[SEP – DEC 2021] IELTS General Writing Task 1 Actual Tests With Answers: Informal Letter (Part 3)

Informal Letter 1

You are starting a new business and need to build a website. You have a friend who works for an IT company who wants to help you. Write a letter to this friend.

In your letter

• describe your new business
• ask your friend to help you build the website
• say how you will thank your friend for his/her help

Sample Answer

Dear Benjamin,

Hope this letter finds you in good health. I think you’re aware that I’m going to start a new online business. I’m writing this letter to you so that you can understand my business. I want to start an e-platform for my current medical store.

I want to have a website wherein people can place orders for medicines online and mention the shipping address. Then, I would be delivering it to them. I rely on you for this. As you are an IT professional and have a good amount of experience creating websites, you should help me create one. As a start, I did try to register the domain name, but I was not sure how to proceed. So I want you to build it from scratch. Also, please teach me how to check the traffic for my website.

As you know, people have gone online for literally everything. Very few people come to the store to buy medicines. My business has gone on a loss because of a lack of a website. By helping me to create a website, you will help my sinking business come back to life. I would be grateful to you for your help.

Thanks in advance.

Warm Regards,

Lucas

 

Informal Letter 2

An English-speaking friend has written to ask you for help in arranging accommodation in your town / city when he/she visits next month. Write a letter to this friend.

In your letter

• give details of some accommodation you think is suitable for him/her
• suggest what your friend should bring with them
• recommend some places for him/her to visit on the trip

Sample Answer

Dear Ava,

Hope this letter finds you in the best of your spirits. My happiness knew no bounds when I read your letter that you are coming down to Shimoga for a holiday. I’m delighted at the thought of having you here. You need not worry about accommodation. We have a huge ancestral house with many rooms, and I’ve arranged a place for you on the first floor. Though it looks traditional on the exterior, we have furnished the house with all the modern pieces of equipment. So, you can be at ease here.

All you have to do is to bring a bag of clothes. Shimoga is cold (Though not as severe as New Zealand). So do bring your winter clothes. It will be helpful here. Other than that, I don’t think it’s necessary to carry anything.

I assure you that I’ll be with you throughout your stay here. I’ve taken some days off work as well. We can visit the Jog Falls, Dabbe Falls, Barkana Falls, Kunchikal Falls, Gudavi bird sanctuary, Sakrebailu Elephant Camp, Gajanur Dam, and Agumbe.

Awaiting your arrival every moment.

See you soon,

Shilpa

 

Informal Letter 3

An English-speaking friend would like to visit your town / city and has written to you to ask for some advice. Write a letter to this friend.

In your letter

• say when the best time to visit your town/city is
• tell your friend what the most interesting places are
• suggest where they can find cheap accommodation

Sample Answer

Dear Mia,

Hope this letter finds you in the pink of your health. I’m pleased about your plans to come to

Bangalore. I’m more than willing to help you clarify your doubts about your stay here.

Bangalore is generally a cool place. But it is best to visit in March-May when it is a mix of Spring and Summer. You don’t have to worry about summers here. They are not scorching hot. It starts raining in August, and by December it turns freezing.

There are plenty of exciting places to visit like Commercial Street, MG Road, Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park, Lalbagh, plenty of malls and amusement parks, ISKCON temple, Ulsoor lake, Vidhan Soudha, Nandi Hills, Devarayana Durga temple, etc.

Regarding accommodation, I’ve some cheap and best options from which you could choose one. “Apple Tree Suites” in Koramangala is the best option. However, I would also recommend the Treebo Trip Roxel Inn in Domlur, located 5 km away from Embassy Golf Links Business Park.

I think this advice was useful to you. I am hoping to see you soon in Bangalore.

With love,

Roopa

 

Informal Letter 4

Write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to a music concert.

Please say:

• Where and when does the concert start?
• What type of music will be played there?
• Why do you think your friend will enjoy it?

Sample Answer

Dear Bella,

Hope this letter finds you in the best of your spirits. I’m writing this letter to invite you to a concert by Bryan Adams, which will be at the Royal Festival Hall, London. I’ve booked the tickets for both of us, and the show will begin at 6:00 PM sharp.

I know you’re a big fan of Bryan Adams, and this will be great news for you. He is going to sing some of his best pieces of music like “Summer of ’69”, “She Knows Me,” “You’re Still Beautiful to Me,” “Here I Am” and “Run to You.” Several other musicians will also be performing along with him.

