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Band 8+: You are planning a holiday abroad and will be visiting a town where an old friend lives. You haven't spoken to this friend in a few years. give your friend a brief update of your life since you were last in touch explain why you will be travelling to his/her town. say what you plan to do when you visit their town.

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Dear Soumaya,

I hope this letter finds you well. It has been quite a while since we last caught up. Life has been eventful on my end since our last correspondence. I have changed jobs, delved into new hobbies, and also finished my Master’s degree in Data Science with merit.

The reason I am reaching out to you now is that I am planning a holiday abroad, and London happens to be one of my destinations. It occurred to me that you also reside there, and it would be an absolute pleasure to reconnect with you after all these years. I believe that revisiting the memories we shared and catching up on each other’s lives after all these years will be an unforgettable experience.

During my visit, I would love to immerse myself in the rich culture of London. From strolling through the historic streets of Covent Garden to marvelling at the structure of Buckingham Palace. Of course, meeting you and exploring some of your favourite local haunts would undoubtedly be the highlights of my trip.

I look forward to hearing from you soon and hopefully arranging a time for us to link up and converse about our old memories.

With warm wishes,

Neha

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Overall Band Score

8

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

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Task Response

8

The letter adequately addresses the task by providing a brief update on the writer's life, explaining the reason for the visit, and mentioning plans for the visit. To improve, consider adding more specific details about the hobbies or the new job, and elaborate on why London was chosen as a destination.

Coherence & Cohesion

8

The letter is well-organized with clear paragraphing. Ideas are logically presented, and there is a smooth flow of information. To enhance coherence, consider using more linking words and phrases to connect ideas throughout the letter.

Lexical Resource

8

There is a good range of vocabulary used appropriately. The writer demonstrates control over lexical features. To aim for a higher score, try incorporating more varied and sophisticated vocabulary to add depth to the letter.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

8

The writer shows a wide range of grammatical structures with few errors. Punctuation and grammar are used effectively. To further enhance accuracy, pay attention to subject-verb agreement and verb tense consistency.

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