Instructions
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Your friend recently got promoted as the Vice President of his company.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• congratulate him on his promotion
• invite him home for dinner
• share some recent updates of your life with him
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ……………..,
Top rated answers
Here are the 5 highest scoring answers by real-users for this IELTS Writing Task 1 Letter Writing topic.
Band 6-7
IELTS Learner
2 months 18 days ago
Band 6-7
IELTS Learner
2 months 18 days ago
Dear Balaji, Hope you and your family are doing well. I saw the news of you being promoted as the Vice President of Walmart in Omnichannel Organisation. First of all, a very big congratulations on your promotion. I am elated on hearing this news and I know how it means for you as well. Knowing you for the past ten years, I am very confident that Walmart is going to make huge impact in terms of innovation and automation where you will smartly guide the team to achieve the infrastrcture autonomous setup project which is your career goal. I am sure that I can expect that information in the near future. Along with your exceptional news, I also got couple of life updates as well. One of them is I have been asked to lead the Map team in Google as a Distinguished Engineer and because of this new role, I have to shift my base location to California by this month end. I am also taking my family with me as you know I can't even spend a day without them. So to celebrate our new roles and achievements I have arranged a get together with our friends this Saturday at my house and I am expecting you to come and lead the party with your charming wits. I am eagerly waiting for this Saturday to reminisce about all the fun things we did during the early days of our career and raise a toast for you. Love, Sam Gladson
Band 6-7
IELTS Learner
2 months 20 days ago
Band 6-7
IELTS Learner
2 months 20 days ago
Dear Rekha, I hope you are doing well. I am writing this letter to congratulate you for your promotion as Vice President of your company. I believe you most certainly deserved this post; and I have watched you since three years working so hard. Moreover your patience and constant efforts has finally payed off and you have passed with flying colours. However I am feeling over the moon for your achievement, thus in order to celebrate your success I have arranged a small dinner party in your honor. Kindly visit us tonight around 8.00 pm to enjoy scrumptious meal. It has been a while we got together, thus we have an opportunity to catch up with our gossips and updates on our lives. I would love to tell you my recent achievements in work and personal life. Kindly attend the dinner and reply my letter as soon as possible. Hoping for a positive response. Yours loving, Sonali Mane
Band 6-7
IELTS Learner
2 months 25 days ago
Band 6-7
IELTS Learner
2 months 25 days ago
Dear Chris, How are you? I got your letter yesterday, and it is my pleasure to hear that you've been promoted to the Vice President position. I can imagine how much hardwork you did for the company and finally you've received its prize. My parents are thrilled to hear this news and wanted me to invite you for dinner to celebrate this occasion together with the family. They have known you since childhood and consider you as a part of our family, and it's been so long you haven't met them. I understand that it might be hard for you to manage time because of new responsibilities and commitments, however I believe this is the best moment for everyone to catch up. I've an exciting news for you too. I've been awarded the position of Director of Operations and it comes with the perks of international trips and medical benefits. Next week, I'm travelling to Singapore for a business meeting, so let me know when you're available for a dinner before that. I'll adjust my schedule accordingly. Take care and see you soon! Best regards, Hillary
Band 6-7
IELTS Learner
3 months 1 day ago
Band 6-7
IELTS Learner
3 months 1 day ago
Dear Mohan, How are you ? Hope you are doing well! I came across about your recent accomplishment as you got promoted as the Vice president of Microsoft. Firstly, my hearty congratulations for this big achievement you have progressed in your career life it was existing to hear about this great news through the news channels and newspaper. Especially, I am feeling happy and proud on your success hence, i would like to invite you for the dinner to celebrate this big day at 7 PM. I have arranged a multicusine party with all our favorite desserts and drinks. In addition, I would like to express my happy note about my recent contract signed with HCL for infrastructure services this would definetly expand my business in Europe soon. Since, it will be huge amount of services to manage, I have decided to onboard more resources and handle all the services in terms of continous and quality support. Expecting to share more information on this with you soon. Finally, I will be eagerly waiting for your presence at the place to share our joyful moments together soon. Yours Lovingly, Punithavalli.
