You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter •say why he/she would not enjoy going to college •explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her •suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Dear Raman, Hope

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letter finds you in radiant health and the best of spirits. The other day, I remember you mentioned that you're seeking my advice about your future. You're in a dilemma

either

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, either

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get enroll

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enrol

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in college or find a

job

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Due to

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financial constraints,

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is quite hard for you to get admission in tertiary education. The fees

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are

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quite high that you cannot afford. If you do a part-time

job

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while

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studying, it is difficult for you to

make

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apply

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apply

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balance

between

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apply

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them. Having a

job

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brings tremendous benefits for you.

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, a

job

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will not

help

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only help

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you

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apply

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save money for your aspirations but

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makes

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make

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you independent. It will be a great time to get experience that will help you later. You've recently completed your diploma in General Nursing and

Mildwifery

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Midwifery

(GNM). There are many hospitals and pharmacies where you can get

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job

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a job

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as a nurse. I hope my suggestions

would

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will

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help you to decide what is best for you. Lovingly, Rupinder.

rupindersamrow222

Aug 10, 2025

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grammar

Fix grammar and spelling in many lines, like 'The fees is' and 'It is quite hard for you to get admission'. Use 'The fees are high' and 'It is hard for you to get admission'.

structure

Use one idea per paragraph and start each with a clear topic sentence so the reader can see the point.

content

Give a bit more detail on why college would not suit now and how work gives you real life tips.

accuracy

Check names and spellings for nursing words so it is true.

tone

The letter has a warm tone and a friendly close.

content

The plan is clear: not go to college now, get a job, and use that money.

Structure your letter

A letter needs to be written using a proper format, including the following:

A greeting (Dear sir/madam, Dear John, Dear Mr. Smith)
The main body (consisting of paragraphs for each part of the letter)
A closing (Yours sincerely, Yours faithfully, Best wishes, Kind regards, Love)

When writing a letter as part of the IELTS General Training Writing Task 1, it is important to include the bullet points presented to you in the question.

All three bullet points need to be presented. And remember that some bullet points contain more than one element. So, make sure to watch for ‘and’ and plurals.

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meeting the goal of 7 or more
1
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meeting the goal of 3 or fewer
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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: 4.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 4.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 6.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

9 paragraphs

168 words

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In some parts of the world, many famous people are regarded as ‘role models’ and they are having an increasing influence on the young.

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