You said: You are going to another country to study. You would like to do a part-time job while you are studying, so you want to ask a friend who lives there for some help. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter • give details of your study plans • explain why you want to get a part-time job • suggest how your friend could help you find a job

Dear Alex, I hope

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letter finds you in good health and spirits. I have some exciting news to share with you — I’m coming to London

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March to pursue my studies,

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and it

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would be

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help if could find a

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for me. I enrolled in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, which is a four-year degree program that includes co-op training. Once I complete the course, I’ll be eligible to become a registered nurse. My college is located on Harbour Road and is called CAV Institute of Nursing. It’s quite well-known for its education. The main problem is the high cost of the program. My annual fee is around thirty thousand dollars,

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my parents are supportive, I would like to help them by working part-time. I plan to use the income to cover my basic living expenses,

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as rent and groceries. Working will

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give me a chance to explore the culture, meet new people, and improve my communication skills. Since you

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living in London for a long time and know the local

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market well, I was hoping you could help me find a part-time

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. I don’t want to bother you too much, but it would be great if you could ask your friends, check local

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pemphlets

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, or maybe even keep an eye out for opportunities on websites like Indeed or local college

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portals. I really appreciate your help, and I can’t wait to see you soon! Let me know if you need any details from my side. With love, Sana

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coherence and cohesion

Make sure each paragraph has only one main idea, and keep it clear

task achievement

Include more details about how you can benefit from a part-time job aside from finances

coherence and cohesion

Very friendly greeting and clear closing statement

task achievement

You provided specific details about your study plans and the reasons for wanting a job

Word Count

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: 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: 7.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

8 paragraphs

261 words

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Topic Vocabulary:

Educational aspirations
Work experience
Financial independence
Resume (or CV)
Local job market
International student
Legal requirements
Student work permit
Employment trends
Time management
Networking
A part-time position
Balance studies and work
Job hunting strategies

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