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Band 8+: You have been offered a job that will require you to move to a city that you have never visited before. You have a friend who lives there. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, Explain your situation, Say why you feel unsure about living in the city Ask some questions about life in the city.

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Dear Emily,

I hope you’ve been doing well! I was recently offered a job with TELUS in the Toronto downtown location, and I’m writing to gain a better idea on what it’s like living there, since you’ve been there for a couple years now.

As you know, I’ve lived all my life here in Vancouver, and my family and friends are settled here. However, this position would be a really good opportunity for me, career wise, to transition into a leadership focused role. So, I’m a little conflicted as to if I should take up this offer.

What I’m mainly worried about is the culture difference between the east and west coasts of Canada. From what I know, the east coast has quite a different culture compared to the west. I’m an avid adventurer and hiker, by birth, and I really value the presence of nature here in Vancouver. I don’t want to compromise on my hobbies for the sake of my career. Additionally, I don’t do very well with extremely cold weather conditions, since Vancouver usually doesn’t dip to the negative temperature degrees.

As you’re someone who has lived and experienced both cities, what do you think would be the biggest culture shock if I decided to move there. Additionally, do you have any idea if there are any local hiking groups that I can join to meet new people? I’d also appreciate any hiking recommendations that you may have! I’m looking forward to catching up soon.

Warm regards,

Nilasha

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Overall Band Score

8

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

there: 4

vancouver: 3

culture: 3

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Task Response

9

The letter comprehensively addresses all aspects of the task with clarity and detail. The situation is well-explained, concerns are clearly articulated, and relevant questions are posed. The tone is natural and friendly, and the letter is well-organized and easy to follow.

Coherence & Cohesion

7

The letter is well-organized and easy to follow. The purpose of the letter is immediately clear, and each paragraph logically progresses the discussion. The transition between explaining the situation, expressing concerns, and asking questions is smooth. To further enhance coherence, consider using more varied cohesive devices to link ideas within paragraphs.

Lexical Resource

7

A wide range of vocabulary is used appropriately and accurately. Phrases like 'transition into a leadership focused role' and 'avid adventurer and hiker, by birth' demonstrate a good command of language. To achieve a higher score, aim for even more natural and sophisticated control of lexical features, perhaps by incorporating more idiomatic expressions or nuanced vocabulary related to the specific concerns about moving.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

8

The letter demonstrates a wide range of grammatical structures used with flexibility and control. Punctuation and grammar are appropriate throughout. The letter is free of grammatical errors.

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