"Write a letter to your neighbour to ask him/her to take care of your house while you are away for a week on holiday. Please say •Explain where you are going and why. • What do you need him/her to do? • What should he/she do in case of emergency?"

Dear Mike I hope you are doing well. I have not seen you for a long time and I really miss you. I asked about you your dear mom yesterday. Actually, I am going to travel to Italy for my next holiday. I am booking a beautiful hotel in Rome to unwind and put the worries behind me. I want to ask If it is possible for you
, Please
Correct your spelling
to please
pay attention to my home entirely and If you can, go to my home every other day to check electronic devices like the refrigerator and
also
, to water my plants and flowers.They are very sensitive. I put my brother's number for you under the flower pot near the phone. If any unpredictable situations occurred, you could call him. He lives near my home and he promises me to arrive as soon as possible. I always feel indebted to you. You are the best neighbour have I had in my career. I will bring you a souvenir to compensate your help. I hope you have a great holiday as well. Thanks an ocean. M
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greeting and closing
Try to make your greeting more formal to match the tone of the letter.
greeting and closing
Adding a brief concluding paragraph can help solidify your farewell and create a stronger closing.
task achievement
You have effectively addressed all parts of the task, providing clear instructions and details about your travel and emergency contact.
task achievement
The tone of the letter is friendly and polite, which is suitable for this context.
single idea per paragraph
Each paragraph contains a single idea which makes the letter easy to read and understand.
logical structure
The letter follows a logical structure, progressing smoothly from explanation of travel plans to instructions and emergency details.

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:
  • vacation
  • itinerary
  • responsibilities
  • emergency contacts
  • entrusted
  • maintenance
  • precautions
  • neighbourly assistance
  • security
  • backup contacts
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