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Band 5+: You are planning a potluck dinner party to celebrate the end of summer with your neighbors. Write a letter inviting your neighbors to the party. You should include: - The reason for hosting the potluck dinner - Specifics about the date, time, and location. - Instructions on what kind of dish each neighbor should bring.

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Dear nieghbors,

I am shyma, new resident of wilsbury. I am writing this letter to invite you and your family to the potluck dinner party arranged at 15.xyz on 12.12.25.

I and my family moved in here last week. I must say this neighborhood is welcoming and lovely. However, i have only got a chance to meet few of our neighbors briefly, and would love to get to know everyone. Our family would be honoured if you guys could join the party to celebrate our moving in.

The party starts at 5.00 pm, on our backyard. All of you are welcome to bring in your favourite indian delicacies. Please avoid any food that contain allergen like nuts. Moreover please let me know, if you have any specific dietery restriction. Lets gather around, and have a fun time

Our family is looking forward to spend some quality time with you guys,

Thankfully,

shyma

Word Count: 152

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Overall Band Score

5.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

family: 4

party: 3

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Task Response

The letter appropriately addresses all requirements of the task, providing relevant and sufficient information about the potluck dinner party. The purpose, potluck format, and logistical details are clearly communicated. To further enhance the letter, consider adding a more specific closing that reiterates your enthusiasm for their attendance and provides a direct point of contact for any questions.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally coherent, but the organization could be improved for better flow. Consider dedicating a separate paragraph to each main point (reason for the party, potluck details, time and location). Using more formal transitions between ideas would also enhance cohesion.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, but there's room to use more varied and precise language. For example, instead of 'have a fun time,' you could say 'enjoy a pleasant evening.' Expanding your range of vocabulary would make the letter more engaging.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains grammatical errors that affect clarity. Pay close attention to subject-verb agreement, correct spelling ('neighbors'), and appropriate use of articles and prepositions. Proofreading carefully before submitting would help improve accuracy.

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