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Band 6+: A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on holiday. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - give contact details for when you are away, - give instructions about how to care for your pet, - describe other household duties you would like your friend to undertake. When giving contact details, you do NOT need to write any addresses; something like the name of a friend you are staying with or a holiday destination is fine.

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Dear Kavita,

I hope you are doing great,

First of all, I would like to thank you for helping me by taking care of my home and my little dog whose name is Oscar. I am going on a vacation for about 2 weeks, Anchit is joining me on this trip.If by any chance, you are unable to reach me out then you can contact Anchit anytime. I will leave his contact details on the dining table.

Oscar is a very friendly dog. It would be easy for you to handle him. There are a few things that you have to be little concern about is his food timing and evening walks. I will send you his diet list on your phone. Also, he loves to go on evening walks around 6:00pm. So, please do not skip that otherwise, he gets little upset.

I do not want to give you more trouble but there are some things that I want you to look after. I used to do detailed cleaning of the whole house once a week and twice just sweep and mop. I want you to follow the same and please make sure of the gas stove that it is off when not in use.

I am so thankful to you that you are ready to help me in this situation. This is the sign of true friendship.

Your lovingly,

Pratibha

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6.5

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

Vocabulary Repetition:

little: 3

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Task Response

The letter appropriately covers all requirements of the task, providing relevant and sufficient information regarding contact details, pet care instructions, and household duties. The tone is friendly and appreciative. To further improve, consider adding more specific details to enhance clarity and ensure no potential misunderstandings. For example, you could specify the type of food Oscar eats or the preferred walking route.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally well-organized and easy to follow. The purpose of the letter is clear, and the instructions are presented logically. However, there are a few areas where coherence could be improved. For instance, the transition between providing contact details and discussing Oscar's care could be smoother. Also, ensure each paragraph focuses on a single main idea to enhance clarity.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is appropriate for the task and conveys the necessary information effectively. There's room to enhance the lexical range by incorporating more varied and precise language. For example, instead of repeatedly using 'take care of,' consider alternatives like 'look after,' 'manage,' or 'attend to,' depending on the context. Also, try to use more specific vocabulary related to pet care and household duties to demonstrate a broader command of language. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a reasonable command of grammar, but there are several grammatical errors and phrasing issues that affect the overall clarity and accuracy. For example, 'There are a few things that you have to be little concern about is his food timing' is grammatically incorrect. It should be something like 'You need to pay attention to his food timing.' Pay close attention to sentence structure, verb tense consistency, and correct use of articles and prepositions. Proofreading carefully can help catch these errors.

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