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Band 7+: 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 Chris,

I hope you’re doing splendidly! I’ve received your letter in which you’re seeking a suggestion about a thrilling place to spend holidays and wants to know about my experience there.

Well, I recommend Mushkpuri top, a place located in the heart of district Murree. I visited this place last year during my summer holidays and I found it the most appealing place so far.

It was 30th of June, when I, along with my husband booked Paradise hotel for about a week and went there. Not only the destination but the journey was also very pleasant as there were green, natural landscapes, hilly mountains and deep valleys throughout our journey.

We reached there at about 7’o clock and the hotel environment was very pleasant. Our room was very clean and its window opened into a garden encompassing ripened fruit and lush trees. This was really amazing.

In our one week stay, we sighted all of the natural views including hiking on the Mushkpuri top which was the best day of my life. When we returned from a tiresome trip, the restaurant served us a really delicious meal. It contained fried chicken, mutton bbqs and traditional biryani. All of this was very mesmerizing and I hope your experience would be very great as well.

I wish you a great trip!

Regards,

Shafaq

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

Vocabulary Repetition:

about: 4

place: 4

there: 3

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Task Response

The letter fully satisfies the requirements of the task. It is well-organized, detailed, and uses appropriate language. There are no omissions or lapses.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally well-organized with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. The paragraphing is logical, and the letter follows a clear structure, addressing all points mentioned in the task. However, there are instances where the flow could be improved with better transitions between ideas. For example, elaborating more on why Mushkpuri Top is appealing immediately after recommending it would enhance coherence. Also, avoid abrupt shifts in focus; ensure each paragraph smoothly connects to the next.

Lexical Resource

The letter demonstrates a good range of vocabulary, using descriptive words to convey the experience. Terms like 'thrilling,' 'appealing,' 'lush,' and 'mesmerizing' add detail and interest. However, there are opportunities to use more sophisticated vocabulary to elevate the writing further. For example, instead of 'very pleasant,' consider using 'delightful' or 'charming.' Also, ensure that the word choice is always precise and natural.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a reasonable command of grammar, with a mix of simple and complex sentences. However, there are some grammatical errors and phrasing issues that affect the overall clarity. For example, 'wants to know' should be 'want to know,' and 'sighted all of the natural views' could be rephrased for better clarity. Pay close attention to verb tense consistency and subject-verb agreement. Proofreading carefully for these errors will improve the grammatical accuracy.

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