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 Guve 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.

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Dear Sir or Madam, I hope you're doing well. I have come to know through a reliable source that the local council is planning to close only

leisure

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the leisure

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and sports

centre

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centres

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in the area because of insufficient funds or saving money. I think

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apply

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it is not a good idea to handle the issues

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this

way. The sports

centre

has

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great importance for the residents of the society and the people spend their free time in positive and healthy

activties

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activities

In addition

, I would like to express my concerns

also

that my family and all my friends are regular members of the

centre

and if you step forward

according to

your plan, it would create a disappointment among the community people.

Furthermore

, you should have to conduct a survey before taking

this

immature decision. If you could get the opinion of the local people, I am sure you will never think about

to do

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so. Please take serious notice of my complaint and ask the local council cabinet to take proper measures, so they will be able to save funds rather than closing the

centre

. I shall be grateful for your kindness. Yours Faithfully, Kunwar.

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Grammar and Spelling

Be sure to carefully proofread your letter to fix any grammatical errors or typos to enhance clarity.

Detail and Development

While your letter addresses the task's key points, expanding on each point with more detail and example would strengthen your argument.

Structure

Consider organizing your letter with clear paragraphs for each point you make, ensuring there's a logical flow from the introduction, through your arguments, to your conclusion.

Personal Connection

You have done well in expressing your personal connection to the centre and its importance to your family and friends.

Tone

Your polite tone and formal language appropriately fit the context of a letter to local council officials.

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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Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 6.0

Logical structure

Single idea per paragraph

Greeting and closing

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 5.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 5.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 7.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

9 paragraphs

196 words

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