A year ago, you lent your favorite book to a friend who you thought would enjoy it. Unfortunately, your friend has forgotten to return it. The book has sentimental value to you as it had been presented by your grandmother. Write a letter to your friend. In the letter: ask how he or she is doing remind him / her about the book explain why you need it back

Dear Rani, Hope you doing great. It has been almost a year since we
last
met.
Last
Correct article usage
The last
show examples
time when we spoke you told me about your new job. You said that you will be moving to
Calfornia
Correct your spelling
California
show examples
with your son. I hope now you must have settled in your new flat? I am sorry that I lost touch since I was busy with my parent's health issues. If you remember,
last
year you had borrowed a book, which was given by my grandmother. You were very overwhelmed because it consisted of patriotic
poems
written by Sarojini Naidu. I know you are very fond of writing
poems
that are related to
nation
Correct article usage
the nation
show examples
and freedom fighters.
Moreover
, when you read those
poems
your excitement jumped to the
next
level. When you left, we could not meet. And I knew that you must be extremely busy coping
up
Change preposition
with up
show examples
challenges of a new job and city. Now you are in a better situation, could please return that book. Actually, it was gifted by my grandmother. She was a fighter pilot and that book was given to her as a tribute during the retirement ceremony. I have so many emotions attached to that gift . Whenever I go through those
poems
I get reminded of her. I am sure that you will understand my feelings and if possible can you courier at my home address. Actually, these days I am working from home because of COVID, I can easily receive it. I think you have my address or else I can email you my address. Warm Wishes, Shreya
Submitted by shreya1990s on

Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Writing9 with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.

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

Discover more tips in The Ultimate Guide to Get a Target Band Score of 7+ »— a book that's free for 🚀 Premium users.

Ultimate Speaking practice for IELTS

Practice speaking step by step, answer real-life questions, and build your confidence. Start your free trial and improve your speaking skills today!
What to do next:
Look at other essays:

Essentional vocabulary list for IELTS Writing 7+

Learn how to write high-scoring essays with powerful words.
Download Free PDF and start improving you writing skills today!