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Band 7+: You are going on holiday and need someone to take care of your home. Write a letter to a friend. • explain your situation • describe what needs to be done • say what they will get in return

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Dear Alex,

Hope you are well. I am excited to inform you that I am going on a holiday for one week and would like you to take care of my home in my absence.

It has been a long time since I met my family and relatives therefore, I am planning to go to Islamabad next month to meet them.

I have some plants in my lawn. You have to give them water every morning. Additionally, they are light sensitive, so you have to remove them from the sunlight and put them in shade in afternoon. Also, there is a bird cage at the rooftop. I have already kept a sufficient amount food and water for them in the cage. However, you just have to inpect the cage in morning and evening for any possible danger. Last night, one wild cat tried to enter in the cage so I am a bit concerned for them.

Furthermore, You can contact me anytime on my phone. I will be available.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Best wishes,

Saira

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Overall Band Score

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
Consider using more varied and advanced words.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

The letter covers all three required points: it explains the holiday timing and destination, describes the tasks (watering plants, moving them to shade, checking the bird cage), and explains how to contact you. The tone is friendly and appropriate. There are minor lapses, such as not specifying the exact dates of your absence and the contact method being vague ('on my phone'), but these do not significantly detract from the overall task achievement. To improve, you could provide more precise details about the dates and a specific contact number or alternative method.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is logically organized with clear paragraphs for each task point. However, the flow is slightly disrupted by the abrupt transition from the holiday plan to the plant care instructions. Consider using linking phrases like 'While I'm away, could you please...' to improve cohesion. Also, the final paragraph is very brief; expanding it slightly would enhance the overall coherence.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is generally appropriate and clear, with some good choices such as 'in my absence' and 'light sensitive'. However, there are a few awkward phrasings (e.g., 'inpect' should be 'inspect', 'sufficient amount food' should be 'sufficient amount of food') and some repetitive structures. Using more varied and precise vocabulary would elevate the lexical range. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are several grammatical errors and punctuation issues that affect clarity. For example, 'I am excited to inform you that I am going on a holiday' could be more naturally phrased as 'I'm excited to tell you that I'm going on holiday'. Also, 'you have to give them water' is a bit repetitive; consider using 'water them' instead. The sentence 'Last night, one wild cat tried to enter in the cage' should be 'enter the cage' (no 'in'). Additionally, there are comma splices and missing commas. Improving these aspects would significantly enhance grammatical accuracy.

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