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Band 5+: Explanation letter. A family member is coming to stay with you. He or she will be arriving by train in the morning, but you won't be home until the evening.

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Dear Rohini,

I hope this letter found you in great health. First of all, i was so pleased when i heard that you are planning to visit my house this weekend. I saw you mentioned in you letter that you will be arriving by train in early morning on saturday. My exicement was on cloud nine by read your words.

I have an issuse on saturday actually my husband has work on same day when you will be arriving. Actually, we have only one car due to this i have to drop him first . His work is in southwest of my city which is one and half hour away from my house . Because of this reason , I will not be able to pick you from C-train station but i will put my house key near to front door under mat. I hope you will understand my stuation.

Moreover, I made thousands of plan for passing time with you. We will be visit to one og famous restaurant of Calgary, Watching pitcure , shopping and many more things to do together. Meet you soon

Your’s friend

Arsh.

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Overall Band Score

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

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

house: 3

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Task Response

The letter addresses all parts of the task, explaining the key arrangements, providing directions (implicitly), and suggesting activities. However, the explanation of how to get from the train station to the house could be clearer and more direct. The tone is generally appropriate, but there are some minor grammatical errors and awkward phrasings. To improve, focus on providing clear and concise instructions and proofread carefully for grammatical accuracy.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter's organization is somewhat unclear, and the flow of ideas could be improved. The introduction is a bit lengthy and could be more concise. The explanation of the arrangements for the keys and the directions from the train station could be clearer and more detailed. The closing is abrupt and lacks a strong concluding statement. To improve coherence, ensure each paragraph focuses on a single main idea and use transitional phrases to connect ideas smoothly. For example, you could use phrases like 'In addition to that' or 'Furthermore' to link related points.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is basic and lacks variety. There are instances of informal language (e.g., 'on cloud nine') that may not be appropriate for a semi-formal letter. To enhance lexical resource, try to incorporate a wider range of vocabulary related to travel, arrangements, and activities. For example, instead of 'passing time,' you could use 'spending quality time.' Also, ensure that the tone is consistent with the context of the letter. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains several grammatical errors, including incorrect verb tenses, subject-verb agreement issues, and awkward phrasing. For example, 'I hope this letter found you in great health' is not idiomatic, and 'My exicement was on cloud nine by read your words' is grammatically incorrect. To improve grammatical accuracy, review basic grammar rules and practice constructing a variety of sentence structures. Pay attention to verb tenses, articles, and prepositions. Proofreading carefully before submitting the letter can also help identify and correct errors.

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