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Band 5+: You have noticed that the public library in your area is not keeping its books and facilities in good condition. Write a letter to the library manager. In your letter, describe the problems you have noticed, explain why they are important, and suggest what the library should do to improve.

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i am writing to complain about the poor condition of the public library in my area. Recently, i have noticed several problems with the books and facilities.

Firstly, many books are old and damaged. Some books have missing pages, while others have dirty of broken covers. In addtion,several chairs and tables are broken. The library is also not cleaned regularly, and the lighting is not suffient for comfortable reading.

These problems are important because many students and local residents use the librery for studying,reading and gaining knowledge. if the books and faciltis use the remain in poor condition, it may become difficult for people to use the library effectively.

i would suggest replacing damaged books and repairing od replaceing the broken furniture . The liibarary should also improve its lighting and cleaning services. Regular maintenance would help keep the library in good condition.

i hope you will consider these suggestions and take action soon.

Your faithfully,

Harsh

Word Count: 157

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Overall Band Score

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Vocabulary Complexity:
C1 - Intricate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

books: 5

library: 4

broken: 3

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Task Response

The letter addresses the task by describing problems, explaining their importance, and suggesting improvements. However, there are some inaccuracies and omissions: the problems are described generally without specific details (e.g., which books or areas are affected), and the importance could be more developed. Additionally, the letter lacks a clear subject line and has some informal or unclear phrasing. To improve, provide more specific examples, expand on the consequences of the issues, and ensure the tone and structure are fully appropriate for a formal letter.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is logically organized with clear paragraphs for problems, importance, and suggestions. However, the flow is sometimes disrupted by grammatical errors and awkward phrasing (e.g., 'if the books and faciltis use the remain in poor condition'). The use of cohesive devices is basic, and the letter would benefit from smoother transitions between ideas. The salutation and closing are appropriate, but the overall structure could be more polished.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, with some good choices like 'damaged', 'maintenance', and 'suggestions'. However, there are several spelling errors (e.g., 'addtion', 'librery', 'faciltis', 'od', 'replaceing', 'liibarary') and some imprecise word choices (e.g., 'dirty of broken covers' should be 'dirty or broken covers'). The range of vocabulary is limited, and more sophisticated terms could be used to describe the issues and solutions.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains multiple grammatical errors, including subject-verb agreement ('faciltis use the remain'), incorrect prepositions, and missing articles. There are also punctuation issues, such as missing capital letters at the beginning of sentences and after periods. The sentence structures are mostly simple, and there is limited use of complex sentences. While the meaning is generally clear, the errors are frequent and noticeable, which affects the overall accuracy.

Band 5+: You have noticed that the public library in your area is not keeping its books and facilities in good condition. Write a letter to the library manager. In your letter, describe the problems you have noticed, explain why they are important, and suggest what the library should do to improve.

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