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Band 6+: You celebrated your birthday with some friends last week in a restaurant. It was a great success and you and your friends enjoyed the evening very much. Write a letter to the restaurant to thank them. Mention the food, service and the atmosphere. Also, suggest any improvements to make things

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Dear Sir,

Good day to you.

I just want to let you know that me and my friends were very pleased for having a dinner at your restaurant last weekend. We really enjoy the meals and services. I would describe like we were having a private dining experience at a Michelin star restaurant and we would love to come back for Christmas.

Actually, we did not expect that we would experience such a spectacular dinner for our reunion. We have been looking forward to this reunion happening, but there were a couple of unexpected things that happened, so we had to postpone our reunion. However, luckily we were able to book your restaurant, otherwise we have to reschedule this event, as a lot of restaurants were fully booked until next year.

The thing that we complimented the most is how aromatic the spices and its platting. Also, I admire how you handle your staff. I can see how you have successfully trained them and handled customers under pressure, especially when the restaurant was in peak hours.

On behalf of my friends, we would like to thank you for your services and we are looking forward for a special menu for this Christmas.

Regards,

Michelle

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Overall Band Score

6.5

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

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

restaurant: 4

would: 4

reunion: 3

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Task Response

The letter covers the main requirements of the task: it gives details of the visit (last weekend, dinner), explains the reason for the celebration (a reunion), and comments positively on the food (aromatic spices, plating) and service (well-trained staff). However, there are some lapses: the letter does not clearly state the specific special occasion (e.g., a birthday or anniversary), and the purpose of writing (to give feedback) could be more explicit. To improve, ensure the reason for the celebration is clearly identified, and consider structuring the letter with a clear opening statement of purpose, followed by details of the visit, the reason, and specific praise for food and service. Minor language issues (e.g., 'its platting' should be 'the plating') do not detract significantly from task achievement.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally well-organized and easy to follow, with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. However, some sentences are overly long and could be broken down for better clarity. For example, the sentence 'Actually, we did not expect...' is quite lengthy and could be split into two. Additionally, the transition from the description of the meal to the reason for the celebration could be smoother. Consider using more cohesive devices to link ideas, such as 'Furthermore' or 'In addition,' to enhance the flow.

Lexical Resource

The letter uses a good range of vocabulary, with some sophisticated choices like 'spectacular dinner,' 'aromatic spices,' and 'handle customers under pressure.' However, there are a few awkward phrasings, such as 'its platting' (should be 'plating') and 'we would describe like' (should be 'we would describe it as'). The phrase 'we complimented the most' is slightly unnatural; 'we praised the most' or 'we were most impressed by' would be more appropriate. Overall, the vocabulary is adequate but could be more precise and natural in places.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains several grammatical errors and awkward structures that affect accuracy. For example, 'me and my friends' should be 'my friends and I' (subject pronoun). 'We really enjoy' should be 'We really enjoyed' (past tense). 'We have been looking forward to this reunion happening' is redundant; 'We had been looking forward to this reunion' is more concise. 'Otherwise we have to reschedule' should be 'otherwise we would have had to reschedule' (conditional). 'The thing that we complimented the most is how aromatic the spices and its platting' is grammatically incorrect; it should be 'The things we praised most were the aromatic spices and the plating.' Additionally, 'we are looking forward for' should be 'we are looking forward to.' These errors, while not impeding understanding, are noticeable and require attention to improve accuracy.

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