Band 6-7
IELTS Learner
3 months 4 days ago
Band 6-7
IELTS Learner
3 months 4 days ago
Dear Suhas, I hope you are doing well . I'm absolutely thrilled to hear the news of you getting promoted as the vice president of your compant. Firstly , a huge congratulations to you. I do understand as you are tkaing up his new responsibility you will be occupied and will have a lot of commitments to be delivered.However, I would want to invite you for a dinner at my place in the coming week.This will be a gathering to celebrate your perseverence and a well-deserved promtion.I still remember those college days where you used to talk about becoming a VP of a compant someday; it still feels like it was yesterday , and time does fly. I would like to share some good news as well:we are expecting our little one to arrive thsi december, and we absolutely excited to welcome the new one to our family.Furthermore, we have purchased a tiny piece of land where we are planning to sart our cafe soon. Can't wait to meet you and share all the other good things happening and catc up on some of our old times. Looking forward to seeing you. Best wishes, Harish
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Band 6-7
IELTS Learner
11 months 1 day ago
Band 6-7
IELTS Learner
11 months 1 day ago
Dear Sam, I recently came across your facebook post on getting promoted as Vice President of your company. Heartiest congratulations to you on this achievement. I am very happy to see your success. You were quite dedicated during college time and were always on top of all the things. Your dedication, strenous hard work and committment to achieve your goals have truly been remarkable. I would like to invite you & your family for dinner at my place in Ontario. I & my wife will be more than humble to welcome and host your family. We have recently moved to a new place down the Lane road, opposite to Thames river. I have shared the complete address on outer body of this envelope. I have moved to this new place as Sia and I are expecting our first child, which is due in 3 months. I have also recently purchased a new car which is quite spacious considering same will be needed in future. I hope to see you soon and tell you more about it. Yours faithfully, Anchal
Band 6-7
IELTS Learner
11 months 3 days ago
Band 6-7
IELTS Learner
11 months 3 days ago
Dear John, I hope this letter finds you well. I recently heared the fantastic news about your promotion to Vice President of your company and I couldn't be happier for you. Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement your hard work and dedication have truly paid off and this milestone is a testament to your exceptional talent. To celebrate your success, I like to invite you over for dinner at my home. It will be wonderful to catch up and toast to your new role. Let me know your availability so we can plan a date that works for you. On my end, life has been quite eventful too. I recently started a new job in marketing, which has been both challenging and exciting . Additionally, my family and I just returned from a vacation in the mountains, which was a refreshing break. I can't wait to share more details when we meet. Hope to catch up soon. Best wishes, Ann
Band 6-7
IELTS Learner
11 months 25 days ago
Band 6-7
IELTS Learner
11 months 25 days ago
Dear Steve, I hope you are doing well. I want to extend my heartiest congratulations to you on your desired promotion as the Vice President of the company. I am overjoyed on your achievement. Everyone in our friends' circle was talking about the diligence and dedication that you have put over the couple of years to attain this position in the organisation. I remember the last presentation that you shared with me to discuss the advantages and disadvatages of it. It was remarkable and well thought of. Your accomplishment is well deserved and I am eagerly waiting to see you shine even brighter on the new role. In addition, I am planning to host a dinner for you and our close friends at my residence on coming Saturday which is 15th December to commemorate your recent advancements. Moreover, I would like you know that I have recently started taking Special Education lessons from a renowned institute and planning to join an International school for the children under the spectrum. I am looking forward to meet you in person and raise a toast for your latest achievement. Best wishes, Sudeshna Chakravarty
Band 6-7
IELTS Learner
12 months ago
Band 6-7
IELTS Learner
12 months ago
Dear Jay, How have you been? I heard about you getting promoted to the position of Vice President at your company. I am very proud and elated to hear about this news, and I am sure you will do great work for your firm in the future. To celebrate your promotion, I was planning to invite you for dinner at my house this coming weekend. If you are available, please let me know so that we can plan something accordingly. If you are curious about how I have been, I would like to give you some good news as well. My brother is getting married to his long-time girlfriend on the 26th of next month! I am very excited about their marriage as my sister-in-law is also expecting to have a baby in the next four months. I am so surprised by how we both are celebrating some special moments in our respective lives at the same time. I would also like to invite you to my brother's wedding, and I am already preparing to visit you next week to deliver the invitation personally. I will see you soon. Goodbye. Your true friend, XYZ
Band 6-7
IELTS Learner
12 months ago
Band 6-7
