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Band 7+: 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 this letter finds you well. I was delighted to receive your invitation regarding the surprise birthday party you are organizing for chris’s upcoming 21st birthday. It was very thoughtful of you to include me in such a special occaison.

I have no doubt that Chris is going to thoroughly enjoy the surprise party. He always appreciates unexpected gestures, and having all his closest friends together to mark the occaison is certainly somthing he will cherish. Given his current routine at his job as a librarian, a lively surprise will be a wonderful change of pace for him.

Unfortunately, I will be unable to attend the party on December the 22nd. I have a prior commitment involving a family event in my home country that I simply cannot reschedule.I am incredibly disappointed to miss out on the festivities.

However; I am keen to see Chris soon and have arranged an alternative plan. I am currently planning a visit to Perth West Australia around January the 1st; and we have tentatively decided to catch up over dinner. I will certainly make sure to pass on my best wishes for a fantastic day!

Thank you once again for your kind invitation. I wish Chris an unforgettable birthday celebration, and I look forward to hearing from you soon

Warm regards,

your AZIZ LEMZERI

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Overall Band Score

7
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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A
Vocabulary Repetition:
surprise: 3
birthday: 3
party: 3
chris: 3
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Task Response

9
The letter fully satisfies the requirements of the task. All three bullet points are addressed clearly and appropriately. The tone is consistently polite and friendly, and the letter is well-organized and easy to understand. There are no significant omissions or lapses.

Coherence & Cohesion

6
The letter is generally well-organized and easy to follow. The purpose of each paragraph is clear, and the transitions between ideas are smooth. However, there are a few instances where the cohesion could be improved. For example, in the third paragraph, the transition from explaining why you cannot attend to expressing disappointment could be smoother. Also, the use of 'However' at the beginning of the fourth paragraph feels a bit abrupt; consider rephrasing for a more natural flow.

Lexical Resource

7
The letter demonstrates a good range of vocabulary, using appropriate and natural language throughout. Phrases like 'thoughtful of you,' 'cherish,' 'wonderful change of pace,' and 'tentatively decided' add sophistication to the writing. There is room for even more nuanced vocabulary to further enhance the letter's impact.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

6
The letter demonstrates a good command of grammar with a variety of sentence structures. While generally accurate, there are a few minor errors that need attention. For example, 'chris's' should be 'Chris' and 'occaison' should be 'occasion'. Addressing these small errors will further enhance the letter's grammatical accuracy.

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