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Band 8+: You and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel. Write a letter to the hotel, making the arrangements. In your letter tell them when you will be arriving and leaving explain what type of rooms you would like, and ask how much the weekend will cost ask about activities and places of interest near the hotel

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Dear Sir or Madam,

I hope this letter finds you well. My family and I are planning a weekend getaway and are interested in staying at your esteemed seaside hotel.

We intend to arrive on Friday, [arrival date], and depart on Sunday, [departure date]. Could you kindly confirm our reservation for a two-night stay during these dates?

Regarding accommodation, we would prefer a room with a sea view, if available. Additionally, could you please provide information on the cost of the weekend stay, including any applicable taxes or fees?

Furthermore, we are curious about the activities and places of interest near the hotel. Are there any recreational activities or attractions that you would recommend for our family to explore during our stay?

Thank you for your attention to these inquiries. We eagerly await your response and look forward to our weekend retreat at your hotel.

Yours faithfully,

[Your Name]

Word Count: 149

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Overall Band Score

8
(+/- 0.5)
Vocabulary Complexity:
C1 - Intricate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A
Vocabulary Repetition:
weekend: 3
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Task Response

8.5
The letter fully addresses all the points mentioned in the task prompt. The arrival and departure dates are clearly stated, the room preference is mentioned, the cost inquiry is made, and questions about activities and places of interest are asked. The letter falls short of the required 150 words.

Coherence & Cohesion

7.5
The letter is well-organized and easy to follow. The ideas are presented logically, and there is a good use of paragraphing. Some minor improvements could be made in transitioning between ideas for even smoother coherence.

Lexical Resource

7.5
There is a good range of vocabulary used appropriately throughout the letter. Some more varied vocabulary could enhance the lexical resource further. The tone and formality of the language are suitable for the context.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

7.5
The grammar and punctuation are used effectively with only minor errors. To improve further, consider using a wider range of sentence structures and more complex grammatical forms.

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