You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have heard that one of your friends will be doing voluntary work at a festival. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter ask about what type of festival your friend is volunteering at and when and where it will take place ask what your friend will have to do as part of the voluntary work ask if the organisers are still looking for more volunteers and how you can apply for the work You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Pat,

Dear Pat, I hope
this
letter finds you well! I recently heard that you’ll be volunteering at a festival, and I’m really excited to hear more about it. What type of festival is it, and when and where will it take place? It sounds like a fantastic opportunity, and I’d love to know more about what you can expect.
Also
, what kind of tasks will you be responsible for during your time there? It must be rewarding to contribute to something that brings people together, but I’m curious about what kind of duties you’ll have to manage. By the way, are the organizers still looking for more volunteers? I’ve been thinking about getting involved, and it would be great to join you. If so, could you let me know how I can apply for the position? Looking forward to hearing all the details! Best, [Your Name]
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coherence cohesion
The letter is well-organized with clear paragraphs for each point, which enhances readability.
coherence cohesion
Ensure each paragraph transitions smoothly to maintain flow.
task achievement
The letter addresses all parts of the task comprehensively, covering each point sufficiently.
task achievement
You maintained an appropriate and friendly tone throughout, which is suitable for writing to a friend.
coherence cohesion
The letter starts and ends with a suitable greeting and closing, showing good coherence and manner.

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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