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Your parents will be celebrating their 50th anniversary next month. You are planning a big celebration, but you are not sure how to make the occasion really memorable. But you have a friend who can help. Write to your friend Julia, who is a professional event planner. In your letter, explain why this occasion is special ask for her assistance set up a time to meet your friend to discuss your plans

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Dear Jass, Hope you are doing great. I'm writing
this
 letter to get the suggestion of planning a big celebration of the 50th anniversary of my parents. The
occassion
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occasion
 is very special as it's
a
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 50th anniversary of my parents and I want to make it memorable by organizing a grand party for them. I am not good
in
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 preparing the plan of events,
therefore
, I feel you will help me in organising the party as you have the skills of arranging and decorating the functions. I prefer if you allocate me some free time
then
 we will meet and plan things together. I'm thinking
to meet
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 you
this
 weekend so we can plan
accordingly
 and you will arrange the event. Best Regards, Love
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Structure
Ensure a clear and logical structure throughout your letter by organizing your ideas more distinctly into paragraphs, each with a single, well-developed idea. For instance, separate paragraphs for explaining the occasion, asking for assistance, and proposing a meeting time could enhance clarity.
Coherence
To enrich the coherence and cohesion of your letter, use a wider range of cohesive devices (e.g., furthermore, moreover, on the other hand) and transition words to link your ideas and paragraphs seamlessly.
Content
For an even better task achievement score, detail more specifically what kind of assistance you're seeking from your friend. Mentioning specific aspects of the party planning (like theme, catering, or entertainment) where you need help can make your request clearer.
Tone
Although the writing tone is generally suitable, maintaining a consistent formal or informal tone (depending on your relationship) throughout could refine the overall impression. If Julia is a close friend, a more informal tone with personal anecdotes could enhance warmth and engagement.

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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