For the past year, you have been a member of a local club. Now you want to discontinue your membership. Write a letter to the club secretary. In your letter state what type of membership you have and how you have paid for this, give details on how you have benefited from the club, explain why you want to leave.

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Dear Mr. Martin, I have been an exultant member of your
club
for more than 2 years. I first enrolled as a member in 2016 and next year my
membership
was upgraded to Silver Associate with a monthly fee of $50, paid every first Monday of the month. I regret to inform you that I can no longer continue my
membership
in the
club
as I will relocate to a different city soon.
This
club
has given me numerous benefits by providing activities,
such
as yoga classes that I am really fond of,
as well as
access to the gymnasium and swimming pool.
Not to mention
that there are always generous discounts on the food in the buffet restaurant. I have truly enjoyed my access to the library
that
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helped me read many books. Sadly, given my circumstances, I would have to discontinue my
membership
at
this
club
. The reason is that I will soon be moving to another city.
Thus
, I would no longer be able to attend any activities held in
this
place. If I am not mistaken, my $250 deposit will be returned to me upon
membership
cancellation. Please advise should there
be
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any particular form that I need to fill in. Thank you. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely, Helen Kelly.
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Coherence and Cohesion
The letter displays a fair logical structure but could improve in connecting ideas more smoothly between paragraphs with better use of linking words or phrases.
Coherence and Cohesion
Ensure that each paragraph contains a single idea for clarity and focus; the paragraph about club benefits could be more structured.
Task Achievement
The task was largely achieved with relevant details provided regarding the membership and reasons for leaving. However, a deeper explanation or more personal detail could enhance the response.
Task Achievement
The tone of the letter is mostly suitable, but could be made slightly more formal to fit the context of writing to a club secretary.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • polite greeting
  • membership cancellation
  • benefited
  • annual/monthly/family/individual membership
  • credit card/direct debit/cash payment
  • positive experiences
  • social interactions
  • fitness improvements
  • personal reasons
  • financial constraints
  • relocation
  • change in interests
  • gratitude
  • procedure
  • notice period
  • courteous explanation
  • future rejoining
  • sign-off
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