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Band 4+: You have received a gift from a relative that you cannot use. You want to write a letter to thank them, but also delicately explain the situation. Write a letter to your relative. You should include: - Express your gratitude for the thoughtful gift. - Explain why the gift isn't suitable for you. - Suggest an alternative way they could help you or someone else.

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Hi,Aida! How are you doing ? I hope you are doing well.

I want to write a letter about your gift that you gave me on the Saturday.I really appreciate and feeling grateful of the gift and your attention. As I remember you gave me a treadmill,but there is one catch.I do not use it as much as I use exercise bike . The treadmill is not really suitable for me,so I think you can change the treadmill to the exercise bike .

Thanks again for your attention and I really appreciate it so much.

Looking forward to seeing you soon.

Your sister,Gulzhauar.

Word Count: 103

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Overall Band Score

4.5

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

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

really: 3

Try using synonyms for the above words

Task Response

The letter addresses the task requirements by expressing gratitude, explaining why the gift is unsuitable, and suggesting an alternative. However, the language could be more elaborate and the explanation could be more detailed. For example, you could elaborate on why you prefer the exercise bike over the treadmill. Also, the tone is a little too informal for a letter, even to a relative. To improve, focus on expanding the explanations and using more formal language where appropriate. The letter falls short of the required 150 words.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter's organization is somewhat basic, and the transitions between ideas could be smoother. Consider using more varied cohesive devices to enhance the flow and connection between sentences and paragraphs. For example, you could elaborate more on why you prefer the exercise bike over the treadmill to provide a clearer rationale.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is generally simple and repetitive. While the words are appropriate, the letter would benefit from a wider range of vocabulary to express your feelings and explain your situation more precisely. For instance, instead of repeatedly using 'appreciate,' try synonyms like 'value' or 'cherish' to add depth to your expression of gratitude. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are several grammatical errors that affect the clarity of the letter. Focus on improving sentence structure and ensuring correct verb tense usage. For example, 'feeling grateful' should be 'feel grateful' or 'am grateful.' Also, pay attention to subject-verb agreement and correct article usage to enhance grammatical accuracy.

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