YOUR ENGLISH TEACHER HAS FOUND A NEW PENFRIEND FOR YOU. WRITE A LETTER TO THE PENFRIEND AND INTRODUCE YOURSELF. TELL THEM WHAT YOU LIKE DOING IN YOUR FREE TIME ASK TO TELL YOU ABOUT THEIR HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

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Hi John,

I’m

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hoping my English teacher has already told you about me, and I thought I would write to initiate a conversation for us to learn about each other.

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I am an International student, pursuing a degree in

Associates

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of Arts in one of the prestigious universities of Canada, my birth country is India. I’ve been living here for three years now. And since

I’m

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completing my studies soon, I need to pass the IELTS exam for the

post-graduation-work-permit

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. For

which

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, I sought guidance from my English teacher and here we are now. Something about me is that I am an audacious and curious person. Not only

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love outdoor activities, especially hiking and camping in the wild, but

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I am keen on cycling.

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always

upto

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something adventurous whenever I have any leisure time

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my disposal. What’s more, I prefer to read books on weekends to de-stress myself. As I’ve already mentioned so much about myself, I would like to get to know you as well. Apart from your brief introduction,

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looking forward to finding out more about your interests and what you’re passionate about. And in that, do include what excites you the most and which activities you generally enjoy in your me-time. I can’t tell you how eager I am to learn about you. Will be waiting for your letter. Best regards, Simran

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coherence cohesion

Consider using more varied sentence structures for a smoother flow.

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Make sure to blend personal interests with general questions about the penfriend to foster a deeper connection.

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You have effectively introduced yourself and your background, which sets a good foundation for the letter.

coherence cohesion

The structure of your letter is clear, making it easy to follow.

Use a variety of complex and simple sentences

You should use complex sentences in your writing, but it does not mean that you should try to make all of our sentences complex.

‘Complex’ sentences are not actually very complex; they are just two or more simple sentences put together. Putting them together makes the essay more coherent and cohesive.

Examples:

I really want to study but I’m too tired.

I wore a warm coat because the weather was cold.

If action is not taken soon on climate change, global warming will get worse.

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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: 5.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 5.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 8.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

8 paragraphs

232 words

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YOUR ENGLISH TEACHER HAS FOUND A NEW PENFRIEND FOR YOU. WRITE A LETTER TO THE PENFRIEND AND INTRODUCE YOURSELF. TELL THEM WHAT YOU LIKE DOING IN YOUR FREE TIME ASK TO TELL YOU ABOUT THEIR HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

Use a variety of complex and simple sentences

Waste disposal presents increasing problems, especially in urban areas. What do you think are the causes? Give some suggestion to the government and individuals on how to reduce the amount of rubbish.

Some people say that professional workers such as doctors, nurses, and teachers who make greater contributions to the society should be paid more that those people in the field of sports and entertainment. To what extent do you agree or disagree.

In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message?

The increase in the production of consumer consumption goods results in damage to the natural environment. What are the causes of this and what can be done to solve this problem?

In many countries, people do not recycle waste materials, such as bottles and newspaper. What are the reasons for this? What would be done to solve the problem?