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Band 7+: 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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Dear Mrs. Barrett,

I am writing to you regarding the position you are offering. I would love to apply for it, since I am convinced I can help you with household duties. I am an expert in the organization of closets, and I am a great company as well.

To be honest, I would significantly appreciate doing this work; due to the fact that I am currently unemployed, and struggling to pay my bills. Over the past few months, I have been helping my neighbor; he is 90 years old and could not stand up for long because of hip surgery.

As I said before, I am unemployed; which means that I have a lot of free time. I am available anytime from Monday to Saturday. Unfortunately, on Sundays I am pretty busy doing sports and helping my neighbor.

I trust this information will be helpful. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Yours faithfully,

Belen Herrero

Word Count: 156

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Overall Band Score

7.5

(+/- 0.5)

Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
Using more sophisticated words could be beneficial.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

The letter appropriately addresses all requirements of the task, providing relevant and sufficient information about how you can help, why you want the work, and your availability. The tone is suitable for a letter of application. To improve, consider providing more specific examples of household duties you can assist with, beyond just closet organization. Also, while mentioning your neighbor is good, ensure the focus remains on how your skills and availability align with Mrs. Barrett's needs.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally well-organized and easy to follow. The purpose of the letter is clear from the beginning, and each paragraph addresses a specific point outlined in the task. Transitions between ideas are mostly smooth, but could be improved in a few places to enhance the overall flow. For example, the transition between explaining your skills and explaining why you want the job could be smoother. Consider using transitional phrases to connect ideas more explicitly.

Lexical Resource

The letter demonstrates a good range of vocabulary, using appropriate words and phrases for the context. Phrases like 'household duties' and 'significantly appreciate' are suitable. However, there's room to enhance the sophistication of the language. For instance, instead of 'I am a great company as well,' you could use a more nuanced phrase like 'I enjoy providing companionship and engaging in conversation.' Also, avoid using informal language.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a strong command of grammar with only minor errors. The sentence structures are varied and generally accurate. Pay attention to punctuation, particularly commas and semicolons, to ensure clarity and precision. Overall, the grammar is effective in conveying the message clearly and accurately.

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