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Band 7+: You have recently started work in a new company. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter, - Explain why you changed jobs. - Describe your new job. - Tell him / her your other news.

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Hi Lamhot,

I hope you are doing well, I want to give you news about my latest job. Recently, I just started working at a new company.

I decided to change the job because I wanted to seek new experience and career development opportunities. At my previous job, my work felt monotonous and didn’t offer many opportunities to learn new things. Therefore, I felt this was the perfect time to try something new.

My duties are as one of the editors of a production house which includes content management, collaborating with the team, and handling social media projects. The work environment is very supportive and I feel comfortable in this kind of work environment, almost all of the colleagues are also very friendly. Although sometimes the work is quite busy, I enjoy it because there are many new things I can learn.

Additionally, I also moved closer to the office, making it easier to get to work, as it takes very little time. I’m still adjusting to my new routine, but so far everything is going well.

I hope we can meet and chat again soon. Please reply when you have time!

Best regards,

Fahri

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Overall Band Score

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

The letter appropriately covers all requirements of the task, providing relevant and sufficient information about the job change, the new job, and other news. The tone is friendly and the language is natural. To further improve, consider adding more specific details to enhance the description of the new job or the 'other news' section.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is well-organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion. The transitions between paragraphs are generally smooth, creating a logical flow of information. To further enhance coherence, consider using more varied cohesive devices to connect ideas within paragraphs.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is appropriate and generally accurate for the task. There is room to enhance the lexical resource by incorporating more specific and descriptive language to make the letter more engaging. For example, instead of saying 'the work is quite busy,' you could provide more detail about the specific challenges or demands of the job.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a good command of grammar with only minor errors. To improve further, pay attention to sentence structure and ensure that all sentences are clear and grammatically correct. Reviewing the letter for any inconsistencies in verb tense and subject-verb agreement can also be beneficial.

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