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Band 8+: A restaurant has placed an advertisement for waiters and waitresses in your local newspaper. Write a letter to the restaurant, applying for the job. In your letter: explain what you are currently doing describe your suitability for this area of work say when you can attend an interview You should write at least 150 words.

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Dear Manager,

I am writing to apply for the waiter position advertised in my local newspaper.

I am drawn to applying for this position because my current activity is related to waiting tables as well. I work as a waiter in a traditional restaurant near my home. On top of that, I deal with a wide range of people speaking different languages, which enables me to communicate not only in my mother tongue, but also in a foreign language.

I find that this position matches my skills. Plus, with 2 years of experience working in the same position, I believe that it will not take too long for me to adapt to the work environment.

I would be available for an interview at 7:00 a.m. on the weekend. However, I would welcome the opportunity to discuss this at your convenience.

Thank you for your attention. I look forward to your response.

Yours faithfully,

Reza

Word Count: 154

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

position: 4

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Task Response

The letter fully addresses all parts of the task. The candidate clearly explains their current occupation, provides relevant evidence of their suitability (experience and language skills), and specifies availability for an interview. The tone is appropriately formal for a job application, and the structure is logical. No significant improvements are required as the requirements of the task are appropriately satisfied.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is well-organized and follows a logical progression. Each bullet point from the task is addressed in a separate paragraph, which makes the structure clear. The use of cohesive devices like 'On top of that' and 'Plus' helps the flow, though 'Plus' is slightly informal for a job application. To improve, you could use more sophisticated transitional phrases such as 'Furthermore' or 'In addition' to maintain a professional tone throughout.

Lexical Resource

You have used a good range of vocabulary relevant to the context, such as 'drawn to,' 'mother tongue,' and 'at your convenience.' The phrasing is natural and clear. To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more industry-specific terminology (e.g., 'customer service excellence,' 'fast-paced environment,' or 'multicultural clientele') to demonstrate a more sophisticated command of the language.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is largely accurate, and you demonstrate a good mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are no major errors that impede communication. One minor area for improvement is the phrasing 'my current activity is related to waiting tables'; while grammatically correct, it sounds slightly unnatural. A more native-like way to express this would be 'my current role involves waiting tables' or 'I am currently employed as a waiter.'

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