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Band 6+: You are planning to move to a new city for work or study. You want to ask a friend who lives there for advice. Write a letter to your friend. - Explain why you are moving. - Ask for specific advice about finding accommodation. - Ask about social activities or places to meet people.

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Dear Richard,

I hope this message finds you well. I’m really happy as you are moving to Banglore for your professional growth.

You need not to worry at all because this city won’t let you down. It has got everything, amazing entertainment facilities, hospital amenities, employment opportunities and what not. In addition to that, you will have endless options for your meals; every staple cuisines are too scrumptious. So, you won’t starve!

I have already searched few places where you can hire a room or an entire apartment. Additionally, there are paying guests facilities as well where you can live with or without family. Most of these rented accommodations are located near Yagnik road where transport facilities are also easily available.

Also, don’t forget to visit Dolls Museum as it has got huge collection of dolls from all over the world representing different cultures and traditions of all countries. Oh! How can I forget to mention Nyari dam, it has so soothing and calming vibes, you should go there to relax yourself.

Can’t wait to meet you. Take care and do inform in case of any help.

With Love,

Jenna Harvard

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

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facilities: 3

where: 3

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Task Response

The letter appropriately addresses all parts of the task, providing a description of the city, advice on accommodation, and suggestions for places to visit. The information is relevant and sufficient. To improve, consider adding more specific details to enhance the response further. For example, you could mention specific neighborhoods known for certain qualities or types of accommodation, or provide more details about the types of entertainment available.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally well-organized and easy to follow. The paragraphing is logical, with each paragraph addressing a specific point from the task. However, the transitions between some ideas could be smoother to enhance the overall flow. For example, when transitioning from describing the city to accommodation advice, a clearer link could be established. Also, avoid contractions such as 'won't'.

Lexical Resource

The letter demonstrates a good range of vocabulary, using appropriate and descriptive words. Phrases like 'amazing entertainment facilities,' 'hospital amenities,' and 'scrumptious' are effective. To further enhance the lexical resource, consider incorporating more specific vocabulary related to city features, accommodation types, or cultural attractions.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a good command of grammar, with a variety of sentence structures used. However, there are a few grammatical errors and phrasing issues that need attention. For example, 'You need not to worry at all' could be improved to 'You don't need to worry at all' or 'You need not worry at all'. Also, 'paying guests facilities' should be 'paying guest facilities'. Addressing these minor errors will improve the overall grammatical accuracy.

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