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Band 7+: This is part of a letter you receive from a British friend. I went to a great restaurant with my family last night. Which do you prefer: eating at home or in restaurants? Tell me about your favourite place to eat. Now write a letter about 100 words to your friend. Write your letter on your answer sheet.

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Dear Alex,

It was great from you ! It sounds like you had a brillant time at the restaurant with your family.

To be honest, I much prefer eating at home. There’s nothing like a home – cooked meal, and it’s always so much more relaxed and cozy. Plus, we can talk as loudly as we want without anyone staring !

However, If you do go out, my absolute favourite place to eat is a small pizza shop called “Pizza 4P” in Da Nang city center. They make the best wood – fired pizzas with really fresh ingredients. The staff are always friendly, and the place feels very warm and welcoming.

What kind of food did you have at the restaurant last night? Write back soon and let me know !

Best, Linh

Word Count: 133

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Overall Band Score

7.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
Consider using more varied and advanced words.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

The letter fully addresses the prompt, providing a clear preference between eating at home and in restaurants, and describing a favorite place to eat. The response is well-organized, friendly in tone, and uses appropriate vocabulary. Occasional omissions or lapses are acceptable at this level. The letter falls short of the required 150 words.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is well-organized and easy to follow. The transition between discussing eating at home and the favorite restaurant is smooth. The use of cohesive devices like 'However' and 'Plus' enhances the flow. Minor improvements could involve varying the sentence structure slightly to avoid repetition.

Lexical Resource

A good range of vocabulary is used, such as 'brilliant,' 'cozy,' 'wood-fired,' and 'welcoming.' The language is appropriate for a friendly letter. To further enhance the lexical resource, consider incorporating more idiomatic expressions or less common synonyms. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a good command of grammar with accurate sentence construction. There's a minor error ('It was great from you!') which should be corrected to 'It was great to hear from you!'. Overall, the grammar is sound, but attention to detail in proofreading can further improve accuracy.

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