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Band 6+: A friend invited you to join his/her birthday party next week but you are too busy to attend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter - say good wishes to your friend - explain why you cannot attend - say what you can do next

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Dear Mr James,

I hope this email finds you well. I am wrinting this email to inform you that I will not attend your party next week since I have a hectic schedual and wish you a wonderful and healthy new year.

First and foremost, I am going to express my best and wonderful wish to your birthday. In the next year, I hope you can achieve your goal, possess some pratical skills, and uncover your dream.

Secondly, I must express my deeply apology to you on not attending your amazing birthday party which you have prepared for several days. The beautifal layout and decoration of the venue and the guests you invited illustrate the work and energy you put in this party and these profoundly attracted me. However, due to the schedual planned by my colleagues, I have to make a bussiness trip to Paris; thereby I can not come to your party per ce which it really pity for me.

Lastly but not least, I have prepared a gift for you and it will be delivered right before the party. It would be wonderful if you can unpackage it in front of the guests and film a video for me. The surprise was designed by myself and my wife, taking several days and nights to finish it.

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6.5

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

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

party: 5

wonderful: 3

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Task Response

The letter addresses all the requirements of the task, including conveying birthday wishes, explaining the reason for not attending, and suggesting an alternative. The tone is generally appropriate, and the letter is well-organized. However, there are some areas for improvement. The language could be more natural and less formal in certain parts. For example, phrases like "possess some pratical skills, and uncover your dream" could be rephrased for better flow and impact. Additionally, while the explanation for not attending is clear, elaborating slightly more on the business trip could add depth. Finally, while mentioning a gift is a nice touch, the request to film the unboxing might seem a bit demanding; consider softening the tone or offering an alternative.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally coherent, but the flow could be improved. The organization into paragraphs is logical, but the transitions between ideas within paragraphs sometimes feel abrupt. Consider using transition words and phrases to connect your ideas more smoothly and guide the reader through your letter. For example, in the second paragraph, you could add a phrase like "Furthermore" or "In addition to this" to link the wishes more effectively.

Lexical Resource

The letter demonstrates a good range of vocabulary, but some word choices sound slightly unnatural or formal for a letter to a friend (e.g., "profoundly attracted me," "per ce"). Aim for more natural and conversational language. While the vocabulary is generally accurate, there are instances where a different word or phrase would be more appropriate. For example, instead of "possess some pratical skills", consider "develop some practical skills".

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are noticeable grammatical errors that affect clarity. Pay close attention to subject-verb agreement, tense consistency, and correct use of articles and prepositions. For example, "I am wrinting" should be "I am writing," and "schedual" should be "schedule." Also, the phrase "deeply apology" should be "deepest apologies." Review your work carefully for these types of errors.

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