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Band 7+: You have read a news article in the local newspaper about a city or a town you know, and some of the information was incorrect. Write a letter to the news editor. In your letter: • say how do you know about the city or town • explain what information was wrong • suggest how the editor could fix this error

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Dear Sir/Madam,

I’m writing to express my dissatisfaction with the recently published article about the city of Alexandria. The article contains several errors that need to be edited. Please let me elaborate.

I am an Egyptian citizen who works in the field of hospitality and tourism, and I have visited Alexandria many times. Additionally, I read a variety of books about the city’s history, geography and people. Therefore, all the information that I know are resulting from intensive research and investigations.

As for the wrong information, the writer claimed that the town had many historical attractions that were only belonging to the Greek era. These details are not correct as the history of this city is enriched with many events from different ages; thus, you may find attractions from the Pharaonic, Greek, Roman, Coptic and Islamic eras.

I believe that the writer needs to edit the article and pay more attention to this information. I would prefer that the writer could use some photos to describe the variation in these historical periods. I would be glad to assist by sending you some supplementary photos. I could be contacted at the address mentioned above.

Thanks for your time and consideration.

Yours faithfully,

Fady Abdelmalek

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Overall Band Score

7.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
C2 - Complex
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

article: 3

information: 3

writer: 3

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Task Response

8

The letter effectively addresses all parts of the task by mentioning how the writer knows about the city, explaining the incorrect information, and suggesting a way to fix the error. To enhance the task response further, consider providing specific examples of the inaccuracies in the article.

Coherence & Cohesion

7.5

The letter is well-organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion. The ideas are logically presented, and there is a good use of cohesive devices. To improve coherence, ensure a smoother transition between paragraphs.

Lexical Resource

7.5

There is a wide range of vocabulary used appropriately throughout the letter. The language is formal and suitable for the context. To aim for a higher score, incorporate more varied and sophisticated vocabulary.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

7.5

The letter demonstrates a good command of grammar and punctuation. Complex structures are used effectively. To enhance grammatical accuracy, pay attention to subject-verb agreement and article usage.

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