informal
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
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ............,
informal
Write a letter to a friend who worked at your previous company. You have moved to a new job in a new city.
Describe your city
Describe your job
Describe the arrangements for him to visit you
informal
You stayed at your friend’s house when you participated in a business seminar in the other city. You mistakenly left a file with important documents at their house.
Write a letter to your friend,
describing the file, tell them why it is important.
ask him/her to return it to you by post.
informal
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
informal
An English-speaking friend has written to you to ask you how your IELTS studies are going.
Write a letter telling your friend how you are preparing for the test. In your letter:
say what progress you are making
explain how you are preparing for the test
say which section you are finding the most difficult
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any address.
Begin your letter as follows:
informal
You recently spent a weekend with your friend in her/his new house. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter, you should:
• explain what you like about his new house
• describe what you enjoyed most about your stay
• suggest when and where you could meet next
informal
Last month, you visited another town. You had arranged to meet up with a friend who lives in the town, but you were not able to do so. Write a letter to your 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.
informal
Write a letter to a friend that you can’t collect him or her from the airport, as you promised, because of some reason. In your letter,
-Explain why you can’t come
-Guide him regarding other options to get to your home
-Describe the plans you made to show him around when your friend arrives
informal
You stayed at your friend’s house when you participated in a business seminar in Australia. You left a file with important documents in the room you stayed in.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
• Describe the file
• Ask him/her to return it to you by post.
informal
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
informal
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
informal
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.
informal
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.
informal
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.
informal
You recently went to visit a friend in their new home. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• tell your friend what you liked about his/her new house
• say what you did or enjoyed most about your stay with your friend
• suggest when and where you could meet your friend next
informal
Topic-Task 1;
Topic;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, 1)Thank him/her for the invitation. 2)Explain why you cannot come. 3) Ask him/her about other times to visit.
informal
1.You and your brother have decided to go for a holiday but due to some reason, your brother is not able to join you for holiday. Write a letter to your friend to invite him/her for holiday. Give detail plan of vacation. State reason why your brother will not come with you. Invite your friend.
informal
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
informal
Your friend has written you a letter. Part of it says: “What’s your favourite day of the week? I’d love to hear all about it”.
Write a letter of about 100 words in reply.
informal
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?
informal
Write a letter to a friend who just moved into a new house that you are sending a gift to. Include: 1) What the gift is 2) Why you chose it 3) How it will be delivered. Write at least 150 words .
informal
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 ....,
informal
Writing Task 1:
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have recently started work in a new company.
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter,
• explain why you changed jobs
• describe your new job
• tell him / her your other news
informal
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
informal
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.
informal
The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for him.
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 different time
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Collins,
informal
GT Writing Task 1:
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A friend of yours has recently written to you asking for advice about a problem at work. You have had a similar problem at your workplace in the past.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
tell your friend how you feel about the problem
explain how you faced a similar situation in the past
suggest possible solutions to the problem
Write at least 150 words.
informal
A friend had a new born baby, you have picked up a present for the baby and want to visit to give it to him / her. Write a letter to –
- Congratulate your friend.
- Tell him why you picked up the mentioned present.
- Suggest arrangements for the visit.
informal
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
informal
You and your friend have booked tickets to go to the theatre. You are now unable to go but have found another friend to accompany him/her instead.
Write a letter to your friend. In the letter,
explain why you can not go to the theatre with your friend
say who can go instead of you
tell them why you think this person would be good to go with
Write at least 150 words.
informal
Write a letter to your friend who is familiar with the city. In your letter:
• Tell him or her about the occasion
• Tell him or her about what kind of a restaurant you prefer
• Ask him suitable recommendations
Start with Dear..............,
informal
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.
informal
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
informal
Thanking a friend for a holiday.
You have recently been to stay with an old friend for a few days. You hadn't seen each other for a long time. Write a letter to the friend. In your letter:
•say how you felt about the visit
•refer to something enjoyable that you did while staying with him / her
• invite your friend to visit you
Begin your letter as follows: Dear ________
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
informal
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
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .....................,
informal
You recently spent a weekend with your friend in her/his new house. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter, you should:
•explain what you like about his new house
•describe what you enjoyed most about your stay
• suggest when and where you could meet next
informal
You are about to go on vocation for a month. A friend from another town will come and stay in your apartment. Write a letter to this friend.
