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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 hope this letter finds you well. My name is Tika, and I live in this town as well. I found that you are looking for someone to help you in your house through an advertisement in town. I remember we have met once on the community center’s meeting. I would like to apply for this job as I will be available for work starting the end of this month. Since my kid will start his school next summer, so I can do the job while he is at school. I might be not available for work on the weekend.

I have an active driving license, so I can do an errand when you need my help during my working hours. I will be gladly doing this job because it will help a lot for my study plan which I wish to start next year. If you have any queries in regards of this job, you can reach me on my mobile (840123456), or my home address at 13 Willson Street. Hope to hear from you soon.

Regards,

Tika.

Word Count: 182

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A1 - Beginner
Aim to use more advanced language.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

The letter adequately addresses the task requirements by suggesting ways to help, explaining the reasons for wanting the job, and clarifying availability. There are a few minor areas for improvement. For instance, elaborating more on the specific tasks you could assist with (beyond errands) would strengthen the response. Also, while the reason for wanting the job is mentioned, expanding on the benefits beyond just the study plan would add depth. Finally, ensure consistent and accurate grammar and word choice throughout the letter.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally well-organized and easy to follow. The purpose of the letter is clear from the beginning, and the information is presented in a logical order. However, there are a few areas where the flow could be improved. For example, the transition between mentioning the community center meeting and expressing interest in the job could be smoother. Also, consider using transition words or phrases to connect ideas more explicitly.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is appropriate for the task and conveys the message effectively. There is room to enhance the letter by incorporating a wider range of vocabulary and more sophisticated language. For instance, instead of saying 'help you in your house,' you could use phrases like 'assist with household tasks' or 'provide domestic support.' Also, the phrase 'I will be gladly doing this job' could be rephrased for a more natural tone. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a good command of grammar, with only a few minor errors. Pay attention to subject-verb agreement and correct tense usage. For example, 'Since my kid will start his school next summer, so I can do the job while he is at school' could be improved for clarity and grammatical accuracy. Also, 'in regards of this job' should be 'in regard to this job'.

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