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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,

My name is Angel Christian, and I currently reside in your town near your apartment. I am writing this letter to express my gratitude for the opportunity to assist you with your household chores.

I am a graduate student pursuing my master’s degree in home design, with over five years of work experience. Through my work, I have acquired various skills, including cooking and cleaning. Additionally, I have completed a caretaker course specializing in pediatrics and geriatrics. I thoroughly enjoy utilizing my skills to help others in their daily lives.

I wanted to inform you that I will be available next summer on weekends, as I have other commitments during the weekdays. After reviewing your advertisement, I believe that I am a suitable candidate for the position.

I am eagerly anticipating your positive and timely response.

Yours faithfully,

Angel Christian

Word Count: 143

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Overall Band Score

7.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
C1 - Intricate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

6.5

The letter addresses the task by suggesting how the writer could help Mrs. Barrett, stating why they would like to do the work, and explaining their availability. However, it could be improved by providing more specific details on how the writer could assist with Mrs. Barrett's household chores. The letter falls short of the required 150 words.

Coherence & Cohesion

7.5

The letter is coherent and cohesive, with ideas logically presented. The writer uses appropriate paragraphing and transitions effectively. However, some minor improvements could be made to enhance the overall flow of the letter.

Lexical Resource

7.5

The writer demonstrates a good range of vocabulary and uses language accurately. There is evidence of a varied vocabulary and some sophisticated language use. To enhance lexical resource further, consider incorporating more specific and detailed vocabulary related to household chores and caregiving.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

7.5

The letter shows a wide range of grammatical structures used accurately. Punctuation and grammar are mostly correct, contributing to the overall clarity of the message. To improve further, pay attention to sentence structures for more variety.

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