IELTS General Writing Task 1 informal Topics/Questions 2025

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This section presents a list of common IELTS General Writing Task 1 informal topics. All these topics were added in 2025 by students who took the IELTS recently. Pick a random topic and start practicing and improving your writing skills.

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A friend you made while you were studying abroad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in your country. You have heard about the job in a local company that might be suitable for 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 her -explain how to apply for the job

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You had borrowed money from your friend when you were facing some financial problems and forgot to pay it back. Write a letter to your friend and in your letter: ● apologize for being late in returning the money ● explain what happened ● say how you are going to fix the issue now

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You and a friend have both been accepted to a study abroad program in Paris, France. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: • Congratulate him/her for also being accepted • Ask him/her if he/she would like to be your roommate • Discuss possible activities that the two of you could do together

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

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. 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 is planning to visit the town where you live. Write a letter to make some suggestions about The best time to visit your town The most interesting places to check out Where to find inexpensive accommodation

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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 plan -explain why you want a part-time job -suggest how your friend could help you find a job

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Write a letter to your friend who is interested in learning how to drive. In your letter ● say why a driving license is advantageous ● recommend a driving school ● give any extra guidance or tips

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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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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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Your friend is celebrating her Birthday soon and has invited you to a party. But you are unable to come because you are going to attend an important meeting that day. Write a letter to your friend and * thank her for the invitation; * explain why you cannot come; * propose to meet on other day; You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mary,

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This is a part of a letter your receive from an English pen friend. Don't forget to tell me about the area you live in and what you and your friends do in your free time. Write a letter to your pen friend. Write your letter in about 100 words.

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Write a letter in response to the parent. In your letter, you should: • discuss and evaluate the issues raised by the parent in the letter • give your own views about teaching life skills and whether you think these lessons should replace other subjects in the curriculum.

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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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One of your pen friends wants to improve their English at a language school. they have never studied at a language school before and have asked for your advice on how to choose a good one. write a letter to your pen friend. advise them about the following the teaching method, the number of students in a class and the number of hours a week.

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Your best friend just had her first baby. You are currently overseas but will be returning to your hometown in a week. Write to your friend. In your letter, Congratulate your friend. Tell her when you will be returning home. Ask when you could drop in to meet her and the baby.

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You recently took a long vacation. In your absence a friend did you a huge favor. Write a letter thanking to your friend. ın your letter: Explain what the favor was Desribe how this favor helped you Offer compansation Write at least 150 word

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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 employee say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia.

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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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You recently moved to a new address. You want to tell a friend who lives in another city about your new home. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: explain why you moved, describe your new home, invite your friend to visit you.

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Write a letter to your friend who is an amateur musician. In your letter o● ask your friend to perform at the wedding o● describe why he/she would be suitable for this event o ● explain how your friend will be compensated if they agree.

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9.You have unexpectedly come into a large sum of money and you want to share this good news with your friend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter o● explain where the money came from o ● say what you intend to do with the money o ● invite your friend to celebrate your good fortune.

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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 incluce: - What the favour was - How this favour helped you - an offer of compensation

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The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for him/her. 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. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mr and Mrs Collins,

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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

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You recently borrowed an item of clothing from a friend. While you had this item, it was damaged. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter you should: apologise for damaging the item of clothing explain how it became damaged say what you will do to fix the problem

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You are going to another country to study. You would like to do a part-time jobwhile 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 friendcould help you finda job

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Write a letter to a friend who is currently moving into a new home. Write to your friend Asking about the new home Telling them you can help Describing how you can help

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A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time 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 - it is a new experience where you can enjoy the nature, example * describe some possible disadvantages - sleeping at night is bit scary because of the animals * say whether you would like to go to camping with your friend this summer - I'd like to join with you to go for a camping in coming summer You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear .....................,

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You have borrowed something from your friend and it has got damaged. Write a letter to your friend. -apologize for damaging the product / stuff -explain what happened -say how are you going to fix the issue

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You have not seen a close friend for a very long time. You also still have a few of your friend’s belongings that were left at your house the last time she visited. In your letter include: - Why you are writing - What you’ve been doing since you last spoke together - Apologize for still having the items and ask how you can return them Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.

