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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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Hi Derek,

How have you been, hope you’re doing fantastic. I’ll be popping by your town (ado-ekiti) this weekend(Saturday to Sunday), and there are somethings I love you to know.

Firstly, I’m visiting because of a board meeting that was scheduled to hold there. But, don’t worry I’ll stop by your place and we’ll catch up a little.

Since the meeting gathering will hold for two days, I’ll lodge at axial hotel. Its located on number 5 lawrence street, Agodo-Egbe. I just booked my stay today, as I heard they offer top-notch hospitality services.

Lastly, since I’m not familiar with the area, I’d appreciate it if you could point me in the direction of some evening entertainment; I heard nightlife in your city is the best. I know you probably have a busy schedule you but I hope you respond.

I hope to see you soon.

All the best,

Emma

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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 appropriately addresses all parts of the task, providing a clear explanation for the visit, details about the accommodation, and a request for entertainment recommendations. The tone is friendly and suitable for the context. To improve, consider adding a bit more detail to enhance the response further. For example, you could mention the specific company for the board meeting or ask more specific questions about the type of evening entertainment preferred.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally well-organized and easy to follow. The purpose of the visit, accommodation details, and request for recommendations are clearly presented. However, transitions between ideas could be smoother in some places. For example, the transition from explaining the reason for the visit to mentioning stopping by the friend's place could be more naturally integrated. Also, consider using more formal paragraphing conventions.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is appropriate and generally effective for the task. Phrases like 'popping by,' 'catch up a little,' and 'top-notch hospitality services' are suitable for a friendly letter. To further enhance the lexical resource, consider incorporating a wider range of synonyms and idiomatic expressions where appropriate. For example, instead of 'point me in the direction,' you could use 'suggest' or 'recommend'.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a good command of grammar, with only minor errors. While the grammar is generally accurate, attention to detail in sentence construction and punctuation could further improve the writing. For example, ensure correct subject-verb agreement and consistent use of commas and other punctuation marks. Also, avoid contractions in formal writing.

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