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Band 8+: A friend told you recently he/she has gone gone to an excellent restaurant. You wonder if this restaurant will suitable for your birthday party next week. Write a letter to your friend Tell your friend your planned party Ask what kind of food it serve and if your friend has any particular recommendations from the menu

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Deat Pat,

I hope you’re doing well. I’m writing this letter, because I heard from your friend, Ben, that you recently went to a restaurant by the lake and you enjoyed it. I’m planning on throwing a birthday party and when I looked up the restaurant, it actually caught my eye, so I thought I’d host my party there. Therefore, I had some questions regarding the place.

As I mentioned above, I’m planning to celebrate my birthday party on September 30th, at a fine dinning restaurant. I initially wanted to have it close to my own house in the suburbs. However, everyone else lives in downtown, so I decided to pick a different place that would be a shorter commute for others. I was thinking of inviting roughly 20 people for dinner and drinks. Can you please give me the name of the restaurant, and also the directions? I need to write down the exact address on the invites, giving everyone clear directions so they won’t get lost.

Additionally, what kind of cuisine does the restaurant serve? I’ve been warned by many of my guests that they don’t eat red meat, and I want to respect their dietery restrictions by making sure everyone can get the food they want. Since you’ve been to the place a few times now, I’d love to know your opinion about the service, as well as any special recommendations from the menu that you might have.

Finally, this is your official invite and I’ll be delighted to have you there, celebrating my special night with me.

I look forward to hearing back from you and possibly seeing you at the party.

Best,

Rojan Jafarnezhad

Word Count: 279

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

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

restaurant: 5

party: 3

everyone: 3

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Task Response

The letter effectively addresses all three task points: it explains the planned party, asks for the restaurant's name and directions, and inquires about the food and menu recommendations. The tone is friendly and appropriate for a letter to a friend. Minor lapses include a slight deviation in the opening (mentioning hearing from Ben rather than directly from the friend) and a minor spelling error ('dietery'). To achieve a higher score, ensure all details are directly relevant and proofread for small errors. Overall, the response is well-developed and fully satisfies the task requirements.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is well-organized and easy to follow. The purpose is clear, and each paragraph focuses on a specific aspect: the party plan, the request for the restaurant name and directions, and the request for food recommendations. The use of cohesive devices is natural, though a few transitions could be smoother (e.g., 'Therefore' at the start of the first paragraph feels slightly abrupt). Paragraphing is logical and effective. To improve, consider using more varied linking phrases to enhance flow.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is appropriate and generally precise, with some good collocations like 'caught my eye,' 'shorter commute,' and 'dietary restrictions.' There is a minor spelling error ('dietery' should be 'dietary') and a slight awkwardness in 'fine dinning restaurant' (should be 'fine dining restaurant'). The range of vocabulary is good, but there is room for more sophisticated or varied expressions. Overall, the lexical resource is strong and effectively conveys the intended meaning.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a good range of grammatical structures, including complex sentences and appropriate use of tenses. There are only minor errors, such as 'Deat' instead of 'Dear' and the misspelling of 'dietary.' The punctuation is generally correct, and the overall accuracy is high. To reach a higher band, ensure that all minor errors are eliminated and that sentence structures are varied even more.

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