You have invited a friend to visit you next month. Unfortunately, you are not able to meet him/her. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, - Apologize for the change of plans - Explain why you are unable to meet him/her - Suggest another time for him/her to visit

#friend #visit #month #change #plans #time

Dear Sara, I hope

this

letter finds you well. I'm writing to tell you, that I won't be able to meet you in Berlin next month. I'm really sorry for that. My plans have dramatically changed over the

last

two weeks and I don't want to miss the opportunity. Do you remember I told you about my application to the Red Cross

last

summer? They've

finally

approved my request and gave me a workplace in Mali. I'm catching the flight next week and will be there for five to seven months helping with the new COVID-19 research. I definitely will be at home in June and if you have time we could spend our holidays together, as we did two years ago. Maroon 5 planned to visit Berlin on the 22nd of June and I really want to be there with you. Say hello to your mother. Hope to see you soon. Best wishes, Olga

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Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately

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Almost every sentence in your essay should have a linking word of some sort.

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Linking word examples:

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

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

7 paragraphs

155 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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You have invited a friend to visit you next month. Unfortunately, you are not able to meet him/her. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, - Apologize for the change of plans - Explain why you are unable to meet him/her - Suggest another time for him/her to visit

Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately

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Genetic engineering is an important issue in society today. Some people think that it will improve people’s lives in many ways. Others feel that it may be a threat to life on earth. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

People in your area are having problems with their internet connection. Write a letter to the company which provides the connection. In your letter: - describe the problems - explain how they are affecting people - say what the company should do to help.

Employers should give their staff at least 4 weeks' holiday every year to make them perform better at their jobs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Essentional vocabulary list for IELTS Writing 7+