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Band 7+: You need a website for your business, and you would like to ask your friend to build it. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter •Include a brief description of your business •Explain what you would like to have on the website •Provide some ideas on the use of images on the website.

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Dear Miffy,

How are things going? I’m safe and sound if you care! Do you remember I’ve asked for your help with website building? It’s just the right time! I’m on the verge of quitting my job, so a digital portfolio would be extremely useful.

In short, brief is quite modest: I need single-page portfolio site with the compilation of my recent works. It must include a header section with my name, mail, links to socials, also the main part with my showreel. It will be wonderful, if we do it autoplayed. And finally, projects preview (there will be links to more detailed cases). I guess this is it!

I reckon it would be wonderful, if we used my illustrations over the background! Moreover, we could do some animated elements and buttons. But it’s all discussible.

Anyway, I know that you’re a computer wizard and appreciate a lot that you volunteered to lend a hand. Can’t wait to see the result!

Lots of Love,

Valya

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
Consider using more varied and advanced words.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

The letter appropriately addresses all requirements of the task, including a description of the business (digital portfolio), the desired website features, and ideas for image use. The content is relevant and sufficiently detailed. To further enhance the response, consider adding more specific details about the target audience or the overall aesthetic you envision for the website. Also, the tone is slightly informal; maintaining a consistently professional tone can improve the overall impression.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally well-organized and easy to follow. The purpose of the letter is clear, and the requests are presented logically. However, some transitions could be smoother to enhance the flow. For example, consider adding a sentence or two to better connect the introduction with the request for help. Also, while the use of bullet points is not required, consider using more descriptive language to elaborate on the website's features, which could improve clarity.

Lexical Resource

The letter demonstrates a good range of vocabulary, including some informal expressions appropriate for a letter to a friend ('safe and sound,' 'computer wizard,' 'lend a hand'). The language is generally accurate, although there's room to refine some phrases to sound more natural. For example, instead of 'brief is quite modest,' you could say 'the brief is actually quite detailed.'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a reasonable command of grammar, but there are a few areas where accuracy could be improved. Pay attention to sentence structure and word choice to ensure clarity. While the overall meaning is clear, refining these aspects will enhance the letter's impact. For example, 'It will be wonderful, if we do it autoplayed' could be rephrased for better grammatical accuracy.

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