IELTS HUB
Formal Request Letter #63
GT Writing Task 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

Your friend has a travel company and would like you to come and work with him.

Write a letter replying to your friend's offer. In your letter:

  • explain what you know about your friend's company
  • choose whether you accept or decline the offer
  • give reasons for your choice

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.
149 words · 3 body paragraphs
Opening

Thank you for offering me the opportunity to work with you at your travel company.

Bullet 1

explain what you know about your friend's company

I am aware that your travel company specializes in organizing adventure tours to exotic destinations around the world. Your company has a reputation for providing unique and unforgettable experiences for travelers seeking off-the-beaten-path adventures.

Bullet 2

choose whether you accept or decline the offer

After careful consideration, I have decided to decline your offer to work with you at the travel company. While I appreciate the opportunity and believe it would be an exciting venture, I have other commitments and career goals that I need to focus on at this time.

Bullet 3

give reasons for your choice

I am confident that your travel company will continue to thrive and provide exceptional services to travelers. I am grateful for the offer and wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

Closing

Thank you once again for thinking of me. I hope we can still find opportunities to collaborate in the future.

Go further with the books

General Task 1

Master IELTS Letters

Guide + Templates + Useful Lines

₹299$9.99CAD 13.99AUD 14.99£7.99NZD 16.99€8.99AED 39SGD 12.99

Free preview

Writing Task 2

100 Essential IELTS Essays

Band 9 Sample Answers for the Real Exam

₹199$6.99CAD 8.99AUD 9.99£4.99NZD 10.99€5.99AED 24SGD 8.99

Free preview

Kit · 3 books + 1 marked essay

Writing 7 Kit

Writing 7.0 is CLB 9 for Canada PR. The strategy to break the 6.5 ceiling, the mistakes that cost marks, the vocabulary that lifts Lexical Resource, then one essay marked to check you are there.

₹799$26.99CAD 37.99AUD 39.99£20.99NZD 45.99€23.99AED 99SGD 34.99 ₹1,296$43.96CAD 60.96AUD 65.96£33.96NZD 73.96€38.96AED 166SGD 56.96

Next question: A friend wants to get some information about an elementary school where one of your cousins studies.