You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write at least 150 words. One of your pen pals will shortly be visiting your city. For some reasons, you can not manage to meet him at the airport on time. Write a letter asking him to wait for you at the airport and tell him how to identify you.

Dear John, I hope you and your family members are all well. I am writing to inform you about I would reach late at the airport, if possible wait there extra 60 minutes so that I met you.
Firstly
, I am Thomson your pen pal friend. I want to tell you that when you will visiting my city Mumbai on 27 May 2023 at that time I will not reach there at 4 PM in the evening. Because on that day I have to attend a meeting with my investors and
this
will be finished after half past four.
Moreover
, do me a favour for that day, if you will wait for an extra one hour till 5 PM, perhaps I will reach there at 4:45 PM because the Hawthorn airport is situated around 10 minutes away from my office by car. Meanwhile, you would have some snacks and wait for me in the KFC which is located outside the arrival point at gate number 5. I am definitely sure that I will reach there at that time. I really want to meet you because I only read your stories via letters which impressed me and I will never miss the chance to meet you. Feel free to contact me at my email ID [email protected] if you require any information
further
.
Also
, on that day I will wear black trousers with a light colour shirt and will have a buckey in my hand which helps you to spot me easily. I am looking forward to hearing from you soon. Best wishes, Thompson.
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Word Count

IELTS says that you should write a minimum of 150 words in writing task 1. If you go under word count you will lose marks in task response.

A very long letter will not give you a higher band score.

Aim for between 160 to 190 words in writing task 1. This will ensure a concise letter and will be realistic in terms of time management. You have only 20 minutes to write the letter and you need around 5 minutes of planning time, so you will not be able to write a long letter in 15 minutes.

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