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Band 7+: 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 Tafadzwa

I am writing this letter to inform you of my recent development. I permanently relocated to Harare. This is due work as well as an extension of my studies. I got transfered to a bigger branch and this helps my career. I also got an opportunity to study here as you know the best university is located in Harare and this has been a wonderful experience.

Overally Harare is a nice place to reside and my stay here has been pleasant. The environment here is nice particularly the peace and quiet that comes with it. Another positive thing is that Harare is very industrious meaning they have a variety of services and products making life much easier. The products are also cheaper hence promoting the concept of saving.

I am off work this coming month and would like to invite you to explore this wonderful city with me. I look forward to seeing you.

Your friend

Anele

Word Count: 159

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Overall Band Score

7
(+/- 0.5)
Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A
Vocabulary Repetition:
harare: 4
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Task Response

8
The letter effectively addresses all three bullet points: it explains the reasons for moving (work and studies), describes the new city (peaceful, industrious, affordable), and extends an invitation to visit. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, and the content is relevant and sufficient. Minor lapses include a few grammatical errors (e.g., 'transfered' should be 'transferred', 'Overally' should be 'Overall') and slightly informal phrasing, but these do not detract from the overall clarity and task achievement. To improve, ensure consistent punctuation and proofread for minor errors.

Coherence & Cohesion

7
The letter is logically organized into three paragraphs, each addressing a specific bullet point from the task. The flow of ideas is generally clear, and the letter is easy to follow. However, there are minor lapses in cohesion, such as the abrupt transition from describing the city to the invitation. Additionally, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat limited, and the letter could benefit from more explicit linking words to enhance the connection between ideas. Overall, the message is coherent, but there is room for improvement in making the progression of ideas smoother.

Lexical Resource

7
The letter demonstrates a good range of vocabulary, with appropriate word choices such as 'relocated', 'extension of my studies', 'industrious', and 'promoting the concept of saving'. The language is generally natural and appropriate for the context. However, there are a few instances of less precise phrasing, such as 'This is due work' and 'Overally', which slightly detract from the overall lexical control. The vocabulary is varied and mostly accurate, but a more sophisticated and precise selection of words would elevate the response.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

6
The letter contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, showing some flexibility. However, there are several grammatical errors and awkward phrasings that affect clarity and accuracy. For example, 'This is due work' should be 'This is due to work', 'I got transfered' should be 'I got transferred', and 'Overally' should be 'Overall'. Additionally, there are issues with punctuation, such as missing commas and periods. While the errors do not severely impede understanding, they are noticeable and reduce the overall grammatical accuracy. More careful proofreading and a wider range of grammatical structures would improve this aspect.

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