Letter

Band 8+: 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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Dear Manager,

I hope you are doing well.

I am writing to arrange catering for a surprise birthday party for my colleague. The event will be held on 20th July 2026 from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM at our office conference hall.

We are expecting around 40 guests. Among them, 10 are vegetarians, 5 require vegan meals, and 3 guests need gluten-free food. I would appreciate it if you could provide suitable options for these dietary requirements.

Our budget is around ₹25,000. We would like a menu that includes starters, a main course, desserts, and soft drinks. Please share your menu options and prices so that we can discuss them and finalize the menu based on your recommendations.

I look forward to your reply. Thank you for your assistance.

Yours sincerely,

Rahavi R

Word Count: 133

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Overall Band Score

8.5

(+/- 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 fully addresses all parts of the task. The date and time are clearly specified, the guest count and specific dietary needs are detailed, and the budget and process for finalizing the menu are explicitly stated. The tone is professional and appropriate for a business inquiry. No improvements are necessary as the response is complete and well-structured. The letter falls short of the required 150 words.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is exceptionally well-organized. Each bullet point from the task is addressed in its own dedicated paragraph, which makes the information easy to digest. The flow of ideas is logical, moving from the purpose of the letter to specific logistics, dietary needs, and finally the financial/menu arrangements. Transitions between sentences are smooth and natural.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is precise, appropriate for a formal business inquiry, and highly accurate. Terms such as 'dietary requirements', 'suitable options', and 'finalize the menu' are used correctly within the context. The language is natural and avoids unnecessary complexity while remaining professional. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammatical control is excellent. There is a good mix of simple and complex sentence structures (e.g., using conditional structures like 'I would appreciate it if...'). Punctuation is used correctly throughout, and there are no noticeable errors in tense or subject-verb agreement.

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