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Band 7+: A close friend helped you overcome a difficult situation recently, and you want to express your gratitude. Write a letter to your friend explaining how they helped you. You should include details about: - the situation you were facing - the specific actions your friend took to help - how their help impacted you.

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Hey, my bestie!

A couple of days ago, I was very depressed. My boyfriend cheated on me with my best friend- Anna. I believed that Alex was loyal and we never break up. But it is life, and I need to move on. I wasted my time on an unnecessary person. This situation opened my eyes, and I understand what kind of person he really.

You’ve been with me for the last two days. You’ve been supporting me. When I called you, you didn’t ask what happened and came to me straight away. That night, you bought me a lot of sweets to at least somehow calm me down.

After, conversation with you, that I felt better. I calmed down and made the right decision. In a message, I wrote him that we were breaking up.

Now I feel good in my soul, and I’ve met a good person.

I just want to say that you are the best person I have ever met in my life!

You are the best!

With love,

From Jennifer.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A1 - Beginner
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

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Task Response

The letter addresses the task by explaining the difficult situation, the friend's actions, and the impact. However, the tone is slightly informal for a general training task, and some aspects could be more detailed. To improve, focus on using a more consistently formal tone and elaborating on the specific actions and their impact with more depth.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally well-organized and the message is clear. However, transitions between some ideas could be smoother to enhance the flow. For example, elaborating slightly more on the impact of your friend's actions immediately after describing them would improve coherence. Consider using more varied cohesive devices to connect sentences and paragraphs.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is appropriate for the context and conveys the message effectively. To further enhance your lexical resource, try incorporating more varied and sophisticated vocabulary related to emotions and support. For instance, instead of just saying 'I felt better,' you could use phrases like 'I felt a sense of relief' or 'I felt more at peace.' Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a good command of grammar, with only a few minor errors. Pay attention to verb tense consistency and subject-verb agreement. For example, 'I believed that Alex was loyal and we never break up' could be improved to 'I believed that Alex was loyal and that we would never break up.' Proofreading carefully can help catch these small errors.

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