IELTS General Training Writing | Task 1 | Letter to a friend IELTS General Training Writing Task 1 Question IELTS Writing Task 1 Write a letter to your friend that was supposed to visit you soon, but it is not possible now. In your letter: apologise to your friend explain why it’s not possible to meet now (why you need to postpone) suggest an alternative arrangement Write at least 150 words. IELTS Letter To A Friend Sample Answer Dear Ali, Hi, I hope you're well and that you're enjoying the new semester at university. I'm sorry to tell you that we won't be able to meet next month as we had planned. unfortunately I have to go away on a field trip as part of my coursework and I won't be in town. I'll be away for about 15 days. I was really looking forward to seeing you again, but I suppose we'll have to plan it for another time. I'm sorry, I just found out today about the field trip. I was thinking maybe we could plan it ...