You have just read an article in an international travel magazine which contained some information about your town that is incorrect. Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter: - correct the information in the article - explain why it is important for the magazine to give - correct information - suggest what the magazine should do about this situation
Sample Response
Dear Sir or Madam,
I recently read an articlecame across an article in your magazine about Guanajuato, Mexico, and, while I appreciate the coverage of Guanajuatocoverage of this beautiful colonial city, I noticed a factual inaccuracy that I would like to address.
The article statedmentioned that El Callejón del Beso (the Alley of the Kiss) is located in Mexico City, whereas it is in fact a famous landmarkactually a famous landmark in Guanajuato. This narrow alley, steeped in romantic legend, is a well-known attraction that attracts visitors from around the worlddraws visitors from all over the world.
It is crucial for a publication of your reputation to publish accurate, thoroughly fact-checked informationprovide accurate information and fact-check every piece of information you provide, as many tourists rely on your content when planning their trips. There is no doubt thatNo doubt that inaccurate details can lead to confusion, disappointment, and even a negative travel experience.
To correct this errorTo rectify this, I kindly suggest that you publish a correction in your next issue or on your website, soensuring that readers receive the correct information. I believe this will help maintainthis will maintain the magazine’s credibility and enhance its value to travellers.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Yours faithfully,
Alejandro Ramírez
Why this response received Band 8.0
The letter is precise, persuasive, and professionally organised: it clearly corrects the landmark's location, explains the consequences of inaccurate travel information, and proposes practical corrections in print and online. Its strongest feature is the measured formal tone supported by specific local detail. The only notable limitation is a minor sentence fragment and slight repetition; prioritise polishing these small language points while preserving the concise structure.
IELTS Writing Criteria Scores
Task Achievement
The purpose is fully achieved, all required points are convincingly developed, and the formal tone is consistently appropriate for an editor.
Add the article's issue date or title so the editor can identify and correct the inaccurate item immediately.
Coherence and Cohesion
Focused paragraphs create a seamless progression from identifying the error to explaining its importance and proposing a remedy.
Remove the small repetition of 'accurate information' to make the already strong progression even more economical.
Lexical Resource
Vocabulary is flexible, precise, and well suited to formal editorial correspondence, with effective terms such as 'factual inaccuracy', 'rectify', and 'credibility'.
Vary the repeated word 'information' with 'details', 'content', or 'reporting' where appropriate.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy
A wide range of complex structures is used accurately, with only one minor fragment and no loss of clarity.
Change 'No doubt that inaccurate details can lead' to the complete form 'There is no doubt that inaccurate details can lead'.
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IELTS General Training Writing Task 1
You have just read an article in an international travel magazine which contained some information about your town that is incorrect. Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter:
- correct the information in the article
- explain why it is important for the magazine to give
- correct information
- suggest what the magazine should do about this situation
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