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Band 8+: A friend you know well is moving to a new home. You would like to help him/her with moving. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter - Explain why you have time to help with moving - Say what you could do to help - Ask some questions about his/her new home Begin your letter as follows: Dear…..,

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Dear Charlie,

I hope this letter finds you in great spirits.

Congratulations on your decision to move to a new home in Hanoi after four years of renting! As a fellow student at Hanoi University, I am delighted to hear about this exciting chapter in your life.

I wanted to let you know that I’m more than happy to assist you with the moving process. Having just finished my thesis assignment, I now have the entire spring and summer free. This provides me with the perfect opportunity to lend a hand and make your transition smoother.

To further ease the moving process, I can leverage my uncle’ expertise in the moving service business. He can offer the best discounts, ensuring a cost-effective and efficient move. Feel free to let me know if you would like me to coordinate this for you.

As you prepare to settle into your new home, I’m curious about its details. Is it located far from the city center? Is it in a small alley or on a main road? Additionally, if you need any assistance with setting up Wi-Fi and electricity, I have some reliable contacts that could be of help.

Wishing you a stress-free move and looking forward to catching up soon.

Best regards,

Van Nguyen

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Overall Band Score

8

(+/- 0.5)

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

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

moving: 3

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Task Response

7

The letter adequately addresses the task by offering to help with the moving process and asking questions about the new home. However, it could have included more specific details about the type of help that could be provided.

Coherence & Cohesion

8

The letter is generally well-organized and coherent. The ideas are presented logically, and the paragraphing is well managed. However, there could be a stronger use of cohesive devices to enhance the overall coherence.

Lexical Resource

8

The letter demonstrates a wide range of vocabulary, and the language used is mostly accurate and appropriate. However, there is room for more sophisticated and varied lexical choices to further enhance the overall lexical resource.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

8

A wide range of grammatical structures is used with good control. There are only minor errors in punctuation and grammar, which do not significantly affect the overall clarity and coherence of the letter.

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