A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/She has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter • explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday • describe some possible disadvantages • say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer

Dear Raman, I hope

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letter finds you in radiant health and the best of spirits. I'm glad to hear that you're going to a summer camp during the upcoming holiday in Shimla. The place is not only close to nature but

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surrounded by greenery. So,

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is the best place to enjoy the beauty of nature.

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, you will

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experience some adventure activities,

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as scuba diving, mountain biking, and hiking.

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, the worst thing about it was the weather. Sometimes, unexpected rainfall can deter you from enjoying the outdoor activities.

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, there are no proper facilities at the camping sites, so we've to prepare for everything,

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as cooking, toileting, and many more. I would like to join you in

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exciting adventure, and I'm eagerly waiting for it.

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, let us arrange a date as soon as possible, so we can prepare everything in advance. Best wishes, Lovingly, Rupinder Kaur.

rupindersamrow222

Oct 29, 2025

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coherence

Put one main idea in each paragraph and link the ideas with simple words like and, then.

tone

Keep the greeting and the closing simple and warm.

coherence

Each paragraph should have one main idea only.

task

Explain both good and bad parts and say if you would go with your friend.

tone

Use a warm and polite tone all through the letter.

content

The tone is kind and friends feel the wish to join.

structure

The letter has a real greeting and a close.

content

It gives why camping can be fun, with place and activities mentioned.

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: 6.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

9 paragraphs

156 words

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Topic Vocabulary:

adventure
serenity
outdoors
refreshing
hustle and bustle
inherent
foster
distractions
cost-effective
unpredictable
wildlife
adequate preparation
physical demands
researching
campsite
lasting memories
mutual interests

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