of your Australlan friend Chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for himlher. Write a letter to Chris's parents. In your letter • say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party •explain why you won't be able to attend the party •give details of a plan to see Chris at a different time.

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Write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to your family party. In your letter – Explain why you are organizing the party. – Describe what you are planning to do. – Say how important it is to have your friend at the party.

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Write a letter to your friend from a different country. Invite him to a party at your home and include the following What teh party is about give directions on how to get to your place suggest how to accomodate her

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You are travelling next month to stay with a family you do not know as part of a language training course. Write a letter to the family to introduce yourself. In your letter, -Say when and how you will be arriving -Tell the family a little about yourself -Ask about the type of food that the family eats.

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Write a letter to a foreign friend who has asked if they can stay with you when visiting your country. Include Why you do not have time to host them An alternate date Recommendations for what to do

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You have recently moved to a different house.Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letterexplain why you have moveddescribe the new houseinvite your friend to come and visit

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One of your English-speaking friends has decided to spend a one week holiday in your town/city and has written to you asking for information and advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter -recommend somewhere to stay -give advice about what to see and do in your area -give information about what clothes to bring

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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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One of your friends recently had a birthday celebration, but you missed it and you forgot to tell your friend that you couldn't attend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: -apologise for missing the birthday celebration -explain why you missed it and why you didn't tell your friend -say what you would like to do to show you are sorry

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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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You recently attended a conference and met several interesting people. Write a letter to a friend about the conference. In your letter, you should: Describe the purpose of the conference. Mention the people you met and what you found interesting about them. Explain how the conference might help you in your career.

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Write a letter to your friend telling them you moved to a new city Describe the city and accommodation And invite your friend to visit you

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You are studying English at a private language school attended by many international students. You are planning a surprise birthday party for a friend who has been feeling particularly sad and homesick. Write to another classmate and invite him / her to the party. In your letter: •explain the reason for the party • give the date and time of the party • suggest what the classmate could bring to the party Begin your letter as follows: Dear ________ You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

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A friend who lives in another country has invited you to come and stray with him/her on your next holiday. You are to 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 time to visit

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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 waht product you want to recommend to him. tell him where he / she can get this product Explain why you want to recommend this product

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A friend had a new born baby, you have picked up a present for the baby and want to visit to give it to him / her. Write a letter to – - Congratulate your friend. - Tell him why you picked up the mentioned present. - Suggest arrangements for the visit.

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An old friend of yours is coming to visit your city. You had planned to meet him at the airport, but something has come up and you will not be able to make it there on time. Write to your friend, In your letter Explain the situation Offer to make alterntive arrangements.

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There will be a traditional celebration in your country and you want to invite your friend from an English-speaking country. Write him/her a letter and - invite your friend, - explain what happens at the party, - describe the tradition and why it’s important in your country, - say why it is important for your friend to be there

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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 accommodation

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You have a friend who lives in a city abroad. You have decided that you would like to apply to do a course at one of the colleges in this city. - Write to your friend explaining what you would like to do. - Tell him/ her what type of work or studies you have been doing for the past few years . - Ask for assistance in contacting an appropriate institution.

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Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - Provide a short update about your life since you saw him/her last - Explain why you will be traveling to his/her city - Say what you would like to do when you visit his/her city

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Last month you had an overseas holiday with some friends where you stayed at their house. They have just sent you some holiday photos. Write a letter to your friend . In your letter: a. Thank them for the holiday and the photos. b. Explain why you didn't write earlier. c. invite them to come and stay with you

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You are going to another country to study. You would like to do a part-time job while you are studying, so you want to ask a friend who lives there for some help. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter - Give details of your studies Explain why you want to get a part-time job Suggest how you friend could helo you find a job

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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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A friend from abroad is visiting your country next month. She is planning to stay with you, but you can't accomodate her. Write a letter to her - tell her the reasons - Apologise - Make alternative arrangements

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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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Write a letter to a friend who invited you to visit them in their country. Express your appreciation of the invitation Write the date of the visit Write about the things you want to do there

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Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter explain why you changed jobsdescribe your new jobtell him/her your other news

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Your friend recently moved to new city. You will also be moving to the same city. Write a letter to your friends and include: – Ask where to find a place to live – Tell them what type of place you’re looking for – Share some fun things you would like to do when you get there

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You are interested in an activity or hobby that one of your friends already has. Write a letter to this friend asking for information about it.

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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

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Your friend invited you to go with him/her to a concert next week, however, you are unable to come. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter •let your friend know why you can't go to the concert; •suggest another activity you can do together; •explain why you think your friend would enjoy this activity.

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You have invited a friend to come to your house next holiday. He/she has asked you how to get to your house from the airport. However, you are going to the airport to receive him/her. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: explain that you will meet him/her at the airport say what you have planned for your friend write some important things that he/she might find useful

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A friend from another country is moving to your city for work. He/she has asked you for advice about living in your city. Write a letter to your fried, in your letter: suggest an intersting part of the city to live in describle the public transport in your city say how your friend can meet your new people there

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An English-speaking friend wants to spend a two-week holiday in your region and has written asking for information and advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter * offer to find somewhere for your friend to stay * give advice about what to do and see in your area * give information about what clothes to bring

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Write a letter of invitation to your parents. In the letter: – Explain that you have completed your studies – Give details of the event, including time, date and dress code – Let them know how many tickets they have and who they are for?

