Band 6: You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your country all look very similar to each other. You don't fully agree with this opinion. Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter • say which points in the article you agree with • explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other town centres • offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article (User-Written IELTS Writing Task 1 Sample)

Dear Sir/ Madam

I am writing regarding the recent newspaper article about the city centre in my country in your esteemed publication “The morning star”. I understand the exterior outlook of the city centre around the town may look familiar but they share distinct features. I respectfully disagree with the writer’s claim about the city centres of my city being similar to the others.

I affirm that every town shares similar geographical structures which gives an illusion of extreme similarities between city centres, and the Stoney alleys and the triangular structure of houses are popular in the country.

however, the town of Barrie has a unique characteristic. Our town centre boasts century old monuments, Museum, Theater and a farmer’s market. Additionally, our town centre is surrounded by Simcoe Lake in the east.

Furthermore, I would like to extend an invitation to the writer to visit our town once again and would like to offer a guided tour of our town centre. I will eagerly await to hear from you.

Thank You!

Yours faithfully,

Sarina Shrestha

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Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing about an advertisement for a part-time vacancy at your bookstore. I am quite interested in the position because I would like to give back to the society. I have always wanted to make an impact in my community through supporting local businesses. Additionally, it’s proximity to my home […]

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