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You recently visited a tourist attraction and you were very pleased with the help given to you by the staff. Write a letter to the head of staff at the tourist attraction. In your letter: - give details of the circumstances of your visit - describe the help given to you by the staff - say what you want the head staff to do

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Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing this letter to appreciate the amazing experience my family and I had while staying in Pangot for slightly over a week. I must say that your staff is one of the excellent client servicemen I have ever had in the longest time.
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Band 7.5
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Band 8.0
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Dear Sir or Madam, I have recently visited the famous Vinevasi Waterfall after learning it from a friend and took your service for the tour. The service I was offered was excellent and I would like to thank you for that.
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Band 7.0
Task Achievement
Band 8.0
Coherence and Cohesion
Band 6.5
Lexical Resource
Band 6.5
Grammatical Range and Accuracy
Band 7.0
Dear Sir or Madam, I have recently visited the famous Vinevasi Waterfall after learning it from a friend and took your service for the tour. The service I was offered was excellent and I would like to thank you for that.
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Band 7.0
Task Achievement
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Coherence and Cohesion
Band 6.5
Lexical Resource
Band 6.5
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Dear Sir or Madam, I am Pham Van Duc, a tourist from Vietnam, recently been to your Illusion 3D Art Museum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and had been overwhelmed both with the collection and courteous staff. I am writing to express my appreciation for the wonderful experience that I had during my visit to your Museum.
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After being involved in an accident, you were looked after by a person you did not know before. Write a special thank you letter to express your gratitude. In your letter:- introduce yourself and let him/her know why you are writing- express your appreciation and offer him/ her to visit your home with his/her family

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After being involved in an accident, you were looked after by a person you did not know before. Write a special thank you letter. In your letter:- Introduce yourself and let him/her know why you are writing to him/her- Express your gratitude- Offer him/her to visit your home with his/her family

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