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Band 7+: You have recently landed in a foreign country on a work visa and need information about the place in and around the city. Write a letter to the relocation assistance provider seeking help. In your letter: write why you are writing the letter; what kind of information you want; how and by when you can get the requested information.

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Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to enquire about the places to visit in and around the city, as I recently came to Canada on work visa and do not have enough information to visit any places.

I am working as Data Engineer at GMC in Toronto and currently living in a Grand View hotel, which is near to my work. It’s been 3 days, I have not gone outside the hotel as I am unaware of the surrounding as well as rules of the city.

I would be grateful if you provide me with information regarding the places I could visit as well as any cheaper place to stay, as hotel would not be affordable by me for more than a week. Additionally, could you also provide me information about any restaurant with good reviews where I could dine in as well as try something new.

I would appreciate it if you could send me details by email as soon as possible, as it is becoming difficult for me to stay in my room.

I look forward to your response.

Yours faithfully,

Ritik Kalyan

Word Count: 186

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

could: 4

visit: 3

information: 3

hotel: 3

would: 3

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Task Response

The letter effectively addresses all three bullet points: it clearly states the purpose (seeking information about the city), specifies the types of information needed (places to visit, affordable accommodation, and restaurants), and requests the information via email as soon as possible. The tone is polite and appropriate for a formal letter. Minor lapses include a slight lack of specificity regarding the exact deadline and a somewhat informal phrase ('as it is becoming difficult for me to stay in my room'). To improve, you could specify a concrete timeframe (e.g., 'within the next few days') and maintain a more formal register throughout. Overall, the task is well covered with only minor omissions.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. The purpose is stated upfront, and the request for information is clearly presented. However, the flow could be improved by linking the paragraphs more smoothly. For example, the transition from the reason for writing to the personal context is a bit abrupt. Consider using cohesive devices such as 'As I am new to the city...' to connect ideas more naturally. The paragraphing is adequate, but the second paragraph could be split into two for better clarity.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is appropriate for the context and generally accurate. Words like 'enquire', 'grateful', 'affordable', and 'appreciate' are used correctly. However, there is room for more sophisticated and varied vocabulary. For instance, instead of 'places to visit', you could use 'tourist attractions' or 'points of interest'. Also, 'cheaper place to stay' could be 'more economical accommodation'. The phrasing is mostly natural, but some expressions like 'as well as' are repeated, which could be varied.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a good range of grammatical structures, including complex sentences and conditional forms. However, there are a few errors and awkward phrasings. For example, 'I recently came to Canada on work visa' should be 'on a work visa'. Also, 'It's been 3 days, I have not gone outside' is a comma splice; it should be 'It's been 3 days, and I have not gone outside' or 'It's been 3 days since I have gone outside'. Additionally, 'as well as any cheaper place to stay' could be rephrased for clarity. Overall, the errors are minor and do not impede understanding, but improving accuracy will enhance the score.

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