Letter

Band 5+: A friend of yours is going on holiday soon and has asked you to recommend a destination. Write a letter to your friend and recommend a good place for a holiday that you have visited before. You should say: • Where you went • Where you stayed and • What you can do there.

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Dear Ruth,

How are you doing ? hope your family are in good health state.I”m this letter in regard to your request for choosing a place to spend your vacation. I’d recommend you try village gate hotel at no 28 olewe street in aba because it has a vey stunning and spacious ecosysytem with flowers of different species.

I went there for my 28th birthday with my fianance and my lovely friends.I lodged in one of there most special room where i have a peaceful moment with my spouse and was pleased with the services they rendered and the kind of romantic music that was been played.

My dearest love,going there for your holiday is the best elephant memory you can ever imagine because they display a lot of activities for entertainment such as dancing competition,swimming pool also the dishes they served are one in a millon most especially native meals such as ofe nkwobi.

I hope to see you giving it a try and you will never be dissapointed or embarased trust my word.Catch you soon my little puppy.

Yours sincerely,

precious.

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Overall Band Score

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

Vocabulary Repetition:

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Task Response

The letter adequately covers the task requirements by recommending a holiday destination and providing details about the location, accommodation, activities, and food. However, the tone is somewhat informal for a recommendation letter, and some phrases are a bit unnatural. To improve, focus on maintaining a consistent and professional tone throughout the letter and ensure clarity in your descriptions.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally coherent, but the organization could be improved. Consider structuring your paragraphs more clearly around specific aspects of the recommendation, such as the hotel, activities, and food. Transition phrases could also be used to link ideas more smoothly.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate but could be more varied and precise. Some phrases are a bit informal for a recommendation letter. Try to use more descriptive and specific language to enhance the impact of your recommendations. For example, instead of 'very stunning and spacious ecosystem,' you could describe specific features of the environment.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are several grammatical errors and phrasing issues that affect clarity. Focus on improving sentence structure, verb tense consistency, and correct use of articles and prepositions. Proofreading carefully before submitting would help catch these errors.

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