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Band 6+: You are planning a weekend getaway with your colleagues and want to invite them to join. Write a letter to your colleagues inviting them to the trip. You should include details about: - the purpose of the getaway and why it's a good idea - when and where the trip will take place - what they should bring or prepare for the trip.

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Dear friends,

I would like to invite you to our annual Summer Trip. For this year trip, we will go to Lombok, Indonesia and spend 1 week in Nama Resort which a resort with the best beach view in Lombok.

The main purpose of this trip is to let us release our stress from working and to make a great memory for the future. We can enjoy all day spa in the resort or take a diving lesson and swim with fishes in the sea. I guarantee you, this one week trip will relax your body and mind, so when we come back to work we will feel more energetic.

Because our destination is beach and it will be hot and sunny, so I suggest you bring your summer clothes, swimsuit, sunglasses, hats and most important is sunscreen so we do not get sunburn.

For any further question regarding the trip, you can directly contact me.

I cannot wait for us to spend our summer trip to Lombok. See You!

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

Vocabulary Repetition:

summer: 3

resort: 3

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Task Response

The letter addresses the task requirements by inviting colleagues on a trip and including details about the purpose, timing/location, and what to bring. However, it could be improved by providing more specific details about the timing of the trip (exact dates) and elaborating further on the activities or preparations. The tone is generally appropriate, but could be slightly more persuasive to encourage participation. Also, the letter is slightly short and could benefit from more detail to fully satisfy the prompt.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally coherent, but the organization could be improved for better flow. Consider using more transitional phrases to connect ideas smoothly. For example, you could add a sentence at the beginning to clearly state the purpose of the letter. Also, ensure each paragraph focuses on a single main idea to enhance clarity.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, but there's room to enhance it with more varied and descriptive language. For instance, instead of 'best beach view,' you could use more evocative phrases like 'stunning ocean vistas' or 'breathtaking coastal scenery.' Using a wider range of adjectives and adverbs will make the letter more engaging. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are several grammatical errors that affect the clarity of the letter. Pay close attention to subject-verb agreement, correct tense usage, and article usage ('a,' 'an,' 'the'). For example, 'For this year trip' should be 'For this year's trip,' and 'which a resort' should be 'which is a resort.' Proofreading carefully will help catch these errors.

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