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Your friend has been offered a place on course at the university where you studied. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: 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

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Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter: 1). Explain why you have moved. 2). Describe the new house. 3). Invite your friend to come visit.

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Write a letter to your friend who has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on holiday. 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 would like your friend to undertake. You should and spend about 20 minutes on this task.

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You have been offered a job that will require you to move to a city that you have never visited before. You have a friend who lives there. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter a -Explain your situation b- Say why you feel unsure about living in the city c-ask some questions about life in the city

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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 would like to borrow a good camera from a friend. write a letter to your friend - ask your friend if you can borrow the camera - explain why you want it and when you will return it - se when you won't eat in when you will return it

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One of your friends wants to apply for a job involving working with foreign teenagers. Write a letter of recommendation: How long you have known your friend Something about your friend personality Why you think your friend would make a good employee.

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You are getting married later this year. You want to invite your friend to the wedding. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter ● tell your friend that you are getting married ● tell them when and where the wedding will take place ● ask them to help you prepare for the wedding in some way

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A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/she 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 go camping with your friend this summer

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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 the six years 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

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A friend has invited you to a party, but you are busy on the day it’s being held. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: • Apologies for not being able to attend • Explain why you are busy • Invite your friend to do something else with you

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You are moving to a new city for work and have just realized that an old friend lives in the city. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: Ask them for advice in finding accommodation Tell them where you would like to live Tell them the type of place you are looking for Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ___,

informal
A friend you made while you were 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 this friend. In your letter tell your friend about the job and what sort of working involves. say why you think the job would be suitable for him/her. Explain how to apply for the job.

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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 are living in a city in a foreign country, and a friend from your home country is soon coming to visit you for several days. Write an email to your friend. In this letter: •ask him/her to bring some things from home which you need •say why you need them •make arrangements to meet him/her

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A 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 to stay •Advise about what to do •Give information about what clothes to bring

informal
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

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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 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 Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter ad follows:

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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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A friend invited you to join his birthday party next week, but you are too busy to attend. Write a letter to explain your situation and express your feelings.

informal
A close friend stayed at your house for a few days and forgot to take his watch when he left. Write a letter to this friend and: Inform him that he has forgotten his watch Explain why you can’t post it. . Ask if he can pick it up.

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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. Begin your letter as follows: Dear…

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You just moved to a new city to begin a new job. write a letter to a friend. In your letter tell you friend about your job. describe the neighborhood where you will live. Invite him or her to visit you.

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You are studying english at a private language school attended by many international students. you are planning for a surprise party who has been feeling particularly sick and homesick. write to another classmate and invited him or her to the party. In your letter- - explain the reasons for the party - give the date and time of the party - suggest what the classmates could bring to the party

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You happened to witness a film being shot in your locality. Write a letter in 120-150 words to a friend describing your experience. You are Rani/Raman. 15. Vinay Nagar. Doty. ADS. 15. Vinay Nagar, Ooty.

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You recently receieved 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, 1. Say why he/she would not enjoy going to college 2. explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her 3. suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her Write atleast 150 words Begin your letter as follows, Dear .....................,

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You have recently changed your job and started working for a new company. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter: •explain why you changed your previous job •describe your new job •tell him/her your other news

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You 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.

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yoy 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

informal
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 have an extended family and every year you all get together to go on a family trip for a week. Your uncle is in charge of the plans this year and you would like to suggest a place you have visited. Write a letter to your uncle. In your letter: suggest the place you recommend describe your experience in this place mention what you could do there

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A friend of your is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer.He/she has a ask 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 go camping with your friend this summer

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You stayed at your friend’s house when you attended a conference in Australia. Unfortunately, you left a large envelope with some important documents in your room. Write a letter to your friend. In the letter: •thank your friend for the stay •describe where you left the envelope •ask him/her to return it to you by post

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You have found new interesting website.Write a letter to your friend to tell him/her about the website. In your letter describe what the website is explain why the websites is interesting tell how this website will help him/her

informal
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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A friend of yours is coming to stay in your house for a week while you are away on holiday. Write a letter to your friend to prepare them for their stay in your letter: -- Give your friend information about the location of your house -- Tell your friend what tasks you would like them to do each day -- Explain what he/she can do and see in your area

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A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping 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 go camping with your friend this summer

informal
You are organising a party and want to invite an old friend who lives in another town. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter -explain why you are organising a party - give directions to the venue - suggest a place for your friend to stay while they are in town

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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.

