General Writing Task 1

The topic of this letter appeared in a recent IELTS exam in Pakistan. Below is a sample response that is likely to score Band 8 or above in IELTS. You recently missed your friend’s wedding because you were out of the country. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter – Apologize for not being able to attend the wedding – Explain why you were unable to attend – Invite your friend to come and celebrate her wedding together Answer Dear Marissa, I hope you’re doing great! I’m so sorry I missed your wedding. I was really looking forward to it and am devastated I couldn’t be there on your special day. Unfortunately, I had to leave the country because of an issue with my visa. It had to be renewed which could only be done overseas, and the… Read More »IELTS Letter, topic: Writing to a friend whose wedding you recently missed

The topic of this letter appeared in a recent IELTS exam in Canada. Below is a sample response that is likely to score Band 8 or above in IELTS. You are scheduled to give a presentation at an organisation. Write a letter to the organisation to discuss the preparations you need to have in place before your arrival. In your letter: – Introduce yourself and explain the purpose of your presentation – Describe any specific equipment or materials you will need – Request any additional information or arrangements to be made prior to your arrival. Answer Dear Sir/Madam, My name is Alicia Wood, and I am scheduled to give a presentation at your company on the 15th of September. The purpose of my talk is to address the critical issue of mental health in the workplace and to offer strategies… Read More »IELTS Letter, topic: Writing to discuss preparations before a presentation

The topic of this letter appeared in a recent IELTS exam in Uzbekistan. Below is a sample response that is likely to score Band 8 or above in IELTS. You are interested in attending a training course abroad but require financial support to do so. Write a letter to the education department requesting financial assistance. In your letter: – Introduce yourself – Describe the training course and how it would benefit your work – Explain why you need financial assistance. Answer Dear Sir/Madam, My name is Patrick O’Brien, and I am a Software Developer at TechInnovations. I am writing to request financial assistance for a training course abroad that is crucial for my professional development. I am keen to attend the Advanced Software Engineering Workshop in Berlin, focusing on AI and machine learning applications. This course is pivotal for enhancing… Read More »IELTS Letter, topic: Writing to ask for financial assistance with a training course

The topic of this letter appeared in a recent IELTS exam in Canada. Below is a sample response that is likely to score Band 8 or above in IELTS. You need a website for your business and you would like to ask your friend to build it. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, – Include a brief description of your business – Explain what you would like to have on the website – Provide some ideas on the use of images on the website. Answer Hi Matthew, I hope you’re doing great! I’m reaching out because I’ve started my own business, a café that focuses on organic coffee and homemade pastries. It’s a dream come true, and now I’m looking to create a website to match. I immediately thought of you for this project. Your skills in… Read More »IELTS Letter, topic: Writing to ask a friend to build a website for your business

The topic of this letter appeared in a recent IELTS exam in Pakistan. Below is a sample response that is likely to score Band 8 or above in IELTS. You have flown to another county and faced an issue at the airport. Write a letter to the airport management. In your letter, – Inform them when the issue happened – Explain what the issue was – Suggest how the issue could be resolved Answer Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to inform you of an issue I encountered at your airport on January 5th, which significantly impacted my travel experience. I was a passenger on flight BA215 from London to New York, operated by British Airways. Upon my arrival at Newark Airport, I faced a considerable delay in receiving my luggage. After a long flight, I waited for over two hours… Read More »IELTS Letter, topic: Writing to the airport management about the issue you faced

The topic of this letter appeared in a recent IELTS exam in Saudi Arabia. Below is a sample response that is likely to score Band 8 or above in IELTS. You have read a news article in the local newspaper about a city or town you know, and some of the information was incorrect. Write a letter to the news editor. In your letter, – Say how you know about that city or town – Explain what information was wrong – Suggest how the editor could fix this error. Answer Dear Editor, I am writing to you regarding an article published in The Daily Times on January 15, titled “The Hidden Gem of Strahan.” As a resident of Strahan for over twenty years and an active member of the local community, I felt compelled to address the inaccuracy that appeared… Read More »IELTS Letter, topic: Writing to a newspaper editor about incorrect information in an article

The topic of this letter appeared in a recent IELTS exam in Cameroon. Below is a sample response that is likely to score Band 8 or above in IELTS. You work for a company where the manager is soon going to retire. Write a letter to the assistant manager. In your letter, – Propose how the retirement party for the manager can be organised. – Explain how the manager has influenced you at work. – Suggest a suitable retirement gift for the manager. Answer Dear Ms. Greene, I hope this letter finds you well. As you are aware, our manager Mr.Buckley is approaching retirement, and I believe it would be fitting to organise a memorable party to honour his remarkable career. I propose hosting the event in our office and transforming our common area into a festive venue. We could… Read More »IELTS Letter, topic: Writing to an assistant manager about organising a retirement party

The topic of this letter appeared in a recent IELTS exam in Turkey. Below is a sample response that is likely to score Band 8 or above in IELTS. You recently bought an electronic device for your home. Your friend wants to buy the same device and has asked for your advice. In your letter, – Describe the device – Explain why you bought it – Say whether or not your friend should buy it and why. Answer Hi Carl, Hope you’re doing well. I’m writing to tell you about that cool gadget I found—the “SmartLife Hub”, that you’ve asked me about. It’s a smart home device, controlling lights, cameras, thermostat, music and more. I bought it a while back, and it’s been a game-changer, almost like having a tech-savvy flatmate at home. The reason I got it is because… Read More »IELTS Letter, topic: Writing to a friend about an electronic device you bought for your home

The topic of this letter appeared in a recent IELTS exam in Malaysia. Below is a sample response that is likely to score Band 8 or above in IELTS. Your friend invited you to go with him/her to a concert next week, however, you are unable to come. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, – Let your friend know why you can’t go to the concert – Suggest another activity you can do together – Explain why you think your friend would enjoy this activity. Answer Hi Jasper, How are you doing? I’ve been meaning to get back to you about the concert next week. Honestly, I was so excited when you mentioned it, because it sounded like the perfect night out. Unfortunately, I’ve just found out that I have a mandatory work training session scheduled for… Read More »IELTS Letter, topic: Writing to a friend who invited you to a concert, but you can’t make it

The topic of this letter appeared in a recent IELTS exam in India. Below is a sample response that is likely to score Band 8 or above in IELTS. You recently found out that the local council has decided to demolish a particular building in your community. You disagree with this decision and feel strongly about the benefits of this building. Write a letter to the local councillor. In your letter, – Explain what you find valuable about the building – Suggest what improvements could be made to the building – Describe how retaining the building could benefit the community as a whole Answer Dear Sir / Madam, I am writing to express my profound dismay regarding the recent decision to demolish our historic railway station. This iconic structure stands as a testament to our community’s rich heritage and plays… Read More »IELTS Letter, topic: Writing to the local council who has decided to demolish a building in your community