You recently went to a concert and thought one of the singers was very good. You want to tell how you feel. Write a letter to the singer. In your letter: • say how you feel about his/her performance • give details of your music-related activities • explain how you would like him/her to help you with your music-related activities

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Dear
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Hopkins, My name is Kao Mao. I have been listening to you for three years and
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week I attended your concert at the Barclays Premium Center. I am writing to express my delight about
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performance that will never be forgotten as well as to ask
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advice. Needless to say that it was a brilliant and breathtaking performance where I was mesmerized by all songs. I had been dreaming about seeing your performance live and
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week was one of the best moments in my life. I have been playing
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guitar since I enrolled in a music academy.
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week I am going to take an exam which will decide whether I am ready to perform in front of a large audience or not. I can imagine how you are busy with concert tours, but I would be appreciative if you share some advice to help me to become more proficient in
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field. Your experience and knowledge would be helpful for me to pass an exam, and even more, to achieve the highest results in music. Thank you very much for your contributions to the music world. Yours faithfully, Kao Mao

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Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately

Linking words are very important in your essay.

To score effectively on your IELTS exam, you should make an effort to implement short concise sentences coupled with linking words.

Almost every sentence in your essay should have a linking word of some sort.

In fact, the only sentences that can omit linking words are your background sentence and thesis.

Linking word examples:

  • firstly
  • secondly
  • thirdly
  • in additional
  • moreover
  • also
  • for example
  • for instance
  • therefore
  • however
  • although
  • even though
  • despite

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • stellar performance
  • captivating
  • musical prowess
  • talent
  • repertoire
  • collaboration
  • mentorship
  • resonate
  • aspiring musician
  • composition
  • rendition
  • inspirational
  • vocal range
  • harmonize
  • skillset
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