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Band 6+: You are planning to hold a surprise birthday party for a close friend at your home. Write a letter to your neighbor. - Explain the reason for the party. - Apologize in advance for any inconvenience the party may cause. - Invite them to join the party.

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Good morning Diana

I hope this message meets you well. I am writing to inform you about our friend’s birthday coming up soon on the last day of this month. As we agreed some time last year that we will have a surprise birthday party for her this year because of the tremendous help she has shown us hence this message.

We have two weeks to plan a birthday party for her and it must not be something really big. She may also have plans for her big day so I was thinking we do it a weekend before the exact birthday, let’s say a Saturday or Sunday evening by 4pm so we can round up in good time. What do you think? Please reply with a time and date that will be convenient for you.

We could play some games, buy some drinks and snacks while just bonding and enjoying ourselves. Let me know what your budget is like so we plan with what we have.

I’ll be waiting for your response.

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

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

birthday: 4

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Task Response

The letter adequately addresses the task by explaining the purpose, suggesting dates/times, and proposing ideas for the party. There is room for improvement in elaborating on the suggestions for food, drinks, and activities to make the letter more detailed and engaging. Also, the tone could be slightly more informal and enthusiastic, given the context of planning a surprise party for a close friend.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally coherent, but the organization could be improved for better flow. Consider dedicating a separate paragraph to each of the points mentioned in the instructions (reason for writing, dates/times, and ideas for the party). Using more explicit transition words and phrases would also enhance the connection between ideas.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, but there's room to incorporate more varied and precise language. For example, instead of 'something really big,' you could suggest 'an intimate gathering' or 'a modest celebration.' Using synonyms and more descriptive words will make the letter more engaging. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains grammatical errors and phrasing issues that affect clarity. For instance, the first paragraph has a slightly awkward construction. Focus on using correct tense, subject-verb agreement, and sentence structure. Proofreading carefully before submitting can help catch these errors.

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