GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Sample # 181
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel.
Write a letter to the hotel for making the arrangement. In your letter,
- mention when you will be arriving and leaving
- say what type of rooms you would like and ask how much the weekend will cost
- inquire about activities and places of interest near the hotel
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Model Answer 1:
Dear Sir or Madam,
We are planning to spend a weekend in the city of Edinburg with my whole family – my wife, me and two young children, and I am hoping that you would ensure a comfortable and enjoyable weekend stay at your hotel. My arrival date would be the 3rd of August and the departure date would be the 5th of the same month.
Now, as for the kind of rooms I would prefer, it has to be one large family suite with two bedrooms, with two king-size beds in them, a balcony and Wi-Fi internet service. The suite should have a refrigerator to store some food, and a microwave oven to warm up the food. I also hope that our room comes with a complimentary breakfast. So, please inform me about the total cost of the weekend at your hotel.
Finally, I would also like to get some information on the activities and interesting places nearby the hotel so that my whole family can make the best out of their holiday weekend, away from home.
I hope to hear from you soon.
Yours faithfully,
Andy Charles
Model Answer 2:
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am Joseph Banks, writing to inquire about accommodation and other arrangements for a weekend stay for my family of five members at your seaside hotel. We are planning to stay at your hotel and would like to make the necessary arrangements in advance.
We are planning to arrive at your hotel on 17th June (Friday) and leave on 19th June (Sunday). So we would like to book two of your double-bedroom accommodation for two nights. We would prefer rooms with a sea view. Could you please let us know how much the weekend will cost, and if you can offer us any discounts?
In addition, we are interested in knowing about the activities and places of interest near the hotel. Are there any museums, private beaches, restaurants or historic sites nearby that we could visit? Could you please provide us with any information that would be helpful for our stay?
We look forward to hearing from you soon, and we hope to have the opportunity to stay at your hotel.
Thank you in advance for your time and information.
Yours faithfully,
Joseph Banks