IELTS General Task 1 informal Topics 2023

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Write a letter to your friend in another country where you like to visit for the holidays. In your letter, you should: Explain your travel plans. Describe the interesting places you plan to visit. Ask for suggestion for sightseeing options.

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There will be a traditional celebration in your country and you want to invite your friend from an English-speaking country. Write him/her a letter and - invite your friend, - explain what happens at the party, - describe the tradition and why it’s important in your country, - say why it is important for your friend to be there

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You want to sell your Laptop. You think a friend of yours might like to buy it from you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: • Explain why you are selling the Laptop • Describe the Laptop. Suggest a date when your friend can come and see it.

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A friend has written to you asking for advice about a problem at work. You have had a similar problem in the past. Write a reply to your friend. In your letter: tell your friend you understand the problem explain what happened to you in the past suggest possible solutions to the problem.

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Write a letter to your friend help him deciding whether to go to college or to try to get a job.

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you have seen an advertisement in Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for 6 month in look after their 6 year old child. write a letter to the parents. In your letter. - explain why you would like to the job - give details for why you would be a suitable person for employee -say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia

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You and a friend have both been accepted to a study abroad program in Paris, France. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: • Congratulate him/her for also being accepted • Ask him/her if he/she would like to be your roommate • Discuss possible activities that the two of you could do together

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Your sister has asked you to organize the music for her wedding at the end of next month. Write a letter to your friend who is an amateur musician. In your letter ● ask your friend to perform at the wedding ● describe why he/she would be suitable for this event ● explain how your friend will be compensated if they agree.

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You are having a party and want to invite your friend from a different city. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: Describe why you are having the party Give directions on how to get to the venue Suggest how you can accommodate him/her Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ___,

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A friend you made while you were studying abroad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in your country. You have heard about the job in a local company that might be suitable for her. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter -tell your friend about the job and what sort of work it involves. -say why you think the job would be suitable for her -explain how to apply for the job

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Writing a letter to a friend for accomodation in abroad.

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You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and looking after their six years old child. write a letter to the parents, in your letter explain why you would like the job give details for why you would be a suitable person to employ say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia

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You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child. Write a letter to the parents. In your letter -explain why you should like the job -give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ -say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia

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You are having a party and want to invite your friend from a different city. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: • Describe why you are having the party • Give directions on how to get to the venue • Suggest how you can accommodate him/her

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Write a letter to your friend who lives in another country and in your letter: a. Invite him/her to a public event on your country b. Describe the public event C. Explain about other plans you have for your friend when he /she will visit

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You recently took a long vacation. In your absence, a friend did you a huge favor. Write a letter thanking your friend. In your letter: Explain what the favor was Describe how this favor helped you Offer compensation Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ___,

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Your friend has written to you asking for your advice on his/her parents who will be visiting your area. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, you should: Suggest the places they can visit Recommend a place where they can stay Offer to do something with them.

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You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six- year-old child. Write a letter to the parents. In your letter - Explain why you would like the job - give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ - say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia

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A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/ She has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:  Explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday  Describe some possible disadvantages  Say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer

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You recently received a letter from friend asking for advice about whether to goto college or try to get a job. You think he or she should get a job. Write a letter to to this friend. In your letter, 1. Say why he/she would not enjoy going to college 2. explain why getting a job is good idea for him/her 3. suggest types of job that be suitable for him/her

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You and your friend recently went on a holiday together . There is a problem with the photos you have taken during the holiday . Write a letter to your friend to ask for a particular shot .

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Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter – explain why you changed jobs – describe your new job – tell him/her your other news

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You have seen an advertisement in an Australian Magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-years old Child. Write a letter to the parents, in your letters • Explain why you would like the job • Give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ • Say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia

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Write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to your family party. In your letter – Explain why you are organizing the party. – Describe what you are planning to do. – Say how important it is to have your friend at the party.

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You have just moved into a new flat. Write a letter to your friend telling them tthat you have moved. In your letter: - describe the reason why you moved - describe the new flat - invite him or her to your new flat

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Your friend is celebrating her Birthday soon and has invited you to a party. But you are unable to come because you are going to attend an important meeting that day. Write a letter to your friend and * thank her for the invitation; * explain why you cannot come; * propose to meet on other day; Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows:

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A friend from overseas is planning to visit you soon. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter • explain why you are looking forward to the visit • describe the accommodations you have available for your friend • suggest some things to do during the visit Begin your letter as follows: Dear……

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Write a letter to your relative. In your letter: • Explain when and how long you will be in town. • Ask whether you can stay at their home. • Offer to pay for yourself.

