You recently received a letter from a friend asking for your advice on whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/ she should get a job. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter: say why she will not enjoy going to college explain why getting a job is a good idea Suggest the typy of job that would be suitable.

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Dear Sam, I am glad to know that you are doing well. I am fine as well.

To begin

with, I want to congratulate you for getting a good score in the Secondary School Certificate examination. You have made me proud and I told my parents about your result.

Moreover

, I know you are in a dilemma to decide what you should do now. Considering your financial condition, I would suggest you get a job first

then

go to college.

Furthermore

, If you do not have enough money, you can not enjoy the college life.

Besides

, your father is sick now and being the only offspring you should take care of your family now.

Apart from

this

, if you get a job, you can not only save some money for your

further

education but

also

can bear the family's expenses.

Further

this

, you have mentioned one of your uncles has a restaurant in the city centre and he is asking you to take the manager position, so it is high time for you to accept the opportunity. I hope you will consider my suggestions. Let me know what you have decided. I will pray for your bright future. If you get time please arrange a visit to my house. We will have a gala time together. I am looking forward to hearing from you. Warm regards, Lisa

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Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately

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secondly
thirdly
in additional
moreover
also
for example
for instance
therefore
however
although
even though
despite

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9Linking words
meeting the goal of 7 or more
0Word repetition
meeting the goal of 3 or fewer
0Grammar mistakes
 

5 paragraphs

228 words

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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

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