Band 9: 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, making the arrangements. In your letter • tell them when you will be arriving and leaving • explain what type of rooms you would like, and ask how much the weekend will cost • ask about activities and places of interest near the hotel You should write at least 150 words. (User-Written IELTS Writing Task 1 Sample)

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to make a formal reservation regarding accommodation at your seaside hotel. Specifically, I am planning to bring my family for a weekend getaway and would like to finalize the arrangements for our stay.

To provide you with more context, we intend to arrive on the evening of Friday, November 24th, and depart on the morning of Sunday, November 26th. Regarding the accommodation, we are a family of four (two adults and two children). Therefore, I would like to request two connecting double rooms, preferably with an ocean view. Could you please check availability for these specific dates and inform me of the total cost for the weekend, including breakfast?

Consequently, I would like to request some information regarding entertainment in the area. Since we have never visited your town before, I would appreciate it if you could recommend some family-friendly activities or places of interest near the hotel. We are particularly interested in boat tours or safe swimming spots for the children.

I look forward to your prompt response regarding this matter so that I can proceed with the payment deposit.

Yours faithfully,

John Smith

You booked a three-day stay at an eco-retreat after reading its website. Write a letter to the manager to make a formal complaint.

Dear Manager, Having recently visited the eco-retreat, I feel compelled to bring several issues to your attention. Contrary to what had been advertised, the accommodation, staff, food and activities fell well below the standard I had been led to expect. The accommodation was far from comfortable, as we were subjected to construction noise all day […]

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