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Band 5+: You are planning a weekend camping trip with your former classmates. Write a letter to invite them to join you. In your letter, you should mention: - the location and date of the trip - what activities you have planned - what they need to bring with them.

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Dear Alex, Jose and Patel,

I hope you are doing well.

I am writing cordially invite for a camping trip for all of you including your family members, which I am planning to organize on this weekend.

I recently booked the spacious campsite in the Sibbald Provicial Park, near the Kingston city, which is an easily accessible and convenient location for everyone. I am hoping to reach at the site before noon on Saturday. Throughout the stay, we definitely play cricket as well as prepare a delicious food in the late evening, I believe, which will you enjoy most. Moreover, without any exception, I agree to do the firecamp.

It would be a great help if you could bring a bat, balls and stamps, which are essential tools for the cricket. Additionally, could you please carry the two-bundle stove including an electrical lighter to spark the fire?

I would be greatly appreciate it if you could inform about the attendances via my personal cellphone or fill the RSVP form by June 11, 2026, at approximately 4 p.m.

Thank you so much for time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely,

Shailesh Patel

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
Using more sophisticated words could be beneficial.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

which: 4

could: 3

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Task Response

The letter addresses all three bullet points required by the task. The destination and activities are clearly mentioned, the equipment needed is specified, and the method/deadline for confirmation is provided. However, the response could be improved by ensuring better logical flow and more natural phrasing. For example, some word choices (like 'stamps' instead of 'bats' or 'firecamp' instead of 'campfire') and grammatical structures are slightly awkward, which can occasionally obscure the intended meaning. To reach a higher score, focus on refining the precision of your vocabulary and ensuring that the tone remains consistent throughout the letter.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter follows the required structure and addresses all three bullet points from the task. However, the flow of ideas is occasionally interrupted by awkward phrasing and grammatical errors. For example, the transition between describing activities and the equipment needed could be smoother. To improve, focus on using cohesive devices (like 'Regarding the equipment' or 'As for the RSVP') to link your paragraphs more naturally.

Lexical Resource

You have attempted to use some sophisticated vocabulary (e.g., 'cordially', 'accessible', 'essential'), but there are several instances of incorrect word usage that obscure meaning. For example, 'stamps' is likely a mistake for 'bats' or 'pads', and 'do the firecamp' is not a natural English collocation; 'build a campfire' would be better. Try to focus on learning common collocations (words that naturally go together) to make your writing sound more authentic.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, particularly with verb forms and sentence structure. Examples include 'I am writing cordially invite' (should be 'I am writing to cordially invite you') and 'we definitely play' (should be 'we will definitely play'). There are also issues with article usage and prepositional errors. To improve, practice subject-verb agreement and the use of future tenses when discussing plans.

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