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Band 6+: You are planning a weekend hiking trip with a group of friends but need to finalize the details. Write a letter to your friends outlining the plan. You should include details about: - the proposed dates and location for the hike - the level of difficulty and any necessary equipment - how you will handle transportation and meals.

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To the Friend,

I hope this letter finds you in good health.I am writing this to you in order to plan and organize our upcoming journey.

So after doing much research and investing so much time in finding the best place, I have decided that we will go to Skardu.The reason behind choosing this specific place is because of the breathtaking views it has.Moreover the weather there is also pleasent.Furthermore we can also enjoy doing many activities there such as hiking,fishing and trying different types of their cuisines.

However the most important thing that I will like to elaborate is what items we all need to bring along us.As we all know its a hilly area and the temperature there is usually on a lower side, so everyone should carry their warm clothes with them.Further I will like to add do bring your professional cameras, so we could capture beautiful scenes.

Lastly, I have also managed our conveyance by booking a coaster for all of us,so you all need to gather at my house.Remember that everybod should be here on time.

yours faithfully,

your friend

Word Count: 185

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

there: 3

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Task Response

The letter addresses all three prompts required by the task. You have clearly identified a destination, suggested necessary supplies, and explained the transportation arrangements. However, the tone is somewhat inconsistent. The opening and closing ('To the Friend', 'Yours faithfully') are overly formal for a letter to friends, which makes the writing feel slightly unnatural for a personal correspondence. To improve, use a more casual tone such as 'Hi everyone' or 'Dear friends' and close with 'Best,' or 'See you soon.' Additionally, ensure there are spaces after your punctuation marks to improve readability and flow.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter follows a logical structure, addressing all three prompts in separate paragraphs. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat repetitive and mechanical (e.g., using 'Moreover', 'Furthermore', 'However', 'Lastly' in a very formulaic way). To improve, try to use more natural transitions that link ideas through meaning rather than just using formal linking words. Additionally, the opening 'To the Friend' is unnatural for an informal letter to friends; 'Hi everyone' or 'Dear friends' would be more appropriate.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate for the task and allows the reader to understand the message clearly. There is some good use of descriptive language like 'breathtaking views'. However, there are several instances of imprecise or slightly awkward phrasing, such as 'on a lower side' instead of 'low' and 'managed our conveyance' which sounds overly formal for a letter to friends. Aim for a more consistent tone - since this is a letter to friends, the language should be warm and informal rather than sounding like a business report.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are several grammatical errors that affect the flow of the writing. These include punctuation errors (missing spaces after periods), spelling mistakes ('pleasent', 'everybod'), and issues with article usage and sentence structure. For example, 'I will like to elaborate' should be 'I would like to elaborate'. While the errors do not prevent the reader from understanding the message, they are frequent enough to notice. Focus on subject-verb agreement, correct spelling, and the proper use of punctuation to improve accuracy.

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