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

Dear Anna, Great to hear from you, and glad to know everything going well for you. Thank you very much for your lovely
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gift. The antique radio you sent me was the most valuable gift
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. As you know I am an antique collector and I have been looking for an antique radio. The item is made in the nineteenth century in England and it was a property of the British royal family. John
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gave me some antique items as a
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present, some books, a clock and a bookshelf
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used in ancient India. My students in the university were gifted a holiday trip package to Egypt. I am excited to see the pyramid. On
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, I spent most of the time with John and my parents. We ate dinner at Royal Garden Restaurant. You should visit my new home in Alaska, I will bake strawberry tart, your favourite, though I am a disaster in the kitchen. I can't wait to see you again. Best Regards Jennifer

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Structure your letter

A letter needs to be written using a proper format, including the following:

  • A greeting (Dear sir/madam, Dear John, Dear Mr. Smith)
  • The main body (consisting of paragraphs for each part of the letter)
  • A closing (Yours sincerely, Yours faithfully, Best wishes, Kind regards, Love)

When writing a letter as part of the IELTS General Training Writing Task 1, it is important to include the bullet points presented to you in the question.

All three bullet points need to be presented. And remember that some bullet points contain more than one element. So, make sure to watch for ‘and’ and plurals.

Topic Vocabulary:
  • cherished memory
  • symbolic gesture
  • personal growth
  • unique qualities
  • unwavering support
  • profound impact
  • joy and prosperity
  • treasured moments
  • heartfelt wishes
  • lasting happiness
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