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BEST IELTS General Writing Task 1, 12th August
IELTS GENERAL WRITING TASK 1

IELTS GENEAL WRITING TASK 1
You are planning a surprise birthday party for a friend. Write a letter to another mutual friend.
In your letter:
– Explain your plan for the party
– Ask for help with preparations
– Suggest a date and place for the celebration
SAMPLE ANSWER
Dear [Friend’s Name],
I hope you’re doing well. I’m writing to tell you about a surprise birthday party I’m planning for [Birthday Friend’s Name], and I’d love your help to make it special.
The idea is to have a small get-together with close friends to celebrate [his/her] birthday without [him/her] knowing in advance. I thought it would be great to organize some decorations, order a cake, and prepare some snacks and drinks. Also, I want to arrange some fun games to keep everyone entertained.
I was hoping you could help me with the preparations — maybe you could assist with decorating the venue or coordinating the food and drinks? Your creative ideas and energy would be a great addition to the team.
As for the date, I was thinking of holding the party on Saturday, 18th August, in the evening around 7 pm. The best place for the celebration would be at my house, as it’s spacious and private enough to keep the surprise.
Please let me know if you’re available to help and if the date works for you. I’m excited about this and really hope we can make it a memorable night for [Birthday Friend’s Name].
Looking forward to your reply.
Best wishes,
