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Writing Samples
Band 7.5

You have lost your student identification card. This has created some problems for you. Write a letter to the director of student services. In your letter advise them of your situation explain how this is affecting you request a new card

Dear Mr. Lee, I hope you are well when you are receiving
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 letter. My name is Ali. I am a student at the university. I have faced some issues with the identification
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. In the beginning, we are in the exam season. I studied hard all weekend. When I came today to the university, I had no idea that my
card
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 was missing. Unfortunately, the security man
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 allow me to enter the building.
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, I couldn't take the test. Now, I must return the whole year because of
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 situation. I am thinking of explaining
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 to my teacher. I hope he will understand and give me a chance to do my test.
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, I will be so grateful if you print another
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 for me.
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, if you can write a letter to my teacher that I really lost my
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 and I couldn't enter the university. I look forward to receiving your response. Yours faithfully, Ali Shane

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coherence cohesion
To improve coherence and logical structure, try organizing your paragraphs more clearly. For example, start one paragraph with your issue and have another paragraph for how it affects you. Each paragraph should focus on a single idea and follow a logical progression.
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Consider using more varied vocabulary and grammatical structures to enhance the text. Also, avoid repetition and ensure that all sentences serve to advance the main points of the letter.
coherence cohesion
The greeting and closing are well-formulated, creating a polite and respectful tone.
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The letter provides a suitable and polite tone, which is appropriate for a formal letter to the director of student services.

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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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Identification card
  • Student ID
  • Lost
  • Misplaced
  • Access
  • Campus facilities
  • Library access
  • Gym membership
  • Discounts
  • Pass verification
  • Student status
  • Urgent
  • Issuance
  • Replacement
  • Procedure
  • Fee
  • Documentation
  • Assistance
  • Resolution
  • Prompt
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