IELTS Cambridge Book 16 Test 1 GT – Letter

Question – 

WRITING TASK 1

You should spend 20 minutes on this task.

Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.

Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. In your letter:

  • suggest how you could help her in her home
  • say why you would like to do this work
  • explain when you will and will not be available

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear Mrs Barrett,

Answer – 

Dear Mrs Barrett,

I am writing this letter concerning the advertisement that you are looking for domestic help for some hours a day in the coming summer.

I could help you with various domestic chores, such as cleaning, dusting, mopping, and washing up the cutlery and other utensils. Moreover, as I am adept at cooking, I can prepare various types of healthy dishes for you, whether vegetarian or non-vegetarian. I am also well-versed in Chinese, Indian, Italian, and Continental cuisines.

I am extremely interested in this part-time job because I am a student. It will help me not only earn some money to aid my education but also spend my leisure time more productively. Moreover, it would be an excellent opportunity to further improve my English by conversing with you daily and getting to know how natives talk.

Regarding my availability, I will be at your service from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on weekdays and from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on weekends. This is because I have summer holidays, so I’ll be free in the mornings, but in the evenings, I will not be able to serve you because I have to attend my maths tuition classes because I am weak in this subject.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely,

Brock Lesnar