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Band 7+: You have a bicycle that you are no longer using. You would like to sell it to a friend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter • explain why you are no longer using your bicycle. • describe your bicycle. • explain why you think your friend would like to have it.

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Dear Ricky!

I hope you are doing splendidly! Let me tell you that I have just purchased a new motorbike from a renowned company, Splender. You know why I bought it? Actually, I got a new job recently; therefore, I had to commute regularly to the location of this job, which is too far. Anyway, the bicycle I just bought is no use for me since I bought this new Splender motorcycle.

The bicycle, I have, is of Hero company, a famous manufacturer of bicycles. Its body is of red colour while pedals are in silver, giving it a luxurious look. Also, It is already equipped with a flashlight and day-night indicators, which are really essential nowadays when we drive at night.

I know you might be wondering why I am telling you all this. The reason behind it is that you always asked me about a low-budget bike, and I think if you want to buy one, it will be the best choice for you. Not only does this Hero bicycle suit your budget, but it also has all those features that you always look for.

If you want me to send the photos or any details of it, just send me a message.

Bes regards,

Abhishek.

Word Count: 208

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

Vocabulary Repetition:

bought: 3

bicycle: 3

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Task Response

The letter addresses all three bullet points: it explains why the bicycle is no longer used (due to a new job and purchase of a motorbike), describes the bicycle (Hero brand, red body, silver pedals, flashlight, indicators), and explains why the friend would like it (fits budget, has desired features). However, there are some lapses: the reason for not using the bicycle is slightly confusing (mentions 'bicycle I just bought' but implies it's the old one), and the description could be more detailed. The tone is friendly and appropriate. To improve, clarify the timeline of the bicycle purchase and usage, and expand on the bicycle's condition or specific features that would appeal to the friend.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally well-organized and easy to follow. The purpose is clear, and each paragraph addresses a specific point from the task. However, there are minor lapses in cohesion, such as the abrupt transition from explaining the new motorbike to describing the bicycle. The opening greeting 'Dear Ricky!' is informal but acceptable for a friend. The closing 'Bes regards' is a typo and should be 'Best regards'. Overall, the flow is natural, but a few linking phrases could improve the smoothness.

Lexical Resource

The letter uses a good range of vocabulary appropriate for the context, such as 'splendidly', 'renowned', 'luxurious look', and 'day-night indicators'. There is some repetition (e.g., 'bought' used multiple times) and a few awkward phrasings like 'the bicycle I just bought is no use for me' (should be 'of no use to me'). The description of the bicycle is clear, but more precise and varied vocabulary could enhance the response. Overall, the lexical resource is adequate and mostly accurate.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are several grammatical errors and awkward phrasings that affect clarity. For example, 'the bicycle I just bought is no use for me' should be 'the bicycle I have is of no use to me'. Also, 'It is already equipped' has an unnecessary capital 'I' in 'It'. The phrase 'day-night indicators' is a bit unclear; 'reflectors' might be more appropriate. The closing 'Bes regards' is a typo. These errors, while not severe, are noticeable and slightly detract from the overall accuracy. With more careful proofreading, the grammatical range and accuracy could be improved.

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