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. -give details of your study plans -explain why you want to get a part time job -suggest how your friend could help you to find a job

Dear Ali, I hope everything is going well and you are healthy. It's been two years since we

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saw each other. We had great times together at university. Actually, I am planning to take a PHD course in the UK, where you live. I have received an offer from Harvard University to study the pharmaceutical field. The course lasts 4 years, and the tuition fee is 2000 $. Unfortunately, the university didn't provide me with a scholarship, which has forced me to look for part-time work in order to be able to live there.

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, there isn't a suitable dormitory for me. So, I have to rent a home. I reviewed the UK job requirements application and found some jobs that matched my situation.

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, there was a problem that all employers asked me to provide a recommendation from someone who lives in the UK. I kindly ask you to write a recommendation for me. Thanks for your help. I'm really looking after to seeing you again. With regards, Mohammadreza

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Jul 30, 2025

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Make sure to clearly explain why you need the part-time job in more detail.

coherence and cohesion

Try to create a clearer structure by using paragraphs for each main point.

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Make your request for the recommendation more polite and specific.

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You provided clear details about your study plans and the university.

coherence and cohesion

Your greeting and closing show warmth and friendliness.

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: 6.0

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: 7.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

7 paragraphs

171 words

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