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BEST IELTS General Writing Task 1, 17th August
IELTS GENERAL WRITING TASK 1
IELTS GENERAL WRITING TASK 1
You are going on holiday for one week and your neighbour has agreed to take care of your house while you are away. Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter
– explain what you would like your neighbour to do while you are away
– tell him / her how to contact you if there is an emergency
– offer to buy your neighbour a gift to say thank you
SAMPLE ANSWER
Dear [Neighbor’s Name],
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to thank you for agreeing to take care of my house while I’m on holiday next week. I truly appreciate your help.
While I am away, could you please water the plants in the living room and garden, and bring in the mail from the mailbox? Also, if you notice any issues, such as a leak or unusual noises, please let me know.
In case of an emergency, you can reach me via my mobile phone at [Your Phone Number] or by email at [Your Email Address]. I will check my messages regularly.
As a token of my gratitude, I would like to buy you a small gift. Please let me know if there’s anything you’d particularly like.
Thank you once again for your assistance.
Best regards,
[Your Name]
