One of your English-speaking friends has decided to spend a one week holiday in your town/city and has written to you asking for information and advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter • recommend somewhere to stay • give advice about what to see and do in your area • give information about what clothes to bring.

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Dear Nihal, I received your letter yesterday. I am so happy to hear that you are looking to visit my city and stay here for the entire week. I am more than happy to recommend you few tourist attractions and stays. My personal recommendation for your accommodation is 'The Byke' hotel. It is one of the best budget-friendly hotels in town with various amenities
such
as a swimming pool, parking space and a private lawn. I suppose, there is a summer discount provided to the customer who pre-book their stay through their website thebyke.com. It will be a good plan to visit the historical places and museums
such
as The Queen's Palace and the wax museum.
Moreover
, if you might want to do some shopping
then
we have a flea market in the lane beside the palace. You could try visiting Calangute Beach to relax, witness the sunset, and have a blissful experience. I suggest you carry some breathable clothes as the climate is quite humid during the day. It would be a great idea to get a woollen jacket along as well, as there may be chances for the weather to turn at night. I am waiting for you to come soon and explore the town. I am sure you will have an exciting experience. Do let me know if we can catch up for dinner, the week you will you will be present here in my city. Lots of love, Kinnari Bodade
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coherence cohesion
Ensure a clear and logical progression of ideas. For instance, after discussing the accommodation, go directly to the attractions without veering off to other details. This will enhance readability.
coherence cohesion
Group related information into single paragraphs. For example, avoid mixing details about clothing with advice on what to do.
task achievement
Addressing all parts of the task effectively, including accommodation recommendations, activities, and clothing advice.
task achievement
The tone of the letter is friendly and appropriate for writing to a friend.
coherence cohesion
Warm and natural greeting and closing, which makes the letter feel personal and engaging.

Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately

Linking words are very important in your essay.

To score effectively on your IELTS exam, you should make an effort to implement short concise sentences coupled with linking words.

Almost every sentence in your essay should have a linking word of some sort.

In fact, the only sentences that can omit linking words are your background sentence and thesis.

Linking word examples:

  • firstly
  • secondly
  • thirdly
  • in additional
  • moreover
  • also
  • for example
  • for instance
  • therefore
  • however
  • although
  • even though
  • despite

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