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Band 7+: You have moved into a new house and want to invite a former colleague to a housewarming party. Write a letter to your former colleague. In your letter: - explain why you have moved - give them some details about your new home - provide information about the party (date, time, and location)

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Dear new neighbors,

I am writing this letter to invite you to the housewarming party to celebrate my new home, and I want to celebrate together with my neighborhood. I am moving to Block 1 Lot 10, located near the central park of the village, where you can find a house in front of the entrance. It is a two-story house with three windows on the front view and a small terrace in front of the entrance.

The celebration begins at 3 pm on the 3rd Sunday of March, a day after we move into this new property. We are planning to have a grill party, karaoke, parlor games, and food gathering with Filipino resemblance since we are originally from the Philippines. It is not required to bring anything because we have already prepared food and drinks; what we recommend to bring food containers so that you can take home some food.

Best regards,

Star Family

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

front: 3

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Task Response

The letter addresses the task by inviting the recipient to a housewarming party and providing details about the occasion, location, and time. However, it is addressed to 'new neighbors' instead of a colleague, which is a significant deviation from the task. The description of the house is overly detailed and not necessary for the invitation. The date is vague ('3rd Sunday of March') and lacks a specific year. The request for what to bring is somewhat unclear, as it first says nothing is required but then suggests bringing containers. To improve, address the letter to the colleague by name, provide a specific date and time, and clearly state what you would like the colleague to bring or how they can help.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally well-organized and easy to follow. The purpose is clear, and the details about the occasion, location, and time are provided. However, the opening address 'Dear new neighbors' is inconsistent with the task, which asks to invite a colleague. This creates a slight coherence issue. Additionally, the flow could be improved by linking the details more smoothly, for example, by using transitional phrases to connect the description of the house with the party details. The paragraphing is adequate, but a more distinct separation of ideas (e.g., one paragraph for the occasion and house, another for the party details) would enhance clarity.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is appropriate and generally accurate. There are some good descriptive phrases, such as 'two-story house with three windows' and 'grill party, karaoke, parlor games.' However, there are a few awkward or unnatural expressions, such as 'food gathering with Filipino resemblance' and 'what we recommend to bring food containers.' These could be rephrased for more natural and sophisticated control. The range of vocabulary is adequate but not extensive, and some terms are slightly informal or unclear. To improve, consider using more precise and varied language, and ensure that all expressions are idiomatic and clear.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a good range of grammatical structures with only minor errors. The sentences are mostly accurate, and punctuation is used correctly. There are a few minor issues, such as the missing article in 'a day after we move' (should be 'the day after we move') and the slightly awkward phrasing in 'what we recommend to bring food containers' (could be 'we recommend bringing food containers'). Overall, the grammar is strong, and the errors do not impede understanding. To achieve a higher score, aim for more complex structures and ensure complete accuracy in all sentences.

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