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Band 7+: 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 Alex,

I hope you are doing well. I am writing to share an exciting idea and to ask for your help in organising a surprise birthday party for Anay next month.

As you know, her birthday falls on the 18th, and i thought it would be wonderful to plan a small gathering with close friends and family. I am considering hosting the party at my place in the evening so that we can keep it a complete surprise. We could decorate the house and arrange her favourite music and food.

I was hopping you could help by inviting some if her college friends and managing the cake and decorations. Since she trusts you completely, it would be great if you could also bring her to my place without raising any suspision.

Let me know what you think about this plan and if you have any other ideas. And also suggest me a gift that helps her for the upcoming studies. I am sure this will mean a lot to her, and together we can make the day truly special.

Looking forward to hear from you soon.

Best wishes,

Chadra shekar.

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Overall Band Score

7.5
(+/- 0.5)
Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A
Vocabulary Repetition:
could: 3
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Task Response

8
The letter appropriately covers all requirements of the task, providing relevant details about the party's date, time, and location, as well as specific help needed and a gift suggestion. There might be minor lapses in formality or tone, but overall, the response is well-organized and sufficiently detailed. To improve, ensure consistent use of formal language and a more specific gift suggestion.

Coherence & Cohesion

7
The letter is generally well-organized and easy to follow. The purpose of the letter is clear from the beginning, and the information is presented in a logical order. However, consider adding a bit more detail to connect the ideas more smoothly. For example, you could elaborate slightly on why you chose your place for the party or why you specifically need Alex's help with certain tasks.

Lexical Resource

7
The vocabulary used is appropriate and conveys the message effectively. To enhance this further, try incorporating a wider range of vocabulary related to party planning and gift suggestions. For instance, instead of just saying 'decorations,' you could mention specific types of decorations.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

7
The letter demonstrates a good command of grammar with only minor errors. Pay attention to details such as capitalization ('I' instead of 'i') and spelling ('suspicion' instead of 'suspision'). Also, ensure correct tense usage and subject-verb agreement throughout the letter. Reviewing the letter for these small errors can significantly improve its overall quality.

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