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Band 6+: 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 Sally,

It’s been a while since we last saw each other,how are you? I remember the time that we got used to work together for the business proposal, it was really fun. Guess what? I just recently moved into a new house and will be having a housewarming party. I’ve been planning this after giving birth to my second child’, I realized that I need a bigger space for my growing family.

It is a two-storey house located in Makati City which is perfect because its just few blocks from work,hence I will not have any problem in commuting. It is also nearby the hospital and the supermarket. As I mentioned a while ago, I will be throwing a housewarming party on the 29th June at 7:00 pm. I will be waiting for you. See you soon.

Regards,

Ruby

Word Count: 140

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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 addresses all three bullet points from the task instructions. The explanation for the move is clear, the description of the house is relevant, and the party details are provided. To improve and reach a higher band, ensure that all details are fully developed. For example, while the location is mentioned, providing a specific address or a brief instruction on how to find the house would make the 'location' requirement more complete. Additionally, ensure punctuation and spacing are consistent (e.g., 'each other,how' and 'child", The letter falls short of the required 150 words.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter follows a logical progression, addressing all parts of the prompt. However, the transition between ideas is somewhat abrupt. For example, the jump from discussing the business proposal to the move feels slightly disconnected. To improve, use more sophisticated cohesive devices and ensure that each paragraph has a clear, singular focus. The sentence 'As I mentioned a while ago' is used incorrectly here, as you haven't mentioned the party details previously in the text; this creates confusion for the reader.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is appropriate for an informal letter to a colleague, but it is somewhat basic. To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more varied and descriptive language. Instead of saying 'it was really fun' or 'it is a two-storey house,' you could use phrases like 'I have fond memories of our collaboration' or 'the property is a spacious two-story residence.' Be careful with word choice, such as using 'hence' in an informal letter, which can feel slightly too formal for the context. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are several grammatical issues that affect the flow of the letter. There are issues with comma splices (joining two independent sentences with only a comma), such as in the first sentence. There are also errors in verb tense and preposition usage (e.g., 'got used to work together' should be 'used to working together'). Additionally, there are minor punctuation errors, such as the misplaced apostrophe after 'child'. Focus on mastering complex sentence structures and ensuring that punctuation is used correctly to separate distinct ideas.

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