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Band 6+: You are planning a weekend trip with a group of colleagues and need to coordinate travel and accommodation. Write a letter to your colleagues proposing arrangements for the trip. You should include details about: - Where you suggest going and why - Possible dates for the trip and travel options - Suggestions for accommodation and activities.

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Dear Hilda and Sharon,

I hope y’all are doing great! I am writing to give you updates on our trip to Rwanda.

I was hoping that we could travel on Saturday, 14 of August. Since we will all be on holiday during the period and not to mention enough time to raise funds for the trip.

On matters accommodation, I was thinking of a hotel but I changed my mind to an Airbnb. I did my research and found out that it is more affordable. Additionally, I discovered one that has a chef so we don’t have to worry about cooking.

We will be visiting the museum in Kigali for us to learn about their culture. Furthermore, there would be a festival on Monday, we could go and celebrate and even sample their staple food. I know we all love their cuisine, so I’m definitely sure we will enjoy that.

I am hoping to hear from you guys soon.

Best wishes,

Nicole.

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Overall Band Score

6.5

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

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

their: 3

Try using synonyms for the above words

Task Response

The letter addresses the main requirements of the task, including suggested dates, accommodation type with reasoning, and activities. However, there are some omissions and inaccuracies. The task asks for a weekend trip, but the letter mentions a trip to Rwanda and includes a Monday activity, which goes beyond the weekend scope. Additionally, the letter is addressed to only two friends, while the task mentions a group of friends. To improve, ensure the trip duration matches the weekend, specify the exact weekend dates, and address the letter to the entire group. Also, provide more detail on why the activities would be enjoyable for everyone.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally well-organized and easy to follow. The paragraphs are logically structured, each covering a specific aspect (dates, accommodation, activities). However, there are minor lapses in cohesion, such as the abrupt transition from dates to accommodation without a linking phrase. The use of 'not to mention' in the second paragraph is slightly awkward and could be smoother. Overall, the message is clear, but improving the flow between ideas would enhance coherence.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is appropriate and generally accurate, with some good choices like 'affordable', 'sample their staple food', and 'cuisine'. However, there is room for more sophisticated and varied lexical items. Phrases like 'give you updates' could be more natural (e.g., 'share my plans'), and 'I'm definitely sure' is slightly redundant. The use of 'y'all' is informal but acceptable in a letter to friends. Expanding the range of vocabulary and using more precise terms would improve the lexical resource. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a reasonable range of grammatical structures, including conditional ('I was hoping that...') and complex sentences. However, there are several errors and awkward phrasings that affect clarity. For example, 'Since we will all be on holiday during the period and not to mention enough time to raise funds for the trip' is a run-on sentence with unclear structure. 'We will be visiting the museum in Kigali for us to learn' could be rephrased as 'We will visit the museum in Kigali to learn'. Punctuation is mostly correct, but the overall accuracy needs improvement to achieve a higher score.

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