邀朋友來訪（Inviting a Friend）是 IELTS General Task 1 最常考的 informal 子題之一。題目典型形式：

A close friend has agreed to visit you in your country. Write to them about the trip.

對象是親近朋友——語氣 informal、用縮寫、可以開玩笑。先看 Informal Letter 深度解析 掌握 register。

邀約信典型 bullet 結構

  1. say when they should come — 什麼時候適合來
  2. suggest what you can do together — 一起可以做什麼
  3. tell them what to bring — 提醒他們帶什麼

bullet 1 跟 bullet 3 最容易草草帶過。Band 7+ 在 bullet 3 給具體理由：「帶外套因為山上會冷」、「帶游泳衣因為旅館有溫泉」——不只是 list，是有 context 的 list。

9 組 informal 邀約招牌句型

| 中文 | 英文 | |---------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------| | 終於要來啦！ | I can't believe you're finally coming! | | 我已經迫不及待 | I'm beyond excited / I can't wait. | | 我建議...來最好 | I'd say the best time to come would be... | | 我有滿滿計畫 | I've already got a million things planned for us. | | 我們一定要去 | We absolutely have to... | | 你絕對會喜歡 | You're going to love it, I promise. | | 別忘了帶 | One thing I'd say — make sure you bring... | | 反正細節之後再傳 | I'll send you the proper details closer to the time. | | 等不及見你 | Cannot wait to see your face! |

165 字完整範文（逐段解析）

題目：A close friend from your university days is planning to visit you in your country. Write a letter.

  • say when would be the best time to visit
  • suggest what you can do together
  • tell them what to bring

Hi Megan,

[§1 Hook + 開場] I can't believe you're finally coming to Taiwan! I've been re-reading your message all week and I'm beyond excited.

[§2 bullet 1 何時 + 理由] Honestly, I'd say the best time to come would be late October or early November. The summer heat is unbearable (you'd melt within ten minutes), and by autumn the weather is dry, sunny, and around 24 degrees — perfect for hiking and night markets without dripping sweat everywhere.

[§3 bullet 2 行程 — 具體又有畫面] I've already got a million things planned for us. We absolutely have to do Taroko Gorge for two days, take the high-speed rail down to Tainan for the food (I'm telling you, the beef soup is life-changing), and squeeze in a weekend at Yangmingshan if you're up for it. I might even drag you to a baseball game — they're loud, ridiculous, and unforgettable.

[§4 bullet 3 帶什麼 + 理由] One thing — make sure you bring proper hiking shoes (sandals will not survive Taroko) and a light rain jacket, because the mountains can flip without warning.

[§5 收尾] Cannot wait to see your face!

Lots of love, Tang Yu-ching

字數：165。informal 招牌句型多、縮寫頻繁（can't, I've, I'd, you're）、感官細節（you'd melt, dripping sweat, beef soup is life-changing）、bullet 3 有 context 不只 list。

台灣考生邀約信最常犯錯誤

錯誤 1：對朋友寫太正式

Dear Megan, I am writing to inform you that I would like to invite you to Taiwan... — examiner 看到 I am writing to inform you 對朋友會皺眉。對朋友用 Hi / Hey + 縮寫。

錯誤 2：bullet 3 變購物清單

Bring clothes, money, passport, camera, sunscreen. — 太乾。Band 7+ 寫成 make sure you bring proper hiking shoes (sandals will not survive Taroko) — 帶理由讓建議有畫面。

錯誤 3：行程變導遊冊

寫五個景點、每個景點一句話介紹——太工具感。Informal 信要有個人視角：「我會強拉你去看一場棒球——他們吵又荒謬」。

錯誤 4：忘了反問 + 結尾招牌句

不問問題、不用 Cannot wait 跟 Lots of love — 信變獨白。記得問 How long can you actually take off? 跟用 informal 收尾。

自我練習

寫一封 160 字 informal 信邀朋友 Sam 來台灣過春節——三個 bullet：建議的日期、過年期間能一起做什麼、提醒帶禦寒衣物與小禮物。

檢查表：

  • [ ] Hi Sam, + Lots of love, / Best wishes,
  • [ ] 至少 4 個縮寫
  • [ ] 至少 3 個 informal 招牌句型
  • [ ] 帶感官細節
  • [ ] bullet 3 有 context 不只 list

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