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Band 8+: A friend you met last year has invited you to visit him/her in his/her country. You have never been there before and need some information before you leave. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: request advise about a gift for his/her family ask about activities and clothing in his/her country find out about the food

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Dear Kasun,

I hope you and your family are doing well. I am really excited about visiting your country soon and am currently getting ready for the trip. Before I leave, I would appreciate your advice on choosing a suitable gift for your family, as I am not familiar with their preferences.

Could you also let me know what activities we are likely to do while I am there? I would like to pack appropriately, so please tell me if I need any special clothing for the weather. I heard that it gets quite cold during this time of year.

Finally, I am very curious about the local food. I would love to try traditional dishes, so please let me know what I should expect.

Thank you again for the invitation. I cannot wait to see you soon.

Best wishes,John

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Overall Band Score

8.5
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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A
Vocabulary Repetition:
would: 3
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Task Response

8
The letter fully satisfies the requirements of the task. All three bullet points are addressed clearly and appropriately. The tone is consistently friendly and the language is natural and effective. The letter falls short of the required 150 words.

Coherence & Cohesion

8
The letter is very well-organized and easy to follow. The paragraphing is logical, and the transitions between topics are smooth, contributing to a seamless reading experience.

Lexical Resource

9
The letter demonstrates a sophisticated use of vocabulary. Words and phrases like 'suitable gift,' 'pack appropriately,' and 'traditional dishes' are used accurately and enhance the overall quality of the writing.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

9
The letter exhibits excellent grammatical control. The sentences are well-constructed, and there are no noticeable errors in grammar or punctuation. The range of structures used is also commendable.

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