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Band 5+: You and your family are planning a vacation, and you want to invite a close friend to join you. Write a letter to your friend inviting them on the trip. You should include details about: - Where you are planning to go and when - What activities you have planned and what the accommodation will be like - Why you think they would enjoy the vacation and why you want them to come.

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From Mustafa

To my dear friend Beibarys

Good morning Beibarys. The reason i write you is that my family is going to have a vacation to Chine and i want to invite you. China is one of the popular place for tourists because of its history and size .My parents they allowed me to invite you since you are my best friend. We are planning to go museum, cinema and attraction. While having fun, we will eat their local food. On top of that chinese food is one of the best food around the world. Despite the high prices, it’s worth it. I think you will enjoy the vacation because we will not only go to museum, cinema and some attraction but also eat their traditional food and learn their history.

Word Count: 131

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

Vocabulary Repetition:

their: 3

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Task Response

The letter addresses the task by inviting the friend and mentioning the location, activities, and reasons for the invitation. However, the details provided are quite general and lack specific information about the accommodation and exact dates. The language is simple and repetitive. To improve, provide more specific details about the trip, such as the exact location in China, the dates of the vacation, the type of accommodation, and more varied activities. Also, elaborate on why the friend would specifically enjoy these activities based on their interests. The letter falls short of the required 150 words.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter's organization is somewhat clear, but could benefit from stronger transitions between ideas. Consider using more varied cohesive devices to link sentences and paragraphs more smoothly. For example, you could add a paragraph about the accommodation.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, but there's room to enhance it with more specific and descriptive words. For instance, instead of saying 'popular place,' you could describe what makes China a popular tourist destination. Also, avoid repetition of words.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains grammatical errors that occasionally impede understanding. Focus on improving sentence structure, subject-verb agreement, and correct use of articles and prepositions. For example, 'The reason i write you is that' could be improved to 'I am writing to you because'. Also, avoid using informal language.

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