Letter

Band 5+: You are organizing a volunteer event to clean up a local park and want to invite members of your community to participate. Write a letter to local residents inviting them to volunteer. You should include details about: - the purpose of the cleanup event and its importance - when and where the event will take place and how long it will last - what volunteers should bring or wear

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Dear community members,

I hope this message finds you all in good spirts. I’m writing to request your assistance in this volunteer event I’m organising to clean up the local park. We received an incredible amount of tourists this summer and unfortunately they didn’t have the curtesy to clean after themselves.

For the marathon that’s going to take place next week i decided to make this event that could be considered both as a good cause and some physical preparation for the runners as well as a train to memory lane for our childhood play time there.

We’re planing to gather at the park on the 3rd of December morning exactly at 7am. I would be grateful if you could all be present at said location additionally there will be refreshments and of course safety equipments. So bring with you some gloves and big plastic bags and let the fun of cleaning begin.

Thank you for considering my request and I look forward to your responses.

Best regards,

Lana

Word Count: 169

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Overall Band Score

5.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
Using more sophisticated words could be beneficial.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

The letter addresses all the requirements of the task, explaining the event's purpose, logistics, and what to bring. However, there are some areas for improvement. The explanation of the event's purpose could be clearer and more concise. The connection to the marathon and childhood memories feels somewhat tangential and could be streamlined to focus on the park cleanup itself. While the letter mentions refreshments and safety equipment, elaborating slightly more on the specific types of safety equipment provided could be beneficial. Additionally, the tone could be more persuasive and enthusiastic to encourage greater participation.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter generally conveys the purpose of the event, but the organization could be improved for clarity. The connection between the influx of tourists and the need for the cleanup could be made more explicit. The link to the marathon feels somewhat disjointed and could be better integrated or omitted if it detracts from the main purpose. Consider using more transitional phrases to guide the reader through the information.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate but could be more precise and varied. Phrases like 'good spirts' should be 'good spirits,' and 'curtesy' should be 'courtesy.' While the language is generally appropriate, there's room to elevate the tone to be more persuasive and engaging. For example, instead of 'let the fun of cleaning begin,' consider a more motivational phrase.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains several grammatical errors that affect clarity. For example, 'didn't have the curtesy to clean after themselves' should be 'didn't have the courtesy to clean up after themselves.' Also, 'train to memory lane' is not a standard expression and should be rephrased. Pay close attention to verb tense consistency and correct article usage ('a good cause' vs. 'some physical preparation'). Proofreading carefully will help improve accuracy.

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