There is a public park near where you live. You have heard that the local council wants to sell this park. Write a letter to a local newspaper. In your letter: introduce yourself describe the importance of the park say what action you will take if the council continues with its plan

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To the Editor, My name is John Smith – a resident of Coquitlam for five years. My family moved here due to its affordability, and proximity to the city. We

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enjoy several small parks in which our sons and their friends play. One of these parks is Lafarge Park, on Guilford Street. It is not large, but it is well-used, clean, and safe. Recently, I learnt that Coquitlam Council has decided to sell

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public amenity for development. The land has already been reasoned residential, so I assume as many dwellings as possible – perhaps even twenty apartments – could be built here. While I am not a lawyer

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and do not know by which legal process

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land could be sold, as a resident, I was neither informed nor consulted about it. All my

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say the same thing. We have petitioned the council, and I hope

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letter reaches a wider public. Our website, SaveLafargePark.com lists a number of protest activities in which we hope your readers may join us. Too few green and tranquil public spaces remain in

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overdeveloped city. Save Lafarge Park before it

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too late. John Smith

Sun Apr 26 2020

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Dear + name
Hi / Hello + name

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Use Dear Sir or Madam if you don’t know the name of the person you are writing to.
Use Dear + surname if you do know their name, e.g. Dear Mr Smith or Dear Mrs Jones.

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Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 4.0

Logical structure

Single idea per paragraph

Greeting and closing

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 6.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 6.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 5.0

Complete response

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6 paragraphs

196 words

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Topic Vocabulary:

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recreational space
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environmental well-being
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negative impacts
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There is a public park near where you live. You have heard that the local council wants to sell this park. Write a letter to a local newspaper. In your letter: introduce yourself describe the importance of the park say what action you will take if the council continues with its plan

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Due to globalization, many countries lose their traditions and national values. Some people think it is the responsibility of governments to protect these values. Do you agree or disagree?

In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?

Some people believe that it is important for parents to force their children to success while others believe that cooperation is more important. Do you agree with this?

Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualification. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

Young people are getting influenced by their friends than their parents and teachers. Do you agree. Give reasons with examples from knowledge or personal experience.