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You are going to give a party to your friends. Write a letter to your friend living in a foreign country and ask him to help you to teach a special recipe. In your letter * Why are you giving a party * Why you want to learn that recipe * Invite him to the party Write at least 150 words.

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You and your family are living in rented accommodation in an English speaking country. You are not satisfied with the condition of some of the furniture. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter introduce yourself explain what is wrong with the furniture say what action you would like the landlord to take

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Write a letter to your friend who wants to visit your hometown. In your letter say • When is the best time to visit • Recommend someplace to stay • Invite her/him to your house

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Write a letter to friend to inform them of a celebration you are having for a recent job promotion. Include information about The promotion The celebration Their accomodation

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A friend of yours moved to a new home recently and you would like to send him/her a present for the home. Write a letter your friend. In the letter, • Describe the present • Tell him/her why you chose this present • Explain how you would like to deliver the present.

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You recently took a trip. In your absence, a friend did you a big favour. Write a letter thanking them. In your letter include. 1-What the favour was 2-How this favour helped you 3-An offer of compensation

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Your Overseas friend has invited you to visit his country. You are planning to visit him. Write a letter to your friend, In your letter. • Thank him for the invitation & accept the invitation. • Write detail about your visit. • Briefly describe what you want to do there.

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You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazins for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six year old child. Write a letter to the parents. In your letter -explain why you would like the job -Give details why you would be a suitable person to employ -say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia

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Write a letter to your friend who is familiar with the city. In your letter: • Tell him or her about the occasion • Tell him or her about what kind of a restaurant you prefer • Ask him suitable recommendations Start with Dear..............,

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The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for him/her Say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party Explain why you won't be able to attend the party Give details of a plan to see Chris at a different time

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A friend you made while you were studying abroad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in your company. You have heard about a job in a local company that might be suitable for him/her. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter Tell your friend about the job and what sort of work it involves Say why you think the job would be suitable for him/ her Explain how to apply for the job

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Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter explain why you changed jobsdescribe your new jobtell him/her your other news

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Task one, you have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after six years old child. Write a letter to the parent,in your letter Explain why you would like the job Give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ. Say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia.

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Write a letter to this friend. In your letter: Tell your friend about the job and what sort of work,if Involves say why you think the job would be suitable for her/him explain how to apply for this job

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Write a letter to your friend about your plans to go out with him/her and another friend on a small picnic. Include the following- 1. Where you plan to go? 2. What arrangements you already made. 3. What help you need from your friend with this topic.

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You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine. For someone to live with a family for 6 months and look after their 6 years old child. Write a letter to the parents. explain why you would like the job give details of why you should be a suitable person to employ say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia Dear sir or Madam,

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A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/She has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter * explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday * describe some possible dasadvantages * say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer

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1. You and your brother have decided to go for a holiday but due to some reason, your brother is not able to join you for holiday. Write a letter to your friend to invite him/her for holiday. Give detail plan of vacation. State reason why your brother will not come with you. Invite your friend.

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You are about to go on vacation for a month. A friend from another town will come and stay in your apartment. Write a letter to this freind. In your letter . Explain where your freind can get the key to the apartment. Give your friend some instructions about using your apartment. Recommend some places to go

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Write a letter to your friend to ask him/her to develop a website for your business. In your letter – Give a brief description of the business – Mention what you’d like to be there on the website – Provide some ideas on use of images on the web site.

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An English-speaking friend has written to you to ask you how your English studies are going.  Write a letter telling your friend about your progress. In your letter say what progress you are making describe the study methods and any materials you are using say what you find most difficult

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You recently spent a weekend with your friend in her/his new house. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, you should: • explain what you like about his new house • describe what you enjoyed most about your stay • suggest when and where you could meet next

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you are planning for a vacation and want your friend to go with you write a letter to your friend in your letter you should tell him/her why you want to take a vacation describe your vacation invite him/her to go with you

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A friend from another coutry moving to your city for work. he asked you to advise about living in your city. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter 1. suggest an interesting part of the city to live in. 2. describe the public transport in your city. 3. say how your friend can meet new people there.

