You play a team sport with some friends. Last week a member of the team had an accident and wasn't able to play with you at the weekend. You decide to write to him in hospital, telling him about the match. Write a letter to your friend.

Dear Mr Brown, I hope you're doing well. I’m writing to inform you about the match we played

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weekend and let you know how much we miss having you there.

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we had practised well throughout the week, your absence on the field made a big difference. Not only does

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affect our team's coordination but it

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reduces the energy and motivation we usually feel when you're around.

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, everyone kept talking about how you would've handled some of the tougher plays more confidently.

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, the game was challenging we played against a Green Wolves, and they gave us a real fight. Fortunately, we managed a 2–1 win, thanks to Alex’s

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-minute goal.

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approach would help to run for the semi-finals. Rather than continuing with the current situation, it would be better to stay strong and focused for the coming matches.

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the previous method led to issues, the suggested one could result in better outcomes. Please let me know what you think. I look forward to your response. Yours Sincerely, Lisa

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greeting and closing

Make sure to add a friendly closing that shows you care.

logical structure

Try to connect your ideas more clearly and logically.

single idea per paragraph

Use paragraphs to keep ideas focused and simple.

content

You included details about the match, which makes the letter interesting.

tone

The overall tone is friendly and supportive, which is appropriate for a letter to a friend.

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: 5.0

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: 6.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 6.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

7 paragraphs

177 words

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