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Band 7+: You are organizing a surprise birthday party for a colleague at work and need to coordinate with other colleagues. Write a letter to your colleagues to make arrangements for the party. You should include details about: - the date, time, and location you have in mind - what kind of contribution you would like them to make (e.g., food, decorations, gifts) - how to keep the party a secret from the colleague

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Hi James

I wanted to let you know that next weekend I’m organising a birhday party at the cafe where we usually go for a lunch. I’m telling you to make sure you know about it in advance so you don’t miss it!

I decided to organise something there since it is the best place in the district and uor colleagues live near. Everyone is welcome to arrive at 7pm onwards on the 25th January (That’s the Saturday). I asked if i could set up the decorations and they approved. Thus I would like to ask you for some help with decorations. Maybe some balloons and a simple banner, and coordinating snacks or a cake would be perfect. I will take care of inviting the rest of the team and making sure John is in the right place at the right time.

For a group gift, I was thinking we could all chip in for a nice gift card to the café or a small desk plant, something thoughtful but not too formal.

Let me know if this works for you or if you have any other ideas – I’d really appreciate your help in making this a great surprise.

Thanks so much,

Daniar

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Overall Band Score

7.5

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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 appropriately addresses all requirements of the task, providing relevant details about the party's date, time, and venue, and clearly outlining the specific help needed from the colleague. The suggestion for a group gift is also relevant and suitable. To further enhance the response, ensure a consistently formal tone throughout the letter, especially in the opening and closing. While the content is comprehensive, refining the organization of ideas could improve clarity and flow.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally well-organized and the message is easy to follow. The paragraphing is logical, and the flow of information is smooth. However, there are a few areas where the cohesion could be improved to make the letter even more seamless. For example, transitions between ideas could be strengthened in a few places.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is appropriate and generally effective for the task. There is a good range of words and phrases that convey the message clearly. To further enhance the lexical resource, consider incorporating more varied and sophisticated vocabulary related to party planning and gift suggestions. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a good command of grammar with only a few minor errors. The sentence structures are varied, and the punctuation is mostly accurate. To improve further, pay close attention to the accuracy of articles, prepositions, and verb tenses. Proofreading carefully can help catch these small errors.

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