Sample Writing Task 1 - 15 | Writing for General Training IELTS PDF Download

You arranged to visit a friend in Canada but an important event at home now means that you must change the dates of the visit.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter

• explain the important event
• apologise for the situation
• suggest a new arrangement

Sample Answer:

Dear Ana,
How are things with you? I'm afraid something has come up here which will probably affect my visit to Canada. Last week I was chosen to play tennis for my regional team in a national tournament. It was completely unexpected. I'm sorry but this probably means that I won't be able to visit you for the first week of January, as we planned. I must stay here and practise until the tournament begins, later that month.
I wonder if it is possible for me to visit you later in the year. I can take some time off in early March and my air ticket can be changed with no problem. Is March a possibility for you?
Please write and let me know what your reaction is. I'm sure you realise that it's an honour to be selected to represent your region and so I don't want to miss this great opportunity. I hope you will understand.
I'm looking forward to hearing from you,

Best wishes,
Fernanda