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Band 7+: A friend you made while you were studying abroad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in your country. You have heard about a job in a local company that might be suitable for him/her. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter tell your friend about the job and what sort of work it involves say why you think the job would be suitable for him/her explain how to apply for the job

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Dear Tolu,

Hi dear. How’re you? I am sorry I haven’t replied your letter, I have been really occupied. In your letter, you mentioned that you were looking for a job. I am happy to tell you that I found a suitable one for you.

I was walking down the street when I saw a banner outside a local hotel so I went inside to make some enquiries. There is vacancy for a full-time chef. The roles include; making a three-square meal everyday for the hotel and making sure that the kitchen is always neat. Fortunately, there is free accomodation and feeding.

I was thrilled when I heard about this job because I know cooking is your passion. I remember how much you enjoyed making various dishes in school so I believe being a chef will be a piece of cake. Also, I know you are very disciplined and organized so keeping the kitchen clean won’t be a big deal.

To apply, all you have to do is send a mail to peopledemoncratic@gmail.com. Remember to include your name and the role you are applying for. I believe you will get the job.

I am rooting for you, my friend.

Best regards,

Deborah.

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Overall Band Score

7.5

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

Vocabulary Repetition:

making: 3

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Task Response

The letter appropriately covers all requirements of the task, providing relevant and sufficient information about the job, suitability, and application process. There are only a few minor areas for improvement. For example, the letter could include more specific details about the hotel or the type of cuisine involved in the chef position to further enhance the response.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally well-organized and easy to follow. The information is presented in a logical order, addressing all the points in the task. However, the opening could be more engaging and the transition between paragraphs could be smoother. For example, instead of directly stating 'In your letter, you mentioned...', you could use a more natural transition like 'It was great to hear from you, and I was excited to read that you're looking for job opportunities here.' Also, avoid contractions.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is appropriate and generally accurate. However, there's room to enhance the range and sophistication of the language. For instance, instead of 'making a three-square meal everyday,' you could say 'preparing a variety of meals daily.' Similarly, 'a piece of cake' is a bit informal; consider alternatives like 'well-suited to your skills' or 'within your capabilities' to maintain a more professional tone. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a good command of grammar with only minor errors. Pay attention to subject-verb agreement and correct tense usage. While the grammar is mostly accurate, refining sentence structures and using a wider range of grammatical structures could further improve the writing. For example, consider using more complex sentences to express ideas more precisely.

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