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Band 7+: You have been offered a job that will require you to move to a city that you have never visited before. You have an acquaintance who lives there. Write a letter to the acquaintance. In your letter, explain your situation say why you feel unsure about living on the city ** ask some questions about life in the city

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Dear Mr. John

I hope you are doing well in your new position in London. I’m writing to you to obtain some information regarding a new job that I have been offered by a company in London. It’s a Project Management position and I feel this opportunity is the ideal fit for me.

The joining date is the first week of November and I have a very short time period to prepare myself. On top of that, I have never been to London which makes me nervous as I have heard that it is a very expensive and a busy city. Furthermore, the company is located in the center of the city and I have to travel by the underground train whis is a new experience to me.

It would be great if you could advise me on the best transport methods to travel to the center and a few affordable areas where I can find the accommodation. Additionally, I would like to know about the busy times and life in London as I am a person who likes the calm environment.

I would like to receive a prompt and an advisable reply at your earliest convenience.

Yours faithfully

Anuradha Perera

Word Count: 201

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Overall Band Score

7.5

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

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

london: 4

would: 3

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Task Response

7.5

The letter appropriately addresses the task by explaining the situation, expressing uncertainty about living in the city, and asking relevant questions about life in the city. However, it could have included more specific questions about the lifestyle, culture, and social aspects of the city to fully cover the task requirements.

Coherence & Cohesion

7.5

The letter is generally coherent and cohesive, with ideas logically organized and connected. The use of paragraphing is effective. However, there are a few minor lapses in coherence and cohesion, such as the abrupt transition between discussing the job offer and asking for advice about the city. Consider smoother transitions between different topics.

Lexical Resource

7.5

The letter demonstrates a wide range of vocabulary, and the language used is generally accurate and appropriate. However, there is room for more sophisticated and varied vocabulary to enhance the overall lexical resource. Additionally, some minor errors in word choice and expression are present, but they do not significantly hinder understanding.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

7.5

A wide range of grammatical structures is used with flexibility and control. Punctuation and grammar are generally accurate, but there are a few minor errors, such as missing articles and prepositions. Proofreading for such errors is recommended to further improve grammatical accuracy.

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