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Band 4+: You are planning a surprise birthday party for a close friend. Write an email to another mutual friend to ask for help with the arrangements. In your email, you should: - explain why you are organizing the party - suggest a date, time, and venue for the party - ask for their assistance with specific tasks

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Dear Dennis,

Good day to you, I hope this message finds you well. I want to tell you my best friend Nishika’s 21st Birthday is on this week end (23rd, Sunday). Therefore, i want to suprise my bestfriend on her special day.

I have plan to suprice her at her in our univeristy on sunday evening. I think she likes our university a lot. Becouse of that i thought our university is the best place to celebrate her day.

Could you help me with the decoretions and inviting her friends to the party. Therefore, you can help me with the inviting cards and odering a cake, and i know you are good with making videos, i will send her beautiful videos clips, can you put them together and make a cute video. Then we can play on the screen and suprice her.

Thank you very much hope to see you soon.

Kind regards,

Sameera Amarakoon

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Overall Band Score

4.5

(+/- 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 adequately addresses the task by explaining the reason for the party, suggesting a time and venue, and requesting specific help. However, the tone is somewhat informal, and the organization could be improved with clearer paragraphing and more formal language. To improve, focus on using more precise language and structuring the email with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter's organization is somewhat clear, but the flow of ideas could be improved. Paragraphing is present but not always effective in separating distinct points. Transitions between ideas are weak, making the letter feel disjointed at times. For example, the shift from explaining the party's purpose to suggesting the venue could be smoother. Consider using transitional phrases to connect your ideas more logically and ensure each paragraph focuses on a single, clear topic.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is basic and lacks variety. There are instances of imprecise word choice (e.g., 'suprice' instead of 'surprise,' 'decoretions' instead of 'decorations'). To improve, try to use a wider range of vocabulary that is more specific and appropriate for the context. Focus on learning synonyms and collocations related to party planning and celebrations.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains frequent grammatical errors, including incorrect verb tenses, subject-verb agreement issues, and punctuation mistakes. Sentence structure is often simple and repetitive, which limits the overall impact of the message. To enhance grammatical accuracy, review basic grammar rules and practice constructing more complex sentences. Pay close attention to verb tenses, articles, and prepositions. Proofreading carefully can help catch many of these errors.

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