You are interested in enrolling in a cooking class at a local college and would like a friend to come with you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter say where and when the class will be held give reasons why you think your friend might be interested suggest a time and place to meet to discuss the idea
Hi Jasmine,
How are you?. I hope you are doing well in spirit and health. I am afraid I have to deliver bad news regarding your balcony railing that got damaged
due to
the heavy storm last
night.
After our conversation on the phone last
night, a heavy storm struck the city and caused a lot of damage. However
, I didn't notice until this
morning as the storm made it difficult to inspect it last
night despite the loud noise I heard. Unfortunately, a heavy branch of the tree next door which faces directly into our balcony fell off and damaged the railing.
The metal railing has bent completely disfiguring the balcony and the tree log that fell through has broken the tiles too. Furthermore
, the damaged railing looks rusted and the sharp edges are exposed. Not to mention
, there is a huge log in our Garden.
I have called a welder to rectify this
situation with the railing and a handyman to remove the log from the garden. However
, we will have to replace the tiles. Although
,I was wondering if you know anyone that you trust. Also
, we have to inform your dad.
Because I couldn't reach him over the phone.
I know it is very unfortunate and I understand the inconvenience that has been caused financially, especially when you are abroad. But no worries I will do my best to clear the mess. I am sorry this
has happened. Please call me at your earliest convenience.
Warm regards,
BarbaraSubmitted by dhayaneyvijayan on
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task response
Remember to stay on topic throughout your response. This letter deviates from the original prompt about enrolling in a cooking class, focusing instead on informing a friend about damage caused by a storm.
coherence and cohesion
For even better coherence, ensure that the information flows naturally from one paragraph to the next, using transition words or phrases.
coherence and cohesion
Consider breaking your ideas more clearly into separate paragraphs, as this makes it easier for the reader to follow.
task response
You've shown good capacity in providing detailed explanations and keeping a friendly tone throughout the letter.
coherence and cohesion
The greeting and closing of the letter are well executed, which makes the letter feel personal and genuine.
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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