A friend has agreed to look after your house and 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 on how to care for your pet * describe other household duties

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Dear Shreya, I'm just writing to thank you for agreeing to house-sit for me
while
Linking Words
I'm away next week. I'll be staying at an international hotel in New York. You can Call reception, and they will connect your call to my room, or else
teel
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tell
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tree
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Tree
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to call me on my mobile in case of any emergency. I wrote all the contact details on sticky notes that you can find on the fridge. My dog needs to be fed twice a day. You'll get all his Food in the big drawer of the kitchen. He Prefer to go for a walk in the evening for about 30 to 40 minutes. Keep in mind one thing 'Rocky' doesn't like to take a shower with hot water. I'll be more than happy if you can water my plants on a daily basis, outdoor plants need water once a day despite, it being raining outside. Don't Forget to lock the door when you finish the chores and keep the outside lights turned on at night for safety
Purposes
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. Keep in touch, Dhruvi
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Grammar and Punctuation
Ensure proper use of capital letters and maintain consistent tenses throughout your letter for higher clarity and professionalism.
Format and Structure
For an even better structure, use bullet points or a numbered list for the instructions and duties, making it easier for the reader to follow.
Spelling
Check for typographical errors such as 'teel tree' which should be 'feel free' to improve readability.
Tone
Your friendly tone and clear instructions about pet care and household duties contribute to a well-executed task achievement.
Structure
Good use of paragraphs to separate the letter into clear sections, enhancing its coherence and cohesion.
Detail
Including specific details for emergencies and routines shows thorough consideration and aids in task response.

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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