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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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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Your English-speaking friend who lives in your town has asked for your advice about learning a new sport. write a letter to your friend. In your letter -recommend a new sport that would be suitable for your friend to learn -explain how your friend could learn this sport -suggest that you both learn this sport together

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You have just learned that your friend has recently become engaged. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter ● tell him/her how you found out ● explain how you feel about the news ● organise to meet your friend for a celebration

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You are planning a short visit to a city where one of your relatives lives. Write a letter to your relative. In your letter: • Explain when and how long you will be in town. • Ask whether you can stay at their home. • Offer to pay for yourself. You do not need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ...,

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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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Inviting a friend 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

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Your Australian friend is thinking about making a short visit to your country, and intends to visit a particular tourist attraction during his/her stay. However, you feel that it would be better for your friend to visit a different tourist attraction. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter recommend a good time for your friend to visit your country say why it would be better to visit a different tourist attraction suggest that you and your friend meet

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Last month, you travelled to another city. You told a friend who lives in the city that you would meet them, but you did not. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter  apologise for not meeting him/her  explain why you did not contact him/her earlier  suggest a time and place to meet in the future

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There is a public event coming up in your town. Write a letter to your friend who you think would be interested to take part in it.

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. 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 write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Maria,

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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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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 a recoomendation as to entertainment e.g. Dj, jazz band etc.

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Your friend has a travel company and would like you to come and work with him. Write a letter replying to your friend's offer. In your letter: •explain what you know about your friend's company •choose whether you accept or decline the offer •give reasons for your choice

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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 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 planning to travel and would like someone to take care of your apartment while you are away. Write a letter to a friend. In your letter •explain why you will be away •ask your friend to take care of your apartment •describe the tasks you want your friend to do

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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 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

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The parents of your Australian 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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A friend from another coutry moving to your city for work. he asked you to advise about living in your city. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter 1. suggest an interesting part of the city to live in. 2. describe the public transport in your city. 3. say how your friend can meet new people there.

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Your friend has asked you to help find a music teacher for their child. Write to your friend describing the teacher you have found. Explain why they are suitable Explain their background Explaing how they can get in touch

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You have organised to go on holiday with your friend. However, you must change your plans. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: tell them how much you are looking forward to the holiday explain why you must change your plans suggest alternative arrangements

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. 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 Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear......

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Write about the following topic: Task 1 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 Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.

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

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Write a 150 word letter to a family who are looking for some one to live with them and take care of six year old.

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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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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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Read the question below and write a letter. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write at least 150 words. You recently visited a place that had a strong impact on you. Write to your friend about this 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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A friend has invited you to a birthday party, but you will be unable to attend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: Thank your friend for the invitation Explain why you won’t be able to attend Suggest another time to see your friend

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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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Your friend bought tickets to the theatre for both of you. Write a letter to a friend to tell him that you cannot go to theatre. In your letter -Apologize -Explain the situation -Tell him what he can do with the extra ticket.

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You want to sell your mobile phone. You think a friend of yours might be interested to buy it from you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: Explain why you are selling your mobile phone. Describe the mobile phone. Suggest the mode of payment to your friend

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2020-01-11: Task 1 You visited a town last month and told your friend that you would like to meet. However, you could not make it. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, you should: express your apology why you could not meet making arrangements to meet him.

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1. Your friend recently moved to the same town where your friend lives. Please write a letter to invite your friend to go to the gym together. In your letter o describe why you go to this gym o say what part of this gym you recommend o explain why you think it is suitable for your friend

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You are going on holiday next week and you need to ask your friend to watch your dog while you are away. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, •state how long you will be away •tell them what needs to be done •state how you will compensate them

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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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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

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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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Your friend who lives in another city has opened a new gift shop. You were unable to attend the inauguration due to an important competition you are a part of. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter you must Congratulate your friend Explain your inability to attend Mention that you will visit soon

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INVITATION LETTER TOPIC . You are planning to go to a music concert in your town and would like a friend to accompany you. Write a letter to invite your friend to the concert you are planning to go to. In your letter, say:  what the content of the music concert is  where and when the music concert is  why you think your friend should go to this concert You should write at least 150 words.

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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 dasadvantages * say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. 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 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 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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The below letter is an example of a band 9 informal letter to a friend. Write a letter to a friend to ask him/her to develop a website for your business. •In your letter: Give a brief description of the business •Mention what you’d like to be there on the website. •Provide some ideas on the use of images on the website.

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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 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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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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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 letter is advantageous -recommend a driving school -give any extra guidance/tips

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A freiend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. the 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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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 wether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer

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You are planning to take a vacation. Write the letter to friend. In your letter Describe the vocation spot you have chosen Explain how you plan to spend your time there Invite your friend to join you on your vacation

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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 recently started a new job. Write a letter to a friend about your new job. In your letter: - Describe the job and the company. - Explain how you feel about the job. - Discuss your future plans.

