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Band 7+: You recently read a book and noticed that it contains some incorrect information. Write a letter to the author of the book. In your letter: - explain how you found out the information was wrong - describe the incorrect information - explain why it is important to correct the mistake

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Dear Sir or Madam,

I hope this message finds you well. I was recently reading a book you wrote on the Rajkot city and I am writing to kindly inform you that I found certain incorrect information in the book.

You have mentioned that the city was established in 1965 by Raja Ram Mohan Roy. In addition, it is written that the longest road of Rajkot is 80 feet ring road. Moreover, there are some major mistakes with the location of popular places.

However, the city was established in 1956 by the King Abhimanyu Rathod and his kingdom lasted for the next fifty years. Along with it, the longest route of the city is 150 feet ring road which crosses the entire city. Also, Gandhi museum and Dolls museum are located on Kalawad road and Yagnik road respectively.

It would be of utmost importance to correct this information as Rajkot is considered to be one of the most famous spots for tourists. If the details provided in your book are incorrect, then it might mislead the tourists and hinder the foreign exchange received by the city.

I hope that you will take my feedback into consideration and rectify the incorrect details at your earliest convenience.

Yours faithfully,

Sikha Patel

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B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

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Task Response

The response fully satisfies all requirements of the task. The candidate clearly identifies the incorrect information, provides the accurate details, and offers a logical explanation for why the corrections are necessary (the impact on tourism and foreign exchange). The tone is appropriately formal and respectful, suitable for a letter to an author. No improvements are necessary as the task is addressed comprehensively and effectively.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is very well-organized and follows a logical progression. Each bullet point from the task is addressed in a distinct paragraph, which makes the message easy to follow. The use of cohesive devices such as 'In addition', 'Moreover', and 'However' is effective, though slightly formulaic. To reach a higher level, try to integrate these transitions more naturally into the flow of the sentences to avoid a 'list-like' feel.

Lexical Resource

You have used a good range of vocabulary appropriate for a formal letter, such as 'utmost importance', 'rectify', and 'at your earliest convenience'. The language is precise and helps convey the seriousness of the matter. To improve, ensure that articles are used correctly (e.g., 'the Rajkot city' should simply be 'Rajkot' or 'the city of Rajkot') to maintain a more natural and sophisticated lexical flow.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammatical range is good, with a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. However, there are several minor errors regarding article usage (e.g., 'the Rajkot city', 'the King Abhimanyu Rathod', 'Gandhi museum') and some phrasing that feels slightly unnatural. While these errors do not impede communication, increasing your accuracy with definite and indefinite articles will significantly enhance the professional tone of your writing.

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