Your friend would like to find some quality websites where he/she can read up on what's happening in the world. He/she has written to you asking for some advice. Write a letter to your friend giving some advice. In your letter include websites you recommend Say why you recommend them give some other ideas which you think may be useful You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear

Dear Kelly, Hope you are doing well! I heard from your mom that you are very busy with your studies now. Do not stress yourself out too much! From what you asked in your previous email about my suggestion on the websites, where you can find what is happening in the world, I would suggest BBC News, as it is up to date, and

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there is sometimes a live stream from that particular place to report what is happening in real time.

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, the news is written in detail. Another website that I would like to advise is The Standard.

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website uses language

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easy to understand, and

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website interface is practical because the topics are categorised in groups. Apart from those two websites, you can check out X. Just go to search, and select a news section

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, the information is in briefing form, which is suitable when you do not have much time. Hope my advices are useful for you, and if I can help you with anything, please contact me. Love you and take care, Pat

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Apr 3, 2026

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task response

For task response, add one more useful idea, like using a news app or checking more than one site.

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For task response, explain each website a bit more clearly with one simple reason.

coherence and cohesion

For coherence and cohesion, split the long middle part into two short parts.

coherence and cohesion

For coherence and cohesion, do not use too many commas. This will make your ideas easier to follow.

task response

For task response, you answered all parts of the question and gave three website ideas.

coherence and cohesion

For coherence and cohesion, your letter has a clear opening, body, and ending.

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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: 6.0

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

6 paragraphs

182 words

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