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 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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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 lease 150 words.

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You were invited to go out by your friend. Due to some reason you couldn’t go. Write a letter apologizing for this and suggest a new time and place to meet. In your letter, you should: apologize explain reasons on why you can’t make it suggest a new time and place to meet.

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Write a letter to your friend who just moved to a new house letting him know about a gift you prepared for him/her a)What was the gift b)Why you chose it c)How it will be delivered

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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-years old Child. Write a letter to the parents, in your letters • 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 are going to spend your vacation in Rome, Italy. Your friend's grandfather lives there and has offered to let you stay in his apartment. Write a letter to your friend's grandfather. In your letter: • Thank him for the offer but politely decline • Inform him of when you will be in Rome and your travel plans • Invite him for an outing

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

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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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a close friend is coming to visit you. S/he has asked you for advice for things to do in your hometown and the surrounding area. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: • Ask for more details about your friend's plans. • Suggest some places to visit and things to do in your hometown. • Tell your friend about food or drink s/he should try during his/her stay.

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You recently went on a trip with a friend and you both took some photographs. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter -ask your friend to send you one of the photographs. -explain why you need that particular photograph -and tell your friend what happened to your copy of it.

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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 help you find a job

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

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You recently stayed with a childhood friend for a few days. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter: Thank your friend for letting you stay with them. refer to something enjoyable that you did while staying with him/her invite your friend to visit you

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You are going to visit New Zealand for an 'English and Homestay' program. You have just received details of your homestay host family. Write your first letter to the family. In your letter: & Introduce yourself. & Ask the family some questions to get information that is important to you. & Tell the family about your arrival date and time.

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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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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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Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. He/She would like your advice about finding a place to live. Write 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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You recently went on a trip with a friend and you both took some photographs. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: ask your friend to send you one of the photographs explain why you need that particular photograph and tell your friend what happened to your copy of it 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 recently started attending hobby classes in your city. Your mother in your hometown wants to know about it. Write a letter to your mother. In the letter, mention: •What class are you taking? •How do you like it? •How long will you take the classes?

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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 a job in a local company that might be suitable for his/her. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter tell your friend about the job and what sort of work it involves say why you think the job would be suitable for him/her explain how to apply for the job 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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A friend of your 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

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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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Write a letter to ur friend telling them you moved to a new city State the reason for the move Describe the city and accomodation And invite your friend to visit

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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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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 a friend who lives in a ity 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 pastfew years and ask for assistance in contacting an appropriate institution.

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. 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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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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ou 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 the city . Write to your friend explaining what you would like to do. Tell him or her what type of work or studies you have been doing for the last few years . Ask for assistance in contacting an appropriate institution.

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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 invited you for a meal with his/her family in their home. You enjoyed the meal and had been happy to be introduced to his/her family. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, .thank your friend and say that you enjoyed the meal • say what else you liked about this visit • ask your friend to meet you someday at a restaurant

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You have spent a month with your friend who lives in other country. Returning home you haven’t found your disc with photos from your holiday. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: • Thanks him for the holiday; • Explain that you have lost the disc with photos; • Give instructions of how to send you the photos. Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ....,

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Your friend works as a fitness instructor in a gym. You would like to receive his/her advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter you should: – describe your exercise programme – explain what your goals are – ask for advice on how you can improve your fitness Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.

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Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday. 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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You are getting married. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend to invite him/her to the wedding. In your letter - describe who you are going to marry, - tell what will happen on the wedding day (the schedule), - explain why it’s important him/her to be at the wedding.

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You have recently opened a store and want to have a website for this store. One of your friends can help you with this. Write a letter to the friend to ask him/her to develop a website for your newly-opened store. In your letter: · tell what your store or business sells · mention how you would want your website to look · provide some ideas on how you would like to keep your website updated Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.

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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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You are working overseas in an international company. You are leaving the country in an emergency. Write a letter to your friend. Apologies for leaving like this. Explain what happened. Tell them what you are going to miss about working.

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A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on holiday. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: give contact details for when you are away, give instructions about how to care for your pet, describe other household duties you would like your friend to undertake.

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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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Write a letter to your friend who is interested in learning how to drive. In your letter ● say why a driving license is advantageous( more convenient to travel, more employement) ● recommend a driving school( instituation cost 599 to guve driving classes ● give any extra guidance /tips( friend gt training who has experience 5 yesrs

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

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The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to a surprise party 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.

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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 ask for your advice. write a letter to your friednd.in your letter explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday describe some possible disadvantages say whether you whould 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 family fr 6 months and look after their 6-months old child. Write a letter to the parents: 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 seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their 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 suitable person to employ - say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia

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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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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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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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Your friend is thinking about learning to drive and would like some advice. Write a letter to your friend. - Say why a driving license is advantageous - Recommend a driving school - Give extra guidance/ tips

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You received a gift from a friend for your birthday. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: Thank them for the gift. Tell them how you spent your birthday. Invite them to visit you soon.

