IELTS Writing Task 1: one question, 1 band-scored answers

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

Your friend Maya invited you to her birthday dinner at a restaurant in Bristol last Saturday. You were going to meet her at 7 pm, but you couldn't make it. You haven't talked to her since.

Write a letter to your friend. In your letter

• apologise to Maya for missing her birthday dinner
• explain why you were unable to go
• suggest a time and place to meet soon

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear ...............,

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