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Band 7+: You are planning to attend a two-day conference in another city next month and want to stay with your former colleague who lives there. Write a letter to your colleague to arrange your stay. Include the following details: - the dates and times of your arrival and departure - what you would like to do together during the evenings - any help you need, such as transportation from the airport or recommendations for local restaurants.

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Dear Supo,

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to inform you about my forthcoming trip to your city.

I have been assigned by my company to go for a two-day conference at Ogbomoso. It is a Biomedical conference and is scheduled for the first and second days of November at Gie event center. I would arrive in the city 31st of October and leave on the 4th of November. I have a free day before my journey back to Abuja, and I would like us to meet and catch up, as I have missed you so much.

It will be fun catching up over a plate of chinese meal. Moreover, a colleague who attended the conference last year informed me about a Chinese restaurant close to the venue of the event. We can check that out. Furthermore, on my last evening, I would appreciate it if we could go for a karaoke session. As you know, I love singing and would love to do that with you. I look forward to seeing you soon.

Yours sincerely,

My name

Word Count: 182

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Overall Band Score

7.5

(+/- 0.5)

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

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

would: 4

conference: 3

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Task Response

The letter effectively addresses all three bullet points: it provides specific dates and availability, suggests a place for a meal, and proposes an activity for the last evening. The tone is friendly and appropriate for the context. Minor lapses include a slight lack of clarity about the exact free time (e.g., 'free day' could be more specific) and the omission of a specific time for the meal. To improve, you could specify the exact day and time for the meet-up and perhaps mention a backup plan or ask for the friend's preference.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is well-organized and easy to follow. The purpose is clear, and the details about the conference, arrival, and departure are logically presented. The paragraphs are appropriately used, with the first paragraph introducing the trip and the second covering the meeting arrangements. However, the transition from the first to the second paragraph could be smoother, and the final sentence could be more connected to the preceding content. Overall, the message flows well with minimal lapses.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is appropriate and generally accurate, with some good use of formal and informal language (e.g., 'forthcoming trip', 'catch up', 'appreciate'). However, there is room for more variety and sophistication. For instance, 'go for a two-day conference' could be 'attend a two-day conference', and 'check that out' is a bit informal for a letter to a friend, though acceptable. The range of vocabulary is adequate but not extensive, and some phrases could be more natural (e.g., 'a plate of chinese meal' should be 'a plate of Chinese food').

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a good range of grammatical structures, including complex sentences and appropriate use of tenses. However, there are a few errors and awkward phrasings that affect accuracy. For example, 'I would arrive in the city 31st of October' should be 'I will arrive in the city on the 31st of October', and 'a plate of chinese meal' should be 'a plate of Chinese food'. Also, 'It will be fun catching up over a plate of chinese meal' could be rephrased for better flow. Punctuation is generally correct, but these minor issues prevent a higher score.

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