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Band 5+: 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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Dear Ama,

I’m very happy to hear from you once again after a long silence. Hope you good. It’s been awhile since we met as ladies to have our usual “girls girls talk”.Anyway,I m writing to have a detail insight about the restaurant you once told me about.

Do you remember you recently praised a restaurant you once visited?

In details, I would like you to know about the plans i have already put in place towards my upcoming birthday party.Looking for a spacious and beautiful place with tasty dishes has been very difficult since almost all the restaurant which offers such unique service has all been booked towards the upcoming festival in the town. However, i got one with tasty meal even though their space is not as spacious as I wanted but cool to host almoat all my guests.

I therefore thought of you a d remembered you once praised a restaurant to me about their exceptionally service and good food

Hence want.to know more about them and the dishes they provide.However incase you can recommend any from the menu which will be needed for the party.

I would be happy for your help.

Your friend,

Lydia

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

Vocabulary Repetition:

about: 4

restaurant: 4

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Task Response

The letter addresses the task requirements by informing the friend about the planned party and asking about the restaurant's food and recommendations. However, the organization could be improved for clarity. Consider structuring the letter with a clear introduction, a paragraph detailing the party plans and the need for a suitable restaurant, and a final paragraph specifically asking about the restaurant's menu and recommendations. Also, pay attention to grammatical accuracy and word choice to enhance the overall quality of the writing.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally organized, but some sentences are a bit lengthy and could be broken down for better clarity. Consider using more varied cohesive devices to improve the flow between ideas. For example, in the second paragraph, the transition could be smoother by directly linking your party plans to your friend's recommendation.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, but there's room to enhance it with more specific and varied word choices. For instance, instead of repeatedly using 'good food' or 'tasty dishes,' try to incorporate more descriptive adjectives related to cuisine and dining experiences. Also, avoid informal expressions like 'girls girls talk' in a formal letter.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are several grammatical errors throughout the letter that affect clarity. Pay close attention to verb tense consistency, subject-verb agreement, and correct article usage. For example, 'Hope you good' should be 'Hope you are well,' and 'I m writing' should be 'I am writing.' Proofreading carefully before submission can help catch these errors.

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