You recently went on a trip with a friend and you both took some photographs. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: Ask your friend to send you a particular photograph Explain why you need that particular photograph Tell your friend what happened to your copy of it

Dear Raj, I hope you're doing well. I thought of reaching out to you as I need a favour from you.

This

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is regarding our vacation in Melbourne. Do you remember that we visited the Royal Botanical Garden?

Although

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we had a bad sleep, the atmosphere there really uplifted us. We were so happy that we took part in the parade, which was happening there. In that instance, there was a particular shot clicked by you

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which I was jumping in the air, and you beautifully captured that. It was one of your best shots captured from that trip, and it beautifully shows my enthusiasm. As I am renovating my room, I believe that it will be a great wallpaper. It will make my room look vibrant and will

also

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help me to cherish those memories. The issue is that I deleted it from my phone by mistake.

Also

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, I cannot find a copy of it on my iCloud. As you clicked that photo, I believe you will have a copy of it. It would be great if you could send me that picture. Best wishes, Harnish

patelharnish38

Dec 18, 2025

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task response

You do well on the task. You ask for the photo, say why you need it, and tell what happened to your copy. You can add a short line on when you want to get the photo.

coherence and cohesion

tone

The tone is warm and polite.

structure

The goal is clear from the start.

Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately

Linking words are very important in your essay.

To score effectively on your IELTS exam, you should make an effort to implement short concise sentences coupled with linking words.

Almost every sentence in your essay should have a linking word of some sort.

In fact, the only sentences that can omit linking words are your background sentence and thesis.

Linking word examples:

firstly
secondly
thirdly
in additional
moreover
also
for example
for instance
therefore
however
although
even though
despite

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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: 8.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 8.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 7.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

7 paragraphs

188 words

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Topic Vocabulary:

cherished memories
nostalgic moment
misplaced
irreplaceable
keepsake
digital blunder
sentimental value
emblematic snapshot
commemorate
memento
gratitude
replica
high-resolution
backup
heartfelt
antique
intact
dearly

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