You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter • Say, why he/she would not enjoy going to college • Explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her • Suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her.

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Dear Veena, I am glad to see your letter after a long time. Since I have been busy with my hectic job, couldn't contact you any sooner. I know that you are a little worried and confused about what could be the best option for you, whether to join a college or find a job.
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, I think you should find some work since your family is in crisis after your dad’s retirement and because there is no one to support your family in
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situation. You are a grown and responsible person,
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the family expects a lot from you.
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, if you join
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a distressing situation, I am sure you would not be able to take pleasure from it.
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, getting suitable work is a need of the hour and while doing so you will get satisfaction to support your family.
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. When you start working in a particular company you can aim two things like you will be not just able to support your family, but
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save up some money to join university
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year. Needless to say, you are truly excellent in communication skills, so a sales and marketing job will be a great option for you. You will do justice to it and you will soon get promoted too. I wish you all the best and hope to hear from you soon, don’t forget to keep in touch. Take care and pass my regards to your parents. With love, Ayesha
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Structure your letter

A letter needs to be written using a proper format, including the following:

  • A greeting (Dear sir/madam, Dear John, Dear Mr. Smith)
  • The main body (consisting of paragraphs for each part of the letter)
  • A closing (Yours sincerely, Yours faithfully, Best wishes, Kind regards, Love)

When writing a letter as part of the IELTS General Training Writing Task 1, it is important to include the bullet points presented to you in the question.

All three bullet points need to be presented. And remember that some bullet points contain more than one element. So, make sure to watch for ‘and’ and plurals.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Real-world experience
  • Practical experience
  • Financial independence
  • On-the-job training
  • Student loan debt
  • Personal growth
  • Professional networking
  • Career development
  • Skilled workers
  • Job market
  • Career goals
  • Immediate income
  • Professional relationships
  • Market demand
  • Defining interests
  • Educational investments
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