Your friend recently came to your birthday party and bought you an expensive gift.

Write a letter to your friend. In your letter

• thank your friend
• explain how useful the gift is
• arrange to meet up with your friend sometime soon

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any address.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear .........,

Sample answers Informal letter | friend recently came to your birthday party and bought you an expensive gift

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic:

Some people think that cooking is an important skill for young people to learn. Others believe that it is better for people to learn how to cook after they become adults.

Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Write at least 250 words.

Sample answers Cooking is an important skill for young people to learn