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Band 6+: 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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Hello Zoo estate occupants,

I’m Immaculate, one of the occupants in this estate living in block 24B. I’m writing to invite you all to a dinner party I will be hosting in my carpark.

As the newly elected chairman of this estate, the dinner party would be hosted to thank everyone for their support and encouragement, towards the last election. Their is no better way to appreciate your efforts other than hosting this awesome dinner with a lot of cuisine which includes, the Japanese noddles, Igbo Abacha and Achicha, Ghana jollof, Ewedu and Amala and so many other intercontinental cuisines.

The dinner will be held on 26th of June 2026 in honour of the day the estate was opened, and it will be by 8pm prompt, at the estate conference centre.

In addition to that, I would love everyone to come along with dishes that represents that culture, or cuisine that they would love people to taste and give contribution about the flavour, aroma or appearance. If you would love us to add a particular cuisine or recipe, feel free to drop your contribution or suggestions to the box outside my gate. I hope to see you all on that day, beautiful and cheerful.

Sincerely,

Immaculate

Chairman, Zoo Estate.

Word Count: 209

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Overall Band Score

6.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

estate: 6

dinner: 4

would: 4

cuisine: 3

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Task Response

The letter adequately addresses the task by inviting neighbors to a potluck dinner and including the purpose, date, time, and location. However, there are some minor lapses, such as the slightly unusual choice of location (carpark initially, then changed to the conference center) and some awkward phrasing. To improve, focus on maintaining a consistent and logical flow of information and ensuring clarity in your explanations.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally coherent, but the organization could be improved. Consider a clearer structure with a distinct paragraph for each main point (purpose, details, dish contribution). The flow between ideas could be smoother with better use of cohesive devices. For example, in the second paragraph, the transition from expressing gratitude to listing cuisines feels a bit abrupt. Try to link these ideas more explicitly.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate and generally appropriate for the task. However, there are some areas where more precise word choices could enhance the letter. For instance, instead of 'awesome dinner,' consider using a more descriptive adjective like 'delightful' or 'special.' Varying your vocabulary can make the letter more engaging.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains grammatical errors that affect clarity. For example, 'Their is no better way' should be 'There is no better way.' Also, the sentence structure in the second paragraph is somewhat convoluted. Aim for clearer and more concise sentences. Pay attention to subject-verb agreement and correct use of articles (a, an, the).

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