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Band 5+: You are planning a surprise birthday party for a friend who is moving to a new city soon. Write a letter to your friend's neighbour asking for help in organizing the party. You should include details about: - why you are planning a surprise party - what kind of help you need from the neighbour - when and where the party will be held.

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Dear Teena,

I hope you are doing well.I am writing to request your help for organising a surprise birthday party for our best friend.

Actually,her birthday is on July 30 th and we have limited time;fortunately,I have found a restaurant nearby our college,which I think is a nice venue for the event,therefore I have booked a table in advance.Since we will have a seminar session on the same day,it would be commendable to commence the party around 4 pm.

Even though,it will be a small program,I really wanted to make it memorable for her.Concerning the food,I have included seafood,some cookies and a cake in the menu.I would appreciate it if you invite others to this occasion;however,it is better to include few of our friends as we don’t have enough budget to accommodate all.Additionally,can you help me with purchasing some balloons and cards online for the decorations?

As as you know that it’s a surprise party and I need your help to make this event successful,otherwise i will probabily mess up everything.

I am happy to know your suggestions and thoughts.

Best wishes,

Megha

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Overall Band Score

5.5
(+/- 0.5)
Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
Using more sophisticated words could be beneficial.
Grammar Mistakes: N/A
Vocabulary Repetition:
party: 3
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Task Response

7
The letter appropriately covers all requirements of the task, providing relevant details about the party, specific tasks for assistance, and the importance of the recipient's help. There are a few minor areas for improvement. For instance, elaborating slightly more on why Teena's help is particularly important could strengthen the persuasive element of the letter. Also, while the tone is generally friendly, varying sentence structure could enhance the overall flow and readability.

Coherence & Cohesion

5
The letter is generally organized, but the flow could be improved. Consider using more transitional phrases to connect ideas smoothly. For example, when transitioning from the party details to the tasks, a clearer link would enhance coherence. Also, ensure each paragraph focuses on a single main idea to improve clarity.

Lexical Resource

5
The vocabulary is adequate for the task, but there's room for improvement. Try to use more varied and specific vocabulary to make your writing more engaging. For instance, instead of 'nice venue,' you could use 'charming location' or 'ideal setting.' Also, be mindful of using the correct register for a letter to a friend; some phrases sound slightly formal.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

4
The letter contains several grammatical errors that affect clarity. Focus on improving sentence structure and accuracy in verb tense usage. Pay close attention to punctuation, especially commas and apostrophes. Review basic grammar rules and proofread carefully to minimize errors.

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