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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Dear Sarah, How are you doing? It's been a long since we

last

met. I am eagerly waiting for our Goa trip in the month of December.

However

, I'm writing

this

letter to thank you for the wonderful birthday present. After receiving it, I was amazed, as, for the longest time, I was planning to buy a smartwatch. I really think that you can read my mind. Since I know you are always thrilled to know what others gifted me,

therefore

, I thought of giving you a brief. My mother gifted me a diamond necklace, and my sister had sent me a gift voucher from my favourite cosmetics brand.

Besides

that, my school friends group have presented a gift hamper with a plethora of things.

This

year, I had spent my special day differently by visiting an orphanage and an old-age home. I really had a great time with them.

Moreover

, I learnt crucial life lessons from them, something, that I will remember forever. Let me know when you have some time. I'll call you. I look forward to meeting you soon. Your Friend, Shreya

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The Closing

The style of the letter determine how you have to close it.

Check out the suggested closing sentences for each type of letter in the General IELTS Test. The closing sentence should be the last sentence of your letter.

Formal style (To someone you have not met, whose name you don’t know)

Yours faithfully,

Semi-formal (To someone you may or may not have met, whose last name you know)

Yours sincerely,

Informal (To someone you know well, whose first name you know and use)

Best regards,
Warm wishes,

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Linking words
meeting the goal of 7 or more
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Word repetition
meeting the goal of 3 or fewer
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Grammar mistakes
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Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 4.0

Logical structure

Single idea per paragraph

Greeting and closing

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 9.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 9.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 5.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

9 paragraphs

185 words

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