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Band 6+: You are organizing a surprise birthday party for a close friend and need to delegate tasks to other friends to help with the preparations. Write a letter to a friend asking for help with the party arrangements. You should include details about: - What task you would like them to handle (e.g., decorations, food, music) - Why you think they would be perfect for this particular task - The deadline for completing the task, and how to coordinate further

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Hello, Mia! My best friend’s birthday is going to be on Monday at 16:00 in our cinema and cafe near her house. We need to break tasks between five people.

I think John may do decorations, and Mike can buy food.Liza really likes music, and I think she can be a DJ on the party.I can buy a gift for my best friend, and you, Mia, can get the birthday girl to the party.

You would be perfect for these tasks because you are good at your job. John really likes doing paper cards, so he is the best person to do decorations. Mike likes cooking, and I hope his taste is great. Liza is good at music I have already written about it.

I hope my best friend will enjoy this party. If you have any questions, text me.

See you!

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A1 - Beginner
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

likes: 3

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Task Response

The letter attempts to address the task but includes irrelevant information (details about other friends' tasks) which detracts from the overall task achievement. The letter lacks sufficient detail regarding the reasons why Mia is perfect for the task of getting the birthday girl to the party. To improve, focus on providing specific and relevant information directly related to the assigned task and elaborating on the reasons for choosing Mia for that particular role. The letter falls short of the required 150 words.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter's organization is somewhat fragmented. The introduction abruptly shifts to task delegation without sufficient context. The flow between assigning tasks and explaining the rationale behind each choice could be smoother. Consider using clearer transitions and linking words to improve the overall coherence. For example, you could group the task assignment and justification for each person together in separate paragraphs.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is simple and repetitive ('good,' 'like'). While the language is functional, it lacks the range and sophistication needed for a higher score. Try to incorporate synonyms and more descriptive language to make the letter more engaging and demonstrate a broader vocabulary. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains grammatical errors, including incorrect verb tenses ('is going to be on Monday'), awkward sentence structures, and missing articles. While the meaning is generally clear, these errors detract from the overall quality of the writing. Focus on using a wider range of sentence structures and ensuring correct grammar and punctuation.

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