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Band 7+: You are planning to go and study English at a school overseas. You would like some information about their courses. Write a letter to the school. In your letter  ask about the school  say what kind of accommodation you want  mention any special requests you have (for example diet).

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Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to enquire about English courses, as I am going abroad to study English. I am currently an international student and would like to find out more about the school’s offerings.

To begin with, I just saw the advertisement about your program, and it caught my attention. Specifically, which means that I am interested in enrolling in this due to its academic background and the increasing inflow of overseas students. In other words, could you clarify the curriculum and extracurricular activities there?

As for accommodation arrangements, it would be helpful to know where to live, and I am mainly interested in the monthly and annual rental fees there.

Additionally, I am a vegetarian; therefore, I would appreciate knowing whether there are any meals for people like me to enjoy, so any guidance would be helpful.

Thank you for your time and assistance. I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours faithfully,

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C1 - Intricate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

would: 4

about: 3

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Task Response

The letter addresses the main requirements of the task: it asks about the school, mentions accommodation, and includes a special request about diet. However, there are some lapses in clarity and relevance. For example, the phrase 'which means that I am interested in enrolling in this due to its academic background and the increasing inflow of overseas students' is vague and not directly relevant to asking for course information. The accommodation request focuses mainly on rental fees, but the task asks about the type of accommodation you want, so it would be better to specify a preference (e.g., homestay, dormitory). To improve, make your questions more specific and directly related to the course details, such as class size, course duration, and start dates. Also, clarify your accommodation preference and any other dietary needs. Overall, the letter is on topic but could be more precise and relevant.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is logically organized and easy to follow, with clear paragraphs for each request. However, some transitions (e.g., 'Specifically, which means that...' and 'In other words, could you clarify...') are a bit awkward and disrupt the flow. Consider using more natural linking phrases to connect ideas smoothly.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is appropriate and generally accurate, with some good phrases like 'increasing inflow of overseas students' and 'accommodation arrangements.' However, there is some redundancy and awkward phrasing (e.g., 'this due to its academic background' and 'meals for people like me to enjoy'). Try to use more precise and varied vocabulary to enhance clarity and sophistication.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate with a good range of structures, including complex sentences. There are minor issues with phrasing (e.g., 'Specifically, which means that' is grammatically incorrect) and punctuation, but these are infrequent and do not impede understanding. Overall, the writing demonstrates strong grammatical control.

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