In you letter
-explain where your friend can get the key to the apartment
-give your friend some instructions about using your apartment
-recommend some places to go
informal
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 colledge
- explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her
- suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her
informal
You have a friend who lives in a different country. You will organise a party soon and have thought to use a foreign recipe. Write a letter to the 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 ntwhy you need the recipe from his/her country
informal
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 friend. In your letter
suggest an interesting part of the city to live in
describe the public transport in your city
say how your friend can meet new people there
informal
You have recently moved to a new aparatment. Write a letter to a friend. In your letter:
•explain why you have moved
•describe your new apartment
•invite him/her to pay a visit
informal
You have rented a house by a lake for the summer. Write a letter to a friend. In your letter
•describe the house
•describe how you are spending your time there
• invite your friend to come and visit
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear………..
informal
Your high school friend who has moved to another country will be visiting your country for a month. You have arranged a party for him/her.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter,
give the date and location of the party
say who are coming to the party
and mention things that he/she has missed during his/her stay in another country
informal
The parents of your Australian friend chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for her
Write a letter to the parents,
Say why you think chris will enjoy the surprise party
Explain why your wont be able to attent the party
Give details of a plan to see chris at a different time
informal
You have recently been on a vacation in a foreign country and stayed at a home-stay, you have realised that you have misplaced an expensive wristwatch and cannot find it.
Write a letter to the family you stayed with. In your letter:
Give details of your stay
Describe your wristwatch
If found how they could return it to you.
informal
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are planning to go skiing next winter and you would like to get a group of friends together to come with you.
Write a letter to a friend and invite them to come skiing. In the letter,
Invite your friend to come
Provide details of the holiday
Tell your friend what they will need bring with them on the holiday
You do NOT need to write any addresses
informal
J. 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
● explain where the money came from
● say what you intend to do with the money
● invite your friend to celebrate your good fortune.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ___________,
informal
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
. explian why getting a job is good idea for him/her
. suggest types of jobs that would be suitable for him/her
informal
You have a friend who lives in a different country. You will organise a party soon and have thought to use a foreign recipe. Write a letter to the 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
informal
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 1-para
• explain why you recommend the university 2-para
• give some advice about how to apply 3-para
informal
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.
informal
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
informal
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
informal
You are going to have a party. You would like to invite a friend who lives in a city that is a long way from your home.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
▪️Explain why you are having the party
▪️Describe your plans for the party
▪️Suggest how your friend can travel to the party and where he / she can stay
informal
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
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear
informal
You recently returned from a trip to a place you found very interesting.
Write a letter to your friend about your experience. In your letter:
• Mention where you went and why you found it interesting.
• Describe one or two memorable experiences from the trip.
• Invite your friend to visit this place with you next time.
informal
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
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ___,
informal
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
informal
You are leaving your job and would like to recommend your friend apply for your position.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
* · describe the job
* · explain the reason you are leaving
* · tell him/her why you would recommend the job to them
informal
You have recently moved to a new city.
Write a letter to a friend about your new home. In your letter:
- Describe the new city and your home.
- Explain why you moved.
- Invite your friend to visit.
informal
You have recently moved to a new place and haven’t got a chance to tell your friend. Write a letter to your friend,
Where and why you move from there
Compare your new place to old
Where do u live now
informal
You recently moved to a new house and you want to invite an old friend to stay with you. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter,
-Invite him to stay and suggest a date
-briefly describe the new house and garden
-say why you like your new house.
informal
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
informal
Your friend invited you to his/her birthday party, but you are unable to attend.
Write a letter apologizing for your absence. In your letter:
· State why you cannot go
· Explain your reason for not contacting your friend sooner
· Suggest another time to meet
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ___,
informal
You are planning to visit another country. A member of your family lives in that country. Write to them and ask for some information. in your letter,
-Identify when you last saw them
-Explain where you plan to go and ask if they have any suggestions
-Ask if they would like to come with you
informal
Write a letter to your friend who just moved to a new home with is family,
Tell him you are sending a present to him
The nature of the present
Why you chose the present
How you would send it
informal
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
informal
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
informal
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
informal
Your friend has just won a sizeable amount of money in the lottery. She would like your advice as to how to spend it.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
-congratulate him/her on their win
-give practical advice on how to spend the money
-advise him/her on benefits/drawbacks associated with large wins
informal
You are currently trying to improve your knowledge of a language which is not your original
language. You have a friend who speaks this new language perfectly. Write to your friend.
