Band 5: WRITING TASK 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Your English-speaking friend has asked for your help with a college project helshe is doing about celebrating New Year in different countries. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter say how important New Year is to people in your country describe how New Year is celebrated in your country explain what you like about New Year celebrations in your country Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses Begin your letter as follows: Dear (User-Written IELTS Writing Task 1 Sample)

Dear Anna,

I hope you are doing well. I am so excited about your college project. You have choised a great topic. I definitely sure that in Russia is the best New Year ever. In my country, this celebration is significant important for everyone because of family. Each relatives come in one house and spend time together.

Firstly, we decorate a house with Christmas tree and lights. As a result, it gives us a great emotions. Secondly, we turn on ‘winter mood’ music or movie and make dishes, such as Olivie or Fish under the cout salad, sandwich with caviar, and mandarins. Finaly, when time is 00:00 a.m. we make a wish and go outdoor for watching fireworks and celebrate with our neighbours. Actually, this is my favorite holiday, thank to it I returned in childhood and see magic anywhere. Every year I am on cloud nine.

So, how many countries will you write about New Year? Please, answer me when you will finish your project and attach the copy, please. I would like to read it.

Best regards,

Alsu

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