Letter

Band 5+: You are organizing a potluck dinner for your book club members and want to invite each of them to participate. Write a letter to a member inviting them to the potluck dinner. You should include: - the theme of the dinner, if any - the date, time, and location of the dinner - what kind of dish they should bring to share, considering any dietary restrictions.

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Dear All,

I want to invite you all to my dinner party! This occasion is specifically created for cheers and laughs, so no bad vibes allowed! The concept of this humble gathering is potluck, so please each one of you bring one meal and everybody could share their meal together at the dinner. To make it more tricky, the meal have to share the same first alphabet with your name. This gathering will be held on my house this Sunday, 7 pm. In case you guys forget where I live, my address is 7th Chester Street just beside the laundromat. I cannot wait to meet you friends. Let’s have a thrilled night together!

Sincerely yours,

Alex

Word Count: 116

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Overall Band Score

5.5

(+/- 0.5)

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 requirements of the task, including the occasion, date/time/address, and the request for guests to bring a dish. The tone is friendly and inviting. While the letter is well-written, it could benefit from a slightly more detailed explanation of the potluck concept, especially the 'alphabet' rule, to ensure clarity for all invitees. Also, consider adding a sentence or two to express excitement about showing them the new house. The letter falls short of the required 150 words.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally coherent, but the organization could be improved. Consider a clearer structure with distinct paragraphs for each main point: the occasion, the details of the event (date, time, address), and the potluck dish request. Transition words could also be used to link ideas more smoothly.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate but could be more varied and precise. While phrases like 'cheers and laughs' and 'humble gathering' are acceptable, consider using more sophisticated language to describe the event and your new home. For example, instead of 'meal,' you could use 'dish' or 'culinary creation.' Instead of 'thrilled night,' try 'memorable evening.' Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are several grammatical errors that affect clarity. For example, 'everybody could share their meal' should be 'everyone can share their dish.' 'The meal have to share' should be 'the dish has to share.' Pay attention to subject-verb agreement and correct tense usage. Proofread carefully to catch these errors.

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