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Band 7+: Your friend is thinking about learning to drive and would like some advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter • say why a driving licence is advantageous • recommend a driving school • give any extra guidance/tips You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear..., You should write at least 150 words.

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Dear Lisa,

Thank you for your letter. I am writing to provide you some good advice as I know you want to learn how to drive.

As you know, a driving license is highly important. You can drive in bad weather conditions, rather than waiting a long time for a bus. Furthermore, you can drive your children to school and your family in a car to refresh your energy after a demanding week.

Next, a place to learn driving is also important. I recommend a famous driving school in Ho Chi Minh City. That is Hoang Gia driving school, located on the 37 Nguyen Thien Thuat Street, Ward 2, District 3. Hoang Gia driving school is the largest and most renowed school in this city, with a modern vehicle fleet. However, the cost is quite high so you have to consider it carefully.

Then, I hope you take this advice seriously. If you do, you can take extra books that will help you progess in your learning.

I look forward to seeing you soon.

Sincerely,

Annie

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

driving: 5

school: 5

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Task Response

The letter addresses all three prompts required by the task. The advantages of driving are clearly stated, a specific school is recommended with supporting details, and some guidance is provided. However, the response could be improved by developing the ideas more fully to ensure a more natural flow. For instance, the 'extra guidance' section is quite brief and feels slightly abrupt; expanding on how the books help or suggesting practical tips (like practicing in quiet areas) would make the letter feel more complete and personal. Additionally, ensuring the tone remains consistently informal/friendly, as it is a letter to a friend, would enhance the overall quality.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter follows a logical structure, addressing all three bullet points in separate paragraphs. However, the transitions between ideas are somewhat mechanical. Using cohesive devices like 'Next' and 'Then' at the start of paragraphs can feel a bit repetitive and formulaic for a letter to a friend. To improve, try using more natural transitions or linking sentences through thematic progression rather than simple sequence markers.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is appropriate and clear, and you have used some good collocations such as 'demanding week' and 'modern vehicle fleet.' There are a few minor spelling and word choice issues (e.g., 'renowed' instead of 'renowned' and 'progess' instead of 'progress'). To reach a higher band, aim for more sophisticated and varied vocabulary to describe the benefits of driving and the qualities of the school. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is generally accurate, and the meaning is always clear. You use a mix of simple and complex sentences. However, there are some minor errors in preposition usage and article usage (e.g., 'provide you some good advice' should be 'provide you with some good advice' or 'give you some good advice'; 'on the 37 Nguyen Thien Thuat Street' should be 'at 37 Nguyen Thien Thuat Street'). Increasing the variety of complex structures and ensuring precision with prepositions will help improve your score.

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