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Band 5+: You are planning a weekend trip with your friend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: • mention the vacation spot you have chosen • explain how you plan to spend your time there • invite your friend to join you on your vacation

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Dear Mira,

I am writing this letter to you about our weekend trip. I need your opinion about our first trip together, i suggest we have 3 options about this weekend. First, i recommend to beach club in Bondi Junction, there are several restaurants near there such as Ombre Resto, Mayan Cuisine, and Heritage Beach Restaurant. The activities i recommend is we can do sunset time near beach and drink cocktails with chips. Second, we can do trip near Opera House, see earlier sunrise around 6.15 am and jogging. After that we can see seagulls near there. Last options is we can do camping in Observatory Hills. We bring our food such as soft drink, some snacks, a lunchbox and books. We can meet around 4pm enjoy our moment like chit -chat and see sunset around 6pm. For budget all of the activities its quite affordable, for the last options we can only spend $100 for all the activites. Let me know which one do you think perfect dates trip.

Sincerely,

Synthia

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Overall Band Score

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
Using more sophisticated words could be beneficial.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

about: 3

options: 3

beach: 3

there: 3

around: 3

Try using synonyms for the above words

Task Response

The letter addresses all the requirements of the task, suggesting dates (implicitly), recommending activities, and mentioning budget. However, the organization could be improved for clarity. The suggestions are somewhat muddled together, and a clearer structure would enhance the letter's effectiveness. For example, explicitly stating the date options before detailing the activities would improve the flow. Also, directly asking about Mira's preferences would strengthen the response.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter's organization is somewhat unclear, and the transitions between ideas could be smoother. Consider using more explicit connecting words and phrases to guide the reader through your suggestions. For example, you could use phrases like 'Alternatively,' 'In addition to,' or 'Therefore' to link your ideas more effectively. Also, ensure each paragraph focuses on a single main point to improve clarity.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is basic and lacks variety. To improve, try to incorporate more specific and descriptive words related to the activities and locations you're suggesting. For instance, instead of 'see seagulls,' you could say 'observe the diverse seabirds.' Expanding your vocabulary will make your letter more engaging and informative.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains several grammatical errors that affect clarity. Focus on using correct verb tenses, subject-verb agreement, and sentence structure. For example, 'i suggest we have 3 options' should be 'I suggest we consider three options.' Proofreading carefully and focusing on basic grammar rules will help improve accuracy.

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