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Band 6+: 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 and ask him about another time to visit.

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Dear Rudyard,

Thank you so much for your invitation. It’s a real generous offer to put me at your place in Tokyo. I’d really like to come and its’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 I’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 the head of the school now!

Could you let me know of another time I can visit? Because of the school holiday I’ll be free in the new year and I’ll also be free on 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 again.

Your friend,

Jay

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Overall Band Score

6.5

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

Vocabulary Repetition:

school: 4

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Task Response

7.5

The letter adequately addresses the task by thanking the friend for the invitation, explaining the reason for not being able to visit, and asking about another time to visit. To improve, consider providing a more specific reason for not being able to visit and suggesting possible alternative dates for the visit.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is mostly coherent and cohesive, with ideas presented logically. However, there are some minor lapses in cohesion, such as the abrupt transition between discussing the work schedule and reminiscing about the school. Try to maintain a smoother flow between ideas. Additionally, consider using more varied transition words to enhance coherence.

Lexical Resource

There is a good range of vocabulary used throughout the letter. However, some expressions could be more formal and precise. Aim to use more sophisticated vocabulary and expressions to elevate the lexical resource score. Additionally, pay attention to word choice to ensure accuracy and appropriateness.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a wide range of grammatical structures used accurately. There are minor punctuation errors and a few instances of awkward phrasing that slightly affect the overall fluency. To improve, focus on refining sentence structures and ensuring consistent punctuation usage.

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