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Writing Samples
Band 6.5

A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on holiday. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter Give contact details for when you are away Give instructions about how to care for your pet Describe other household duties you would like your friend to undertake When giving contact details, you do NOT need to write any addresses; something like the name of a friend you are staying with or a holiday destination is fine. The format for this IELTS Writing task is simple. Just begin your letter as follows: Dear .....................,

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Dear April, How are you? I hope you're doing well. Please let me tell you how to contact each other and provide instructions. First of all, I'm going to leave an important memo on the table. So, when you arrive at my house, please check it as soon as possible. That's why if you have any problem, just call me whenever you want. I'll answer soon.
Secondly
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, I want you to take care of my pets carefully and politely. Because he is a bit aggressive. So, if you don't want to get hurt, stay away from him.
However
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, you have to feed him three times a day.
In addition
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, you should wake him up at 9am to shape every single day.
Therefore
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, I just want you to focus on doing house chores. Please don't forget to wash
dishes
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the dishes
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 and laundry every day.
Moreover
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, probably my cousin will ask you to help with his homework. I hope you can enjoy staying in my house. Take care of yourself. Yours friend, Kazuya

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task response
Add clear contact details, like the place you stay and your phone number.
task response
Give more clear pet care steps. Say what food, what time, and how to keep safe.
task response
Say more about house work, like watering plants, taking out trash, or locking doors.
coherence and cohesion
Use clear linking words. For example: First, Next, Finally.
coherence and cohesion
Keep one main idea in each paragraph.
coherence and cohesion
Check the closing. Write 'Your friend' or 'Yours sincerely' correctly.
coherence and cohesion
The letter has a clear opening and closing.
task response
You talk about contact, pet care, and house work.
coherence and cohesion
Some linking words are used, like 'First of all', 'Secondly', and 'Moreover'.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • I am writing to
  • I wanted to thank you
  • In case of any emergencies
  • Please make sure to
  • Feed
  • Walk
  • Clean
  • Water
  • Take care of
  • Other household duties
  • Maintain
  • Keep an eye on
  • Collect
  • Water the plants
  • Mow the lawn
  • Sort the mail
  • Keep the house clean and tidy
  • Take any necessary actions
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