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Band 6+: Your local council is planning to close the public library in your area to save money. You believe that library is essential for the community. Write a letter to the local council expressing your concerns. You should include details about: - why the library is important - who uses the library, and how it benefits them - suggest an alternative solution to closing the library.

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Dear Manager,

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to express my deep disappointment with the decision to close the local library. I have been using the library for several years because it help me study in a quiet environment, and I use the free internet and computers for research. In addition, the library have a great importance to the community. It not only offers free educational resources for everyone, but also students rely on it to prepare for exams.

I think the library should not be closed because many people depend on its services every day, and not everyone can afford to buy books or pay for online resources, which it may lead to reduce the access to education and knowlwdge.

Instead of closing the library, I suggest reducing unnecessary expenses and seeking financial support from local businesses. These measures could reduce costs while allowing the library to contine serving the community.

I hope you will reconsider this decision and find a way to keep the librart open.

Yours faithfully,

Goudjil Lamine

Word Count: 176

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6.5

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

Vocabulary Repetition:

library: 6

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Task Response

The letter addresses all three bullet points: it describes the library's importance, explains why it should not close, and suggests ways to keep it open. The content is relevant and sufficient, with a clear structure. However, there are minor lapses in grammar and vocabulary (e.g., 'it help me' should be 'it helps me', 'knowlwdge' is misspelled, 'contine' should be 'continue', 'librart' should be 'library'). To improve, proofread for spelling and subject-verb agreement, and consider expanding on the suggestions with more specific details, such as examples of local businesses or cost-cutting measures.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is logically structured and easy to follow. Each paragraph addresses a specific point from the task: the importance of the library, reasons against closure, and suggestions. However, the flow could be improved by using more cohesive devices (e.g., 'firstly', 'moreover', 'consequently') to link ideas more smoothly. The paragraphing is clear, but the second paragraph could be split into two for better focus.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate and appropriate for the task, with some good phrases like 'deep disappointment' and 'free educational resources'. However, there are a few errors and awkward phrasings, such as 'it help me study' (should be 'helps'), 'the library have' (should be 'has'), and 'knowlwdge' (spelling error). To improve, use a wider range of vocabulary (e.g., 'indispensable', 'advocate', 'sustainable solutions') and ensure correct word forms.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter uses a mix of simple and complex sentences, but there are several grammatical errors that affect clarity. Examples include subject-verb agreement errors ('it help', 'library have'), incorrect relative pronoun ('which it may lead'), and a spelling mistake ('knowlwdge'). Punctuation is generally correct. To improve, review basic grammar rules, especially subject-verb agreement and relative clauses, and proofread for spelling errors.

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