IELTS Letter # 32 - Your friend is coming to your city from overseas. Write to him/her to say that you will not be able to accommodate him/her in your home.

In this model answer, I have highlighted the aspects important for getting a score higher than 7 bands in IELTS Writing.

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Letter # 32

Your friend is coming to your city from overseas. Write to him/her to say that you will not be able to accommodate him/her in your home. Include the following in your letter:

– Give your reasons.

– Suggest him/her an alternative accommodation.

– Suggest a place and time for you to meet.

 

Opening salutation

Dearest Natasha,

 

Introduction

I cannot describe my excitement when I got your message saying you will be visiting Calgary next month. I had made extensive plans to have you stay at my home during your visit. However, as luck would have it, I have been called away to work in Montreal at the time of your arrival.

 

Body Paragraph 1 (Task Prompt No. 1)

Since I’m the head of cybersecurity analysis in my organization, I have to often travel to our branches in various cities across the country to monitor the security protocols that protect our company’s valuable data. This time, I have to visit the Montreal branch to solve a serious security breach in one of the servers.

 

Body Paragraph 2 (Task Prompt No. 2)

Nevertheless, I promised to take care of your accommodation. So, if you wouldn’t mind, I would like to suggest a really good hostel that is run by my friend Mrs. Bingham. Not only has she gladly agreed to give you an entire room considering your need for privacy, she will also provide for your daily meals.

 

Body Paragraph 3 (Task Prompt No. 3)

I would be back by the 25^th - three days after you land in Calgary. I shall come to meet you at your accommodation the very next morning and we can have breakfast together at a popular French café nearby.

Conclusion 

I really regret our plans of staying together falling apart, but I promise there cannot be a better alternative for you than Mrs. Bingham’s hostel. I’m enclosing its details for you to check out, and I can’t wait to finally meet you.

 

Ending salutation

Lots of love,

Elena.

 

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