You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have just spent a weekend at a friend's house. When you returned home, you discovered that you had left a coat there. There are some important belongings in the pockets. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter explain that you have left the coat there say what the coat looks like, where you think you left it and what was in the pockets make some suggestions about how to get all of your belongings back You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Pat,

Dear Pat, I hope you are doing good.I am writing to you today about a piece of clothing I forgot at your house
this
weekend.
Firstly
, I am going to take the chance and thank you for the amazing weekend we spent together at your flat.
However
,
while
living I forgot my coat and I did not notice until I arrived home,since it was not cold I did not feel the need to wear it.
Moreover
,it is my favourite coat,I have been wearing it on different occasions lately.
Therefore
, I am sure you are going to remember it. It is a black long coat with two big pockets on the side
,
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and a golden
ziper
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zipper
.
Also
, I have my doctor's prescription in one of the packets,
that is
the reason why I need it as soon as possible. If you are free tomorrow, I will visit you at your apartment, and perhaps we are going to enjoy a cup of tea.
Otherwise
, I can use the backup key and get it after work. I am looking forward to hearing from you. With love, Katty.
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task response
Ensure that the letter fully addresses all parts of the task prompt, including the explanation of leaving the coat, the description of the coat and its contents, and suggestions for getting the belongings back.
coherence and cohesion
Improve the transition and connection between ideas to enhance the overall flow of the letter.
lexical resource
Expand your vocabulary and use a wider range of expressions and phrases to strengthen the lexical quality of the letter.
grammatical range
Work on sentence structure, punctuation, and use of grammar to convey a more accurate and sophisticated language.

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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