A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet - GT Writing Task 1: Sample 56
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IELTS Letter Writing / GT Writing Task 1:
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on holiday. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter:
- give contact details for when you are away
- give instructions on how to care for your pet
- describe other household duties
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ..................,
Sample Answer 1:
Dear Grace,
Thank you for agreeing to house-sit for me. It was a great relief when you agreed to take up the responsibilities. I'd like to thank you for that and inform some of the chores you should take care of.
If you need to contact me for any reason during my holiday in Thailand, please ring my mobile phone. I’ve written the numbers on a sticky note which I’ve left on the fridge. I'll stay at the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok Hotel and if I change my hotel, I'll inform you of that. Alternatively, you can message me on WhatsApp.
My cat needs to be fed twice daily so each morning and evening put a handful of cat food in his dish. You'll find these in the kitchen pantry. Also, please check throughout the day to make sure he has fresh water. You can give him a small bowl of milk in the evening.
I'd like you to water my plants, too. The indoor ones in the lounge only need water once every few days but the plants on the balcony need to be watered daily unless there has been heavy rain. Finally, for security, please clear my mailbox every day and keep the outside lights on at night.
I look forward to seeing you on my return.
Warm wishes,
Sophia
Model Answer 2:
Dear Sam,
I feel so relieved as you've stepped up to take care of my place and my dog when I plan to go on a vacation. I can't thank you enough. To be honest, I was really hoping that you'd respond to my request when I posted it on Facebook.
I understand that taking care of new stuff can be overwhelming. If you need to reach me for anything while I'm away, just send a message either on WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger. I was told by the resort in which I shall be staying, uninterrupted internet access is available there. My mobile phone, however, will remain switched off. If not, I'll keep on receiving calls from work which will ultimately defeat the purpose of this getaway.
As for Tommy, the dog, he doesn't really need much care. Just ensure that he gets three meals a day at 6-8 hour intervals. Also, let him be outside in the evening whenever possible so that he can play with the ball. Also, don't forget to bathe him preferably every other day so that he doesn't stink.
I know that you'll not stay at my house full time so there aren't many chores that you need to do. Some small things like emptying the trash can, cleaning the parking area and watering the plants need to be done regularly.
Once again, I really appreciate the help you are extending to me and hope to return this favour sometime.
Best regards,
Rouhullah
Sample Answer 3:
Dear Benjamin,
Hope you're doing great. As per our earlier discussion, I'm writing to refresh your mind that you'll be looking after my house and pet during my vacation starting from 4th November. Thank you for agreeing to house-sit for me, and I owe you a big one.
You can contact me by email, mobile phone or Facebook. I'll check my emails and Facebook regularly. In case of an emergency, feel free to dial me on my mobile phone. I’ve written the numbers on a sticky note which I’ve left on the fridge.
I've already stored the necessary food for my cat inside the kitchen cabinet. I've written down the feeding schedule on the back of the kitchen door. Just make sure the cat drinks plenty of fresh water every day. At night, my cat sleeps in a small bed made for her in the storeroom. She usually sleeps around 9:00 pm, so you've to place her in the living room at that time. You're welcome to use things in my house as if they were yours.
Moreover, please switch on the garage lights after sunset and turn them off in the morning. Also, pick up the newspaper from the lawn every morning.
Hope to meet you soon.
Warm wishes,
Mansoor Afzal
[ by - Mansoor Afzal]
Sample Answer 4:
Dear Scarlet,
Thank you for agreeing to look after my house and my dog - Chi Chi. During my holiday, I'll be staying with my sister in our ancestral house in Vigan. Feel free to ring me on my mobile number if you need me for anything. I wrote my address in Vigan and my mobile number on a sticky note which I've left on the kitchen door.
My dog needs to be fed twice a day - each morning and evening. I've placed enough food for him in a white jar inside a kitchen cabinet. You just need to mix a cup of dog food and a cup of milk and pour it into his bowl. Apparently, you can take him outside each evening for a walk. Finally, make sure that he drinks plenty of fresh water every day.
Kindly water the pants in the living room every other day. Besides, unplug electronic appliances and turn off the water source each night. Lastly, for security reasons, make sure that the doors and windows are locked inside and the outside lights are on at night.
Thank you so much once again. I'm looking forward to seeing you when I return.
Warm wishes,
Arlyn
[ by - Arlyn Crescini ]
Model Answer 5:
Dear Emma,
Thank you so much for agreeing to look after my house and my beloved pet while I am on holiday. Your help means a lot to me, and I truly appreciate your willingness to assist.
While I'm away, you can reach me via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by phone at +18852654870. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you've any questions or concerns regarding the house or our furry friend Max.
