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Band 4+: The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to surprise birthday party for him/her. Write a letter to Chris parents . In your letter: Say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party Explain why you won't be able to attend the party Give details of plan to see Chris at a different time

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Dear Mr and Mrs collins

I hope both you are doing well. Yesterday I received your letter and also an invitation to chris birthday party. Thanks for your invitation . You will arrange a surprise party for him and you would like me to this party to make big surprise for him. He always likes to get wonderful gift. I hope you remember that when we were in class 7. You did the surprising thing that you gifted a brand new laptop and he was astonished to get it.

Unfortunately , I will not able to perticipate this programme because my final exam will start in this time. So it is very important for my future. My parents has lot of hope in this exam .

But do not disappointed . I have a plan to give a surprise for him. I will come after finishing my exam and will enjoy new year with him in your house. But do not share it with him.

Again I am sorry for my absence in this beautiful moments Regards Shamim

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Overall Band Score

4.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

party: 3

surprise: 3

Try using synonyms for the above words

Task Response

The letter addresses all three bullet points, but the development of the ideas is limited and sometimes lacks clarity. While you explained why Chris might enjoy a surprise (referencing a past gift) and provided a reason for your absence, the response feels somewhat underdeveloped. To improve, ensure that you expand more naturally on each point. For example, instead of just mentioning a past gift, you could describe Chris's personality to explain why he loves surprises. Additionally, pay close attention to grammatical accuracy and sentence structure; errors in subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'My parents has') and word choice (e.g., 'perticipate this programme') can obscure your meaning. Finally, ensure your tone remains consistent with a letter to a friend's parents, which should be polite and formal/semi-formal.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter follows the required structure by addressing all three bullet points, which helps the reader follow the progression of ideas. However, the transitions between sentences are somewhat abrupt. To improve, use more sophisticated linking words (e.g., 'Furthermore,' 'Consequently,' or 'Regarding my absence') to create a smoother flow. Additionally, ensure that each paragraph has a clear, distinct purpose.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is basic and functional, which allows the message to be understood, but it lacks the range and sophistication required for higher scores. There are also several spelling errors (e.g., 'perticipate' instead of 'participate') and issues with word choice (e.g., 'this programme' instead of 'this event'). Try to incorporate more descriptive adjectives and varied synonyms to demonstrate a wider lexical range. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Grammatical errors are frequent and occasionally impede the clarity of the message. There are issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'My parents has'), missing auxiliary verbs (e.g., 'I will not able to'), and incorrect capitalization (e.g., 'collins', 'chris'). To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence structures, ensuring correct verb tenses, and paying close attention to punctuation and capitalization rules.

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