Letter

Band 8+: You borrowed a cookbook from a neighbor a few weeks ago and have finally used it. Now you need to return it. Write a letter to your neighbor. In your letter: thank them for lending the book; explain which recipes you tried and how they turned out; propose a time and way to return the book, and perhaps invite them for a meal.

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Hello Sheila,I hope you are well. Thanks for lending me your cookbook by Gordon Ramsey. I have tried some recipes from it and copied the ones I liked. I am writing to invite you to dinner this weekend and return the book.

Firstly, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for lending me the book. Since I moved to Canada, I have gained a lot of weight, and the recipes on the internet were just not helping me. This book had a good explanation about nutrients and a lot of recipes for vegetarians, so I appreciate you sharing it with me.

I tried most of the soup recipes and all the tofu-based curries and burritos since they are high in protein. They all turned out to be very delicious and surprisingly fulfilling. I was able to maintain my calorie deficit without actually starving myself.Lastly, I would love to host a dinner for you and your family next Saturday where I can also return the book. I was thinking if 8:00 PM, Saturday works for you? Hoping for a positive response.Thanking you,Disha

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

recipes: 4

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Task Response

The letter fully addresses all three bullet points: it thanks the neighbor, explains which recipes were tried and their outcomes, and proposes a time and way to return the book while inviting them for a meal. The tone is friendly and appropriate. Minor lapses include a slight over-explanation of personal reasons for borrowing the book, which is not required, and a small punctuation error ('if 8:00 PM, Saturday' should be 'if 8:00 PM on Saturday'). Overall, the response is relevant, sufficient, and well-organized, with only minor omissions or lapses that do not detract from the task achievement.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is well-organized and easy to follow. The opening, body, and closing are clearly structured, and the paragraphs are logically ordered. However, the transition from the initial thanks to the detailed explanation could be smoother, and the final paragraph could be more clearly linked to the previous one. Minor improvements in cohesive devices would enhance the flow.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is appropriate and generally natural, with some good phrases like 'from the bottom of my heart' and 'surprisingly fulfilling.' However, there is room for more sophisticated and varied word choices. For example, 'turned out to be very delicious' could be more vivid, and 'maintain my calorie deficit' is a bit technical. Overall, the range is adequate but not fully flexible.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate with only minor errors, such as 'if 8:00 PM, Saturday works for you?' which is slightly awkward. The sentence structures are varied, but there is a slight overuse of simple sentences. The punctuation is generally correct, but a few commas are missing or misused. Overall, the grammar is strong, but not flawless.

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