Your english-speaking friend has asked for your help with a college project she is doing about celebrating New Year in different countries. Write a letted to your friend.In your letter: Say how important New Year is to people in your country Describe how New Year is celebrated in your country Explain what you like about New Year celebrations in your country write at least 150 words.

Dear Amy, I am really happy to help you with your project. I am writing to give you some information about the New Year celebration in China. New Year is one of the most important festivals in China as it's the best time for families and friends to reunite. Since students have a month winter holiday and workers
also
have about ten days for rest. So, people prefer to travel back home and spend time with their relatives. And, in my country, on New Year's Eve, family members prepare dinner together in
grandparents'
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home. After that, we usually have dinner with them
while
enjoying a special national TV show. As for the most favourite part of the celebration, I love traditional food best. Specifically, I like various desserts. I usually spend two days hanging out with friends
while
visiting traditional feature restaurants for special food, which I may find difficult in other countries. That's all the things in my mind now, call me if you need any other details. Best, Carey
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Task Achievement
To further enhance your letter, you could consider adding more specific details about the customs or practices that make the New Year unique in China. For example, mention any specific games, decorations, or customs that are unique to this celebration.
Coherence and Cohesion
To improve coherence, try linking your ideas and paragraphs more seamlessly. Using transition words or phrases could help create a smoother flow between paragraphs.
Task Achievement
Your letter effectively provides a personal perspective on how New Year is celebrated in China, making the description vivid and engaging.
Coherence and Cohesion
The letter is well-organized, with a clear introduction, detailed body paragraphs, and a polite conclusion, which enhances both coherence and cohesion.

The Closing

The style of the letter determine how you have to close it.

Check out the suggested closing sentences for each type of letter in the General IELTS Test. The closing sentence should be the last sentence of your letter.

Formal style (To someone you have not met, whose name you don’t know)

  • Yours faithfully,

Semi-formal (To someone you may or may not have met, whose last name you know)

  • Yours sincerely,

Informal (To someone you know well, whose first name you know and use)

  • Best regards,
  • Warm wishes,

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • significant
  • reflection
  • goals
  • loved ones
  • fireworks
  • gatherings
  • traditions
  • public events
  • religious ceremonies
  • festive atmosphere
  • reconnect
  • exchanging gifts
  • resolutions
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