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Band 5+: You are going on holiday next week and you need to ask your friend to watch your dog while you are away. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, • state how long you will be away • tell them what needs to be done • state how you will compensate them

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Hey John,

I am writing to ask a favour from you. I have a plan to go on holiday in the coming week, however, I will not able to bring my dog with me. I want you to keep an eye on my dog while i am away.

I am travelling out of the town for camping and hiking with some friends. We will explore new hiking tracks and places for camping. I will be staying there for a week, however, it would be possible that I will extend my trip for few more day. I will inform you if I have to extend my trip.

I need you to take care of my dog, give him the food, take him for a walk atleast once a day. You can clean him, if you have some extra time. I already stack a food for him, that can easily last for 2 weeks.

I will happy to pay you 300 dollars in compensation, i hope it will be enough for the week. However, we can discuss it, if you thinks it not enough.

I hope you can able to do this favour. I will leave a key for you and will see you after the trip. Thank You.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A1 - Beginner
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

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Task Response

The letter adequately covers the requirements of the task, clearly stating the duration of the holiday, the necessary care for the dog, and the compensation offered. However, there are some minor areas for improvement. For instance, the letter could benefit from a more organized structure, perhaps by dedicating a separate paragraph to each key point (duration, care instructions, compensation). Additionally, while the tone is generally friendly, it could be slightly more specific and reassuring regarding the dog's care to fully address the reader's potential concerns. Some sentences could be rephrased for better clarity and conciseness.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally coherent, but the organization could be improved. Consider dedicating a separate paragraph to each of the bullet points provided in the task instructions for better clarity. Transition words could also be used to link ideas more smoothly.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, but there's room for improvement. Try to use more varied and specific vocabulary related to pet care and travel arrangements. For example, instead of 'keep an eye on my dog,' you could say 'look after my dog' or 'care for my dog.' Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains several grammatical errors that affect clarity. Focus on improving sentence structure, verb tense consistency, and correct use of articles and prepositions. For example, 'I will happy to pay you' should be 'I will be happy to pay you,' and 'if you thinks it not enough' should be 'if you think it is not enough.'

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