A friend has agreed to look after your house pad pet while you are on holiday. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: Give contact details for when you are away. Give instructions about how to care for you pet. Describe other household duties you would like your friend to undertake.

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Dear John, I hope you are doing well. I am writing
this
letter about some important details you will need when I am on holiday. First of all, I am so glad that you
get
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convinced to take care of my house and a cat. Now I can relax and enjoy on
cruise
. There might be a network issue on a
cruise
, and if you need to contact me call the emergency phone number (1234) of the
cruise
service.
Furthermore
, animals are not permitted to
take
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with us on ship. So, unfortunately, I am leaving my dog with you. He won’t bother you much. For your convenience, I have prepared notes about his food, walking time and other stuff.
Besides
that, there are 3 plants on the balcony. I would like to ask you if you can water them every alternate day. Do you remember I saw you
last
week when I bought it? You can take any from them for your backyard, they give tiny flowers in spring. See you soon after I come back from the
cruise
. Janki.
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Task Response
Try to provide detailed instructions about how to care for your pet, such as feeding times, types of food, and any special requirements or behaviors your friend should be aware of.
Task Response
Including specific contact information (other than the emergency number), such as an email or an alternate phone number, might be helpful for any non-emergency situations that could arise.
Writing Tone
Make sure to use a consistent tone and style throughout the letter. While the tone is generally suitable, there are some instances where the wording could be adjusted for a more natural flow.
Coherence
For better coherence, clarify the pet's species (dog or cat) at the beginning to avoid confusion.
Structure
Good structure with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.
Task Response
Successfully describes other household duties beyond pet care.
Writing Tone
Nice personal touch by offering a plant to your friend, which enhances the friendly tone of the letter.

Structure your letter

A letter needs to be written using a proper format, including the following:

  • A greeting (Dear sir/madam, Dear John, Dear Mr. Smith)
  • The main body (consisting of paragraphs for each part of the letter)
  • A closing (Yours sincerely, Yours faithfully, Best wishes, Kind regards, Love)

When writing a letter as part of the IELTS General Training Writing Task 1, it is important to include the bullet points presented to you in the question.

All three bullet points need to be presented. And remember that some bullet points contain more than one element. So, make sure to watch for ‘and’ and plurals.

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