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Band 5+: You have recently started a new hobby, but you are finding it more challenging than you expected. Write a letter to a friend who is knowledgeable about this hobby, explaining your difficulties. You should include: - What the hobby is and why you chose it - Specific challenges you are encountering - What kind of advice or help you are seeking from your friend

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Dear Sarah,

I hope you are doing well. I am writing to tell you about a new hobby that I have recently start and am really enjoying. I am taken up hiking, and I must say that it has become my favourite way to spend my free time.

I became interested in hiking after watching the videos of some trekking trail on the countryside. Therefore, I decided to start try with one of my cousion few week ago. At first I thought It would be quiet difficult, subsequently, I quickly discovered and I really liking, and exploring new places and outdoor activities. Since then, I have gone to walking on every day.

Furthermore, I learned more knowledge according to how to choose suitable hiking routes, essential equipments as well as, saving energy during long walking. I have also improved my fitness and stamina. Fundamentally, It reduced my stress and gave me more relaxation.

In spite of fact that, you would be enjoy It too, because you love outdoor activities and exploring new places. Why don’t we go hiking together next Saturday morning? There are beautiful trail near the lake, and we could spend many hours there and have a lunch afterward. Let me know if you are available.

I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Best wishes,

Laila Rubab

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

hiking: 4

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Task Response

The letter addresses all three bullet points: it describes the hobby (hiking) and how the writer got into it, mentions some learning and achievements (choosing routes, equipment, fitness, stress relief), and suggests trying it together with a specific time. However, there are several lapses in clarity and accuracy. Some sentences are awkwardly phrased or contain grammatical errors that occasionally obscure meaning (e.g., 'I am taken up hiking', 'I have gone to walking on every day', 'In spite of fact that, you would be enjoy It too'). The tone is generally appropriate for a close friend, but the letter would benefit from clearer expression and more natural language. To improve, focus on sentence structure, word choice, and proofreading for grammatical accuracy.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter has a clear overall structure with an introduction, body paragraphs, and a closing. However, the flow is sometimes disrupted by abrupt transitions and unclear references (e.g., 'Therefore, I decided to start try with one of my cousion few week ago.'). The use of cohesive devices is limited and sometimes inaccurate (e.g., 'Furthermore', 'In spite of fact that'). Paragraphing is attempted but could be more effectively managed to separate ideas clearly. To improve, use a wider range of linking words and ensure each paragraph has a clear central topic.

Lexical Resource

The letter uses a range of vocabulary related to the hobby (e.g., 'hiking', 'trekking trail', 'fitness', 'stamina') and some attempts at less common words (e.g., 'subsequently', 'fundamentally'). However, there are several errors in word choice and collocation (e.g., 'start try', 'learned more knowledge', 'essential equipments', 'saving energy'). The vocabulary is not always used naturally or precisely. To improve, focus on using accurate collocations and more varied, precise vocabulary to express ideas clearly.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains a range of sentence structures, but there are numerous grammatical errors that affect clarity and accuracy. Examples include incorrect verb forms ('have recently start', 'I am taken up'), subject-verb agreement ('I have gone to walking'), and punctuation issues (e.g., missing commas, incorrect capitalization). There are also errors in articles and prepositions (e.g., 'the videos of some trekking trail', 'on the countryside'). To improve, review basic grammar rules, practice using a variety of sentence structures accurately, and proofread carefully to eliminate errors.

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