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Band 5+: You are planning a weekend getaway with your family, and you need to make arrangements for a pet sitter to look after your pet. Write a letter to a local pet sitter you found online, outlining your needs. You should include details about: - the dates you will be away and the specific care your pet requires - any special instructions regarding your pet's diet or medication - how you will handle payment and key exchange.

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Dear Sir/ Madam,

My name is Kanav Arora. I live on 3366 King Street. I was planning to go on a weekend vacation with my family. I was looking online and I found out you provide pet sitting services that I would like to book.

My dog’s name is Oreo, and his breed is a husky. He is still a puppy of 1 year old. I am planning to go for 3 days from 12th March to 15th March over the long weekend. I want to make sure my pet meets all the specific care he needs. He has to go for a walk every morning, and in the evening also if possible. His food is in the kitchen’s lower cabinet. You have to say a specific word, “okay”, so he can eat the food. Can you make sure when you leave the auto dispenser is full with food and water and it is fully charged.

For any emergencies, you can contact me and you can take him to the local pet clinic. I will reimburse you with any kind of payment and for your pet sitting services I will transfer you the 70% of the amount first then after I am back from the vacation I will pay you the rest.

Yours respectfully,

Kanav Arora

Word Count: 216

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Overall Band Score

5.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
Consider using more varied and advanced words.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

The letter addresses the task requirements by providing details about the dates, pet care needs, diet, medication (implicitly through emergency vet visit), payment, and key exchange. However, there are some omissions and areas where more detail could enhance the response. For example, the letter could benefit from more specific instructions regarding emergency contact information and key exchange procedures. Also, the tone is somewhat informal for a formal letter.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally coherent, but the organization could be improved. Consider grouping related information together more effectively. For example, consolidate all instructions regarding Oreo's care into one paragraph. Also, the transition between different points could be smoother. Using transitional phrases would enhance the flow of the letter.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is adequate for the task, but there's room for improvement. Try to use more specific and varied language to describe Oreo's needs and your expectations for the pet sitter. For instance, instead of saying 'meets all the specific care he needs,' you could detail the specific aspects of care, such as exercise, play, and companionship. Also, avoid informal language. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains several grammatical errors that affect clarity. Pay close attention to sentence structure, verb tense consistency, and correct use of articles and prepositions. For example, 'I was planning to go' could be simplified to 'I am planning to go'. Proofread carefully to catch these errors.

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