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Band 5+: A friend has written you asking for advice about a problem at work. You have had a similar problem in the past. Write a reply to your friend. In your letter: -Tell your friend you understand the problem -Explain what happened to you in the past -Suggest possible solutions to the problem

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Dear Jennifer,

I hope this letter finds you well. I understand that you are having commutication problems with your manager at work. This issue can be annoying, and I am aware of that because of my similar previous experiences.

When I was working in my last company, we had numerous problems because of lack of communication with my principle. I was working remotely as you are now, my manager was working from the office. Therefore, we were meeting online, and I think we were misunderstanding each other all time. Consequently, this issue became a huge problem. However, luckily I came up with a solution which I suppose will help you.

When communication problem got worse, I contact my superior to have one-to-one meeting at the office. Than we decided to have our weekly meeting face-to-face to solve our issues. If we did not decided to that, I think it will be impossible to work together. My recommendations is to do the same, meet your manager, and have a talk about this obvious issue, and find a solution together. I hope my suggestions will be helpful for you.

Sincerely,

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

manager: 3

issue: 3

working: 3

meeting: 3

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Task Response

The letter partially addresses the task by acknowledging the friend's problem and sharing a similar experience. However, the explanation of the past experience is not detailed enough, and the suggested solutions are not fully developed. To improve, provide a more thorough explanation of the past experience and offer a range of possible solutions with more specific details.

Coherence & Cohesion

The message is somewhat coherent, but there are some issues with cohesion and paragraphing. The ideas are not consistently organized, and there are some abrupt shifts between sentences. Consider using cohesive devices more effectively to connect ideas and ensure a smoother flow between sentences and paragraphs.

Lexical Resource

There is a reasonable range of vocabulary used, but some words are not used accurately, and there is a lack of precision in expression. Additionally, more sophisticated and natural vocabulary could be employed. Try to incorporate a wider variety of vocabulary with more precise and natural usage.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

While a variety of structures are attempted, there are noticeable grammatical errors and inaccuracies throughout the letter. Punctuation is also inconsistent. To enhance the score, focus on improving the accuracy of grammar and punctuation, and aim for more complex sentence structures with better control.

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