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Band 6+: You have been busy with your studies for the past month and haven't had time to visit your family. Write a letter to your grandmother. In your letter: Apologize for not getting in touch with her sooner Explain why you have been so busy Arrange a time to visit Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Grandmother,

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Dear Grandmother,

I hope you are doing very well. First of all, i want to apologize to you from the bottom of my heart for not visiting you from last one month. But indeed, this factor has increased my love even more towards you and i really miss you so much that if i could come now, i would have for sure. The fundamental reason for not visiting you sooner is of course my studies, as you know how serious i am towards it. And this was my finial semester’s final exams, so i wanted to contribute all of my time and energy into it. Well, i just got the results last week, now i can finally say that i have made you proud and the time for which i was away from you, has finally paid off, as i got the first rank in results among my whole college.

Another thing is that as i am now free from studies for a while and additionally we have this happy moment to celebrate together, so i am coming home within next two days.

Really can’t wait to meet you and enjoy this milestone with you.

Yours loving

Kate

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Overall Band Score

6
(+/- 0.5)
Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
Using more sophisticated words could be beneficial.
Grammar Mistakes: N/A
Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

8
The letter appropriately addresses all parts of the task, including an apology, explanation for being busy, and arranging a visit. The tone is consistently warm and personal, suitable for a letter to a grandmother. While the content is relevant and sufficient, there's room to enhance the language with more varied vocabulary and complex sentence structures to achieve a higher band score. For example, elaborating slightly more on the planned visit could add further detail.

Coherence & Cohesion

5
The letter is generally coherent, but the flow could be improved with better transitions between ideas. Consider using more varied cohesive devices to link sentences and paragraphs more smoothly. For example, in the second paragraph, the connection between missing your grandmother and the reason for not visiting could be clearer. Additionally, ensure each paragraph focuses on a single main idea to enhance clarity.

Lexical Resource

5
The vocabulary is adequate for the task, but there's room for improvement in using more precise and varied language. For instance, instead of saying 'the fundamental reason,' you could use 'the primary reason' or 'the main reason.' Also, try to incorporate more sophisticated vocabulary related to academic achievements and family relationships to elevate the letter's overall quality. For example, instead of 'happy moment,' consider 'joyous occasion' or 'celebratory event.'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

5
The letter contains several grammatical errors that affect clarity. Pay close attention to verb tenses, subject-verb agreement, and the correct use of prepositions. For example, 'for not visiting you from last one month' should be 'for not visiting you for the past month.' Also, review the use of articles (a, an, the) and ensure they are used correctly throughout the letter. Proofreading carefully before submission can help catch these errors.

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