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You and your friend recently went on a holiday together. You have a problem with your photos taken during the holiday. Write a letter to ask your friend for a particular photo and say What is a problem with that photograph of yours Which photo would you like from him/her Why do you need this photo

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You missed an important family event due to a last-minute commitment. Write a letter to a family member apologizing and explaining why you couldn't attend."

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1.You would like to invite your friend from abroad to a public event in your country. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter odescribe the public event oexplain why you think he/she would like the event o write how you can help your friend with accommodation

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You stayed at your friends' house when you participated in a business seminar in Australia.You left a file with important documents in your room. write a letter to your friend, describing the file and ask him to return it to you by post.

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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.

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A friend you made while you were studying abroad would like to spend a semester studying in your country. He/she has written to ask for your advice.Write a letter to this friend. In your letter •describe why you think he/she will enjoy it •explain why you recommend studying at your 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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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.

informal
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

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Write a letter to your friend giving some advice. In your letter • include websites you recommend • say why you recommend them • give some other ideas which you think may be useful

informal
You are having a party and want to invite your friend from a different city. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: •Describe why you are having the party •Give directions on how to get to the venue •Suggest how you can accommodate him/her Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ___,

informal
You bought a music concert ticket. However, you are unable to go. So you want to offer the ticket to your friend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: •say about the concert •say why you are unable to go • inform how your friend can receive the ticket

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Your friend is coming over to stay with you. However, you will be away on vacation for a month. Write him/her a letter and say: In your letter •How to get the keys to your flat •How to operate the equipment in the flat and •Suggest a few places of interest to visit You should write at least 150 words.

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have recently gone to live in a new city. You want to let an English-speaking friend who lives in another country know about it. Write a letter to your English-speaking friend. In your letter: explain why you have gone to live in the new city describe the place where you are living invite your friend to come and see you Write at least 150 words.

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A friend of yours recently gave you a nice birthday present. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, thank her for the present and say why you particularly like it, describe some other presents that you received, and explain some of the things you did on your birthday.

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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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Write a letter to your friend expressing your inability to meet on a particular date. Your friend was supposed to visit you soon, but due to some personal problems, you can?t meet him/her on the specified date. Write a letter to him or her explaining the situation. In your letter, you have to: - Apologies to your friend. - Explain why it?s not possible to meet now. - Suggest an alternative date for the meeting.

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Write a letter to your English-speaking friend whom you visited recently. In your letter - Tell him/her how wonderful the experience you had in his country was - Invite him to visit your country - Tell him what you can do for him during his 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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Write a letter to a friend about an upcoming event in your town. What the event is Why they would be interested An invitation to stay with you

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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

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Some students have rented the apartment next to yours. Their parties are upsetting you, your family and other tenants. Write a letter to the owner of the apartment. In your letter: describe the problem explain how the problem is affecting you, your family and other tenants say what you would like the owner of the apartment to do.

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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

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An English-speaking friend of yours has written to you to ask you how your studies are going. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter, tell your friend how you are preparing for the exam tell him/her how you feel about it tell him your expectations

informal
A friend wants to spend a two-week holiday in your city and has written asking for information and advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, offer to find somewhere to stay give advice about what to do give information about what clothes to bring

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you recentely receved a letter from a freind asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try tp get a job. you think she should get a job. write a letter to this friend. in your letter - Say why she would not enjoy going to college - explain why getting a job is a good idea for her -suggest types of jobs that would be suitable for her

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Write a letter to your friend who is visiting a city that you know well. Recommend places worth visiting. Where to eat. How to get around the city.

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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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