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Band 6+: 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 Pat,

Good day my precious friend.I am writing to tell you about my plans for my upcoming birthday next week . Last month ,when we met at the wedding anniversary celebration of your parents, you told me that you had a memorable experience in one of the next restaurant to the nearby Trevor City. I am thinking and asking if the venue is suitable for my precious day because I want to try to celebrate my birthday this year at a fancy restaurant. I have almost tried everything like beaches,home party and even resort ,and this year I want it to be done differently.

As much as possible it should have a nice ambiance and presentable dining area for visitors. I want it also near to us so that all of our friends can join and participate. You also mentioned that it is pet-friendly which is why it makes it perfect so that both our dogs Jimmy and Sheila can join as well.And lastly, space is non-negotiable so that everyone can dance,sing and interact freely.

In connection with this, can you tell me some details about the restaurant. What is the name and what is the building looks like. In going there, what are the best landmarks that we need to pay attention on and observed like the color of the building and nearby streets. Also ,do we need to go to the South Kinley street or Raver street for faster travel time?

For the foods, what kind of dishes do they served? Does it offer meat and fish since I love those kind of foods including my whole family. Since you were there last time, are there any foods that you can suggest that is very worth trying for? Please do not hesitate to share it with me so I can try and consider as well.

I am looking forward for your message and recommendations.

Best Wishes,

Reina

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

restaurant: 3

there: 3

foods: 3

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Task Response

The letter covers all three required points: it explains the planned party, asks for the restaurant's name and directions, and asks about the food and recommendations. The tone is friendly and appropriate. However, there are some lapses: the opening is slightly informal ('my precious friend'), and the description of the restaurant's location is vague ('one of the next restaurant to the nearby Trevor City'), which may confuse the reader. Additionally, the request for directions includes specific street names that were not mentioned in the task, which could be seen as slightly off-topic. To improve, ensure all details are clear and directly relevant, and maintain a consistent formal-informal balance. Overall, the task is well addressed.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally well-organized with clear paragraphs for each task point. However, the flow is sometimes disrupted by awkward phrasing and abrupt transitions (e.g., 'I am thinking and asking if the venue is suitable...' and 'In connection with this...'). The opening and closing are appropriate, but the overall cohesion could be improved by using more natural linking phrases and ensuring each paragraph has a clear central idea. Consider smoothing transitions between the introduction, the party details, the restaurant questions, and the food inquiries.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate and mostly appropriate for the task, with some good attempts at descriptive language (e.g., 'fancy restaurant', 'nice ambiance', 'presentable dining area'). However, there are several instances of imprecise or awkward word choices (e.g., 'one of the next restaurant', 'precious day', 'what is the building looks like', 'do they served'). To improve, use more precise and natural vocabulary, and avoid repetition (e.g., 'precious' used multiple times). A wider range of expressions related to restaurants, food, and directions would enhance the response.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are numerous grammatical errors and punctuation issues that affect clarity. Examples include: 'Good day my precious friend' (missing comma), 'Last month ,when we met' (spacing and comma), 'one of the next restaurant' (incorrect article and singular/plural), 'I am thinking and asking' (awkward tense), 'what is the building looks like' (incorrect question structure), 'do we need to go' (correct but inconsistent with other questions), 'what kind of dishes do they served' (incorrect verb form), 'I love those kind of foods' (incorrect demonstrative), and 'I am looking forward for your message' (incorrect preposition). To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement, correct question formation, and consistent use of tenses. Proofreading for punctuation and article usage is also recommended.

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