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IELTS GT Writing Task 1 Question
A festival takes place in your town every year. The festival manager has asked for people to help with this year’s festival. You would like to help.
Write a letter to the festival manager. In your letter:
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Give your opinion of last year’s festival
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Say what you could do to help with this year’s festival
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Ask some questions about the festival
✉️ Sample Answer
Dear Festival Manager,
I hope this message finds you well. I’m writing in response to your recent call for volunteers to assist with this year’s annual Spring Cultural Festival in our town. I’d be delighted to offer my help.
Last year’s event was absolutely fantastic — the vibrant music, local food stalls, and family-friendly activities made it a truly memorable day. It was especially nice to see such a big turnout from all age groups, and I think it really brought the community together.
This year, I’d be happy to support in any way I can. I have experience in event coordination and have previously volunteered as a stage assistant and crowd guide, so I can help with setting up booths, coordinating schedules, or managing attendees at the entrance. I’m also comfortable speaking on the mic, if any announcements need to be made.
Before I confirm my availability, I just have a few quick questions: What dates and times will the volunteering slots be? Will any training or briefing be provided before the event? Is there a dress code or uniform for volunteers?
Looking forward to hearing from you soon and contributing to another successful festival.
Warm regards,
Yadwinder Singh
🧠 Vocabulary & Lexical Resources
| Word / Phrase | Usage / Explanation |
|---|---|
| Call for volunteers | Formal way to say request for help |
| Delighted to offer my help | Polite and enthusiastic phrase |
| Vibrant music | Descriptive vocabulary to enhance imagery |
| Brought the community together | Shows social engagement and positive impact |
| Event coordination | Specific volunteering skill |
| Crowd guide / stage assistant | Useful roles to mention for volunteering |
| Volunteering slots | Natural term for available help times |
| Briefing / training | Adds professionalism and clarity |
| Dress code / uniform | Practical question, showing seriousness about participation |
📝 Template & Paragraph Structure Used
| Paragraph | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Para 1 – Introduction | State purpose of writing and interest in helping |
| Para 2 – Opinion of last year’s festival | Mention specific details that you liked and praise it |
| Para 3 – How you can help | Mention your past experience and skills relevant to the role |
| Para 4 – Questions | Ask clear, logical questions before confirming involvement |
| Closing | End politely and warmly |
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