Letter

Band 9: You are moving to a new city for work and want to invite a friend to help you move into your new apartment. Write a letter to your friend. You should include details about: - when you are moving and how long it will take - what kind of help you specifically need from them - how you will thank them or compensate them for their time

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Dear Sarah,

I hope you’re doing well. I’m writing to ask if you could give me a hand with my move to a new apartment in two weeks’ time.

I’m moving on Saturday, 17 October, and I plan to start around 9:00 a.m. My new address is 24 Green Park Avenue, Apartment 5B, Riverside Heights. Since the new place is only about fifteen minutes from my current apartment, I’m hoping we can finish everything by early afternoon.

Most of my belongings are already packed into boxes, but I will need help carrying some of the heavier items. These include a large bookshelf, a dining table, a sofa, and my washing machine. There are also several boxes of books and kitchen equipment that are quite heavy. Having an extra pair of hands would make the whole process much easier and much faster.

Of course, I don’t expect you to help for nothing! Once we’ve finished moving everything, I’d love to treat you to dinner at the Italian restaurant near my new apartment. It will be a great opportunity to relax after all the hard work, and I’d also be happy to show you around the new place.

Please let me know if you’re available that day. I would really appreciate your help.

Best wishes,

Alex

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Overall Band Score

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

apartment: 4

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Task Response

The letter fully addresses all three bullet points with clear and relevant details. The date, time, and new address are provided, the items needing help are specified, and a concrete thank-you offer (dinner) is included. The tone is friendly and appropriate, and the letter is well-structured and coherent. No improvements are necessary.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is exceptionally well-organized and easy to follow. Each paragraph has a clear purpose: the opening states the request, the second provides the date, time, and address, the third details the items needing help, and the fourth offers a thank-you gesture. The flow is natural, with cohesive devices such as 'Since' and 'Of course' used effectively without drawing attention. Paragraphing is skillfully managed, and the letter progresses logically from request to details to appreciation.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is precise, varied, and natural. Phrases like 'give me a hand,' 'an extra pair of hands,' and 'treat you to dinner' are idiomatic and appropriate for an informal letter to a friend. The letter demonstrates a wide range of vocabulary (e.g., 'belongings,' 'heavier items,' 'opportunity to relax') used accurately and with sophistication. The tone is consistently friendly and appropriate for the context.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter displays a wide range of grammatical structures with full control. It includes complex sentences, conditional structures ('if you could give me a hand'), and appropriate use of tenses. Punctuation is accurate throughout, and there are no noticeable errors. The grammar is natural and error-free, contributing to the overall clarity and professionalism of the letter.

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