Letter

Band 8+: You are going to throw a party and would like to cook a special dish for your guests but do not have the recipe. Write a letter to your friend. Why you are having a party explain what dish you want to cook and ask for the recipe also invite them to the party.

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Dear Jessica,

Hey! How are you? It’s been ages since we last caught up. Do you remember the last time we met at your birthday party? You made a delicious white sauce pasta. Actually, I’m throwing a party and I want that recipe from you.

You would be extremely happy to know that I got promoted from the post of Junior Pharmacist to Pharmacy In-charge at my workplace. That is why, I’m thinking of hosting a party at my place and preparing some scrumptious cuisines and flavourful welcome drinks.

I specifically need that pasta recipe as most of my colleagues love to have pasta with red wine, especially during these chilling snowy days. The moment they asked me to make pasta in dinner, you are the one who popped immediately in my mind.

By the way, I would be very happy if you could join us in the party. You can meet my other friends as well, and it will be so much fun together.

The party won’t be the same without you. Take care and do let me know when you are coming.

With Love,

Sarah

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Overall Band Score

8.5

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

Vocabulary Repetition:

pasta: 4

party: 4

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Task Response

The letter fully satisfies the requirements of the task. It is well-written and covers all three bullet points appropriately and sufficiently. There are no omissions or lapses.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is well-organized and easy to follow. The purpose of the letter is clear from the beginning, and each paragraph logically progresses the message. The transitions between ideas are smooth, contributing to a coherent flow. The tone is consistently friendly and inviting, which suits the context of writing to a friend.

Lexical Resource

The letter demonstrates a good range of vocabulary, using words and phrases appropriately for the context. Terms like 'scrumptious cuisines' and 'flavourful welcome drinks' add detail and interest to the description of the party. The language is natural and engaging, enhancing the friendly tone of the letter. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter exhibits a high level of grammatical accuracy. A variety of sentence structures are used effectively, and punctuation is handled well throughout the letter. The grammar is accurate and contributes to the clarity and effectiveness of the communication.

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