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Band 7+: You are planning to organize a small get-together at your home for a colleague who is leaving the company. Write a letter to your colleague to make arrangements for the event. Include details about: the date and time you have chosen for the event, the specific tasks or contributions you would like your colleague to help with, and the type of food and entertainment you are planning to have.

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i hope you are doing well, i’m writing to let you know that i have arranged a small farewell dinner for you before you leave the company.

The dinner will be held on Friday, 25 September, at 7:30 p.m. I have booked a tabel at The Hidden Hills , near the Toll Plaza, Mansehra. It is quiet and comfortable place, and i think you will really enjoy the atmosphere.

During the evening, I have planned a few special activities. First some of our colleagues will giv eshort speeches to share their memories and wish you success in your future career. Finally, we are planning to show a short photo slideshow featuring some memorable moment form our team together at the company.

I really hope you can join us and make this evening memorable one. Please let me know if have any special requests or dietary requirements.

Word Count: 146

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Overall Band Score

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

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

The letter effectively covers all three required points: the date and time, the restaurant and its location, and the planned activities. The tone is warm and appropriate for the occasion. There are a few minor lapses in spelling and grammar (e.g., 'tabel' for 'table', 'giv eshort' for 'give short', 'moment' for 'moments', and missing article 'a' before 'memorable one'), but these do not detract from the overall clarity and task achievement. To reach a higher band, ensure careful proofreading to eliminate such errors and consider adding a brief closing line to reinforce the invitation. The letter falls short of the required 150 words.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is logically organized with clear paragraphs for the dinner details, activities, and a closing request. The flow is easy to follow, but some minor lapses in cohesion (e.g., 'First some of our colleagues will giv eshort speeches' and 'Finally, we are planning to show a short photo slideshow') could be smoothed with better linking words. Overall, the message is clear and well-structured.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is appropriate and generally accurate, with some good phrases like 'farewell dinner', 'share their memories', and 'photo slideshow'. However, there are a few errors (e.g., 'tabel' for 'table', 'moment' for 'moments') and some repetitive phrasing. A wider range of vocabulary and more precise word choices would enhance the letter.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are several grammatical errors and punctuation issues that affect accuracy, such as missing capital letters ('i', 'i'm'), missing articles ('a quiet and comfortable place'), and incorrect verb forms ('giv eshort speeches' should be 'give short speeches'). The sentence structures are mostly simple, and more complex structures would improve the score. Punctuation needs attention, especially in the opening sentence.

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