You have heard that a developer plans to build a shopping centre near your home. Write a letter to the town council. In your letter, do the following: say how you heard about the plan explain how you feel about it ask for more information about it. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,

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Dear Sir, I hope you are doing well My concern

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I learned about the developer's plan for a shopping

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through a notice posted at the local community

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, which sparked my curiosity and concern.

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I appreciate the potential economic benefits of a new shopping

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, I have reservations about the impact it may have on the local environment and traffic congestion. I feel that the construction of a shopping

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might lead to increased noise levels and disruption in our neighbourhood, particularly during the building phase.

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, I am concerned about the potential loss of green space and how it could affect local wildlife. I would like to know more about the proposed plans, including the exact location, expected completion date, and how the developers intend to address community concerns regarding traffic and environmental impact. Yours Faithfully, Sharon

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Consider using a more formal greeting such as 'Dear Sir or Madam,' for a more professional tone.

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Try breaking down long sentences to improve clarity and ensure that each paragraph focuses on a single idea.

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You clearly expressed your concerns about the shopping centre and provided specific reasons for your feelings.

coherence and cohesion

Your request for more information was direct and well-stated, showing your proactive approach.

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IELTS says that you should write a minimum of 150 words in writing task 1. If you go under word count you will lose marks in task response.

A very long letter will not give you a higher band score.

Aim for between 160 to 190 words in writing task 1. This will ensure a concise letter and will be realistic in terms of time management. You have only 20 minutes to write the letter and you need around 5 minutes of planning time, so you will not be able to write a long letter in 15 minutes.

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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: 7.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 7.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 6.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

7 paragraphs

144 words

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Topic Vocabulary:

developer
shopping centre
community centre
economic benefits
reservations
impact
local environment
traffic congestion
noise levels
disruption
construction
green space
wildlife
proposal
expected completion date
community concerns
environmental impact
local residents
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