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Write a letter to an English speaking friend explaining why you changed jobs 1: Explain why you changed the job 2: Describe your new job 3: Tell your other news

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One of your neighbor’s children has accidentally broken the front window of your car. You should write a letter to his/her parents and in your letter you should • introduce yourself • explain how it happened • and what they should do.

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You were on a pleasant trip and had rented a flat from a friend who was on an official tour. Write a letter to your friend how you felt about the trip and how you took care of his house in his absence.

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You have recently started working in a new company. Write a letter to your English Speaking friend. In you letter • Explain why you changed jobs • Describe your new job • Tell him/her your other news

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A friend who made while you were studying abroad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in your country. You have heard about a job in a local company that might be suitable for him/her. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter Tell your friend about the job and what sort of work it involves Say why you think the job would be suitable for him/her Explain how to apply for the job

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You stayed over at a friend’s house last weekend and think that you left your watch there. In your letter: Thank your friend Describe your watch Tell them what you want them to do

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You recently moved to a new house and you want to invite an old friend to stay with you. Write a letter to your friend. In you letter, - invite him to stay and suggest a date - briefly describe the new house and garden - say why you like your new house. You should write atleast 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses. Begin you letter as follows: Dear Jimmy,

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Your friend would like to find some quality websites where he/she can read up on what’s happening in the world. He/she has written to you asking for some advice. Write a letter to your friend giving some advice. In your letter • include websites you recommend • say why you recommend them • give some other ideas which you think may be useful

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Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, tell him which team won describe the conditions on the day say how you felt about the match

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A friend wants to get some information about an elementary school where one of your cousins studies. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter, •say why this school is a good elementary school •mention how expensive it is • explain why your friend should get his/her child admitted there

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Your Australian friend is thinking about making a short visit to your country, and intends to visit a particular tourist attraction during his/her stay. However, you feel that it would be better for your friend to visit a different tourist attraction. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter recommend a good time for your friend to visit your country say why it would be better to visit a different tourist attraction suggest that you and your friend meet

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A friend who lives in a different city has invited you to his/her daughter's 8th birthday. However, you can not accept the invitation due to some personal reasons. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter: · thank him for the invitation · mention why you can not attend the birthday party · offer to meet him some other day

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Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. He/She would like your advice about finding a place to live Write an email to your friend. In your email 1)Describe where you lived when you were a student at the university 2)Recommend the best way for him/her to look for accommodation 3)Warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation Write at least 150 words You do NOT need to write any address Begin your letter as follows Dear,

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Write a letter to the English speaking friend. In your letter: explain why you have moved describe the new house invite your friend to come and visit

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you would like to invite a friend from abroad to a public event in your country. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, invite him to the event explain why you think he would like this event tell h other activities you can do

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You are living in a city in a foreign country and a friend from your home country is soon coming to visit your for several days. Write an letter

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You are planing for a vacation and want your friend to go with you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, you should: tell him/her why you want to take a vacation describe your plan invite him/her to go with you.

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A friend of your is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer.He/she has a ask for your advice. write a letter to your friend,In your letter . explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday . describe some possible disadvantages . say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer

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You will be graduating from university and would like to invite your family to the ceremony. Write a letter of invitation to your parents. In the letter: – Explain that you have completed your studies – Give details of the event, including time, date and dress code – Let them know how many tickets they have and who they are for

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You are getting married. write a letter to an English speaking friend to invite him/her to the the wedding. in your letter describe who you are going to marry Tell what will happen on the wedding day. (the schedule) Explain why it is important for him/her to be at the wedding.

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A friend who is planning to visit you has asked you to describe the most interesting and enjoyable things to do in the community where you currently live. Write an email to your friend, telling them about these things. In your email, As Say what these things are Say why they are interesting/enjoyable Suggest what you can do together

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Write a letter to your friend, •You have relocated to a different land. •Informing you have joined a course. •Why this course will be helpful to him.

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An overseas friend has invited you to visit his country. You are planning to visit him. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter  Thank him for the invitation and accept the invitation  Write details about your visit  Briefly describe what you want to do there.

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Informal essay: You have a friend who lives in a city abroad . You have decided that you would like to apply to do a course at one of the colleges in the city . Write to your friend explaining what you would like to do. Tell him or her what type of work or studies you have been doing for the last few years . Ask for assistance in contacting an appropriate institution.

