IELTS General Writing Task 1 IELTS General Writing Task 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have recently moved to a different house. Write to an English-speaking friend. In your letter: explain why you have moved describe your new house invite your friend to come and visit Write at least 150 words. Source: Cambridge IELTS 8 General Writing Test A IELTS General Writing Task 1 Letter To A Friend Dear Jonathan, I hope you and your family are well. I just wanted to let you know that I've moved. As you know, the house I was renting was far from where I'm currently working at the moment and, to be honest, the daily commute was becoming tiresome. I've managed to find a nice house to rent near my company. I think you'll love it. It's a two-bedroom house, about five years old, so it's nice and modern. Thankfully it's fully furnished, and I didn't need to buy any more furniture. It