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

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A friend of your 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 to your friend. In your letter explain why you think your firend 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 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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You recently stayed at your friend’s house for a few days during your holidays. Write a letter to your friend to thank them. In your letter: •Thank your friend for the stay •Describe what you enjoyed most while staying there •Suggest when they could visit you

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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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One of your friend has asked you for a reference letter for the job as Sports instructor. Write a reference letter to Manager of the Sporting facility reccomending your friend. In your letter include What is your name and how do you know him/her What skills does your friend have Why he/she is suitable candidate for the position

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An english speaking friends son wrote to you that his/her son would travel to country for a short holiday before starting his university. write a letter to the friend to Invite the friend’s son to visit. Suggest interesting things he can do in the country. Describe the weather in the country.

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A year ago, you lent your favorite book to a friend who you thought would enjoy it. Unfortunately, your friend has forgotten to return it. The book has sentimental value to you as it had been presented by your grandmother. Write a letter to your friend. In the letter: ask how he or she is doing remind him / her about the book explain why you need it back

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You had some photos of your family taken by a professional photographer. Write a letter to the photographer. In your letter: ○ Say that you liked their photos of your family ○ Ask them to be your photographer at a special family event ○ Give them the details of the event Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear….

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Your English-speaking friend has asked for your help with a college project he/she is doing about celebrating New Year in different countries. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, say how important New Year is to people in your country describe how New Year is celebrated in your country explain what you like about New Year celebrations in your country 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 is expecting you to stay with him in two weeks’ time, but unfortunately you forgot that you have a business trip at the same time. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, -Apologise and say that you cannot come to visit. -Explain why you will not be able to visit. -Suggest another time that you could visit

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Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. They would like your adivce about finding a place to live. Write an letter to your friend. In your letter: describe where you lived recommend the best way to look for accommodation warn them of mistakes students make

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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, Explain your situation, Say why you feel unsure about living in the city Ask some questions about life in the city.

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Write a letter to your friend about missing the date with him on a day because you have planned. Tell him how you tried to contact him but it did not work out either. In your letter, you should tell: what the reason is how you tried to contact him give an alternative plan to meet him sometime.

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You recently stayed at your friend’s place, to look after the house while he/she is away. You accidentally damaged something in his/her house. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, you should: * describe what the accident was * explain when it happened * suggest how the damage can be fixed.

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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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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 applyWrite at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ____________,

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A friend who lives in another country has invited you to come and stay with him/her on your next holiday. You are too busy to accept the invitation. write a letter to your friend. In your letter ● thank him/her for the invitation ● explain why you cannot come ● ask him about another time to visit

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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 You do NOT need to write any addresses.

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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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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, asking him or her to bring some things from home which you need saying why you need them making arrangements to meet Begin your letter ‘Dear --------’ Do not write any addresse

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Your friend would like to find some quality websites where he/she can read up on what's happening in the world. He/she has written to you asking for some advice. 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 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 about your plans to go out with him/her and another friend on a small picnic. Include the following- 1. Where you plan to go? 2. What arrangements you already made. 3. What help you need from your friend with this topic.

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You had some photos of your family taken by a professional photographer. Write a letter to the photographer. In your letter •say that you liked his/her photos of your family •ask him/her to be your photographer at a special family event •give him/her the details of the event.

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A friend of yours is thinking of going camping this summer. He/she has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter; 1.Explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday 2.Describe some possible disadvantages 3.Say whether youd like to go camping with your friend this summer.

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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 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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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 plan

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Your best friend is moving back to your city after being overseas for five years. Write a letter to convince your friend to move in with you. In the letter: - Explain how much you have missed your friend - Describe how you feel about your friend’s return - Give reasons that you and your friend should share a home Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.

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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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One of your friends has asked you to be a partner in a new business. Write a letter to reply to your friend's business offer. In your letter - give your opinion of your frien's business idea - tell him/her whether or not you have decided to accept the offer - and explain yor reasons for this decision.

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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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Your friend asked you to find a part-time job for him/her to earn some money while studying. You found a job that might be suitable for him/her. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter •give him/her the job description; •explain why he/she should take the job; •say what he/she should do to get the job.

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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 will be a suitable person to employ .say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia. Write atleast 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses.. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,

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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 You do NOT need to write any addresses

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You have recently attended a marriage ceremony in your country. You have an English-speaking friend who you want to describe your experience of attending this marriage ceremony. Write a letter to this English-speaking friend. In your letter, •whose marriage ceremony it was •give details of this marriage ceremony •invite your friend to come and visit your country 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 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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A friend you made while you were studying abroad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in a local company that might be suitable for him/her. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter •Tell your friend about the job and what sort of work it involves •Say why you think the job would be suitable for him/her • Explain how to apply for the job

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Write an informal letter to a friend who has invited who has invited you to come and stay with him on your next holiday. You are too busy to accept the invitation in 150 words

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

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write at least 150 words. A friend has invited you to a party but you will not be able to attend. Write to your friend. In your letter •Tell your friend you can’t come •Explain why you are unable to attend •Arrange another time to meet

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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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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 You do NOT need to write any addresses.

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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 advice about the week before the exam. * explain what to do on the day

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

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Your friend is planning to go on a business trip to a city you know well. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter – tell him/her about some attractions to go sightseeing – recommend a restaurant to eat – give some advice on transportation

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