Regarding the care of my pet, Max, I have left detailed instructions on his feeding schedule, dietary requirements, and daily exercise routine on the kitchen counter. Additionally, please ensure he has access to fresh water at all times and is comfortable in his sleeping area.
In terms of household duties, I've already taken care of most tasks before leaving. However, I'd appreciate it if you could water the plants every other day and collect any mail that may accumulate in the mailbox.
Once again, thank you for your kindness and willingness to help out. Take care, and I look forward to catching up with you when I return.
Warm wishes,
Charlotte
Hope this letter finds you in high spirits and good health. I can’t thank you enough for agreeing to take care of my pet "Boozo" while I am on my trip to Ontario for a week.
Buddy! I am confident your stay with Boozo will be amazing and he will not let you face any issues. However, I wanted to make sure you have all the details handy in case of any emergency. I'll be just a call away. You can reach out to me on my rental mobile which is +1 415 673 1233. Pal, Boozo is a very people-friendly dog but is a little mischievous when it comes to morning walks. He tends to play outside more and wants the owner to keep him outside for hours. So, in that case, you need to push him back to the house. Apart from that, he loves eating Purnia’s dog bones, but please make sure to give him just one each day.
Mate, I don't want you to get overwhelmed with the household chores. So, I will take care of all the bills and necessary errands before leaving. But you would have to wash the pet bedsheets once and please make sure to place the bins outside around 7 a.m. on Tuesday as that is the Garbage and Organic collection day.
Once again, I want to thank you for taking care of my dog during my trip.
Looking forward to meeting you once I am back.
Love,
Sean
Thank you for agreeing to house-sit for me and take care of my dog when I'll be leaving for my vacation. I'm writing to give you all the information you will need while I'm away. In case of any emergency, you can reach me on WhatsApp or Instagram as my phone number will not be working.
My dog - Jack, needs to be fed twice a day, in the morning and evening. I've left plenty of dog food for him in the Kitchen Cabinet. You will just need to mix it in his bowl with water. Also, take him out for a walk daily and bathe him every couple of days so he doesn't stink.
You are more than welcome to use my house as your own. Just make sure to unplug everything after use, turn on the garage lights after sunset and turn them off in the morning. Moreover, pick up the newspaper every day from the lawn. I hope you enjoy your stay.
Warm Regards,
Manmeet
Dear Ann,
Thank you for agreeing to look after my house and pets this week when I am going to Da Nang for a holiday with my son. I am writing to give you some information which I believe would help you when you stay at my house.
You can contact me over my mobile phone anytime you need me. I have written the number on the sticky note which I've put on the top of the table in my living room. Regarding caring for the cats, please feed them twice daily. The cat food has been put next to the gas cooker in the kitchen.
I believe you would be able to manage the daily chores at my house the way you feel comfortable. Arrange to have some trivial but necessary things done such as - cleaning the garage area, watering the plants on the balcony and so on at your convenience. I hope you would enjoy your stay.
I am looking forward to seeing you when I return.
Warm wishes,
Tran
I hope you're doing well. I just wanted to let you know a couple of things before I leave for the airport.
I’ll be flying tomorrow at 6:30 am. I wish I could say good-bye but I highly doubt that’s possible now. I will be landing in Bali around 12:30 pm your time. I am staying at "Moveninn Pick Hotel". My room number is 306 and the contact number for the hotel is 034555876230. I will be available in the evenings. In case of any emergency, call me on WhatsApp at any time of the day, I will respond if I have the internet available.
As you know, 'Alex' is a very friendly dog so taking care of her won’t be an issue. However, please make sure you do not feed her anything except her dog food placed on the right side of the fridge. Like I told you before as well, do not forget to take her out for a 10-minute walk every morning.
I completely forgot to ask this from you before, could you please check my mail whenever you get a chance? I’m expecting an offer letter from “ACC securities” I told you earlier about.
Hoping to see you soon.
Love,
Anna
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Thank you so much for agreeing to take care of my house and pet while I will be on holiday. I just want to give you my contact details and other instructions which will make your work easy, I believe.
As you know, I will be staying at my Aunt’s house in Ontario and you can reach me out on 6708975378 whenever you need me. If someone other than me picks up the phone, just mention my name and say that you want to talk to me. Another important thing will be about my dog - Juhu. I usually feed him twice a day - at around 9 am and at 7 pm. I have kept the pet food in the top cupboard in the kitchen. Also, make sure you bath the dog every other day and take him out for a walk in the garden.
Please water the plants in the patio and check the letterbox every morning. Also, pay the electric bill as the deadline for paying this bill is in the next week. I have put a note on the refrigerator along with the details in case you forget how to pay by phone. Thanks again and talk to you soon.
Best wishes,
Srija S.
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