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Band 7+: After being involved in an accident, you were looked after by a person you did not know before. Write a special thank you letter to express your gratitude. In your letter: • introduce yourself and let him/her know why you are writing • express your appreciation • and offer him/ her to visit your home with his/her family Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ...................,

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Dear Christine,

Hello, I assumed this letter would arrive at your postmail in a week. Do you remember a girl in baggy trousers with a fractured arm that you helped last week? I was that person. I’m Lail and I’m writing to you to let you know that I’m really grateful that you were there when no one was offering their helping hand. You even went all the way as if I were your own family by sitting me on the curb and waiting for the ambulance and my husband to come.

I don’t know what my future would be if you hadn’t aided me in that critical moment. A million thank you wouldn’t be enough to express my gratitude. It really touched my heart, especially, when you offered me that yellow rain coat and blanket to keep me warm and dry.

Thank you for soothing and reassuring me that everything will be fine while I feel like it will be the end of the world for me.

I also invite you and your family to have a BBQ in our home next Sunday 28th June. I know this couldn’t compare to what you did to me but I hope you could accept my small thank you gesture.

Thank you so much for everything Christine.

Yours Sincerely,

Lail

Word Count: 218

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
Consider using more varied and advanced words.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

The letter fully addresses all three bullet points: it introduces the writer and the purpose, expresses heartfelt appreciation with specific details, and extends a clear invitation to the reader and their family. The tone is warm and appropriate, and the content is relevant and sufficient. There are minor lapses in phrasing (e.g., 'postmail' instead of 'mailbox', 'as if I were your own family' could be more natural), but these do not detract from the overall effectiveness. To reach a higher band, refine word choice and sentence structures for greater precision and naturalness.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally well-organized and easy to follow. The purpose is clear, and the paragraphs are logically structured. However, there are minor lapses in cohesion, such as the abrupt transition from expressing gratitude to the invitation. Consider using linking phrases like 'In addition' or 'Furthermore' to smooth the flow between paragraphs. The overall message is coherent, but a more explicit connection between ideas would enhance the cohesion.

Lexical Resource

The letter demonstrates a good range of vocabulary with some natural and expressive phrases (e.g., 'baggy trousers', 'soothing and reassuring me', 'small thank you gesture'). However, there are a few awkward or informal word choices (e.g., 'postmail', 'aided me', 'feel like it will be the end of the world for me') that could be replaced with more precise or formal alternatives. Overall, the vocabulary is appropriate for the task, but more sophisticated and accurate word choices would elevate the response. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter uses a variety of sentence structures, including complex sentences, and generally maintains good grammatical control. However, there are a few errors and awkward phrasings that detract from the overall accuracy. For example, 'I assumed this letter would arrive at your postmail in a week' is unclear and contains an unusual word ('postmail'). Also, 'while I feel like it will be the end of the world for me' is grammatically incorrect; it should be 'while I felt like it was the end of the world for me.' Additionally, 'I also invite you and your family to have a BBQ in our home' should be 'at our home.' These minor errors do not impede understanding but should be corrected for a higher band score.

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