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Band 5+: You are interested in applying for a scholarship program to study at a foreign University. Write a letter to inquire about a course. In your letter: explain which course you are interested in, tell what you know about University, explain why you should receive the scholarship.

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Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to inquire about the programme which is being offered by your university.

I have done Bachelor in education (two year) course with 75.59 % from an GNDU university, Punjab, India. Now I am planning to persue Master degree in Education i.e. M. Ed. from Michigan University, USA as there is a provision of scholarship.

Through official website I came to know that this university is situated in Michigan state of USA and is providing category wise scholarship options as per their scores in bachelor’s degree.

As I have passed my Bachelor’s degree with distinction i.e. above 75%, I am qualifying for category B scholarship and I am eligible for 65% relaxation in tution fee.

Kindly examine my annexed testemonials and permit to seek admission in this course. I look forward for positive reply.

Yours faithfully,

Sukhmeen Kaur

Word Count: 142

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Vocabulary Complexity:
C1 - Intricate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

university: 3

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Task Response

The letter appropriately addresses all parts of the task, clearly stating the course of interest, what is known about the university, and reasons for deserving the scholarship. There are a few minor areas for improvement, such as elaborating further on the benefits of receiving the scholarship and providing more specific details about your qualifications and experiences. Overall, it's a well-written letter. The letter falls short of the required 150 words.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally coherent, but the organization could be improved for better flow. Consider structuring the letter with a clearer introduction, body paragraphs focusing on each point (course interest, knowledge of the university, and scholarship justification), and a concise conclusion. Transition words could be used more effectively to link ideas within and between paragraphs.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, but there's room for improvement in using more precise and varied language. For instance, instead of repeatedly using 'scholarship,' explore synonyms or related terms. Also, ensure that the vocabulary used is appropriate for a formal letter of inquiry.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains grammatical errors that affect clarity. Focus on improving sentence structure, subject-verb agreement, and correct use of articles and prepositions. Pay close attention to punctuation, especially commas and apostrophes. Proofreading carefully before submission can help catch these errors.

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