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Band 6+: You are going to visit the town where your friend went to university. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: explain why you will be visiting the town give details of where you will be staying ask your friend to recommend some evening entertainment.

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Dear Sam,

I’m writing to ask you some suggestions about Uskudar.

I think I didn’t tell you that I found a job as a teacher in Istanbul. I have been working for two months and I really like it. Moreover, I will have 5 days of vacation next week, therefore I will visit Uskudar which is the town where you studied your university. I don’t know how I came to this conclusion while talking to my brother but it was a fast decision that he convinced me somewhat.

We looked for some hotels and found one to stay for 5 days. It stays really near to the touristic places, besides, the view is breathtaking. Nevertheless, the price is a little bit high, so I consider looking for another one.

To sum up, I’d like you to tell me which entertainment activities we can participate in Uskudar since you have lived there for so many years. Furthermore, would you like to participate us in this journey? I think it will be more enjoyable with you

I look forward to see your answer.

Mery.

Word Count: 182

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
Using more sophisticated words could be beneficial.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

The letter addresses the task requirements by explaining the reason for visiting Uskudar, providing details about the accommodation, and asking for entertainment recommendations. There are some minor lapses in providing specific details about the hotel and the reason for visiting Uskudar. To improve, provide more concrete details about the hotel and clarify the primary reason for choosing Uskudar as the destination.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally coherent, but the flow could be improved. The reason for visiting Uskudar is mentioned, but the connection to the friend's university town could be clearer. The details about the hotel are somewhat relevant, but the paragraph feels a bit disjointed. The request for entertainment recommendations is clear. To improve coherence, ensure each paragraph focuses on a single idea and transitions smoothly to the next. For example, you could start by directly mentioning your excitement to visit his old university town and then transition into the details of your trip.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, but there's room for improvement in using more varied and precise language. For instance, instead of 'really near to the touristic places,' you could say 'conveniently located near the main tourist attractions.' Consider using synonyms and more descriptive words to enhance the letter's impact. The phrase 'participate us in this journey' is not natural; rephrase it to 'join us on this trip.'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains several grammatical errors and phrasing issues that affect clarity. For example, 'ask you some suggestions about Uskudar' should be 'ask you for some suggestions about Uskudar.' Also, 'I think I didn't tell you' is awkward; consider 'I don't think I mentioned.' 'It stays really near' should be 'It is located very near.' Pay close attention to prepositions, articles, and verb tenses. Proofread carefully to catch these errors and improve accuracy.

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