IELTS Learner
12 months ago
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Band 6-7
IELTS Learner
1 year ago
Band 6-7
IELTS Learner
1 year ago
Dear Vikas, Congratulations on your success in getting promoted to the post of Deputy General Manager at your organization. I was filled with joy when i heard you had secured the coveted title, as per experience, the promotion is difficult to come by. Nonetheless, I have always had faith in your capabilities and was convinced that this prestigious post would not elude you any further. To celebrate this wonderful occasion and milestone achievement in your career, i cordially invite you home for a dinner party I am planning in the coming week. Enough months have elapsed since we last spent time together. I would like to share that I have secured a wonderful bride for myself and we plan on getting married soon. Furthermore, I have bought a new home for my parents and am planning to relocate them closer to where I am living currently. Much more is to be discussed about, that i cannot wait to share with you. Thanking You, Yours Sincerely, Bharath.M
Band 6-7
IELTS Learner
1 year ago
Band 6-7
IELTS Learner
1 year ago
Dear Younis, I hope you're doing well,as soon as I heard that you have got promoted as the Vice President of your company I couldn't wait but to write you a letter and I can't me more happy about you. As you've been working tirelessly since the day you joined the company and finally I can say that hardwork really pays off.I'm really happy for you and your family,and congratulations on this huge achievement.As it has always been a dream of yours and I can say that you thoroughly deserve this. As you achieved this milestone I'm inviting you for dinner in next week as the following week is a holiday of Christmas and we can make this more memorable. Although both our lives have been really busy with our work schedule,and lately I have joined new company as the previous company was not paying good salary and in addition to that work schedule was really tiring and after coming from work I didnt get enough time with my family.After so much consultations with my family I joined the new company as it not only provides good salary but also work hours are also less. I hope to hear from you soon Yours Faithfully, Younus
Band 6-7
IELTS Learner
10 months 29 days ago
Band 6-7
IELTS Learner
10 months 29 days ago
Dear Smith, I hope you are doing well. It has been so long that we have seen each other. I am glad upon hearing about your promotion as the Vice Prrsident of your company. Heartily congratulations on this wonderful achievement as you have worked really hard from past 10 years. Being a childhood friend, i knew that your potential will take you up in your career and life as well and same has happened. On this occasion, we have to celebrate and i am extending my dinner invitation to you and you family for coming Sunday. It will be holiday for all of us. Exciting part is that i am going to cook you favourite dish as i remember correctly "Idli and Sambar". Let me tell you about my recent updates. I received an offer from a well-established IT firm for joining next month andi am really thrilled to join there. Soon i am planning to get married so get ready for another good news. Just to remind you, dinner is on Sunday so save the date and reach a bit ealier so that we can spend more quality time. I look forward to seeing you soon. Warm regards, Anjali
Band 6-7
IELTS Learner
10 months 28 days ago
Band 6-7
IELTS Learner
10 months 28 days ago
Dear Tom, I am so glad to know about your promotion to the Vice President position in your company. I am writing to congratulate you on achieving this milestone. I always knew that you would do great in your career and life. I am sure your family must be really proud of you. Also it has been so long since we haven't met. I am hosting a dinner party at my home this weekend for our college batch. I would love for you to come. We can celebrate your success and have a great time reunion with our batch mates. The occassion is doubly special as I also have something to share and celebrate with you. My husband and I were thinking of starting a family and we have a good news. We just got to know about it a month back. I think it will be a great idea to catch up before I get on to my family duties. My address is 123, XYZ states. I am hoping to see you soon at the party. With love, ABC
Band 6-7
IELTS Learner
10 months 24 days ago
Band 6-7
IELTS Learner
10 months 24 days ago
Dear Mr Costa, I am writing to you to congratulate you on your recent achievement of being promoted to the position of the Vice President in your organization. It was just yesterday that I came across a post on Facebook of a mutual friend, where he had posted a picture of you receiving an award along with a promotion, I know this was a long awaited milestone that you had and there would be no one better than you to fill in for the position of the Vice President. On the same note, I would like to invite you home this coming Saturday for dinner, I also wanted to show you around my new home and would like to hear your suggestions on a few designs that I have chosen for the the renovation of my house, I admire your creativity for such things. Speaking of a new house, I too have some good news to share with you, I am soon going to be a father, as per the recent doctors visit, they say that the mother and child are healthy. Looking forward to your response. Yours sincerely, Reuel cardozo

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