Your friend who lives in another city has opened a new gift shop. You were unable to attend the inauguration due to an important competition you are a part of. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter you must Congratulate your friend Explain your inability to attend Mention that you will visit soon

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Dear John I hope you are in the best of health and spirits. I am writing

this

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letter to give my heartiest congratulations on your new shop which you have opened recently and

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I want to apologise for not attending your opening ceremony. I am very glad that you have proved your capability with your dedication and passion, as you always wished to run your own business. I think

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new venture will help you accomplish your dreams.

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, I was not able to come on your auspicious day because of an inevitable reason. Actually, the same day my company organized an inter-department competition which was mandatory for every employee to attend. I saw a few pictures of your new shop on Facebook which were posted by you. Not only it seems very attractive and well organized, but

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the interior decoration is fabulous.

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, I have seen some items which my mother had bought from your shop and it increased my excitement to visit your place. Next week I am taking a leave of absence from work and am planning to visit your place and hopefully buy something. Looking forward to meeting you soon and wishing your business all the success. Warm regards, Laura

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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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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: 9.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 9.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 8.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

7 paragraphs

206 words

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Topic Vocabulary:

Congratulations on the new shop
thrilled to hear
unfortunately
important competition
couldn't attend
rightly understand
looking forward to
visit soon
cannot wait to see

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