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Band 8+: You are planning to attend a training course in another city. You need more information before making your arrangements. Write a letter to the course organiser. In your letter: explain why you are interested in the course; ask about the accommodation available; ask about the course schedule and fees.

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Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to express my interest in the cookery course at your organisation. I would be grateful if you could help with some information to help guide my arrangements.

My love for making dishes started when I was a child. At the time, my grandmother who was a professional chef lived with us at my parents residence. One major thing I learnt from her was the art of cooking. She made me understand that cooking wasn’t only about serving food but the intentionality of making people’s appetite awaken through one’s skill. That made me look forward to training as a chef.

Since I would be traveling from another city, it would be of great help if the details of available accommodation can be shared with me. This will enable me to make an informed choice. I also want to inquire about the course schedule and payments. A memo was displayed on the organization’s website that the first hundred students to register get some discount off the course. I would be glad if I can benefit from the offer as well.

I look forward to your kind consideration and feedback.

Yours faithfully,

Kehinde A.O.

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Overall Band Score

8.5

(+/- 0.5)

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

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

would: 4

course: 3

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Task Response

The letter effectively addresses all three bullet points: it explains interest in the course, asks about accommodation, and asks about schedule and fees. The tone is appropriate and the structure is clear. Minor lapses include a slightly verbose explanation of interest and a minor grammatical issue ('help with some information' should be 'help with some information' or 'help me with some information'). Overall, the task is well covered with only minor omissions or lapses, so it merits a high score. To improve, ensure all questions are directly and concisely stated, and proofread for minor errors.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is well-organized with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. The purpose is stated clearly, and the questions are logically presented. However, the paragraph about the grandmother's influence is somewhat lengthy and could be more concise to maintain focus on the main purpose. The transition between paragraphs is smooth, but the final paragraph could be slightly more specific about the expected response.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is appropriate and varied, with some good phrases like 'express my interest' and 'make an informed choice'. However, there are a few informal or less precise expressions, such as 'my love for making dishes' and 'the intentionality of making people's appetite awaken', which could be rephrased for more natural and sophisticated control. Overall, the range is good but not fully flexible.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is accurate throughout, with a good range of sentence structures. Punctuation is used correctly. There are no noticeable errors, and the letter demonstrates strong grammatical control.

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