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Band 7+: There is an annual work party next month, which is held every year. Write a letter to your colleagues to co-arrange the party. In your letter: Say what would you do differently than last year Say what you think were some of the things not so good last year Suggest where to meet to plan for the party.

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Dear colleagues,

I am writing this rwgarding the annual work party which is help every year sponsored by our company.

A cool thing to mention is that a banquet hall has been booked this year instead of arranging it in the office premises. There is also going to be a theme for dressing for all.

We had experienced some shortfalls last year as the we were out of food mid party which made the whole experience dull and the office itself did not prove to be an appropriate place for organising any party.

I want to meet you all today as i would definitely require your help to make it a success . I would be happy if all of you join me today in the meeting room no. 4 at 4 pm today where we can share ideas and decide upon necessary things.

Lets bash the party!

Warm regards

Deepika Verma

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

Vocabulary Repetition:

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Task Response

The letter addresses all three bullet points: it mentions what will be done differently (booking a banquet hall and having a dress theme), identifies last year's problems (running out of food and the office being unsuitable), and suggests a meeting place and time. The tone is appropriate for colleagues. However, there are some lapses: the opening sentence contains a spelling error ('rwgarding' and 'help' instead of 'held'), and the phrase 'Lets bash the party' is informal and could be more professional. To improve, proofread for errors and consider a more polished closing. Overall, the task is well covered.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is logically organized with clear paragraphs for each required point. The flow is generally smooth, but some transitions could be more natural. For example, the opening could be more engaging, and the closing 'Lets bash the party!' is informal and slightly abrupt. Consider using cohesive devices like 'Furthermore' or 'In addition' to link ideas more smoothly.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is appropriate and mostly accurate, with some good choices like 'shortfalls' and 'appropriate place.' However, there are a few informal or awkward phrases (e.g., 'A cool thing to mention is that,' 'Lets bash the party!') that could be replaced with more formal or neutral expressions. Also, 'rwgarding' is a typo for 'regarding.' Expanding the range of vocabulary and using more precise terms would enhance the letter.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are several grammatical errors and punctuation issues that affect clarity. For example, 'which is help every year' should be 'which is held every year,' 'as the we were out of food' has an extra 'the,' and 'i' should be capitalized. Also, there are missing commas and a run-on sentence in the meeting suggestion. While the meaning is generally clear, these errors reduce the overall accuracy. Reviewing grammar rules and proofreading would help.

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