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IELTS GT Task 1 Letter: Apology — Family & society
Original practice prompt written in exam style — not a real exam question, and not a prediction.
You promised to look after your sister's children for a weekend but now have to work that weekend. Write a letter to your sister. In your letter: • apologise for breaking your promise • explain the change at work • suggest two alternative dates you can offer instead
Examiner focus: Breaking a family promise early, with alternatives ready — not a last-minute cancellation.
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