You have recently visited a building which is of historical importance and came to know that it's in bad condition. Write a letter to local newspaper office. Which building it is? What are the problems? What do you expect them to do?

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Dear Sir/ Madam, I am writing

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letter to express my concern for one of the historical monuments named the Taj Mahal which is situated in Agra, India.

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month, I and my friends visited the Taj Mahal to do some research

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to understand the history of

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building which was quite disappointing.

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, the doors and windows are broken by the public or weather.

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, there were no garbage bins to throw waste,

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, a number of people were throwing their waste on the floor.

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, the inner walls are covered with graffiti which not only causes irritation but

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concern about

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building. I would like you to publish

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letter on the front page of your newspaper.

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could be one of the best ways to grab some attention of the Ministry of History toward the monument which can be helpful to mitigate

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issue.

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, the public should be aware of

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issue.

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, I have some photographs that I want you to post in your newspaper. Please feel free to contact me on my given number

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e-mail. Thanks in advance for considering

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issue. Yours faithfully, Gurpinder Kaur

buttargurpinder73Fri Nov 10 2023

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task response

Address the specific questions asked in the prompt including the current condition of the building and what you expect the local newspaper to do.

coherence cohesion

Use appropriate transition words and linking devices to ensure a smooth flow of ideas and information.

lexical resource

Use a wider range of vocabulary to express ideas more precisely and accurately.

grammatical range

Pay attention to subject-verb agreement and use of tense forms for clarity and accuracy.

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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meeting the goal of 3 or fewer
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Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 4.0

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: 4.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

8 paragraphs

200 words

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You have recently visited a building which is of historical importance and came to know that it's in bad condition. Write a letter to local newspaper office. Which building it is? What are the problems? What do you expect them to do?

Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately

hildren should take part time jobs in their free time or they should totally focus on their studies. What are the advantages and disadvantages to children of doing so?

Some people believe more actions can be taken to prevent crime, while others think that little can be done.

Television is dangerous because it destroys family life and any sense of community; instead of visiting people or talking with our family, we just watch television. To what extent fo you agree or disagree with this opinion?

In many countries today, people buy a range of household goods ( television, microwave, oven and rick cookers) Is it a positive or negative development?"

A person's worth nowadays, seems to be judged according to social statues and material possession. Old- fashion values such as honor, kindness and trust no longer seem important. Do what extent do you agree or disagree ?