Letter

Band 7+: You have just spent a week with a friend on holiday. When you got home, you realised that you had left your wallet there. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: ● thank your friend for the holiday ● explain that you left your wallet in their house ● give them instructions for how to send it back to you

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Dear Sarah,

I am still in awe of the days spent with you in Abu Dhabi at your home for vacations. It felt so refreshing after the hectic studies routine of the last semester.

Thankyou for inviting me to your house, you and your family were very kind and welcoming. I enjoyed everything especially that visit to Yas Island will remain etched in my memory forever.

After reaching home, I found that I had forgotten my wallet while packing things. I must have kept it in the dresser drawer you gave me for keeping my belongings. I keep all of my credit and ID cards in that wallet and so I will need it as soon as possible.

I hope it won’t be a problem if you can get it delivered today through the rider service. I find Careem app very useful for such deliveries. I have written my postal address in the end.

Love,

Haya

401, verve residence2, al warqa 1, Dubai, UAE.

Word Count: 164

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Overall Band Score

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

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

The letter fully satisfies the requirements of the task. It is well-organized, clearly expresses gratitude, explains the situation, and provides clear instructions. The tone is appropriate and friendly. Occasional omissions or lapses are acceptable at this level.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally well-organized and easy to follow. The purpose of the letter is clear, and the progression of ideas is logical. However, there's room for improvement in transitioning between ideas to enhance the flow. For instance, you could add a smoother transition between thanking your friend and explaining about the wallet.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is appropriate and conveys the message effectively. There's an opportunity to incorporate a wider range of vocabulary to elevate the letter further. For example, instead of 'very kind and welcoming,' you could use more descriptive phrases like 'exceptionally hospitable' or 'incredibly gracious.'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a good command of grammar, with only minor errors. To enhance grammatical accuracy, pay close attention to sentence structure and verb tense consistency. For example, in the third paragraph, consider rephrasing 'I keep all of my credit and ID cards in that wallet and so I will need it as soon as possible' to improve clarity and flow.

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