*you saw a brochure for a one week walking tour in the mountains. You're very interested in taking part, but you're not fit and are worried you wouldn't be able to keep up. Write to the tour* *operator. In your letter* *1. Explain why you're interested in the tour.* *2. Ask for information about dates and prices* *3. Express your concerns about your fitness level.*

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Dear sir, I am writing to notify you of my interest in the
one week
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walking
tour
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organized by your organisation.
This
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tour
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invitation has taken me down memory lane. When I was little, I usually go for a walk with my dad around our small town.
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, since I relocated to the city, I have not had the time due to my tight schedule at work. Seeing the invite on the brochure, I have decided to make use of the opportunity. With regards to
this
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, I
also
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want to confirm the exact date of the
tour
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, inclusive
with
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the time.
This
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will enable me
prepare
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effectively.
Nevertheless
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, I
also
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want to bring to your notice my poor fitness status.
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Over time
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Overtime
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, I have not been actively fit due to the nature of my job
that
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keeps me seated for a whole day.
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, I am concerned about my health and hope I would be able to pull through the
tour
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. I will be anticipating your reply. Thank you. Yours faithfully, Ruth Eze

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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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