You recently read an article in a newspaper about your childhood friend with whom you have lost contact for a long time. Write a letter to the editor. In your letter: Say which edition and when did the article appear Explain why you lost contact with your friend Say how you want them to help you to get back in touch

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Dear Sir or Madam, I have read the Bangkok Post newspaper which

published

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on 18th January 2024,

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the topic of the artist of the town on page 11. It surprised me because the artist in the article (Tom Junior),

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was my best friend when we were young. We were

neighbors

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and classmates.

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, I visited his family almost every weekend. Unfortunately, his father got a promotion in another city

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his family had to move to a new location

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is far from my house.

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we were separated and I lost his phone number because my smartphone was stolen. After

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contact him anymore. Until I found your article which presents his story in the newspaper. I am so excited when I think that I might get his contact and meet him again. I would deeply appreciate it if you could help me to get in touch with him again. I am looking forward to hearing from you and thank you for your time and assistance in advance.

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sincerely, Tim

Submitted by kanchanakularathna1991 on Thu Jun 29 2023

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complete response

Make sure to provide a clear and complete explanation of your request to the editor.

logical structure

Double-check the specific page and section details for accuracy.

greeting and closing

The introduction clearly states the purpose of the letter and the specific article in question.

suitable writing tone

The letter maintains a suitable formal tone throughout.

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meeting the goal of 3 or fewer
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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: 4.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 4.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 7.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

6 paragraphs

176 words

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