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Formal Thank-you Letter #256
GT Writing Task 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

One of your colleagues was in charge of organising an annual executive conference, and he/she has been successful in doing it. You want to congratulate your colleague on that.

Write a letter to this colleague. In your letter,

  • congratulate your colleague for successfully organising the event
  • mention what you liked about it the most
  • say how much you would like him/her to organise other events as well

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.
161 words · 3 body paragraphs
Opening

I hope this letter finds you well and filled with pride for your recent accomplishment.

Bullet 1

congratulate your colleague for successfully organising the event

Congratulations on the outstanding success of the annual executive conference that you organized. Your meticulous planning and attention to detail truly shone through, making the event a memorable and impactful experience for all attendees.

Bullet 2

mention what you liked about it the most

What I liked most about the conference was the seamless flow of the agenda and the engaging content that was presented. The choice of speakers was excellent, and the interactive sessions added a dynamic element to the event, keeping everyone actively involved and interested.

Bullet 3

say how much you would like him/her to organise other events as well

I am truly impressed by your organizational skills and ability to bring people together for such a significant gathering. Your success with this conference has demonstrated your talent for event planning, and I would be thrilled to see you take on more such responsibilities in the future.

Closing

Once again, congratulations on a job well done! I have no doubt that your future endeavors will be just as successful.

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