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Band 7

Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre that it runs, in order to save money. Write a letter to the local council. In your letter, - Give details of how you and your friends or family use the centre - Explain why the sports and leisure centre is important for the local community - Describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes You should write at least 150 words.

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Dear Mr. Adams, I am writing to express my grave concern about closing our local
sport
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sports
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 and leisure
centre
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. Please, allow me to elaborate on the situation in detail.
This
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 facility means a lot
for
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 my family and me. Since the age of
three
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three,
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 my youngest daughter has been visiting football and swimming classes there.
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, it is the main amusement
centre
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 in a 50-kilometre radius. The building is
also
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 the oldest Olympic reserve school in the region and more than ten golden medalists have been training there over the
last
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 half a century. I have talked with several families about
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centre
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 and they are contemplating the possibility of moving to a different state if the local sports school is closed. Dear Sir, regarding the aforementioned arguments, I would like to ask you to preserve the
centre
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 at all costs. It is an important part of our past and an imperative element of our future. Thank you for your time and participation. Yours faithfully, Vasilii Rasskazov

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To further enhance your letter, consider including specific examples or personal stories that illustrate how the centre has positively impacted your life or that of your community. This will help to make your argument more compelling and relatable.
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Adding a proposal or suggestion for alternative solutions to closing the centre might strengthen your position. It shows you're not only raising a concern but also thinking about viable solutions.
coherence cohesion
You've effectively followed the letter format by starting with a suitable greeting and ending with a proper closing.
coherence cohesion
Your arguments are well-structured and clearly divided throughout the letter, making it easy to follow.
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The personal touch by mentioning your family's connection and the historical importance of the centre adds a strong persuasive element to your letter.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • leisure centre
  • foster social bonds
  • physical health
  • mental well-being
  • constructive activities
  • accessible
  • exercise
  • community spirit
  • public service
  • anti-social behavior
  • cost-saving measures
  • vital role
  • recreation
  • negative impact
  • forecast
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