GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample # 21
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.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear………….,
Model Answer 1:
Dear Laura,
Hope you’re doing fine. I’m so grateful that you agreed to house-sit for me when I’ll be away on my holiday. I owe you a big one!
If you need to contact me for any reason, I’ll be staying at the Hotel Mondial in Rome. You’ve my mobile number and don’t hesitate to call if you need to reach me. I keep my mobile phone with me at all times.
My cat needs to be fed twice a day, early morning and evening. Put a handful of cat food in her dish which I’ve put in the kitchen pantry. I’ve stocked enough food for her and all the packets are placed in the Kitchen cabinet. After she finishes her food, give her fresh water. Please, give her a small bowl of milk in the evening. She usually gets out in the evening and stays outside for around 30 minutes. Just make sure she returns before the night settles in.
I’d like you to fetch the newspaper from the yard every day. Feel at home and enjoy your time. Finally, please clear the mailbox every other day and keep the windows shut at night.
I look forward to seeing you on my return.
Yours truly,
Erica
Model Answer 2:
Dear Jacob,
First of all, please allow me to thank you for agreeing to look after my house and pet while I’ll be on holiday next week. You can send me a message anytime on my mobile phone and in case of an emergency, do call me. I’ll occasionally be online on Viber and Telegram messenger and you can contact me there as well.
As the holiday will last approximately two weeks, it’ll probably serve you best if I let you know in advance about the daily chores at my house. Starting with my pet (my little poodle) – he likes to go out at least once a day, preferably in the evening, to recover from the boredom of staying indoors all day. My little poodle will also keep bugging you unless he gets his favourite “Dog Food”, stored in one of my kitchen cabinets. I also like to keep my front porch illuminated during the night, so, unless it’s too much of a trouble for you, please keep the light of my front porch on until dawn.
Finally, please don’t forget to pick up my newspapers which are usually left at my front entrance by the newspaper delivery man every morning. Of course, an occasional inspection of the doors of my freeze and the gas connection in my kitchen would also be a good idea.
See you in two weeks!
Warm regards,
Alex
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.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear………….,
Dear Mark,
Hope you are doing great! Thanks for accepting my request to look after my love birds and home when I’ll out of town.
You can contact me whenever required, and I will be available to answer your call. Send me a text if your call goes unanswered.
I have arranged all the food items for the birds and kept them on the shelves of the Kitchen. Change the water as well as the food pan daily in the morning. Clean the plate every morning and then serve the food. Please, provide them with fruits at the lunchtime. Also, ensure they are taking their meals properly.
I would like you to water my plants twice a day. Don’t forget to pick up the newspaper from the yard. Also, for your safety, make sure the doors are closed properly before going to sleep.
Finally please clear the mailbox every day. Feel at home and enjoy your time.
I look forward to seeing you on return.
Warm wishes,
Leena