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Band 6+: A friend of yours is going on holiday soon and has asked you to recommend a destination. Write a letter to your friend and recommend a good place for a holiday that you have visited before. You should say: • Where you went • Where you stayed and • What you can do there.

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Dear Mike,

I hope you’re doing well. Thank you for asking me about a place for a vacation. I have visited many countries, so I would like to recommend you our city. As I know, you have never been to Asia, so I’d recommend to start your experience with the Philippines, particularly with Cebu. I’ve lived in Cebu for three months and I’ve discovered all island from North to South and you know, I had a blast.

First of all, take a taxi from the airport to Cebu city. I used to live in ‘pacific Hotel’, so you can stay there, it’s a good place. Honestly, there is nothing special in downtown, but if you have time, please visit IMS Academy and say hello to mine Linda. If you are going to discover the island, I’d recommendto rent a cor. It is not expensive by any means, so, pedal to the petal and drive!

By the way, be careful with a traffic jerm. Usually local people den’t follow the rules and drive whatever they want. And prase, keep your phone inside your bag, because it can be stallen.

I hope you will enjoy your holiday. I am going to wait for your photes.

See you soon

Valerii

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Overall Band Score

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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 adequately covers the task requirements by recommending a destination, describing accommodation and activities, and mentioning a negative aspect. However, the letter could benefit from more detailed descriptions and a more organized structure. For example, elaborating on specific activities beyond 'discover the island' and providing more details about the hotel would enhance the response. Also, the negative aspect could be more clearly integrated into the description of the destination rather than presented as a separate warning. Overall, the letter is satisfactory but could be improved with more detail and better organization.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally coherent, but the organization could be improved. Consider structuring the letter with clearer topic sentences for each paragraph to guide the reader. Transition words could also be used more effectively to link ideas between sentences and paragraphs. For example, you could use 'Furthermore' or 'In addition' to introduce additional activities or details about Cebu.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, but there's room for improvement in using more varied and precise language. For instance, instead of saying 'it's a good place,' you could describe the hotel with more detail, such as 'it offers comfortable accommodations and is conveniently located.' Also, consider using synonyms to avoid repetition, such as replacing 'discover' with 'explore' or 'experience.' Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains grammatical errors that affect clarity. Pay attention to verb tense consistency (e.g., 'I used to live' vs. 'I've lived'). Also, be mindful of correct spelling ('traffic jerm' should be 'traffic jam,' 'stallen' should be 'stolen,' and 'photes' should be 'photos'). Proofreading carefully before submitting can help catch these errors. Also, 'den't' should be 'don't'.

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