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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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Hi Candy,

I hope this email finds you well. I have some exciting news to share with you, but I also need your help and advice.

Recently, I’ve been offered a job opportunity in Beijing city. On top of that, I have never been to Beijing 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’s both thrilling and nerve-wracking at the same time. On one hand, this is an excellent opportunity to start my career. This experience will open a lot of new avenues for me to explore in future.. On the other hand, I’m feeling quite unsure about the idea of moving to completely new place, especially one that I’m not familiar with.

I know you’re been living in Beijing city for a while now, and I was hoping you could share some insights with me. What’s life like there? Are there any neighborhoods you would recommend for someone new to the city? How’s the cost of living compared to other places?What’s the weather there? And what about transportation and local amenities?

I value your opinion and would greatly appreciate any advice or information you can provide. Moving to a new city is a big step, and having some guidance from a friend who knows the area would mean a lot to me.

Looking forward to hearing from you soon!

Best regards,

Bich Thuy

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Overall Band Score

7

(+/- 0.5)

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

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

beijing: 3

would: 3

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Task Response

8

The letter fully addresses the task by explaining the situation, expressing uncertainty about moving to the new city, and asking relevant questions about life in the city. Well done!

Coherence & Cohesion

6.5

The letter is coherent and cohesive overall. Ideas are logically organized, and there is a clear progression from explaining the situation to asking questions. Paragraphing is well-managed. To improve further, consider using more linking devices to enhance cohesion.

Lexical Resource

6.5

There is a good range of vocabulary used appropriately throughout the letter. Some sophisticated vocabulary is present, such as 'avenues' and 'guidance.' To enhance lexical resource, try incorporating more varied synonyms and idiomatic expressions.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

6.5

A wide range of grammatical structures is used with good accuracy. Sentences are mostly error-free, and punctuation is used correctly. To aim for a higher score, consider varying sentence structures even more and paying attention to minor errors like missing articles.

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