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Band 5+: 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 Zayed

I know you have been busy in the current days, but Faisal’s birthday is going to be next week, and I want to hold a surprise party for him. I may be asking to much from you, but I know Faisal isn’t just my best friend he’s your best friend to.

So here is what I need you to do for me, I want you to take him a out on a ride with your car. Making the perfect distraction for me to snek into his room and with a bit of help from his big brother to decorate the place with ballons,cakes and presents.

If your wondering when is the best time to pick him up ? I got that part of my plan already covered. You go pick him up 4:15 he will be just sitting scorling on his phone then, you call Faisal asking him if he wants to go out with you for a ride in your car.He will say yes thinking that your surprising him with a party, but your just a trap for the main plan.

So, are you in or not?

From your friend Hamdan

Word Count: 194

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Overall Band Score

5.5
(+/- 0.5)
Vocabulary Complexity:
A1 - Beginner
Aim to use more advanced language.
Grammar Mistakes: N/A
Vocabulary Repetition:
friend: 3
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Task Response

7
The letter appropriately covers all requirements of the task, explaining the reason for writing, describing the needed help, and suggesting a time to discuss plans. The tone is generally appropriate for a friend. To improve, consider adding a more specific suggestion for discussing the party plans, rather than just implying it. Also, proofread for minor grammatical errors.

Coherence & Cohesion

5
The letter is generally understandable, but the organization could be improved. Consider using more formal transitions and structuring the letter with clearer topic sentences for each paragraph. For example, dedicate a paragraph to explaining the purpose of the letter, another to detailing the help needed, and a final one to suggesting a meeting time. This will enhance the flow and clarity of your message.

Lexical Resource

5
The vocabulary is adequate for the task, but there's room to enhance it with more precise and varied word choices. For instance, instead of 'take him a out on a ride,' you could say 'take him out for a drive.' Also, avoid informal words like 'snek'; opt for 'sneak' or a more appropriate synonym depending on the context. Expanding your vocabulary will make your writing more engaging and effective. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

4
The letter contains several grammatical errors that affect clarity. Pay attention to correct verb tenses (e.g., 'Faisal's birthday is going to be next week' should be revised for better tense agreement), subject-verb agreement, and proper use of articles and prepositions. Additionally, ensure correct spelling and punctuation throughout the letter. Reviewing basic grammar rules and proofreading carefully can significantly improve accuracy.

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