Letter

Band 6+: Writing Task 1 (General Training) You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You recently moved to a new city and you want to let your friend know about your move. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - explain why you moved to the new city - describe the new city - invite your friend to visit you

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Dear Khushboo

I am writing this letter to inform you about my new city. I recently moved to Chandigarh for my work.

Since I am preparing for government jobs. So, this month i got selected as a lecturer in Army School which is situated in Chandigarh in sector 15. After receiving my joining letter I came to this beautiful city. Moreover, the school environment is very calm and positive.

I am learning new skills with the guidance of Cordinator and School Principal. Addionally,this city is quite famous for its peaceful environment and hidden gems such as sukhna lake where i like to visit every evening with my roommate.

As you know my birthday is coming in next month on 6 october. I am planing to celebrate it in new city at Aroma hotel so you are invited. So make plans to visit my place and we both explore this city and make memories.

Take care

Ritu Rai

Word Count: 157

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
Using more sophisticated words could be beneficial.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

school: 3

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Task Response

The letter covers all three required points: it explains the reason for moving (job as a lecturer), describes the new city (peaceful, with Sukhna Lake), and invites the friend to visit (for the birthday celebration). The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend. However, there are some lapses in clarity and detail. For example, the reason for moving could be more clearly linked to the job selection, and the description of the city could be more vivid. Additionally, the invitation could be more explicit and enthusiastic. Minor grammatical and punctuation errors (e.g., 'i', 'Addionally', 'Cordinator') do not significantly affect understanding but should be polished for a higher score.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally easy to follow, with a clear structure: reason for moving, description of the city, and invitation. However, there are some abrupt transitions and a few sentences that could be more logically connected. For example, the shift from describing the school to the city's attractions could be smoother. Also, the final paragraph could be better linked to the previous one. Consider using more cohesive devices (e.g., 'In addition', 'Furthermore', 'As for the city') to improve the flow. Paragraphing is adequate but could be more distinct.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is appropriate for the task and includes some good phrases like 'peaceful environment', 'hidden gems', and 'make memories'. However, there are some repetitive and basic word choices (e.g., 'new city' used multiple times, 'very calm and positive'). There are also a few spelling errors ('Addionally', 'planing', 'Cordinator') and informal phrasing ('So, this month i got selected'). To improve, try to use a wider range of descriptive vocabulary and more precise terms. For example, instead of 'new city', you could say 'my new home' or 'this vibrant city'.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are several grammatical errors and punctuation issues that affect clarity. For instance, 'Since I am preparing for government jobs. So, this month i got selected' is a sentence fragment and run-on. Also, 'i' should be capitalized, and there are missing commas (e.g., after 'Moreover', 'Additionally'). The sentence 'I am learning new skills with the guidance of Cordinator and School Principal' lacks articles ('the coordinator' and 'the school principal'). The phrase 'where i like to visit' should be 'which I like to visit' or 'where I like to go'. To improve, focus on sentence structure, subject-verb agreement, and consistent use of capital letters and punctuation.

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