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Band 7+: You have been asked to organise a special dinner to celebrate your company's achievements this year. Write a letter to the restaurant you have chosen. In your letter say : * why you want to come to the restaurant and when * how many people will attend the dinner * what special requirements you have

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Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to enquire whether I can book the restaurant for a dinner gathering with my colleagues in advance.

Having been granted the maximum satisfaction of customers for the second year in a row, our employer has decided to invite all the staff for dinner to appreciate their hard work. I was requested to reserve the restaurant for tomorrow evening at 8 PM.

Approximately one hundred guests including all members of the company alongside their families are invited. Therefore, all the tables were decided to be reserved, providing a comfortable and private atmosphere for families.

I would be grateful if you could prepare a proper cake for such a number of people. In addition, given that there will be five babies, baby chairs will invariably be needed.

I would appreciate it if you could contact me as soon as possible to confirm the arrangements.

Yours faithfully,

Sayeh Garoosi

Word Count: 153

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Overall Band Score

7.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
C1 - Intricate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

The letter comprehensively addresses all aspects of the task, clearly stating the purpose of the dinner, the number of attendees, the desired date and time, and specific requirements. The tone is appropriately formal and polite. The letter is well-organized and easy to understand, demonstrating excellent control of language and fulfilling all task requirements effectively.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally well-organized and the purpose is clear. The progression of ideas is logical, moving from the initial request to the details of the event and specific requirements. However, the transition between the second and third paragraphs could be smoother. Consider using transitional phrases to better connect the increasing number of guests to the need for reserving all tables.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate and appropriate for the task. Phrases like 'dinner gathering,' 'maximum satisfaction,' and 'appreciate their hard work' are suitable. To enhance the lexical resource, consider using more varied and specific vocabulary related to restaurant bookings and event planning. For example, instead of 'proper cake,' you could specify the type of cake or dietary requirements.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a good command of grammar, with a variety of sentence structures used. However, there are a few areas where accuracy could be improved. For example, in the third paragraph, 'Therefore, all the tables were decided to be reserved' could be rephrased for better clarity and conciseness. Also, 'baby chairs will invariably be needed' could be more directly stated as a request. Reviewing and refining these sentences will enhance the overall grammatical accuracy.

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