I’m thrilled at the thought of both of us watching the show together. I know you must be excited as well. The fact that you are going to watch your favourite star performing live would make you go crazy. I’m sure you will enjoy the music and will treasure this memory forever.

See you soon,

Ava

 

Informal Letter 5

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 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

Sample Answer

Hi Seema,

I’m happy to hear from you. It’s been such a long time since we graduated from “Stony Brook University.” By reading your letter, I understand that you’ve acquired a good deal of experience in drawing hardware design by working in Kyoto, Japan. I also understand that you’re eager to move to the US.

Several companies in the US are hiring for hardware Engineers. The demand is very high. Since you are trained in Japan, you’ll be all the more preferred. Given your expertise in system testing in Japan, I thought it would be apt to look for positions in Testing. And please call yourself very lucky, because ABC company is hiring for system test Engineers.

All you have to do is to go to their official website. Search for ‘jobs in the US’. On locating your job, apply for it by giving your details. Your profile will be added to their database, and they will call you if they find a match. I’m pretty sure that you’re going to receive a call from the “ABC” company. Stay prepared for the interview.

With love,

Su Li

 

Informal Letter 6

You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job. Write a letter to this friend.

In your letter:

• say why he/she would not enjoy going to college
• explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her
• suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her

Sample Answer

Dear Ronnie,

How’re you doing? I’m delighted that you have written to me, asking for advice on making an important decision in your life. I’ll try my best to guide you through.

First of all, you must be practical and understand that you are from a low-income group, and your high school scores don’t qualify for a scholarship. Given the financial burden, you would not enjoy going to college. So I would advise you to take up a job. It will make you independent. After you’ve saved a good amount of money, you can attempt the scholarship again. This time, you would have real-time work experience as well. So you might have a good chance.

I would advise you to join as an apprentice in a law firm and gain experience. Initially, you could manage simple accounts and progress with time. If you do not like this option, you can join as a customer support personnel in any digital services company. In this job, you can interact with people daily.

Hope it was a useful piece of advice for you.

With love and care,

Elliott

 

Informal Letter 7

Write a letter to your friend about a job opportunity you came across that they might find interesting.

In your letter, you should:

• give some details about the job
• mention how you came across the job opportunity
• explain why you feel the job would be suitable for your friend

Sample Answer

Dear Darcy,

I hope all is well with you and your family. It’s been a while since we met each other. You might be surprised to see my letter, but I must tell you that this is very important. I know you’re struggling to make ends meet with your current job as a sales officer. You have some good news. There is a vacancy for the post of Marketing Manager in my company. I got to know this through our internal email system.

The pay is excellent, and it is a nine-to-five job. You don’t have to work on weekends. Your primary duties would be to interact with the customers in North America and translate their requirements to the team here. Also, you’ve to monitor the reports.

This is a very great chance for you to earn well. You’ve been working as a sales officer for six years and are fully qualified for this position in terms of experience. You’ve been desperate to buy an apartment in the “ABC” area, and this job will make your dreams come true.

Think it over and tell me if you’re interested. I will go ahead and refer you for the post.

Good Luck,

Sam

 

Informal Letter 8

Your friend is planning to go on a business trip to a city you know well. Write a letter to your friend.

In your letter

• tell him/her about some attractions to go sightseeing
• recommend a restaurant to eat
• give some advice on transportation

Sample Answer

Dear Mary,

I hope this letter finds you hale and hearty. I was excited when I received your letter saying that you’re travelling to Atlanta for a business trip. As I had been there for a year, I would like to put my two cents on how to spend your time there.

There are plenty of museums in the place. As you’re a history geek, I would suggest you pay a visit to the Fernbank museum of natural history, Michael C Carlos Museum, and the David J Spencer museum. Don’t forget to visit the Atlanta zoo. You can go shopping at the Buford Highway International Corridor, Northlake Mall, and the Mall at Stonecrest.

Regarding stay, I would advise you to stick to your company accommodation. Alternatively, you can consider the Star suites in the IT corridor, which is very economical. When I stayed there, I dined in Doraville Delights. They serve good food.

For travel, you may use Atlanta’s public transportation system, MARTA. Their buses ply all over. Besides, there are rail lines too which you can try.

I hope you will find this information useful. Do give me a call once you reach there.

With lots of love,

Amy

 

Informal Letter 9

You read a newspaper article that captured your attention. Write a letter to your friend and recommend reading the article.

