Use the greeting, sign-off and paragraph plan below for this informal letter, write it on a 20-minute timer, then compare it with a band-8 model letter.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Your family is having a big celebration for your grandparents' wedding anniversary.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Omar,
GoPrep wrote this practice question in the style of the exam. It is not an official IELTS question.
A letter to a friend ends warmly, for example Best wishes or Love, followed by your first name.
Spend the first few minutes planning, then write.
0 words of 150 minimum
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Write your own answer first, then compare: how it answers the exact question, what each paragraph does, and which phrases you could borrow.
Dear Omar,
How are you? I hope you're having a good week. I'm writing with some happy news: my grandparents will celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary next month, and my family is organising a big party for them. I would love you to come!
It's on Sunday 15 June, in the garden of my uncle's house outside the city, from about 2 pm. There will be a big lunch for around sixty people, with live music and dancing, and a cake in the shape of a heart. My grandfather has promised a speech, which may last longer than anyone wants!
I'd really like you to be there because you know my grandparents well, and they always ask about you. They still talk about the summer you stayed with us, and it would make the day even more special for me.
As for what to wear, it's not a formal event, but we're all dressing up a bit, so a nice shirt and trousers would be fine.
Please let me know soon!
Love,
Dilshod
| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Why don't you come along? | casual suggestion |
| It's going to be great fun. | promise a good time |
| Let me know if you can make it. | ask for a reply |
| Feel free to bring a friend. | say a guest is welcome |
| Can't wait to see you! | warm closing |
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