169 ielts essay samples

Sample 34
A friend you met last year has invited you to visit them in their country.
You have never been there before and need some information before you leave.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
_e request advice about a gift for his/her family

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  ask about activities and clothing
  
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  find out about the food
  
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  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 Robert,
Hi there, I hope you’re enjoying your college year. Thanks very much for asking me to come and visit you in Singapore. As you know, I haven’t travelled to Asia before, so I though I’d write and ask you a few questions.
I want to bring a present with me and I wondered what would be appropriate. Perhaps you could let me know what your mum’s hobbies are and then I could come up with an idea based on one of them.
Also, what sort of clothes should I bring? I know it’s pretty warm where you live but do I need jumpers or a coat? what sort of activities are we likely to do while I’m there and should I bring things like swimming gear or trainers.
Lastly, I hate to be nuisance but I hope you remember that I’m vegetarian. I do eat fish and eggs but I don’t eat red meat and chicken at all. Is that going to be a problem?
Look forward to hearing from you. Barnaby
You have received a letter from your bank, asking you to acknowledge receipt of a new bank card. However, the card was missing from the envelope.
Write a letter to the bank's head office. In your letter

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  explain why you are writing
  
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  express concern about the missing card
  
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  ask them what they intend to do
  
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