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Band 5+: 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. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: 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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Hello my dear friend,i know that we haven’t spoken last few years and I’m really sad about it.How is your life going?I hope you will read my message in the good mood because you are still my close friend anyway.

I’m fine, my mum still ask me sometimes about you.I apply my documents to my dream university and I’m so proud of myself.I remember that our dream was to study together but suddenly it didn’t happen.Honestly I’m so scared, new stage in my life, everything will change and I have to be ready for other challanges.

Now, during the summer holidays, my last holidays as a scholl kid, I want to spend them unforgetable .I always wanted to visit Rome and I know that you living there, so if you aren’t against I wanted to propose you spend few days together as we always did before.

Im planning to discover Italys attractions and lanmarcks . Every tourist want to see a Coliseum and I’m one of them too. Also I would like to swim I’m the sea, relax on the beach and drink cocktails with you.

I hope you will accept my ideas, thanks for your attention and I’m waiting for your answer.

Veronika

Bye bye

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Overall Band Score

5
(+/- 0.5)
Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
Using more sophisticated words could be beneficial.
Grammar Mistakes: N/A
Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

6
The letter addresses all parts of the task, providing updates, explaining the trip's purpose, and outlining planned activities. There are some minor grammatical errors and awkward phrasing, but overall, the message is clear. To improve, focus on using more natural and varied language and proofread carefully for errors.

Coherence & Cohesion

5
The letter generally follows a logical structure, addressing the task's requirements. However, the flow could be improved with better transitions between paragraphs and ideas. Consider using more formal connectors and ensuring each paragraph focuses on a single main point to enhance clarity.

Lexical Resource

5
The vocabulary is adequate for the task, but there's room for improvement in using more precise and varied language. For example, instead of 'good mood,' you could say 'high spirits.' Expanding your range of vocabulary will make your writing more engaging and effective.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

4
The letter contains several grammatical errors that affect clarity. Focus on improving sentence structure, verb tense consistency, and correct use of articles and prepositions. Proofreading carefully and focusing on accuracy will enhance the overall quality of your writing.

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