Explaining why you want to learn this new language
Asking him/her for suggestions on how to learn more quickly
Proposing that you meet your friend to talk about these steps
Begin your letter ‘Dear
Do not write any addresses
informal
You are planning a business trip to another city. You will have some free time to do some sightseeing while you are there. Write a letter to a friend who lives in the city you will visit. In your letter
• explain the purpose of the trip
• ask about things to do and see in the city
• invite your friend to do something with you during your visit
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear………..
informal
Your English-speaking friend has asked for your help with a college project he/she is doing about celebra;ng New Year in different countries.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• say how important New Year is to people in your country
• describe how New Year is celebrated in your country
• explain what you like about New Year celebra;ons in your country
informal
Writing task 1 General training -The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to surprise birthday party for him/her. Write a letter to Chris 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 plan to see Chris at a different time
informal
You have just won two tickets to a concert and want to invite your friend to go with you.
Write a letter to your friend. In the letter
•give details about the concert
•describe how you won the tickets
•explain why you’ve chosen your friend to go with you.
informal
Your colleague has invited you to his farewell party. You will not be able to attend the party, write a letter to the friend.
- Explain the situation
- Say why you will not be attending
-Say something about the period you have worked together and his/her work.
informal
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
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ___,
informal
Your sister has asked you to organize the music for her wedding at the end of next month.
Write a letter to your best friend who is a musician. In your letter
● ask your friend to perform at the wedding
● describe why he/she would be suitable for this event
● explain how your friend will be compensated if they agree.
informal
Your friend has asked for your help to find a music teacher for their child. You know someone who can teach their child music.
Write an email to your friend. In your email,
explain why he/she is suitable
explain his/her background related to music and teaching music
explain how they can get in touch
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………………..,
informal
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
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mr and Mrs Collins,
informal
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.
informal
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
informal
You have recently moved to a different city.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Explain why you decided to move to a different city
Describe the new city and accommodation
Ask your friend to arrange a visit
informal
1.You have recently started work in a new company.
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter
oexplain why you changed jobs –
o describe your new job –
o tell him/her your other news –
informal
Write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to your family party. In your letter
– Explain why you are organizing the party.
– Describe what you are planning to do.
– Say how important it is to have your friend at the party.
informal
A Canadian friend recently sent you a present by post. You want to thank him/her.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
-say how you felt when you received the present
-describe what you like about it
-explain how you will use the present
informal
You recently moved to a new house and you want to invite an old friend to stay with you. Type a letter to your friend. In your letter, Invite him to stay and suggest a date briefly describe the new house and garden say why you like your new house
informal
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
informal
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
informal
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:....,
informal
Write a letter to your friend who is moving to a new home.
1. You have time to help her
2. How can you help her move?
3. Ask questions about new home?
informal
Write a letter to your friend in another country where you like to visit for the holidays. In your letter, you should:
Explain your travel plans.
Describe the interesting places you plan to visit.
Ask for suggestion for sightseeing options.
informal
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
informal
A friend has told you that he or she feels lonely in their new city away from their family. Write to you friend and:
•Explain why people can feel this way
• Give some ideas on how to solve the problem
• Ask your friend to contact you and tell you if this works.
informal
1. You have recently started work in a new company.
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter
o explain why you changed jobs –
o describe your new job –
o tell him/her your other news –
informal
Writing Task 1:
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have recently started work in a new company.
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter,
•explain why you changed jobs
•describe your new job
• tell him / her your other news
informal
You are studying English at a private language school attended by many international students. You are planning a surprise birthday party for a friend who has been feeling particularly sad and homesick. Write to another classmate and invite him / her to the party. In your letter:
•explain the reason for the party
•give the date and time of the party
• suggest what the classmate could bring to the party
Begin your letter as follows: Dear ________
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
informal
You are visiting a town where you once worked. Write to a friend you worked with there.
Include the following in your letter:
•Tell your friend about your life now.
•Give him/her details of your visit.
•Arrange how you can meet.
informal
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Your friend has been offered a place on 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
informal
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 to stay
* Give advice about what to do
* Give information about what clothes to bring