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Band 6+: You have recently gone to live in a new city. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: explain why you have moved tell about the city invite your friend to come and visit you

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Dear Joe,

I am writing to let you know that I am really enjoying New York City and that I am living with you.

I am really grateful that you are letting me stay at your place until I find a new job. You are really a good friend and I appreciate you. It’s really better than living alone because that way we can spend time together. Playing video games and watching movies together. I am really enjoying this.

New York City ! It’s really a crowded city where you can do so much. Visit historical places, eating nice food, good public transportation. It is really a drastic change for me comparing it to Beirut. It’s a very convenient place because everything you need is close by like hospitals, schools and supermarkets.

I would like to point out that in the near future, I will move out since I am actively searching for a new job. And I would like you to know that you are always welcome in my house. Consider it as your second house. You’re really a great friend to me and I would like to keep you around.

Thank you so much for being an amazing friend, take care of yourself.

All the best,

Sleiman

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Overall Band Score

6.5

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

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

really: 8

friend: 3

would: 3

Try using synonyms for the above words

Task Response

The letter appropriately addresses all parts of the task, thanking the friend, describing the city, and extending an invitation. The content is relevant and sufficiently detailed. To improve, ensure the letter maintains a consistent tone and avoids repetition of phrases like 'really'. Varying vocabulary and sentence structure can further enhance the writing.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally coherent, but the organization could be improved. Consider dedicating a paragraph to each main point (thanking the friend, describing the city, and inviting them to visit). Transitions between ideas could also be smoother. For example, the transition from expressing gratitude to describing the city feels abrupt. Using cohesive devices like 'Furthermore' or 'In addition to this' can help create a more logical flow.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, but it could be more varied and precise. The repeated use of 'really' weakens the impact of your statements. Try replacing it with stronger adjectives or adverbs. For example, instead of 'really enjoying,' you could say 'thoroughly enjoying' or 'loving.' Also, consider using more descriptive language when talking about New York City.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains grammatical errors that affect clarity. While the overall meaning is understandable, correcting these errors would significantly improve the writing. For example, 'I am writing to let you know that I am really enjoying New York City and that I am living with you' is a bit awkward. It should be 'I am writing to let you know that I am really enjoying New York City and my stay with you'. Also, pay attention to sentence structure and verb tense consistency. Proofreading carefully before submitting your writing can help catch these errors.

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