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Band 4+: Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer. Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. In your letter: Suggest how you could help her in her home Say why you would like to do this work Explain when you will and will not be available

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hello mrs barret,

i am Manpreet Kaur living to your house. in yesterday newspaper i saw an advertisement for summer time job. I would love to work in my summer vacation if i get chance. I have interest in gardening i can help you to cut grass and watering plants in your house. in every summer i find job like this because i love to spend time in nature. so i have experience as well in cutting grass in better way as i am doing this job for last 4 years.

unfortunately i cant be able to do this on weekends due to my personal reasons but i will be available for the whole week days. i can start working by next week. moreover i can work full time if you want, please let me know about decision. if you have any question feel free to contact me

your faithfully

manpreet

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Overall Band Score

4.5
(+/- 0.5)
Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
Consider using more varied and advanced words.
Grammar Mistakes: N/A
Vocabulary Repetition:
summer: 3
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Task Response

6
The letter addresses all parts of the task, suggesting help, explaining the reason for wanting the job, and clarifying availability. There are some minor grammatical errors and awkward phrasing, but overall the message is clear. To improve, focus on using more precise language and varied sentence structures.

Coherence & Cohesion

4
The letter's organization is somewhat unclear, and the flow of ideas could be improved. Consider using more explicit transitions between your suggestions, reasons, and availability. For example, you could start a new paragraph when you transition from describing how you can help to explaining why you want the job. Also, ensure each paragraph focuses on a single main idea to enhance clarity.

Lexical Resource

5
The vocabulary used is generally simple and repetitive. While the words are appropriate for the task, expanding your range of vocabulary would enhance the letter. For instance, instead of repeatedly using 'help,' consider synonyms like 'assist,' 'aid,' or 'support,' depending on the context. Also, try to use more descriptive language when talking about your experience and interests. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

3
The letter contains several grammatical errors that affect clarity. Pay close attention to verb tenses, subject-verb agreement, and the correct use of articles (a, an, the). For example, 'living to your house' should be 'living near your house,' and 'in yesterday newspaper' should be 'in yesterday's newspaper.' Proofread carefully to catch these errors, and consider using a grammar checker to identify areas for improvement.

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