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Band 5+: You are planning to hold a small party at your home to celebrate a recent achievement. Write a letter to your neighbor inviting them to the party. You should include details about: - The reason for the party - When and where the party will be held - Apologize in advance for any inconvenience.

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Hey John,

Hi,it your favorite neighbour, how have you been? How is work? I’m writing to invite you to my 30th birthday party.I would be so glad if you can join me in celebrating my birthday because it a special moment for me and as one of my few friends around, it would really make my day more colorful if you grace my party with your presence.

The party would be held on Saturday the 22nd of March 2021 at Kings Vermount hall of the Sheraton hotel located at No 35 Vigil road off Campsville avenue. There would be lots of foods especially Nigerian delicacies and I know you really like those. Also, there would be fun activities like scrabble,card and board games and karaoke. Their would also be plenty to drink.

I’m really sorry in advance for any inconvenience this invite might cause you.

Word Count: 145

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Overall Band Score

5.5

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

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

would: 6

really: 3

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Task Response

The letter addresses the task requirements by explaining the reason for the party, providing details about the time and location, and apologizing for any inconvenience. However, the tone is slightly informal for a letter to a neighbor, and the level of detail could be improved in certain areas. To improve, consider using a more formal greeting and closing, and provide more specific details about the party's atmosphere and activities. The letter falls short of the required 150 words.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally coherent, but the opening feels a bit informal for a letter to a neighbor, especially the 'Hi, it your favorite neighbour' part. While the purpose of the party is clear, the letter could benefit from a more structured approach to presenting the details. Consider dedicating a separate paragraph to each key point (reason, time/location, apology). The closing is abrupt and could be softened with a more formal closing phrase.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, but there's room for improvement in using more precise and varied language. For example, instead of 'lots of foods,' you could say 'a wide array of dishes.' The phrase 'grace my party with your presence' is a bit cliché; consider alternatives like 'join the celebration' or 'attend the party.' Using more sophisticated vocabulary would enhance the letter's overall impression.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains several grammatical errors that affect clarity. Errors include incorrect verb conjugations ('it your favorite neighbour,' 'it a special moment'), incorrect pronoun usage, and subject-verb agreement issues ('There would be lots of foods,' 'Their would also be plenty to drink'). Correcting these errors and ensuring proper sentence structure would significantly improve the letter's grammatical accuracy. Pay close attention to proofreading for these types of mistakes.

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