Your child is going on a three day school trip to another country. The head teacher wants to find parents to go with the group and you would like to go. Write a letter to the head teacher. In your letter: Say why you would like to go on the trip Suggest what you could do to help during the trip Ask other questions about the trip

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Dear Mrs./Mr., I am writing
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letter to express my interest in accompanying my son on the school trip to the U.S.A. We were already pondering about a trip to the USA, but due to my busy schedule, we could not make it.
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, I will be free
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month, so it will be a great opportunity for me to join my son on the excursion to the U.S.A. I have visited the U.S.A multiple times, in connection with my business deals, and I am very familiar with the city you are planning to visit;
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, I think I will be able to share a lot of useful information with the students.
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, I need some clarification regarding the travel itinerary.
Firstly
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, what will be the mode of transportation between the cities in the U.S.A.?
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, are we supposed to book the hotels ourselves or it will be done by the School administration
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I really hope you will allow me to join my son on the school trip. Thank you for your consideration Yours faithfully Tony M Nidhiry
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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:
  • enthusiastic
  • valuable experience
  • expertise
  • educational objectives
  • supervision
  • ensure safety
  • bonding
  • workshops
  • logistics
  • coordinates
  • travel arrangements
  • clear communication
  • support
  • responsibilities
  • manage schedules
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