A magazine wants to include contributions from its readers for an article called ‘The book that influenced me most’. Write a letter to the editor of the magazine about the book that influenced you most. In your letter •Describe what this book was about •Explain how this book influenced you •Say whether this book would be likely to influence other people

Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to express my appreciation for a magazine which was recently published by you. I came across
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week when I went to
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, and I found it extremely informative and thought-provoking. It clearly highlights the unprivileged people, and the use of
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makes it highly engaging for readers. What impressed me the most was the way it explained the situation of poor families, which completely changed my perspective. Previously, I believed that they
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negative people
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, after reading
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, I now feel more empathetic.
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, I strongly believe that
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. I would be happy to recommend it to others and support its promotion. Thank you for producing
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meaningful content. I look forward to reading more of your work in the future. Yours sincerely, Rahul.

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Write about one book, not a magazine. This is the main task.
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Say what the book is about with clear facts and key points.
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Explain more how the book changed your life, thoughts, or acts.
coherence and cohesion
Use clear link words like first, also, and finally.
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Keep one main point in each part and build it well.
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Your letter has a clear opening and a polite end.
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Your tone is formal and good for a letter to an editor.
coherence and cohesion
Your ideas are easy to follow in most parts.
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.

Topic Vocabulary:
  • genre
  • plot
  • main characters
  • themes
  • notable awards
  • recognitions
  • perspective
  • behaviors
  • goals
  • personal anecdotes
  • impact
  • universal themes
  • resonate
  • wide audience
  • specific groups
  • young adults
  • professionals
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