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Band 6

A friend of yours is coming to stay in your house for a week while you are away on holiday. Write a letter to your friend to prepare them for their stay in your letter: -- Give your friend information about the location of your house -- Tell your friend what tasks you would like them to do each day -- Explain what he/she can do and see in your area

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Dear Jessica, I’m really happy that you’ll be staying at my place
while
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 I’m away! You can pick up the keys from my
neighbor
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neighbour
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,
Mr.
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Mr
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 Adams, in apartment 12B. He already knows you’re coming, so just knock on his door when you arrive. Make yourself at home! There’s food in the fridge, and you can use anything in the kitchen. Just remember to take out the trash on Wednesdays and lock the door when you leave.
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, my plants need watering every three days just a little water will do! Since you’re new to the area, I recommend checking out Greenfield Park. It’s perfect for a morning walk. If you’re into history, the City Museum is a
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. For food, try Leo’s Diner it’s got the best burgers in town! Hope you have a great time! Let me know if you need anything. Best regards, Shahzoda.

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Consider providing a more detailed description of the location and nearby landmarks to help your friend navigate more easily.
coherence
Use linking words or phrases to enhance the flow between ideas, especially when suggesting activities in your area.
coherence
Make sure to hyper-focus each paragraph on one primary idea for clarity, even if the ideas are related.
tone
The letter has a warm and friendly tone, making your friend feel welcome.
content
You included practical information about tasks and activities, which is beneficial for your friend's stay.

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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