Include the following in your letter:

• Where and when the article was published
• What the article was about
• Why it is important that your friend reads it.

Sample Answer

Dear James,

I hope God keeps you happy all the time. As both of us nearing our late sixties, I thought it is important to share any news on health. You know that I read “The Clock” regularly. This Sunday, there was an article on cancer.

As both of us are ageing, we need to know the real facts about certain diseases like cancer so that we get rid of our fears. Infact, I remember you were saying we should never fall prey to it. This article is written by an oncologist who has an experience of nearly 40 years. He had explained that not all types of cancer are malignant. Some of them allow us to live. They are called non-malignant cancers. Also, he had explained how to deal with the disease once you get to know that you have it. I’m sure that it will enlighten you.

As you fear cancer, it is imperative that you read the article. Knowing and the truth and learning to deal with it will make you confident and prepare you for the worst. The article also sheds light on how to accept the fact that you’ve got the problem which is crucial for people of all ages. The doctor’s telephone number is also mentioned in the article. You may book a consultation with him if you’re interested.

Do read it and tell me how you feel.

See you soon,

George

 

Informal Letter 10

Write a letter to a friend asking for a recipe from his/her country for the party you are organizing.

In your letter

• Tell your friend about the party
• Ask for the recipe
• Explain why you need the recipe from his/her country.

Sample Answer

Hi Sakura,

I hope this letter finds you in the pink of health. You’ve been a great colleague cum friend. You made me enjoy my stint in Japan. I can never forget our long evening walks in the office. You’ll always remain close to my heart.

My husband works for a Japanese company too. He has a lot of Japanese friends. They have planned to visit important places in India. My husband has arranged a party for all of them at our house. So I’m writing to you to ask for some vegetarian Japanese recipe ideas. I know you include fish in most of your dishes. But I want you to think through and tell me a pure vegetarian recipe that would be a great addition to our Indian cuisine.

I want to impress everyone at the party with my preparation. I’m willing to go the extra mile and prepare the sauce and broth on my own. But do not forget! They have to be completely vegetarian.

Awaiting your reply eagerly.

Love you,

Sheela

 

Informal Letter 11

Your photograph has won a prize in a photography contest. Write a letter to your friend to invite him/her to the event.

In your letter

• give him/her details about the contest,
• explain what the photograph is about and where you took it,
• tell him/her about the prize you won.

Sample Answer

Dear Emma,

I hope this letter finds you in radiant health and the best of spirits. We’ve been friends from school but somehow lost touch after we joined University. But I do remember your interest in paintings and photography. Indeed, you motivated me towards art and taught me how to appreciate nature. I’m writing this letter to tell you that I’ve won the second prize in the photography contest held by “The Moon” magazine. They have organised a grand event to honour the winners. I would like you to be there with me.

I recently went on a trip to the Himalayan mountains and managed to reach the source of the river Ganges. I was enthralled by the atmosphere and in an attempt to capture the precious moments, took some photos in my mobile. They came out well. When “The Moon” announced a photography contest, I sent these pictures. To my surprise, the jury selected it.

The organiser of the event telephoned me yesterday and informed me about the prize. It is the latest model digital camera of the Canon brand. I’m so excited, and I’m sure you would be too. The event begins at 3:00 PM. I would be delighted to have you with me.

Please do write to me about your plans.

Affectionately,

Natalia

 

Informal Letter 12

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.

Sample Answer

Dear Manasa,

I trust you are doing great and enjoying the season. It’s a shame that we’ve been out of touch for so long. But I must tell you that I’ve been very busy with my boutique.

As you’ve done Masters in web designing, I’m writing to you to ask you to design a website for our business. I started this boutique with cotton sarees. Later, the business grew, and we started selling kurtas and pants too. Now, we’ve got a wide range of kurta collections from Lucknow chikan to kalamkari prints. But of late, I find that our business is dull despite our hard work. When I did some analysis on how competitors are winning customers, I found that all of them own a website which we don’t have. Since we wanted to keep it small, I did not venture into the online domain for long. But now that the business is sinking, it has become a dying necessity.

I want the website to be attractive. It must list all our products, and there must be a provision for online shopping as well. There must be an exclusive column for new arrivals which needs to be updated from time to time. You can also include a brief history of the boutique.

Since we sell clothing, images are very important. I will arrange for a photo session where I will ensure that all the materials are shot in appropriate lighting, and you should ensure that the images are in proper dimensions and in the same colour.

Eager to hear from you.

