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Informal Request Letter #260
GT Writing Task 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You have stayed at a friend’s house last weekend and forgot your watch there.

Write a letter to this friend. In your letter,

  • thank him/her for the hospitality
  • describe your watch and say where you could have left it
  • suggest a way how to get it back

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.
180 words · 3 body paragraphs
Opening

I hope this letter finds you well and in good spirits.

Bullet 1

thank him/her for the hospitality

I wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for your warm hospitality during my stay at your house last weekend. Your kindness and generosity made my visit truly enjoyable, and I appreciate all the efforts you made to ensure my comfort.

Bullet 2

describe your watch and say where you could have left it

I realized that I left my watch at your place when I returned home. It is a silver Seiko watch with a black leather strap. I remember taking it off while we were watching a movie in your living room. It must have slipped my mind when I left in a hurry the next morning.

Bullet 3

suggest a way how to get it back

To retrieve my watch, I suggest that I could either pick it up from you at a convenient time or you could kindly mail it to me. I am more than willing to cover any shipping costs incurred. Please let me know what works best for you so we can arrange for its safe return.

Closing

Once again, thank you for your hospitality and understanding. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Take care.

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