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Band 6+: "A friend of yours is thinking about applying for the same course that you did at university. He/She has asked for your advice about studying this subject." Write a letter to your friend. In your letter • give details of the course you took at the university • explain why you recommend the university • give some advice about how to apply Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ……,

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Dear Mary,

I hope you are doing well.

I’m happy to hear that you want to attend this coronary care I and II at National University. This is just only eight-month of full-time course. However, the course is very useful in the work place. They taught not only the heart diseases and treatments but also how to interpret Electrocardiogram (ECG).

Honestly, National University is the best one that I have attended all the Uni. All lecturers are very knowledgeable and proactive. Beside this, there’re a lot of shuttle bus, which is one of them is near Union station. You’ll save money and time for transportation since your house is near Union station.

I want to suggest you that you should apply the course through online once the application is opened because the seat will be filled up too fast. Make sure you follow up your application whether an application is accepted or not.

I hope you’ll have some idea about the course. You can call me anytime if you want to know more about the course.

Best wishes,

Mai

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B1 - Intermediate
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course: 4

application: 3

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Task Response

The letter appropriately addresses all parts of the task, providing details about the course, reasons for recommending the university, and application advice. The content is relevant and sufficient. To improve, consider elaborating slightly more on each point to provide a richer and more detailed response. For example, you could expand on the specific skills gained from the course or provide more specific advice on preparing the application.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally coherent, but the organization could be improved. Consider structuring the letter with clearer topic sentences for each paragraph to guide the reader. Transition words could also be used more effectively to link ideas between sentences and paragraphs, enhancing the flow of information.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, but there's room for improvement. Try to use more precise and varied vocabulary related to academic recommendations and university experiences. For example, instead of 'very useful,' you could use 'highly beneficial' or 'invaluable.' Also, avoid informal language where more formal alternatives are appropriate.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains several grammatical errors that affect clarity. Focus on improving sentence structure, subject-verb agreement, and correct use of articles (a/an/the). Pay attention to verb tenses and ensure they are consistent throughout the letter. Proofreading carefully before submission can help catch these errors.

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