Write a letter to a friend that you can’t collect him or her from the airport, as you promised, because of some reason. In your letter, -Explain why you can’t come -Guide him regarding other options to get to your home -Describe the plans you made to show him around when your friend arrives

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Dear Emily, I hope

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letter finds you well. I’m so sorry for not writing to you sooner, but I wanted to explain why I won’t be able to pick you up from the airport as promised. Unfortunately,

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been caught up with an urgent work project that just came up. I was only informed about

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project half an hour ago, and it’s crucial that I complete it before the deadline. I feel very guilty for not being able to collect you, and I hope you can understand my situation. To make sure you get home without any hassle,

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arranged an Uber for you. The driver will meet you at the arrival platform.

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sent you a link with all the details about the Uber driver, so you should have no trouble finding them. If you encounter any issues or feel uncomfortable with

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Uber, please let me know, and I can have my friend John, whom you’ve met before, come to pick you up.

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planned some exciting activities for your visit to make up for

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inconvenience.

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reserved a table at a luxurious 5-star restaurant near the CN Tower.

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booked an excursion to Tobermory, where we can explore the Thousand Islands over two days.

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secured tickets for the football tournament you’ve been eagerly waiting for. Once again, I’m truly sorry for not being able to pick you up from the airport. I hope you can forgive me, and I look forward to seeing you and making the most of your visit. Best regards, Suman

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task achievement

Your letter effectively explains your inability to pick up your friend, provides clear guidance for alternative transportation, and describes planned activities, fulfilling all parts of the task. Consider adding a brief closing statement to wrap up the letter neatly.

coherence cohesion

To improve coherence and cohesion, ensure that all paragraphs transition smoothly. Although your letter is well-structured, linking words or phrases can be used to better connect the ideas.

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You maintained a friendly and apologetic tone throughout the letter, which is very suitable for this context.

coherence cohesion

The letter is logically structured, with each paragraph focusing on a single idea, making it easy to follow.

task achievement

You provided detailed plans for your friend's visit, showing thoughtfulness and consideration.

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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Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 8.0

Logical structure

Single idea per paragraph

Greeting and closing

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 8.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 8.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 8.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

8 paragraphs

264 words

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