A good friend has just changed schools and is having difficulty fitting in and needs your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter • make suggestions as to how they could make friends • suggest joining clubs, participating in school activities • give any extra general advice You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear...,

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Dear Karen, I hope

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letter finds you well. I am glad that you asked me for my advice on how to make good friends in a new environment. I know that you recently moved to a new school because of your father's transfer. But

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you can make a positive impression on your classmates by sharing your lunch or stationery, or helping them with their projects and assignments. Even sharing creative ideas to solve a problem

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will make strong connections.

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, you mentioned that your school is planning to organise various competitions on a monthly basis. By participating in these games, you will definitely improve your interpersonal skills,

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as communication, confidence, and patience. These events will not only teach

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about teamwork but

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your mental and physical health. Before ending, I would like to give

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one piece of advice that

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real friends in life.

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friends always encourage and motivate you to become a better version of yourself

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of wasting time on unproductive things. I hope you will find my advice more useful. I look forward to seeing you soon! Warm wishes, Sam

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May 28, 2026

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Task response: You answer all parts, but add one more clear idea about clubs at school.

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Task response: Some ideas are good, but one or two points need more detail and a clear example.

coherence and cohesion

Coherence and cohesion: Your letter is easy to follow, but some lines are a bit long. Make them shorter.

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Coherence and cohesion: Use link words like also, so, and because in a clear way.

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Task response: You give helpful ideas about making friends and school activities.

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Task response: The tone is warm and right for a letter to a friend.

coherence and cohesion

Coherence and cohesion: The letter has a clear start, middle, and end.

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Coherence and cohesion: Your greeting and closing are good and natural.

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: 7.0

Logical structure

Single idea per paragraph

Greeting and closing

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 5.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 5.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 7.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

8 paragraphs

189 words

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Topic Vocabulary:

fit in
make friends
join a club
take part in
school activities
be yourself
stay positive
have patience
start a conversation
common interests
friendly and kind
ask for help

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