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You are going to work in another city for a year. A friend who lives there offered to help you find a place to live. Write a letter to your friend:  Express your gratitude to him/her  Describe the area that you want to live in  Explain what type of accommodation you are looking for

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TASK 1 A friend has written you to ask for advice about a problem at work. You have had a similar problem in the past. Write a letter to your friend. • Tell your friend you understand the problem • Explain what happened to you in the past • Suggest possible solutions to the problem. Write at least 150 words You do not need to write any addresses, Begin your letter as follows: Dear …..

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Your friend recently moved to the same town where you live. Please write a letter to invite your friend to go to the gym together. In your letter o describe why you go to this gym o say what part of this gym you recommend o explain why you think it is suitable for your friend

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The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for him/her. Write a letter to Chris’s parents. In your letter, say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party explain why you won’t be able to attend the party give details of a plan to see Chris at a different time

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have recently moved to a new home. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter: explain why you have moved describe the new house invite your friend to come and visit.

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You are planning to organise your high school class reunion. For that, write a letter to your friend to invite him/her to the reunion. You should include the following in your letter: • when and where the party is • give some details about what is going to happen at the party • tell him/her what you have been doing recently

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A friend of yours is thinking about applying for the same course that you did at university. He/she has asked for your advice about studying this subject. Write a letter to your friend. Give detail of the course you took at the University. Explain why you recommend the university. Give some advice about how to apply.

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You are going to another country to study.You would like to do a part-time job while you are studying,so you want to ask a friend who lives there for some help. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter * give details of your study plans * explain why you want to get a part-time job * suggest how your friend could help you find a job Write 150 letters.

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You have just returned home after living with a family in an English-speaking country for six months. You now realise that you left a small bag of personal possessions in your room. Write to the family describing the things you left behind. Ask them to send some or all of them to you. Offer to cover the costs.

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One of your friends recently had a birthday celebration, but you missed it and you forgot to tell your friend that you couldn't attend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, •apologise for missing the birthday celebration •explain why you missed it and why you didn't tell your friend • and say what you would like to do to show that you are sorry

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A friend is coming to your country to work for six months. Write a letter to your friend. In the letter, give *a suggestion of a city to live in *recommendations on jobs your friend could do *advice on places where your friend can meet locals Write at least 150 words. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ____,

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A friend has told you that he or she feels lonely in their new city away from their family. Write a letter to your friend, and - Explain why people can feel this way - Give some ideas on how to solve the problem - Ask your friend to contact you and tell you if this works

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1. You have recently started work in a new company. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter o explain why you changed jobs – o describe your new job – o tell him/her your other news –

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You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child Write a letter to the parents.In your letter •explain why you would like the job •give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ. •say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia.

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A Australian friend recently sent you a present by post. You want to thank him/her. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter -say how you felt when you received the present -describe what you like about it -explain how you will use the present

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1.You would like to invite your friend from abroad to a public event in your country. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter odescribe the public event oexplain why you think he/she would like the event o write how you can help your friend with accommodation

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The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for him/her. Write a letter to Chris's parents. In your letter ·say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party ·explain why you won't be able to attend the party ·give details of a plan to see Chris at a different time

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You arranged to visit a friend in Canada but an important event at home now means that you must change the dates of the visit. Write a letter to your friend.

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you have been offered a job that will require you to move to a city that you have never visited before. You have a friend who lives there. Write a letter to your friend. in your letter. -explain your situation. -say why you feel unsure about living in the city. -ask some questions about life in the city.

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Write a letter to the parents. In your letter Explain why you would like the job Give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ Say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia

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A friend of yours recently gave you a nice birthday present. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, – thank her for the present and say why you particularly like it – describe some other presents that you received – explain some of the things you did on your birthday. You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sarah,

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A friend of yours is thinking of going on a campus holiday for the first time this summer. He / She has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter - explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday - describe some possible disadvantages - say whether you would like to camping with your friend this summer Write at least 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses Begin your letter as follow: Dear….,

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Your sister has asked you to organize the music for her wedding at the end of next month. Write a letter to your friend who is an amateur musician. In your letter ● ask your friend to perform at the wedding ● describe why he/she would be suitable for this event ● explain how your friend will be compensated if they agree.

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You have a friend who lives in a city abroad. You have decided that you would like to apply to do a course at one of the colleges in the city. Write a letter to your friend:, 1.Explain what you like to do. 2.Tell him/her what type of work or studies you had completed. 3.Ask for assistance in connecting an appropriate institution

IELTS General Writing Task 1 informal Topics/Questions 2023