Your child is going on a three-day school trip to another country. The head teacher wants to find parents to go with the group and you would like to go. Write a letter to the head teacher. In your letter: Say why would you like to go on the trip Suggest what you could do to help during the trip Ask other questions about the trip

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Hello Mr.Smith, I hope you are doing well. I am writing to express my interest in accompanying the school

trip

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to the USA as a parent volunteer. My child, Aroohi, is particularly excited about

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opportunity and I believe that my presence would not only provide reassurance to her but

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allow me to offer my valuable support to other children during the

trip

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. I would be happy to assist in any way needed during the

trip

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. I have a background in organizing events, so I could help supervise the group, making sure the children are

well-cordinated

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well-coordinated

and safe.

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, I am familiar with the USA, having visited several times and could assist with any local arrangements or handle any unexpected issues that may arise. Could you please provide more information about the specifics

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the

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? I would be interested to know about the planned activities, accommodation details and the general responsibilities of parent volunteers. It would

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be helpful to understand if there are any particular health or safety guidelines we may need to follow. Thank you for considering my request. I am enthusiastic about the chance to participate and contribute and I look forward to hearing from you soon. Yours sincerely, Jaibeer

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Coherence and Cohesion

Ensure smoother transitions between ideas for better flow.

Task Achievement

Consider adding a personal touch, perhaps a brief anecdote about Aroohi’s excitement for the trip.

Task Achievement

The letter has a clear purpose and a polite tone, which is very appropriate for the context.

Coherence and Cohesion

The structure is logical, with clear paragraphs for each main idea.

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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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: 7.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 7.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 8.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

8 paragraphs

205 words

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Topic Vocabulary:

Enthusiastic
Chaperone
Itinerary
Accommodations
Logistics
Overseeing
Cultural exchange
Assist
Supervise
Engage
Responsibilities
Bilingual
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Emergency protocols
Team-building activities
Communication skills
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Childcare experience
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