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/Madam, I am Sakshi Kansara

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I am writing

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letter with regards to

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that I would like to provide for the recent article 'The

book

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that influenced me the most'. I am a bookworm and the

book

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which is my favourite is 'The Alchemist'. 'The Alchemist' is

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book

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written by Paulo Cohello

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year

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1988.

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this

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book

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is about a boy who

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from

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Spain

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pyramids

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the pyramids

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of Egypt searching for

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treasure.

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, he realized that

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was the integral part rather than

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a destination

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book

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has provided me

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with immense

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knowledge of patience, risk-taking and

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enjoying

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learning

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the learning

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process. I believe

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book

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can make a huge difference in an individual's life because it just doesn't teach patience or motivation but

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to never be scared of trying each day, as one might

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fail

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but he should never

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hope. Let me know if there is any possibility to include my contribution for

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article. Awaiting for your response. Please reach out to me via email

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at [email protected]

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. Yours Sincerely, Sakshi

kshakshi16Wed Mar 05 2025

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Task Achievement

Consider providing a more detailed background of the book and how it relates to your personal experience.

Coherence and Cohesion

Ensure that the letters have a clear flow, possibly by using transitional phrases between ideas.

Coherence and Cohesion

The letter includes a clear greeting and closing, creating a friendly tone.

Task Achievement

You've expressed your thoughts on how the book influenced you well, which is an essential aspect of the task.

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Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 7.0

Logical structure

Single idea per paragraph

Greeting and closing

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 4.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 4.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 7.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

7 paragraphs

180 words

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