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Band 6

Your friend is thinking about learning to drive and would like some advice. Write a letter to your friend. - Say why a driving license is advantageous - Recommend a driving school - Give extra guidance/ tips

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Dear Mary, Hope you are well. It has been a long time since we have seen each other. We should catch up. I’ve heard that you are planning to get your
license
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 so I am writing you
this
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 letter to give you tips on driving. There are a couple of reasons
getting
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why getting
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 a driving
license
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 is beneficial.
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,
I
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apply
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it is convenient to get to your desired place.
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, public transportation is not reliable.
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, if you miss a bus, you might need to wait for another hour for the next one.
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, a
license
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 makes your journey more comfortable on a rainy day. The driving school
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 suggested is at VicRoads Burwood. The instructors there are very patient
especially
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, especially
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 towards first-time drivers. They ensure that new drivers feel confident enough before proceeding to drive on a more difficult road. Learning to drive is difficult so it is important to practice. You can ask any Full-licensed friends to be in your car
while
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 you practise driving around your neighbourhood. The
last
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 advice I can give you is to be
relax
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 as a tense driver often
panic
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 more on the road. I Wish you all the best in getting your
license
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. Best wishes, Joscelin

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coherence cohesion
Make sure to complete your sentences and thoughts fully, as an incomplete sentence can leave readers hanging and disrupt flow.
task achievement
While the letter covers several advantages of having a driving license, adding more specifics or examples could enhance the argument.
task achievement
The tone of the letter is suitable for a friendly correspondence, making it accessible and warm to read.
coherence cohesion
The letter begins and ends properly, with a clear greeting and closing, maintaining the format of a friendly letter.

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:
  • driving license
  • independence
  • commute
  • flexibility
  • reputable
  • certified instructors
  • high pass rate
  • road safety
  • regulations
  • driving conditions
  • driver's handbook
  • patience
  • practical skills
  • maneuverability
  • roadworthy
  • navigational skills
  • defensive driving
  • responsible attitude
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