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Informal Thank-you Letter #190
GT Writing Task 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on holiday. Write a letter to your friend.

In your letter:

  • give contact details for when you are away
  • give instructions on how to care for your pet
  • describe other household duties

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses at the top of your letter.

Begin your letter as follows: Dear ……………,

One box per bullet, then compare with Band 9.
177 words · 3 body paragraphs
Opening

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to express my gratitude for agreeing to look after my house and pet while I am on holiday.

Bullet 1

give contact details for when you are away

While I am away, you can reach me on my mobile phone at +123456789 and my email at [email protected]. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

Bullet 2

give instructions on how to care for your pet

In terms of caring for my pet, please ensure that you feed him twice a day, refill his water bowl regularly, and take him for a walk in the evening. He loves to play fetch, so some outdoor playtime would be greatly appreciated.

Bullet 3

describe other household duties

Regarding other household duties, I kindly ask you to water the plants every other day, collect the mail, and put out the trash on Mondays. Also, please remember to lock all doors and windows before leaving the house.

Closing

Thank you once again for your help. I truly appreciate your willingness to take care of my home and pet. I look forward to hearing about your time spent here when I return.

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