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Band 6+: Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer. Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. In your letter: Suggest how you could help her in her home Say why you would like to do this work Explain when you will and will not be available

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Dear Mrs Barrett,

I am writing this letter after looking at your advertisement regarding an english speaker helper for couple hours a day to help until summer to help with house chores.

I wanted to submit my application for this job as I have previous experienced gained of basic housework, grocery shopping, and light housekeeping. I have worked in the past during summer vacation at my aunt’s house numerous times which is why I would be delighted to add my resume into the file.

As I mentioned earlier, I work throughout my summer vacation in order to gain experience as well as spend my leisure time wisely. It helps to balance between schoolwork and having a job on one side.

For my availability, I could offer Monday to Friday 9 am to 2 PM. However, I would like to have off on Saturday and Sunday to spend time with my family and friends. Please let me know for any other inquiries.

Yours sincerely,

Arsh

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B1 - Intermediate
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summer: 3

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Task Response

The letter addresses the task requirements by suggesting ways to help, explaining the reasons for wanting the job, and detailing availability. There are some minor lapses in formality and language precision, but overall, the letter is well-organized and clearly communicates the necessary information. To improve, focus on refining sentence structure and word choice to enhance clarity and professionalism.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally coherent, but the organization could be improved. The introduction is a bit clunky and could be more concise. Consider grouping related ideas together more effectively. For example, the reasons for wanting the job and the experience could be combined into one paragraph. Transition phrases could also be used more effectively to link ideas between paragraphs.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, but there's room for improvement. Using more varied and precise language could enhance the letter. For example, instead of 'house chores,' you could use more specific terms like 'cleaning,' 'laundry,' or 'gardening.' Try to incorporate synonyms to avoid repetition.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains grammatical errors that affect clarity. There are issues with article usage ('an english speaker helper'), verb tense consistency, and sentence structure. For example, the first sentence is a bit long and could be broken down for better readability. Proofreading carefully for these types of errors is essential.

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