You and a friend have both been accepted to a study abroad program in Paris, France. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - Congratulate them on being accepted - Ask if they would like to be your roommate - Discuss possible activities you could do together

Dear Sam, Long time no see! I hope you're well. I wanted to share some thoughts and suggestions about our new study opportunity in Paris, France.

First,

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I would like to congratulate you! I'm thrilled that you’ve been accepted. Since we know each other so well, it's a great chance to study together in a foreign country. After having a chat with my uncle who lives in Paris, I learned that the cost of living there is quite high, especially when it comes to accommodation. So, if you like, we can stay together and share the rent, which will help reduce expenses.

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we can invest those savings in our studies. During our stay, we can enjoy many outdoor activities. Since we both love hiking and fishing, we can do them whenever we get the chance. Not only can we enjoy fun activities, but we can

also

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do exercises and sports to stay fit. Let me know what you think. Drop me a line when you have some free time. Speak soon, Anne

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Make sure to include a more personal touch in the letter by sharing a specific memory or joke you both share. This makes it more engaging.

coherence and cohesion

Consider adding transitional phrases to connect your ideas better, which will help the flow of the letter.

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Your letter has a nice friendly tone, which is very appropriate for writing to a friend.

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You’ve clearly communicated your main points, such as congratulations and plans to share accommodation and activities.

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: 7.0

Logical structure

Single idea per paragraph

Greeting and closing

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 9.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 9.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 8.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

8 paragraphs

173 words

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You and a friend have both been accepted to a study abroad program in Paris, France. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - Congratulate them on being accepted - Ask if they would like to be your roommate - Discuss possible activities you could do together

The Closing

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Climate change is the biggest threat to human life on earth. How much do you think this is accurate? Is there anyother threat mankind faces?

In some countries there are more young people choosing to enrol in work-based training instead of attending university. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.