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Band 7+: A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/she has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: * explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday * describe some possible disadvantages * say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer

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Dear Sahra,

It’s great to hear from you. I hope you’re doing well. I reckon, it’s such a great idea to go camping in the summer. I can reassure you that it’ll be the time of your life! I know how demanding and tedious your job is, so being in the countryside you’re likely to be able to unwind well and recharge your battery.

However, you should know that in the evening and at night it might be quite cool. So, I recommend taking a warm cardigan and a thermos filled with hot coffee or tea. Also, in case of raining weather, it would be good to have waterproof boots and a raincoat.

I would love to join your camping holiday. However, this summer is going to be so busy because of my final unversity exams and my first intership. Because of that, I’ll be overwhelmed with work and studies.

That’s all for now.

Best wishes,

Sveta

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Overall Band Score

7.5

(+/- 0.5)

Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
Consider using more varied and advanced words.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

The letter appropriately addresses all parts of the task, providing reasons why the friend would enjoy camping, describing potential disadvantages, and explaining why the writer can't join this time. The response is relevant and sufficiently detailed. To improve, consider elaborating slightly more on the disadvantages to provide a more balanced perspective.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally well-organized and easy to follow. The paragraphing is logical, with each paragraph addressing a specific aspect of the task. Transitions between ideas are generally smooth, contributing to the overall coherence of the letter. To further enhance coherence, consider using more varied cohesive devices to link ideas within and between paragraphs.

Lexical Resource

The letter demonstrates a good range of vocabulary, using appropriate words and phrases to convey the message effectively. There is evidence of natural expression. To further improve, focus on incorporating more sophisticated vocabulary and idiomatic expressions where appropriate, while ensuring they fit the context naturally. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a good command of grammar, with a variety of sentence structures used. While there are some minor errors, they do not significantly impede understanding. To improve further, pay close attention to accuracy in more complex sentence structures and ensure consistent use of correct verb tenses and article usage.

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