169 ielts essay samples

You should write at least 150words.

_e Allow yourself 15 minutes for this task.

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  you do NOT need to write your own address.
  

model answer:
Dear Sir,
I am writing to inform you that I received a letter from my bank today, which was supposed to contain my new bank card. Unfortunately there was no bank card enclosed in the envelope when I opened it.
I telephoned the bank to explain the problem, but I could not get through to the right department, even though I waited on the line for over half an hour, which was extremely annoying.
In the letter, you asked me to acknowledge the receipt of the card, but obviousely I cannot do this as I have not received it. I am now very worried because it is a possibility that my card has gone to another customer or got lost. What will happen if somebody has already used the card and and spent my money? Will the bank repay me?
Is it possible for the bank to cancel this card so nobody else can use it? Could you also send me a new card by secure means?
I hope to hear from you soon.
Sample 36
You borrowed an important textbook from a classmate last term.
You now realise your classmate has returned home overseas and you still have the book.
Write a letter to him/her. In your letter
apologise fro the mistake _e find out how important the book is to him/her

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  say what you will do
  
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  You should write at least 150words.
  

_e Allow yourself 15 minutes for this task.
_e you do NOT need to write your own address.
model answer:
Dear Yuki,
I hope you had a safe journey back to
Japan, and that your family are all well.
I am writing to say that I'm sorry for not giving you back the book 'English Grammar in Use' which I borrowed from you last term. You lent it to me just before the exams to help me prepare for them, and yesterday I found it under my bed.
Please let me know straight away if you need this book for your studies right now, or whether you can manage without it.
If you really need it, I can post it for you by airmail immediately. If not, do you mind if I send it by ordinary mail as it quite heavy? Or, if you prefer, I can send seme money insead. Please let me know what you want me to do.
I hope you enjoy the holiday.