General Training Writing – Model Answer (Task 1)

You have seen an advertisement for a special offer for a holiday at a beautiful tourist resort. You would like to book a holiday. Write a letter to the travel company. In the letter

• say when you would like to arrive and leave
• describe the type of accommodation you require
• ask for more information about activities available

 Dear Sir/Madam,

Glamour had a wonderful advertisement on your resort and the special offer you are providing to holiday makers. As a result, I would like to make a reservation for two people. We will be arriving by plane on the 25th of July and leaving on the 2nd of August. Our plane lands at 10am and I understand that you provide a free pick-up service from the airport for your guests.

I would like to book a double room with a sea-view for the duration of our stay. We would also like this to be on a full-board basis.

The advertisement in the magazine mentioned that visitors can enjoy a range of activities such as scuba-diving, horse-riding on the beach and golf. Could you provide me with some additional information on the scuba-diving activities you offer? Will there be an instructor? When will they be held and how much does this activity cost?

I look forward to your reply and booking confirmation.

Yours faithfully,

Ani Turner

Question taken from Focusing on IELTS Reading and writing skills p.121