A magazine wants to include conntributions from its readers for an article called 'The book that influenced me the most'. Write a letter to the editor of the magazine about the book that influenced you most. In your letter - describe what this book was about - explain how this book influenced you - say whether this book would be likely to influence other people

Dear Editor, I am Krittipong Wongkamchan, and I am writing
this
letter with reference to your request to share my thoughts and provide details on the book that had a huge impact on me. The name of the book "The Richest Man in Korat" by Susan Geo. In brief, it is about the poor son of a merchant who grew up to become the richest man in the city and it explains how practical money management and wealth-building lessons were used by that man. I like the way the author developed the storyline as it is a doodle to read. The summary of the plot is very interesting.
Moreover
, only a brief paragraph could capture my attention to seek the full version. It is an entertaining book aimed at young adults, especially those who study economy and real estate. One of the key lessons is the importance of saving and offers an understanding and a solution to our personal financial problems. I hope
this
information will be sufficient for your article. Should you require any
further
details, please contact me at
this
email address. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Yours Sincerely,
Krittipong
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coherence cohesion
Ensure clear paragraph development with a single main idea in each paragraph.
coherence cohesion
Improve the use of appropriate greetings and closings in formal letters.
coherence cohesion
Provide more specific examples and details to support your arguments.
task achievement
Address all three bullet points of the task and expand on each point.
lexical resource
Vary your vocabulary and use more advanced and precise words.
grammatical range
Pay attention to sentence structure and avoid frequent errors.

Structure your letter

A letter needs to be written using a proper format, including the following:

  • A greeting (Dear sir/madam, Dear John, Dear Mr. Smith)
  • The main body (consisting of paragraphs for each part of the letter)
  • A closing (Yours sincerely, Yours faithfully, Best wishes, Kind regards, Love)

When writing a letter as part of the IELTS General Training Writing Task 1, it is important to include the bullet points presented to you in the question.

All three bullet points need to be presented. And remember that some bullet points contain more than one element. So, make sure to watch for ‘and’ and plurals.

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Topic Vocabulary:
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  • tackles
  • racism
  • prejudice
  • injustice
  • empathy
  • compassion
  • struggles
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  • injustices
  • discrimination
  • equality
  • power of perspective
  • biases
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  • unique story
  • passing judgment
  • moral message
  • memorable characters
  • role model
  • integrity
  • commitment to justice
  • voice for the voiceless
  • defender of truth
  • timeless themes
  • powerful storytelling
  • pressing social issues
  • relevant today
  • question the status quo
  • thought-provoking
  • inspiring
  • profound influence
  • shaped my perspective
  • creating a more just and equal world
  • impact and resonate
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