A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/She has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter - explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday - describe some possible disadvantages - say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer

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Dear Alex, How are you? I was happy to hear that you are thinking
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camping
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summer. I think it can be a good choice for you. Camping gives you
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experience. You can stay outside in nature and enjoy fresh air. It is more quiet than the city, and you can feel more free. You can
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do things like walking in
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or swimming in
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. It is
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not so expensive, so you can save money. But there are
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some bad sides. The weather can change and maybe you get wet or cold.
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, it is not always comfortable, because you sleep in a tent and cook food by yourself. There are
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insects that can bother you. If you want, I can join you in the camping. I don’t have other plans for the summer, and it
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be nice to go together. Let me know if you want to plan it. Best wishes, Emma

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task achievement
Try to include more detailed examples or personal experiences related to camping. This can enhance your response and make it more engaging for your friend.
coherence and cohesion
Consider using more linking phrases to improve flow between your ideas, such as 'on the other hand' or 'for example'.
coherence and cohesion
While the greeting is friendly and appropriate, adding a bit more warmth in your closing could strengthen your expression of friendship, like 'Looking forward to hearing from you soon!'
task achievement
You've provided a clear explanation of the enjoyment your friend might find in camping, highlighting the experience of nature and cost-effectiveness.
coherence and cohesion
Your letter has a friendly tone, which is suitable for the context of writing to a friend.

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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Topic Vocabulary:
  • adventure
  • serenity
  • outdoors
  • refreshing
  • hustle and bustle
  • inherent
  • foster
  • distractions
  • cost-effective
  • unpredictable
  • wildlife
  • adequate preparation
  • physical demands
  • researching
  • campsite
  • lasting memories
  • mutual interests
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