You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. 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 Adam, Thanks for writing to me about your camping holiday and I would
love
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provide my advice on it. Personally, I love to go for outdoor holidays since
it
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provides
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picturesque views
and
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gets
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you away from busy city traffic and
allows
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you to visit hidden spots that you might not be able to explore in other trips. It connects you more with
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nature and helps in self-discovery.
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,
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I am sure you will be having
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time of your life
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however
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, you might face a few challenges if you do not plan your supplies and end up in
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with
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network coverage. You should ensure that you have all essential equipment and food to save yourself from harsh weather. Unfortunately, I
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not be able to join the tour considering I have an exam I
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preparing
from
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a long time
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, I am considering
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it
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overwork
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I have been taking
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a few months. In any case, I would
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if I will be able to join you for
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adventure. Yours truly, Muhammad
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task achievement
Ensure that you're consistently maintaining a friendly and personal tone throughout your letter. The transition between discussing the joys of camping and the possible challenges could be smoother and more personal.
coherence cohesion
Work on creating clear transitions between paragraphs to improve the flow. Also, be explicit when offering advice, providing concrete tips or personal anecdotes to illustrate your points.

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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Topic Vocabulary:
  • tranquility
  • disconnect from technology
  • sense of adventure
  • new experiences
  • hiking
  • campfire cooking
  • stargazing
  • social bonding
  • campers
  • budget-friendly
  • unique and memorable
  • bad weather
  • tent setup
  • modern amenities
  • comfort
  • safety concerns
  • wild animals
  • basic first aid
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