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Band 8+: You have just moved into a new home and planning to hold a party. You are worried that the noise may disturb your neighbour Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter Introduce yourself Describe your plans for the party Invite your neighbour to come

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Dear Solomon,

As you have noticed, last month I moved to this beautiful neighbourhood. I am planning to hold a party with DJ music and dance to be set in the backyard of my house. I’m a bit worried about the sound from the event. The volume of the sound will be low and the position of speakers will be kept at appropriate angles to prevent disturbances to the adjoining neighbours.

I’m a doctor by profession. Since September 1st I have been working as a diabetologist in Medical Mission, Kerala. For a while, I was staying at hospital quarters. Well, now my family has joined me after moving next door.

The programme is planned to be held at 5 pm on Saturday, next week. My co-workers and some of my friends will be joining for the party. There will be music, dance and some fun activities followed by a buffet.

I am inviting you as a family to join our happiness. I hope to get your reply this week. I look forward to meeting you.

Warm regards.

Dr. Thomas

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Overall Band Score

8.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
Consider using more varied and advanced words.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

The letter effectively addresses all three task requirements: introducing yourself, describing the party plans, and inviting the neighbour. The tone is polite and appropriate. The description of the party is clear, and the concern about noise is addressed with specific measures. However, there are a few minor omissions: the introduction could be more directly connected to the purpose of the letter, and the invitation could be more explicit and warm. Additionally, the mention of your profession and work history, while not irrelevant, is not necessary for the task and could be streamlined to focus more on the party and the neighbour. Overall, the response is well-developed and covers the task appropriately.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is well-organized and easy to follow. The purpose is clear, and the paragraphs are logically structured. However, the introduction of personal background (profession and previous residence) feels slightly abrupt and could be more smoothly integrated. The transition from describing the party to personal details could be improved for better flow.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is appropriate and generally precise, with some good choices such as 'disturbances' and 'adjoining neighbours.' The tone is polite and formal, which suits the context. To reach a higher band, consider using more varied and sophisticated expressions, e.g., 'I would be delighted if you could join us' instead of 'I am inviting you as a family to join our happiness.'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a wide range of grammatical structures with full control. Punctuation and grammar are used accurately throughout. The sentences are varied and well-constructed, showing flexibility and precision. No errors were detected.

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