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

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Dear Erik, Thank you so much for reaching out to me! It is quite a surprise that
this
 will be the first time you go camping
this
 summer and I can't wait to hear about your experience during a week of outdoor activities. Since
this
 is a whole new experience for you, my first advice for you is to have fun to
your
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 fullest. Camping in the Gladstone National Park is a good start for campers in my opinion since the routes are easy to navigate
while
 the scenery there is absolutely spectacular, especially around
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Hulon Lake. You may want to bring your camera to capture the view once you get there. Since the ranger's house is nearby and it has charging stations, you can bring your charger with you as well. With that being said, since the camping area of the national park is surrounded by a big forest, travelling from the parking lot to the camping site may prove to be quite a challenge. I was bitten by bugs and insects a lot around my legs when I went there for the first time.
As a result
, I have worn
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long
sport
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trackpants
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track pants
 with me and I suggest you
to
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do the same. If it is too hot for you,
however
, make sure to equip yourself with a bug spray and make a habit of spraying around your arms and legs every 30 minutes or so. Looking
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 sharing the stories about the upcoming trip really makes me happy for you my friend! It's
such
 a pity that I can't go with you
this
 time
due to
 work. In the future, let's go camping together! I know one good camping spot in the area and would like to go there with you. I am looking forward to your pictures and stories. Best regards, Son Nguyen
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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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