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A magazine wants to include contributions from its readers for an article called ‘The book that influenced me most’. Write a letter to the editor of the magazine about the book that influenced you most. In your letter •Describe what this book was about •Explain how this book influenced you •Say whether this book would be likely to influence other people

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Dear Sir or Madam, I hope
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 email finds you well. I am writing regarding my personal view of a
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 my life. I am a big fan of your magazine.
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, I am willing to share my reading experience with you. The
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 is called "How to deal with overthinking" it's written by an American writer named "John Smith". He is an expert teacher regarding mental aspects, and
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 famous for his great writing
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 the world. The
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 explains how to deal with our thoughts, and how to control our mind in
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 method. Personally, I was really suffering from overthinking, for more than 5 years.
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I read a lot of books in order to solve
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 issue, but nothing was working with me. Until I found
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, it
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 the way I think and observe the world.
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, I stopped thinking and worrying about my future. I strongly believe that
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 overthinking is a very common problem around the world.
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 is why I am sure that
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book
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 will help many people, who are unable to deal with their thoughts and ideas. And
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book
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 them see their lives in another way.  Looking
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 to hearing from you, and thank you. Kind regards, NOUF MUT,

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task achievement
The letter effectively responds to the task by describing the book and explaining its personal influence. However, slight grammatical errors and word choice issues cause minor loss in clarity.
coherence cohesion
There are minor coherence issues due to language inaccuracies. Ensure you proofread or get feedback before submission to catch any small errors or awkward phrasings.
task achievement
The letter provides a clear description of the book and explains how it influenced you personally.
coherence cohesion
The letter is well-organized with a clear beginning, middle, and end. Each paragraph focuses on a specific aspect of the task.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • genre
  • plot
  • main characters
  • themes
  • notable awards
  • recognitions
  • perspective
  • behaviors
  • goals
  • personal anecdotes
  • impact
  • universal themes
  • resonate
  • wide audience
  • specific groups
  • young adults
  • professionals
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