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Band 7+: You are planning a surprise birthday party for your best friend and need to coordinate with their family. Write a letter to your friend's sibling asking for their help. You should include: - The date, time, and location you have in mind for the party. - A request for them to discreetly gather your friend's preferences (food, music, guests). - Suggestions on how they can help with the preparations without revealing the surprise.

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Dear, Helen.

I am writing to you to explain my idea for celebration of Anna’s birthday. I really need your help with this, because you probably know your sibling better. So, what I planed is a beach party since it’s going to be a beautiful weather. I want to invite Anna’s friends, but I am not quite sure about what her relationship is with some of them, could you please help me with this and ask her about her friends and who she would like to see on her special day? As well, I planned a few contests, that will entertain people and keep them from getting bored. I also thought about music, because what kind of party it would be without music, right? But, I don’t want to download music judging by my taste. It’s Anna’s birthday and I want to make a playlist based on her favorite music. Could you help me with this one as well? And please keep it a secret as much as possible, I want to surprise my best friend!

Write back as soon as possible, because Anna’s birthday is in a week and we need to organize everything!

With love,

Angelina

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

anna's: 4

music: 4

birthday: 3

because: 3

about: 3

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Task Response

The letter appropriately addresses all parts of the task, providing a clear explanation of the party plan and specific requests for Helen's help. The tone is friendly and suitable for the context. To improve, consider adding more specific details about the location and activities to make the suggestions more concrete. For example, instead of just saying 'beach party,' you could suggest a specific beach or type of beach activity.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally well-organized and the purpose is clear from the beginning. The ideas are presented logically. To improve, consider using more varied cohesive devices to link ideas within paragraphs and between them. For example, instead of directly jumping into requests, you could use transitional phrases to soften the shift and improve the flow.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is appropriate for the task. To enhance the lexical resource, try incorporating more specific and descriptive words related to party planning and personal relationships. For example, instead of 'a few contests,' you could suggest specific types of contests or games. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate, with only minor errors. To improve, focus on refining sentence structures and ensuring correct subject-verb agreement. Pay attention to the use of articles and prepositions, as these can sometimes be problematic. Reviewing and correcting these small errors will enhance the overall clarity and impact of your writing.

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