Cordially,
Arushi

 

Informal Letter 13

You have recently moved to a different house. 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

Sample Answer

Dear Riley,

Hope this letter finds you in the best of your spirits. I’m writing this letter to let you know that we’ve moved to a new Duplex house on Barn Hill. The real estate agent wanted a down payment of fifty thousand pounds, and Jayden got lucky. We could never have afforded it if not for the partnership signed with the Corporate firm where Jayden is working. You know that we’ve been living in a small two-bedroom house in Northampton and struggling for space.

The new Duplex house has a spacious living room and three-bedrooms with a garden in front. We also have a modular kitchen. The house is well lit, well ventilated and the place is very calm. It is also well connected to transport facilities. Jayden and I are pleased about the new house.

Why don’t you drop in this Sunday? I want to know what you think about our new house. Please do call me and tell me when you come.

Warm Regards,

Zoey

 

Informal Letter 14

You have recently visited a museum. Now write a letter to your friend about the museum you have visited. Write a letter to him/ her.

In your letter, write:

• where you went
• what you saw there
• how you felt about it

Sample Answer

Dear Ivy,

Hope this letter finds you in good health. I recently went on a trip to Pondicherry because some of our relatives live there. Hope you’re aware that it had been a French colony for some time.

I visited Auroville and had a lovely time on the beach. Also, I visited the museum in Rue Roman Rolland Street. I got to know that the museum was constructed in 1983. It has got some beautiful sculptures from Pallava, Chola and Vijayanagara temples and also terracotta figures, glass beads, burial urns excavated from the ground. They also have Buddha images from Kirmampakkam and arms and weapons of ancient Tamil kings in bronze. Since it has been a French colony in the past, it has some French type furniture, porcelain, lamps, crockery, paintings, mirrors, and cutlery.

I was impressed by their collection, and I’m sure you would too. Whenever you plan for a trip to India, do visit this museum in Pondicherry.

With lots of love,

Mirra

 

Informal Letter 15

Recently you visited a foreign country with a friend. Write a letter to your sister. You should tell

• why you enjoyed the trip
• what you are doing now
• invite her to visit you

Sample Answer

Dear Finley,

Hope this letter finds you in the pink of health. I’m writing this letter to share my experiences about my tour to Georgia with my friend Arabella. Her aunt lived in Georgia and had invited her. She asked me to join her on the trip, which I gladly accepted.

I enjoyed the trip very much. Arabella’s aunt was a very kind person. She had made a travel chart for us, which contained must-visit places in Georgia. Firstly, we visited Vardzia, a spectacular cave monastery near Aspindza in southern Georgia. Then we went to Chiatura, a small town situated between steep valleys and deep gorges. We also visited Batumi, a modern city on the coast of the Black Sea. Then she took us to a zoo and a park nearby. She also entertained us by singing songs and by narrating humorous stories.

I’m back to work now. I showed the photographs to my friends, and they were amazed. It’s been a long time since you visited my place. Please take a break and come down to Virginia. Let’s plan a visit to Georgia.

Yes, Georgia, again! Georgia, with you, will make it more special!

Please write to me about what you think.

With lots of love,

Emma

 

Informal Letter 16

You are in a hospital with a broken leg. Your colleagues have sent you “Get well soon” greeting cards and gifts. Write a letter to them and include:

• Thank them for everything
• Explain how you spend time in the hospital
• Inform them about your recovery process

Sample Answer

Dear colleagues,

Thanks a lot for showering so much love amidst your busy schedule. I feel blessed. I’m indeed indebted to each and every one of you. Your affection and care have made me forget the injury and motivates me to join work soon. It makes me want to be with all of you.

It’s quite boring at the hospital. My day starts with a prayer conducted by the Mother Superior for every patient in the hospital. Then there are doctor visits, nurses who come time and again to check if I’ve taken the pills, etc. In the middle of this, I switch on the television and watch movies. I’ve almost finished watching all the new releases. In the afternoons, I take a nap. The duty doctor for the evening comes for a routine checkup, followed by an array of nurses monitoring all the vitals. I’ve befriended a nurse here with whom I talk for some time in the late evening. Then I fall asleep.

I had a displaced fracture in the knee. So I was given emergency care, and minor surgery was performed, after which the doctors allowed me to rest in a normal room. The doctor has advised me not to strain the leg. They would soon discharge me, but I’ve to follow up with physiotherapy. It would take about 6 to 8 weeks for a complete recovery.

Thanks again for your love.

Jane