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Band 4+: 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 Sam,

I hope you are well . I am writing a latter to share some exciting news I am actually going to be moving your town very soon

My company recently offered me a promotion to as a senior team lead .but the rule required I have to shift another town. So I need a accommodation , that’s why I write this latter for ,you can help me .

First of all I don’t know about your town when I went your town you must be come for received me .actually 20th may my joining date so I have to attend 19th may ,I go out next 18th may .i have so many bags . I can’t carry lonely .and you should find for me a apartment .also I want to know about your town as a feedback latter give some details about your town .

I will appreciate if you will come ,let’s grab dinner as son as .

Best

Tamim Iqbal

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

latter: 3

about: 3

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Task Response

The letter addresses the main points: it explains the reason for moving (job promotion), mentions the move date (18th May), and asks for help with accommodation. However, there are several lapses in clarity and relevance. The phrasing is often confusing (e.g., 'the rule required I have to shift another town'), and some details are unclear or tangential (e.g., asking for a 'feedback letter' about the town, which is not requested). The tone is informal but appropriate for a friend. To improve, ensure each bullet point is clearly and directly addressed, use clearer sentence structures, and avoid irrelevant requests. Proofread for grammatical errors and awkward phrasing to enhance overall coherence.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter has a logical sequence of ideas, but the flow is disrupted by abrupt transitions and unclear references. The purpose of the letter is clear, but the message is not always easy to follow due to missing connectors and awkward phrasing. Paragraphing is not effectively used; the letter is a single block of text. To improve, organize the letter into clear paragraphs: one for the reason for moving, one for the moving date, and one for the request for help. Use cohesive devices such as 'Firstly', 'In addition', and 'Moreover' to link ideas smoothly.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is basic and repetitive, with some inappropriate word choices (e.g., 'latter' instead of 'letter', 'shift' instead of 'move', 'feedback latter' instead of 'reply'). There is limited use of less common vocabulary or idiomatic language. To improve, expand your range of vocabulary related to moving and accommodation, and use more precise terms. For example, use 'relocate', 'find a place to live', 'assist with accommodation', and 'look forward to'. Avoid informal or incorrect expressions. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains numerous grammatical errors, including incorrect verb tenses, missing articles, subject-verb agreement issues, and punctuation errors. These errors significantly hinder comprehension. For example, 'I am writing a latter' should be 'I am writing a letter', 'I have to shift another town' should be 'I have to move to another town', and 'I need a accommodation' should be 'I need accommodation'. There is also a lack of complex sentence structures. To improve, practice using a variety of sentence structures, ensure subject-verb agreement, and proofread for punctuation and article usage.

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