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Band 5+: 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 Sir,

I am writing this letter to you regarding a helper in your home. Before I proceed with explaining this situation, I would like to explain my friend has recommended me for your services. I hope you are your family are living in your best spirits. I feel extremely happy to have this opportunity to write a letter to you.

I hope this letter finds you well. I want to this letter to you because I knew how to cook so I could help you in cooking and I also knew washing clothes.

Apart from the above-mentioned details, I would also like to explain I want to do this work because I want to become a chef. Since I really like cooking. Cooking is my hobby.

Furthermore, I will be avaibale on weekdays to help you on your home and I will not be available on weekends because I want to spend some time with my family.

Yours sincerely,

Saif Ur Rehman

Word Count: 163

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Overall Band Score

5.5
(+/- 0.5)
Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
Consider using more varied and advanced words.
Grammar Mistakes: N/A
Vocabulary Repetition:
letter: 4
because: 3
cooking: 3
Try using synonyms for the above words

Task Response

6
The letter addresses the task requirements but includes some irrelevant or inaccurate information. The letter is addressed to 'Dear Sir' instead of 'Dear Mrs. Barrett'. The letter includes some conversational phrases that are not necessary in a formal letter. To improve, focus on directly addressing each point in the task with clear and concise language. Ensure the tone is appropriate for a formal letter of application.

Coherence & Cohesion

5
The letter's organization could be improved for better flow. The introduction is a bit lengthy and could be more direct. Consider using more cohesive devices to link ideas within and between paragraphs. For example, using transition words like 'Moreover,' 'However,' or 'Therefore' can enhance the connection between sentences and paragraphs.

Lexical Resource

6
The vocabulary is generally simple and repetitive. Try to use a wider range of vocabulary to express your ideas more precisely. For example, instead of repeatedly using 'help,' consider synonyms like 'assist,' 'support,' or 'aid.' Also, avoid informal expressions in a formal letter.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

4
There are several grammatical errors throughout the letter that affect clarity. Focus on using correct verb tenses, subject-verb agreement, and sentence structure. For example, 'I want to this letter to you because I knew how to cook' is grammatically incorrect. It should be revised to something like 'I am writing to you because I know how to cook.' Pay attention to punctuation as well.

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