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Band 5+: Your local council is planning to hold an election to choose members from the society but there are no young people on the council and you think that the council needs young people's views. You are thinking of standing for election. Write a letter to the head of the council. In your letter, state why you want to be elected mention why you think you would be a good candidate describe your qualities, skills, experience, interests, if any

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Dear Sir/Madam

I hope this letter finds you in good health. I am writting to express my interest in being elected for the forthcoming municipal council.

The list of council members’s name was issued a week ago and after considering all names and other significant aspects, I believe there should younger candidates as well. As per my perspective,new generations should also get a chance to implement what they study and experience in their practical knowledge. People of 20’s or 30’s have innovative ideas and dedication to improve the world.

I would highly recommend my name to the list.I am pursuing my carreer in Bachelors of Law.Additionally, I have done my internship in a village, helping people resolving their issues I am above 18 years old. I really take keen interest in political issues .moreover, I can ensure you that many members of my area actually wants me to be a part of this election and win.

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5.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

The letter addresses the requirements of the task, stating the writer's interest in being elected, mentioning why they would be a good candidate, and describing some qualities and experiences. However, there are some omissions and areas where the response could be strengthened. To improve, provide more specific examples of innovative ideas or dedication to improving the world. Also, elaborate on the skills and experiences gained during the internship and how they relate to the council's work. Providing more details about your interests and how they align with the council's goals would also enhance the letter.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally coherent, but the organization could be improved. Consider structuring your points more clearly, perhaps dedicating a paragraph to each of the task's prompts (why you want to be elected, why you'd be a good candidate, and your qualities/skills). Transitions between ideas could also be smoother to enhance the flow.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate but could be more varied and precise. For example, instead of 'helping people resolving their issues,' you could use a more specific phrase like 'assisting villagers with legal disputes' or 'facilitating conflict resolution.' Aim to use more sophisticated vocabulary where appropriate to demonstrate a wider range.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are several grammatical errors that affect clarity. For instance, 'members's name' should be 'members' names,' and 'writting' should be 'writing.' Also, sentences like 'I would highly recommend my name to the list' sound unnatural; consider rephrasing to 'I would like to put my name forward for consideration.' Pay close attention to subject-verb agreement, correct tense usage, and accurate spelling to improve grammatical accuracy.

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