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You are going to another country to study. You would like to do a part-time job while you are studying, so you want to ask a friend who lives there for some help. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter, give details of your study plans explain why you want to get a part-time job suggest how your friend could help you find a job You do NOT need to write any addresses.

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Your friend is thinking about learning to drive and would like some advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter • say why a driving licence is advantageous • recommend a driving school • give any extra guidance/tips

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You are planning a holiday in another country and would like a friend to accompany you. Write a letter to the friend asking him/her to join you and explain: invitation - Why are you taking a holiday? - What is your holiday plan? Explain, simples/ future - Why would you like him/her to go with you?

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A friend of yours is thinking about applying for the same course that you did at university. He/She 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 explain why you recommend the university give some advice about how to apply Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ....................,

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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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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 ​

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You are interested in enrolling in a cooking class at a local college and would like a friend to come with you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter say where and when the class will be held give reasons why you think your friend might be interested suggest a time and place to meet to discuss the idea Write at least 150 words. 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 stray with him/her on your next holiday. You are to 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 time to visit Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follow: Rear ....

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A friend has agreed to look after your house and child while you go out drinking. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: Give contact details for when you are away. Give instructions on how to take care of your child. Describe other household duties.

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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 lette to this friend. In your letter Say why he/she would not enjoy college explain why getting a good job is a good idea for him/her suggest types job that would be suitable for him/her

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You are going on a business trip for few days and have arranged to leave your children with a friend who will look after them. Write a letter to your friend including -tell your friend what kind of food your children like and dislike. - give details of activity your children enjoy. - Suggest arrangements for collecting your children after your trip

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A friend you met last year has invited you to visit him/her in his/her country. You have never been there before and need some information before you leave. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: request advise about a gift for his/her family ask about activities and clothing in his/her country find out about the food You do NOT need to write any address. You should write at least 150 words.

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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

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Write a letter to a friend expressing your interest to seek employment in a different country. Your letter should include: – Why you want to work in a different country – What type of work you will be looking for – Questions you have about working in a different country that your friend may be able to answer

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A good friend has just changed schools and is having difficulty fitting in and needs your advice. Write a letter to your friend.

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A friend wants to get some information about an elementary school where one of your cousins studies. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter, •say why this school is a good elementary school •mention how expensive it is • explain why your friend should get his/her child admitted there

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you have recently moved to a different house. write to your English speaking friend -explain why you have moved -describe the new house -invite your friend to come and visit

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ou will be graduating from university and would like to invite your family to the ceremony. Write a letter of invitation to your parents. In the letter: – Explain that you have completed your studies – Give details of the event, including time, date and dress code – Let them know how many tickets they have and who they are for

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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. Writr an letter to your friend. In your letter Describe where you would lived when you were a student at the university. Recommend the best what from him/her to look accommodation. Warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation.

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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 on how to care for your pet • describe other household duties 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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You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine 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 of why you would be a suitable person to employ say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia Write at least 150 word

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Write a letter to your friend help him deciding whether to go to college or to try to get a job.

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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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An English-speaking friend wants to spend a two-week holiday in your region and has written asking for information and advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter offer to find somewhere for your friend to stay give advice about what to do and see in your area give information about what clothes to bring You should You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Maria,

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Your friend invited you to his/her birthday party, but you are unable to attend. Write a letter apologizing for your absence. In your letter: State why you cannot go Explain your reason for not contacting your friend sooner Suggest another time to meet Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses

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You have meet and old friend in another city on your last business trip. Now you are going on another business trip in the same city and want to meet him again. Write a letter to your friend and say - Express your excitement about the last meeting. - Give details about your new business trip. - Suggest an arrangement to meet again.

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You have recently moved to a different city.you did not have a chance to tell your friend about the move. Write a letter to his friend. In your letter -Explain why you decided to move -Compare your new home with your previuos home -Tell him/her about the area you are now living in

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You are studying English at a private language school attended by many international students. You are planning a surprise birthday party for a friend who has been feeling particularly sad and homesick. Write to another classmate and invite him / her to the party. In your letter: •explain the reason for the party •give the date and time of the party •suggest what the classmate could bring to the party Begin your letter as follows: Dear ________ You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

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You are going to give a party to your friends. Write a letter to your friend living in a foreign country and ask him to help you to teach a special recipe. In your letter * Why are you giving a party * Why you want to learn that recipe * Invite him to the party Write at least 150 words.

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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 •describe what you enjoyed most about your stay • suggest when and where you could meet next

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your friend is taking an exam and has asked to you help him/her with studying because he/she know that you usually do well. write a letter to your friend. In your letter * tell him /her how you study give him /her on advise about the week before the exam. * explain what to do on the day

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Your friend is visiting your country for the first time. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: invite them to stay with you suggest places to visit explain what preparations they should make

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