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Band 9: You are a member of an International Students' club. The club is organising an event to celebrate popular food from around the world. Write a letter to the event organiser, Luis. In your letter: offer to make a popular dish from your country describe what this dish is explain why it should be included in the event

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Dear Luis,

I am writing to offer my help with the upcoming event. I’d be delighted to prepare a traditional dish of my home country for everyone to enjoy.

The dish I have in my mind is butter chicken, a popular Indian dish made with tender pieces of chicken cooked in a creamy tomato-based sauce with a blend of aromatic spices. It is usually served with rice or naan and has a rich, mildly spicy flavour.

I think butter chicken would be a great addition to the event because it is one of the most popular dishes in India and is enjoyed by people of different backgrounds. It would also give international students an opportunity to experience the rich flavours of Indian cuisine and learn about our food culture.

I am sure everyone will enjoy trying this dish and I’d be happy to help with the preparations. Please let me know if you think it would be a suitable choice for the event.

I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Yours sincerely,

Inderjit,

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Task Response

The letter fully addresses all three bullet points: it offers to make a dish, describes it in detail, and explains why it should be included. The tone is appropriately informal and friendly, and the structure is clear and logical. Minor improvements could include adding a brief mention of the event's purpose or your role in the club, but these are not necessary for a top score.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is logically organized and easy to follow. Each paragraph has a clear purpose: the opening states the offer, the second describes the dish, the third explains its suitability, and the closing is polite and forward-looking. Cohesive devices are used naturally and effectively (e.g., 'The dish I have in mind', 'I think', 'It would also give'). Paragraphing is well managed, and the overall flow is smooth and coherent.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is precise and appropriate for an informal letter. The description of the dish is vivid and natural ('tender pieces of chicken', 'creamy tomato-based sauce', 'blend of aromatic spices', 'rich, mildly spicy flavour'). The language is flexible and sophisticated without being overly formal, and there is a good range of expressions used accurately.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a wide range of grammatical structures used with full control. Sentences are varied in length and complexity, and punctuation is accurate throughout. There are no noticeable grammar errors, and the structures are used flexibly and appropriately for the informal register.

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