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Band 9: You are unhappy with the gym that you recently joined. Write a letter to the gym manager. - Explain what you like about the gym. - Describe what problems you have experienced. - Suggest what the gym could do to improve.

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Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to raise some concerns about the facilities and service at your gym.

I have been a member since the beginning of this summer. I joined mainly because the gym is close to my son’s swimming class, which allows me to work out while he attends his lessons.

Last week, I noticed several sweat marks on the cardio machines, which made them unpleasant to use. I reported this issue to a staff member at the front desk, but she was quite unfriendly and unhelpful. In addition, there is only one machine for abdominal exercises, while there are several benches for weightlifting.

I would appreciate it if you could remind your staff to treat members more politely and arrange for the cardio equipment to be cleaned more regularly. I would also suggest adding another abdominal machine if possible.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours faithfully,

Ardalan Noroozzadeh

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B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:
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Task Response

The letter effectively addresses all three task points: it explains when the member joined (beginning of summer), describes specific problems (unclean cardio machines, unfriendly staff, lack of abdominal equipment), and states desired actions (remind staff about politeness, clean equipment regularly, add another abdominal machine). The tone is appropriate and the structure is clear. A minor omission is that the letter does not explicitly state the date of joining (e.g., month or exact date), but this is a small lapse. To achieve a band 9, consider providing a more precise joining date and perhaps elaborating slightly on the impact of the problems. Overall, the response is well-written and meets the task requirements with only a few minor omissions.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is well-structured and easy to follow. Each paragraph has a clear purpose: introduction, joining details, problems, and desired actions. The use of cohesive devices like 'last week', 'in addition', and 'I would appreciate it if' is natural and effective. Paragraphing is skillfully managed, and the message flows effortlessly from one point to the next.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is precise and appropriate for the context, with phrases like 'raise some concerns', 'unpleasant to use', and 'treat members more politely' showing good lexical control. The language is natural and sophisticated without being overly complex, and there is a good range of expressions used accurately.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a wide range of grammatical structures, including complex sentences (e.g., 'I joined mainly because...'), conditional forms ('I would appreciate it if...'), and appropriate use of tenses. Punctuation and grammar are used correctly throughout, with no errors or awkward phrasing.

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