An English-speaking friend wants to spend a two-week holiday in your region and has written asking for information and advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter offer to find somewhere for your friend to stay give advice about what to do and see in your area give information about what clothes to bring You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Maria,
Dear Maria,
It’s been ages since we
last
caught up, and I’m thrilled to hear that you’re planning a two-week holiday in Ho Chi Minh City! I’d love to help you find a great place to stay. District 1 is the heart of the city and is perfect for first-time visitors. It’s packed with hotels, cafes, and shops, so let me know if you’d like recommendations for accommodations there.
You'll have plenty of options when it comes to things to do. You can explore the War Remnants Museum and the Reunification Palace to learn more about Vietnam’s history,
or visit the Ben Thanh Market for local shopping. Don’t miss out on a boat trip along the Mekong Delta or a visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels, which are just a short drive away.
Since Ho Chi Minh City can get quite hot, bring light, breathable clothes. A raincoat or umbrella would Remove the comma
apply
also
be handy as there may be afternoon showers.
I can’t wait to hear how your trip goes!
Warmly,
GiangSubmitted by gvo1343 on
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task achievement
Your letter is excellent overall, but make sure to offer specific hotel recommendations or ask if they need help booking a place for a more personal touch.
coherence cohesion
To add more coherence, you might consider linking the advice and suggestion parts with transitional phrases like 'Additionally' or 'Furthermore'.
coherence cohesion
You have structured your paragraphs well, each containing a single clear idea.
coherence cohesion
Your greeting and closing are friendly and appropriate for the context of writing to a friend.
task achievement
You provide a complete and detailed response to all parts of the task prompt.
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The tone of your writing is warm and welcoming, suitable for a letter to a friend.
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,