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Band 7+: A friend who lives in another country has invited you to come and stay with him/her on your next holiday. You are too busy to accept the invitation. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, * Thank him/her for the invitation * Explain why you cannot come * Ask him/her about other times to visit Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: * Dear

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Dear Rudyard,

Thank you so much for your invitation. It’s really a really generous offer to put me up at your place in Tokyo. I’d really like to come and it’s very kind of you but unfortunately I won’t be able to make it due to my hectic work schedule.

I’ve just started a new teaching job, and l’ve been working around the clock. It’s been intense! I don’t mean to complain; I’ve been enjoying it immensely and the school I’m working at is actually our old high school, which has been a lot of fun.

Do you remember Mrs Brown? She’s actually my supervisor!

Could you let me know of another time I can visit? Because of the school holidays I’ll be free in the new year and l’ll also be free in winter so if you’re available then, I’d certainly love to escape the cold to visit you.

I can’t wait to hear from you.

Your friend,

Jay

Word Count: 160

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7.5

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

Vocabulary Repetition:

really: 3

school: 3

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Task Response

The letter appropriately addresses all parts of the task, providing a clear thank you, a well-explained reason for declining the invitation, and a proactive inquiry about future visit opportunities. The tone is friendly and the language is natural and engaging.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is well-organized and easy to follow. The paragraphing is logical, and the transitions between ideas are generally smooth. To further enhance coherence, consider using more varied cohesive devices to connect sentences and paragraphs, ensuring a seamless flow of information.

Lexical Resource

The letter demonstrates a good range of vocabulary, used appropriately and effectively. Phrases like 'hectic work schedule' and 'working around the clock' add depth to the writing. To further improve, consider incorporating more sophisticated vocabulary and idiomatic expressions where appropriate to enhance the naturalness and impact of your language. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter exhibits a strong command of grammar with a variety of sentence structures used accurately. Punctuation is generally correct. To achieve an even higher level, pay attention to minor grammatical details and aim for complete accuracy in all aspects of grammar and punctuation.

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