Marina has just started a new course at college and her tutor has asked her to write him a letter telling him something about herself. She has made ten mistakes in verb tenses in her letter. Find and correct them.

Dear Tutor, I have recently completed my Post Graduation from All India Heros Memorial University, Gurgaon in computer application and prior to that did my 3 years Becholers
also
in computers.
Furthermore
, I have many hobbies in life
however
mostly pursue only two.
Firstly
, I like reading books because I believe reading could help in sharpening memory and provide vast knowledge which I implement too to balance my work and professional life.
Secondly
, I like music
this
helps me feel stress-free and soothing
also
, I spend most of my leisure time hearing to podcasts on my phone on my terrace the most.
In addition
, I
also
like travelling and watching new movies with family and friends.
Last
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The last
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movie we saw was in a newly constructed theatre in our city. We all get amazed to hear the sound quality and graphics they seem to be very realistic.
This
is a small description of me,kindly reply if you have any more things to discuss/know. Best Wishes, Marina
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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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