A friend of yours is thinking about applying for the same course that you did at university. He /she asked for your advice about studying this subject. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter -give details of the courses you took at the university -Explain why you recommended the university -give some advice about how to apply

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Dear Sam, I hope you're doing well with

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letter.

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, I'd like to see you again. Because I didn't see you since I left your home. Anyway, yesterday I received a letter from you and asked my advice regarding the university at which I completed a Business Management degree at Colombo University. As you know, I completed my degree three years before and it helped me a lot in developing my carrier life. Because when I was studying there I gain knowledge about business skills

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as how to make an account,

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to build up a profit margin

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a valuable tip for developing our knowledge.

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, I'd like to inform you that they are using the latest teaching method to teach and

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, some lessons you can learn online. I think it is more

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for you and

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the reason I'd like to recommend that university.

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nowadays many students apply online. I think it is more

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you

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rather than

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physically.

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, if you like to join that course please apply as soon as possible. Because they have limited seats. That's all from me. See you soon. Best wishes, Harsha.

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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
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even though
despite

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Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 7.0

Logical structure

Single idea per paragraph

Greeting and closing

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 5.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 5.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 9.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

7 paragraphs

197 words

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Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately

A rise in the standard of living in a country often only seems to benefit cities rather than rural areas. What problems can this cause? How might these problems be reduced?

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