You have recently moved to a new city and have decided to join a club to meet new people
Below is a formal General IELTS Task One question followed by a model answer.
Below that you will also find a rationale for how the question was answered.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write at least 150 words.
You have recently moved to a new city and have decided to join a club to meet new people.
Write a letter to the club manager. In your letter:
- Introduce yourself and explain why you are interested in joining the club.
- Describe your previous experience and skills related to the club’s activities.
- Ask for details about the application process.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir/Madam,
Dear Sir,
I recently moved to York from Beijing. In my quest to acclimate to my new surroundings and build a social network, I am keen on joining your walking club.
I am particularly drawn to your club due to my passion for the countryside. Engaging in hill walking has always been a significant part of my life, providing me with joy and a sense of community. I am eager to continue pursuing this interest and believe that joining your club will be an excellent opportunity to meet like-minded individuals and contribute positively to the group.
In terms of experience, I have been actively involved in walking clubs for several years. My skills include first aid and orienteering through unfamiliar terrain with a map and compass.
I would greatly appreciate it if you could provide me with more information regarding the application process. Specifically, I am interested in understanding any prerequisites, and the fees associated with membership. Are there any upcoming events or meetings where I could learn more about the club and meet current members?
Thank you for considering my application.
Regards,
Sarah Tomlinson
How this letter was written…
How this question was answeredÂ
The overall structure of this letter is clear and logical, with each paragraph serving a distinct purpose and following the order of the bullet points.
The tone is polite, friendly, and professional, effectively balancing personal enthusiasm with formal respect. It is very important to strike the right tone and keep it consistent otherwise you would get no more than a band 6.0 for Task Achievement.
Notice how the writer has been careful to describe more than one skill and has asked for more than one detail of the application process, respecting the plurals in the bullet points. Failing to do this would have limited the Task Achievement score to a maximum of band 5.0.
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