General Writing Task 1

The topic of this letter appeared in a recent IELTS exam in Algeria. Below is a sample response that is likely to score Band 8 or above in IELTS. You are planning to go on holiday and have asked your friend to take care of your house while you are away. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, – Tell your friend how long you will be away – Explain where you will leave the keys – Describe what they need to do while you’re away. Answer Dear Lily, I hope you’re doing well. I’m writing to let you know some details about my upcoming holiday and the arrangements for looking after my house while I’m away. I’ll be gone for two weeks, from March 1st to March 15th, so I really appreciate your help during this time.… Read More »IELTS Letter, topic: Writing to ask your friend to take care of your house while you are away

The topic of this letter appeared in a recent IELTS exam in the UAE. Below is a sample response that is likely to score Band 8 or above in IELTS. You recently traveled by train and accidentally left your luggage behind. Write a letter to the railway manager. In your letter: – Describe your luggage – Explain what was inside your luggage – Suggest how the luggage can be returned to you Answer Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to report that I accidentally left my luggage on one of your trains. I was traveling on the 10:30 am express train from Manchester to London on November 14th, and it was only upon disembarking that I realised that my luggage remained on board. The luggage is a medium-sized, dark blue suitcase with a black handle and wheels. It has a distinctive… Read More »IELTS Letter, topic: Writing to a railway manager about lost luggage

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 a small object and you think that it might hold some historical value. Write a letter to the management of a museum about the object. In your letter – Describe the object – Explain where you found it – Ask for some information about the object. Answer Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to inform you about a small object I recently found, which I believe might be of some historical significance. It is a coin made of tarnished silver, approximately 2 inch in diameter, with intricate carvings on both sides. One side depicts a profile of a man wearing a laurel wreath, and the other shows symbols that… Read More »IELTS Letter, topic: Writing to a museum about a historical object you found

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 work for a company, and your manager is leaving soon. Write a letter to a colleague asking them to help arrange a farewell gift for your manager. In your letter, – Express your feelings about the manager’s departure – Propose a suitable farewell gift – Suggest arrangements to organise the purchase. Answer Dear Alice, I hope you are well. There is something on my mind that I wanted to discuss with you. As you know, our manager is leaving the company soon, and I must admit, I’m quite sad about it. Mr. Hudson has been a great mentor and leader, always providing guidance and support. I believe we should… Read More »IELTS Letter, topic: Writing to ask a colleague to arrange a farewell gift

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 purchased a household appliance that you find very useful. Write a letter to a friend to recommend it. In your letter: – Describe the appliance. – Explain how you use it. – Suggest reasons why your friend should consider buying it. Answer Dear Jane, I hope you are well. I wanted to tell you about a fantastic appliance I recently bought that I think you would find incredibly useful. It’s a high-tech multi-function food processor that has completely transformed the way I cook. This sleek device combines a blender, chopper, food processor, and mixer all in one, which makes it a welcome addition to any kitchen. I use this… Read More »IELTS Letter, topic: Writing to a friend to recommend a household appliance

The topic of this letter appeared in a recent IELTS exam in the UAE. Below is a sample response that is likely to score Band 8 or above in IELTS. You recently helped your company organise an event at a hotel. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter: – Provide details about the event – Mention what you particularly liked about the hotel – Suggest areas for improvement. Answer Dear Sir / Madam, I am writing to express my appreciation for the excellent service provided by your hotel during the recent event we hosted. On August 15th, we held a company leadership retreat at your facility, which was attended by 80 guests. The event was a great success, and I wanted to acknowledge the significant role your team played in its smooth execution. The hotel’s impeccable service… Read More »IELTS Letter, topic: Writing to a hotel manager about your company’s event

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 stayed in a rental apartment during your trip last year and were generally satisfied with it. However, there was one issue that you encountered. You are planning another trip and would like to rent the same apartment again. Write a letter to the owner. In your letter: – Express your interest in renting the apartment again – Mention the problem you faced during your last stay – Provide details about your upcoming trip and ask about the availability of the apartment. Answer Dear Sir / Madam, My name is Pamela Winters and I am writing to express my interest in renting your apartment once again for my upcoming trip. I… Read More »IELTS Letter, topic: Writing to the owner of a rental apartment where you stayed last year

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 are an office manager in a small branch of a company. You need to purchase new stationery supplies for your office. Write a letter to the head office of your company. In your letter: – Explain why you need to purchase new stationery – Provide details of the items you need to buy – Ask about the procedure for ordering these supplies Answer Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to inform you that our office is in need of new stationery supplies. Recently, we have experienced a significant increase in workload, which has led to a higher consumption of our current stationery stock. Additionally, some of our supplies are outdated or… Read More »IELTS Letter, topic: Writing to purchase new stationery supplies for your office

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