You recently went on a trip with a friend and you both took some photographs. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: * Ask your friend to send you a particular photograph * Explain why you need that particular photograph * Tell your friend what happened to your copy of it

Dear Amir, I hope you are great. It was a great pleasure that you forced me to come to Dubai with you on a relatively long journey. I’m writing to you to request a
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. Almost 2 months ago we had an extraordinary trip and we took a lot of photos, so I will never forget how much we had a jolly time.
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, I wanted to print some of them so I realized that all the photos were deleted from my hard drive.
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, I’m looking for a specific photo of us which
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sitting on the beach in front of the Burj Al Arab. As far as I can remember, we took all the photos with your camera and I guess you have all of them. I was wondering if you would do me a
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and send it to me by email. You know that, a couple of weeks ago I decided to change my
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computer, probably meanwhile changing it. I didn’t pay attention and removed all of them. That particular photo reminds me that having a best friend is a valuable thing in my whole life, and I supposed that I’m going to frame that picture and put it on my desk and see it every day. I won’t forget your kind gesture. Warm wishes, Mustafa
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coherence cohesion
Ensure that the letter follows a clear and logical sequence of ideas. The introduction was well-structured, but the following paragraphs could be improved for a smoother flow of information.
coherence cohesion
Use varied and appropriate linking words and phrases to connect ideas and sentences. While some were used, more could be incorporated for better cohesion.
coherence cohesion
Ensure that each paragraph presents and develops a single clear idea. This was well-managed in the letter.
task achievement
Fully address all the bullet points in the task in a detailed and relevant manner. The reason for needing the photograph could be explained more vividly, and a suggestion for how the friend might send the photograph more effectively could enhance the response.
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Maintain a consistent and appropriate tone throughout the letter. The friendly and personable tone was suitable for a letter to a friend, and the closeness of your relationship was conveyed effectively.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • cherished memories
  • nostalgic moment
  • misplaced
  • irreplaceable
  • keepsake
  • digital blunder
  • sentimental value
  • emblematic snapshot
  • commemorate
  • memento
  • gratitude
  • replica
  • high-resolution
  • backup
  • heartfelt
  • antique
  • intact
  • dearly
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