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Band 6+: You are hosting a small get-together to celebrate the New Year and want to invite a neighbor who recently moved into your building. Write a letter to your neighbor inviting them to the celebration. You should include details about: why you are hosting the event and what makes it special; the exact date, time, and location of the celebration; what they can contribute if they wish, such as a dish or a game.

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Dear Neighbour,

How are you doing? I hope you are doing well. I am writing to inform and formally invite you to my get-together party.

I normally have this celebration yearly to mark to thank God for successfully bringing me to beginning of a new year and also pray to God for the more success in the new year. This edition is quite remarkable because everyone in the neighbourhood will be present unlike other years.

The event will take place on the first sunday of the year at the lawn in front of my apartment by 4pm. There will be lots of foods and drinks for the guests. Invitees are encouraged to come with their children as the party will be avenue for family bonding. Also there will games for the kids and adults.

Its also important to note that guests are allowed to come with their own meals and drinks to share with others. You can also come with board games of your choice. It promises to be a splendid time and you wont regret it. I can’t wait to see you there.

Best Wishes

Chigo

Word Count: 187

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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 covers all the required points: the reason for the event, the date/time/location, and what the neighbor can contribute. The tone is friendly and appropriate. However, there are some lapses in clarity and accuracy. For example, the reason for the celebration is somewhat unclear ('to mark to thank God for successfully bringing me to beginning of a new year'), and the date is not specific ('the first sunday of the year' lacks a specific date). Additionally, there are minor grammatical and punctuation errors. To improve, provide a specific date, clarify the purpose, and proofread for grammar and punctuation.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally easy to follow, but there are some lapses in coherence and cohesion. The opening is a bit abrupt, and the transition from the invitation to the details could be smoother. The paragraphing is adequate, but the second paragraph is a bit long and could be split for better clarity. The use of cohesive devices is limited, and some sentences feel disconnected. To improve, use more linking words and phrases (e.g., 'Additionally', 'Moreover', 'In addition') and ensure each paragraph has a clear central idea.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is appropriate for the task, but there are some inaccuracies and awkward phrasings. For example, 'to mark to thank God' is awkward, and 'the more success' should be 'more success'. The phrase 'the party will be avenue for family bonding' is not idiomatic; it should be 'the party will be an avenue for family bonding'. The range of vocabulary is limited, and there is some repetition (e.g., 'come with'). To improve, use a wider range of expressions and ensure word choices are precise and natural. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains several grammar errors and punctuation issues. For example, 'sunday' should be capitalized as 'Sunday', 'Its' should be 'It's', and 'wont' should be 'won't'. There are also issues with articles and prepositions, such as 'to beginning of a new year' (should be 'to the beginning of a new year') and 'for the more success' (should be 'for more success'). The sentence 'There will be games for the kids and adults' is missing a verb ('be' is used, but the structure is slightly off). The range of grammatical structures is limited, with mostly simple and compound sentences. To improve, practice using a variety of sentence structures and proofread for common errors.

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