You have been offered a job that will require you to move to a city that you have never visited before. You have an acquaintance that lives there. Write a letter to the acquaintance. In your letter • explain your situation • say why you feel unsure about living in the city • ask some questions about life in the city

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Dear Mr Black, I am writing to ask for
further
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information about the Chicago
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life-style
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because I will move there as my new job will start in June.
Firstly
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, I would like to explain
about
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my concern regarding the
city
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you are living
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As I am from New York
City
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, I am not aware of the rules and regulations of Chicago
city
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. One of the major problems is choosing accommodation. It is good if you give me well options for it.
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, I
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move there with my family.
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, I
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need to know where are the retail stores available.
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, I would like to share my thought regarding your
city
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. In past, I heard about some criminal activities near
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your home.
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this
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reason
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my mind
is not believe
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to stay there. It is better if you help me to sort out
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problem.
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, I
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also
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concern about my child's future education.
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, I have a couple of questions regarding your
city
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. Is Chicago a better place to live with family? Is Chicago a better place for children's education? and How is the weather in Chicago? I hope you understand my concern regarding these matters. I would be most grateful if you could reply as soon as possible so that
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matter can be resolved. Thank you for your consideration Best Regards, Milav Soni
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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:
  • Relocation
  • Opportunity
  • Acquaintance
  • Uncertainty
  • Familiarity
  • Concerns
  • Curiosity
  • Lifestyle
  • Cost of living
  • Transportation
  • Housing
  • Cultural activities
  • Safety
  • Shopping facilities
  • Local cuisine
  • Climate
  • Job prospects
  • Education system
  • Healthcare facilities
  • Community
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