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 Jenny, Hello. How are you? I hope everything is well. I am writing to give you some recommendations for your first camping holiday. I am sure everything will be good don't worry. You know, I went to camp many times so, you can trust me. Let me explain why you would enjoy camping.

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when you were a child, you loved adventure and nature. You and I spent a lot of time in the jungle. We played a variety of games and you felt calm between trees.

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the experience would be able to give you confidence because when you sleep alone in a tent that would be scary after the sunrise you would become feel and less anxious. That would be fun.

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, there are some disadvantages.

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, being alone and in darkness. They would be scary

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some nights would be cold but you can handle all of them. You might use a torch and mini heater, they would be beneficial.

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, you should choose cosy places ,

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, Kaş, Fethiye,

Kabak

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and Kabak

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Bay. Especially Kabay Bay is my favourite destination because

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view is amazing. I highly recommend

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place.

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do not forget to take your backpack, t-shirts, and boots because you will need them for cold weather. Can you let me know if you want to go on

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type of holiday with our friend group? I would like to go as together in March. I look forward to hearing from you. Your friend, Ecem

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coherence and cohesion

Consider breaking down your paragraphs into clearer parts, focusing on one idea at a time which will enhance clarity.

task achievement

Try to use more varied vocabulary and sentence structures to elevate the writing tone.

task achievement

You provided personal experiences that add authenticity and relatability to your advice.

coherence and cohesion

The letter has a friendly tone which is appropriate for writing to a friend.

The Closing

The style of the letter determine how you have to close it.

Check out the suggested closing sentences for each type of letter in the General IELTS Test. The closing sentence should be the last sentence of your letter.

Formal style (To someone you have not met, whose name you don’t know)

Yours faithfully,

Semi-formal (To someone you may or may not have met, whose last name you know)

Yours sincerely,

Informal (To someone you know well, whose first name you know and use)

Best regards,
Warm wishes,

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Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 6.0

Logical structure

Single idea per paragraph

Greeting and closing

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 8.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 8.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 6.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

10 paragraphs

252 words

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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
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