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Band 6+: You are having a party and want to invite your friend from a different city. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: Describe why you are having the party Give directions on how to get to the venue Suggest how you can accommodate him/her Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.

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Dear Alessandro,

I hope that this letter will find you well.

As you know, the last week I graduated and now I would like to celebrate this important occasion with a party in Turin, and you are obviously invited.

The venue of the circumstance will probably be a bar near the main square in the city, Piazza Vittorio Emanuele. Despite the fact that is the most crowded zone in Turin, you will not find any difficulties to find a park in the neighbourhood. Instead, if you decide to arrive by public transport, this will be the direction. Take the underground to Porta Nuova and, from here, you can choose between two options. The first one is to reach Piazza Vittorio by foot, whereas the second one is to take a bus.

Talking about the possible accommodations in the city, it depends on the number of the people that will come to the party. If you are alone or with another person, I will be able to host you. In the case you will be more then two, the only way to sleep in Turin is by staying in a hotel.

So don’t make any plans and write back as soon as possible.

Best regards,

Samuele

Word Count: 205

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

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

turin: 3

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Task Response

The letter appropriately addresses all parts of the task, providing a clear reason for the party, directions to the venue, and accommodation suggestions. There is a good level of detail and the tone is friendly and inviting. To improve, ensure that all points are equally well-developed; for instance, the accommodation section could be slightly expanded with more specific options or details.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally coherent, but some sentences could be linked more smoothly to improve the flow. For example, the transition between describing the venue and providing directions could be clearer. Consider using transitional phrases to guide the reader. Paragraphing is adequate, but ensure each paragraph focuses on a single main idea to enhance clarity.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is generally appropriate, but there's room to use more varied and precise language. For instance, instead of 'the venue of the circumstance,' you could say 'the party venue' or 'the location.' Try to incorporate a wider range of vocabulary to express your ideas more effectively.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains several grammatical errors that affect clarity. For example, 'Despite the fact that is the most crowded zone' should be 'Despite the fact that it is the most crowded zone.' Also, 'more then two' should be 'more than two.' Pay close attention to subject-verb agreement, correct use of articles, and proper spelling to improve grammatical accuracy. Reviewing basic grammar rules and proofreading carefully can help minimize these errors.

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