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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 Sarah,

I hope this message finds you well. I’m reaching out to ask for your assistance in organizasion Emmas’ birthday ,which is planning for on Saturday,November 17 th at 7 p.m .The occasion take a place on my backyard and fifteen of her closest friends will accede to celebration.Please remember that is complete secret and make sure that emma doesn’t suspect anything before the invitation have been sending her.İ’ll notify all changes in our telegram chat.

İ’d be truly grateful if you could take responsibility for decorations.Your ineffable sense of style and imagination always impress me.İ still remember how you decorated a swimming pool on last school party.The colours was so compatible and this original ideas made the occasion especially full of vibe.

As far as İ’m concerned,İ’ll arrange all of food delivers and pick music playlist.That’s why İ’m searching one of friends to organize the decoration.

Could you please let me know today you’re available to help?Your contribution would make a huge difference.

Love,

Kimba

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Overall Band Score

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

Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

The letter appropriately covers the requirements of the task, providing relevant details about the party and the requested task. The reason for choosing Sarah for the decorations is well-explained. A few minor improvements could be made to enhance the flow and clarity, such as elaborating slightly more on the specific decorations needed or providing a clearer call to action regarding confirming availability.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter generally conveys the main points, but the organization could be improved for better clarity. Consider using more explicit transitions between ideas and ensuring each paragraph focuses on a single aspect of the request. For example, dedicate one paragraph solely to the party details (date, time, location) and another to the specific task and your reasoning for choosing Sarah. Also, ensure that the introduction and conclusion clearly frame the purpose of the letter.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, with some good attempts at descriptive language ('ineffable sense of style'). However, there are instances where word choice could be more precise and natural. For example, consider alternatives to phrases like 'accede to celebration'. Continue to expand your vocabulary and focus on using words in their correct context to enhance the impact of your writing.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains several grammatical errors that affect clarity. Errors include incorrect verb tenses ('invitation have been sending'), subject-verb agreement issues, and awkward phrasing. Focus on reviewing basic grammar rules and proofreading carefully to identify and correct these errors. Pay attention to sentence structure and ensure that your sentences are clear and grammatically sound. For example, 'organisasion Emmas' birthday' should be 'organizing Emma's birthday'.

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