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Band 4.5

You have invited a friend to come to your house next holiday. He/she has asked you how to get to your house from the airport. However, you are going to the airport to receive him/her. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: explain that you will meet him/her at the airport say what you have planned for your friend write some important things that he/she might find useful

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Dear sandy, Hope you are doing well. I am excited and can't wait to meet you in person. I'll be coming to the airport to pick you up so no need to worry about directions. I planned everything about spending the holiday.
Firstly
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, we are going to visit my uncle's home
at
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in
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trichy
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Trichy
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 which is
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in a
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a
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the
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 countryside so we can enjoy nature and explore different places.
Secondly
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, I got the tickets for
theme
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the theme
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 park and it will be fun
enjoying
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to enjoy
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water
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the water
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 rides.
Finally
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, we can visit the market where we can try local cuisine. I would suggest you
to
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apply
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bring jackets
due to
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cold
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the cold
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 weather. Most importantly, get me a bottle of prawn pickle because I
am
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was
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 addicted when I tasted
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it in
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in
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on
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last
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my last
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 visit. Once you reach the airport, come to terminal 4 and I'll be waiting for you. With love, Santhoshkumar

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coherence and cohesion
Enhance the structure of your paragraphs by ensuring each one has a clear main idea and relevant supporting details. This will improve clarity.
task achievement
Consider expanding your closing statement to reinforce your excitement about the visit and the time you'll spend together.
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You provided useful information by detailing activities planned for your friend's visit, which adds a personal touch and shows consideration.
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Your friendly and warm tone throughout the letter effectively conveys your excitement and makes the reader feel welcomed.

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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