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Band 8+: You are organizing a surprise birthday party for a close friend and need help from their family. Write a letter to your friend's family member asking for their assistance. You should include details about: - the date, time, and location you have in mind - what kind of help you need from them (e.g., decorating, bringing food, inviting other friends) - any special requests you have to keep the party a secret.

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Dear Mrs. Cruz,

I hope this message finds you in great spirits. This is Jane, a close friend of Anna. I am reaching out to you with an exciting plan to surprise Anna for her upcoming 33rd birthday on November 24th.

I have organized a celebration at Max’s Restaurant, specifically in their event hall, which accommodates up to 30 guests for a duration of three hours. The meal will be served buffet-style, and the restaurant will provide an MC to manage the festivities.

I would greatly appreciate your assistance in making this surprise a success. We need decorations that align with a travel theme, so any materials you can gather to create an elegant backdrop would be incredibly helpful. Additionally, since the restaurant will not supply party hats, I suggest we make our own along with some party poppers. We can also bring a birthday cake to the venue.

It would also be wonderful if one of your daughters could assist me in preparing invitations or sending them out via email to our friends.

It’s crucial that we keep this event a secret. Anna has expressed that she does not want a party, but I believe this surprise will mean a lot to her. If you have any requests or suggestions, please feel free to share. Thank you so much for your support in making this event memorable.

Warm regards,

Jane

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Overall Band Score

8.5

(+/- 0.5)

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

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

surprise: 3

restaurant: 3

event: 3

would: 3

party: 3

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Task Response

8

The letter appropriately covers all requirements of the task, providing relevant and sufficient details about the surprise party. The tone is suitable, and the requests are clearly articulated. A slightly more detailed explanation of the specific decorations needed or a more concrete plan for invitation distribution could further enhance the response.

Coherence & Cohesion

9

The letter is very well-organized and easy to follow. The paragraphing is logical, and the transitions between ideas are smooth, contributing to a clear and coherent message.

Lexical Resource

8

The letter demonstrates a sophisticated use of vocabulary, employing a range of appropriate and natural expressions. The language is precise and enhances the overall quality of the communication. Pay attention to vocabulary repetition to improve the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

9

The letter exhibits excellent grammatical control, with a wide range of structures used accurately and effectively. Punctuation is also handled appropriately throughout the letter.

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