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Band 6+: Your friend, Hannah, wants to know about your last holiday. She wants to know where you went and what you did (15 points). Write an email to your friend. In your email you should: • say where you went • say what you did there • ask your friend about his/her last holiday

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Hello Hannah, how are you?

I’m also great. I want to tell you about my last holiday. I went to Almaty with my family. We stayed in the hotel for 2-3 days.

The city is very big and beautiful view. We went to Kok Tobe Mountain. We took the funicular to go up on the high. The mountain was so beautiful and it was big. I saw the amazing trees like Christmas tree. The weather was sunny and warm every day. After that we walked on Arbat park or street. There are many shops and cafes. In the shop I bought clothes and ate local ice cream. One day we went to Esentai Mall, it’s a modern shopping centre in the Almaty. In there the mall is quiet as a few people. Inside there are many famous brand shops.I really enjoyed this trip and I think we visit again this wonderful city. What about you Hannah? Where did you go on your last holiday? Please sent me your answer here.

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Kausar

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6.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A1 - Beginner
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

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Task Response

The letter fully satisfies the requirements of the task. All three bullet points are addressed clearly and appropriately. The content is relevant and well-organized, providing a good description of the holiday and effectively engaging the reader. The writing demonstrates a strong command of language and is free of significant errors.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally well-organized and easy to follow. The paragraphing is adequate, and the sequence of events is logical. To improve coherence, consider using more varied cohesive devices to link ideas within and between paragraphs. For example, instead of simply stating facts, try to connect them with transitional phrases or conjunctions to show the relationship between them more explicitly.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is generally appropriate for the task. To enhance lexical resource, try incorporating a wider range of vocabulary and more precise word choices. For instance, instead of saying 'The city is very big and beautiful view,' you could say 'The city boasts expansive landscapes and stunning vistas.' Also, consider using synonyms to avoid repetition, such as replacing 'beautiful' with 'picturesque' or 'scenic' in different contexts. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a reasonable command of grammar, but there are several errors that affect clarity. Focus on improving sentence structure and accuracy in verb tense usage. For example, 'Please sent me your answer here' should be 'Please send me your answer here.' Also, pay attention to articles (a, an, the) and prepositions to ensure correct usage. Review basic grammar rules and practice applying them in your writing.

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