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Band 8+: Recently you had a holiday overseas and you stayed with a family member who has just sent you a letter and some photos of your holiday. Write a letter to your family member. In your letter: - thank him/her for the photos and for the holiday - explain why you didn't send a letter earlier - invite your family member to come and stay with you

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Dear Friend,

I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I want to thank you sincerely for your recent letter and the photographs from our holiday in Bali, Indonesia. Receiving them brought back so many beautiful memories of the trip, allowing me to relive those wonderful moments through the pictures.

Although I received your letter and photographs some time ago, I was unable to reply earlier. After returning from my leave, I was swamped with work and couldn’t find enough time to sit down and write to you. I sincerely apologize for the delay and hope you understand.

To make it up to you, I would love for you and your family to visit us. It would be wonderful to spend time together again, just like we did during our trip. My family and I would be thrilled to host you, and it would give us a chance to create more unforgettable memories. Please give my idea some thought, and let me know if you’d be interested.

Once again, thank you for the photographs and the thoughtful letter. I look forward to hearing from you soon and hope to meet again.

Yours sincerely,

Poonam Solanki

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Overall Band Score

8.5
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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
Using more sophisticated words could be beneficial.
Grammar Mistakes: N/A
Vocabulary Repetition:
letter: 4
would: 4
photographs: 3
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Task Response

9
All parts of the task are successfully addressed. The letter is well-organized and easy to follow.

Coherence & Cohesion

9
The letter flows smoothly and logically. Paragraphing is excellent, and the transitions between ideas are seamless.

Lexical Resource

7.5
The vocabulary is sophisticated and accurate, demonstrating a wide range. Minor improvements in word choice could elevate the letter further.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

8.5
The grammar is accurate and demonstrates a wide range of structures. The letter is error-free.

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