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Write a letter to your friend. In your letter ● thank them for the photos and for the holiday ● explain why you didn’t write earlier ● invite them to come and stay with you.

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An English-speaking friend wants to spend two weeks in your country and has written you an email asking for information and advice. Write a letter to your friend.

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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 moved Describe the new house Invite your friend to come and visit

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Write a letter to your friend. In your letter ● thank them for the photos and for the holiday ● explain why you didn’t write earlier ● invite them to come and stay with you.

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

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Write a letter to a friend to inform him/her about a job opening in your company. Describe the job; 1) write about the job. 2) How is it suitable for your friend? 3) How to apply for the job.

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Write a letter to a friend asking for a recipe from his/her country for the party you are organizing. In your letter – Tell your friend about the party – Ask for the recipe – Explain why you need the recipe from his/her country.

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You recently visited a tourist attraction in another city. Write a letter to a friend describing your experience. In your letter: Describe the tourist attraction you visited. Explain why you chose to visit it. Share your impressions and experiences. Invite your friend to visit the attraction with you in the future.

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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 absence say when you are coming back Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear

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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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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 •Recommend a new sport that would be suitable for your friend to learn •Explain how your friend could learn this sport • 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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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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You have a bicycle that you are no longer using. You would like to sell it to a friend. Write a letter to your friend. In your Letter •Explain why you are no longer using your bicycle. •Describe your bicycle. •Explain why you think your friend would like to have it. Write at least 150 words you do not need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows Dear--------

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Write a letter to your friend who lives in another country and in your letter: a) Invite him/her to a public event in your country b) Describe the public event c) Explain what other plans you have for your friend when he/she will visit

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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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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 Write at least 150 words in an appropriate style and format.

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

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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 are planning for a vacation and want your friend to go with you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, you should: tell him/her why you want to take a vacation describe your plan invite him/her to go with you.

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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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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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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 ...,

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You are living I a city in a foreign country, and a friend from your home country is coming soon to visit you for several days. Write an email to you friend, asking him or her to bring some things from home which you need Saying why you need them. Making arrangements to meet.

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You want to start your own business. Write a letter to a friend. In your letter: tell him/her about your business explain why you think it is a good idea and ask him/her for some help or advice

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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 arrangements you have made for them to have keys and get into the house 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.

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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 Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mr and Mrs ....................,

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Friend of yours invited you to a home party he/she arranged. However, you have just missed this party. Now you want to apologise for not attending it. Write a letter to your friend to apologise. In your letter, • apologise to your friend • explain why you did not attend the party • say what you plan to do to make up for missing the party

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You recently spent the week on holiday at your friend's house. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter; - Say what you like about your friend's new house - Say what you enjoyed most about your holiday - Suggest when and where you could meet next

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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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A friend of yours is thinking of going to a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: *Explain why you think your friend would enjoy camping holiday *describe some possible disadvantages *say whether you would like to go on camping with your friend this summer

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You recently took a long vacation. In your absence, a friend did you a huge favor. Write a letter thanking your friend. In your letter: Explain what the favor was Describe how this favor helped you Offer compensation

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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 tell your friend how they can contact you when you are away give instructions about how to care for your pet describe other things they will need to do to take care of your house 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 a friend who has always liked the car you currently drive. Now you have decided to sell the car. You think your friend might be interested in buying it. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter, say why you want to sell your car describe the condition of the car invite the friend to come and see the car himself/herself someday Write at least 150 words.

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You have recently started working in a new company. Write a letter to your English Speaking friend. In you letter • Explain why you changed jobs • Describe your new job • Tell him/her your other news

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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

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You are about to move to an English-speaking country to study. You have a friend living there and you want to find a part-time job. Write a letter to your friend - Explaining your scholar plans, - Your reasons to get a part-time job, - Suggest how he/she can help you finding a job.

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A friend who lives in another country has invited you to come and stay with him/her on tour 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 can't come -Ask him/her about other times to visit.

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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.

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You have a friend who has always liked the car you currently drive. Now you have decided to sell the car. You think your friend might be interested in buying it. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter, •say why you want to sell your •describe the condition of the car •invite the friend to come and see the car himself/herself someday You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

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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 – explain some of the things you did on your birthday. You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:

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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 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 have decided to go on a holiday to a foreign country for 2 weeks, and you want one of your friends to come with you. Write a letter to your friend asking him/her to accompany you. In your letter, – explain where and when you want to go – give details of the travel, dates and costs involved – describe some of the things you want to do

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You see an advertisement for a product. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter Tell your friend where you saw the advertisement Describe the product Explain why your friend should buy this product.

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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 Write at leasr 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses. Begin you letter as follows: Dear .......,

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You are planning a surprise birthday party for a friend and need some help organizing it. Write a letter to a friend. In your letter: Explain why you are writing. Give details about the party. Suggest how your friend can help

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