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Band 8+: 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 Lokesh,

I hope you’re doing well and that everthing is fine on your end! It feels like it’s been ages since we last caught up, so I wanted to drop you a line to share some exciting news about a new hobby I’ve recently picked up: landscape photography.

I’m loving it because it completely forces me to disconnect from screens and just enjoy the outdoors. It’s super therapeutic catching the morning light, and it’s a great creative outlet.

You should definitely join me sometime! I’m planning to head to the lakeside nature reserve next Saturday morning for sunrise. I know you love hiking, so it’d be a perfect excuse to hang out and I can show you some basics.

Let me know if you can make it.

Best Regards,Naveen Raj K.

Word Count: 132

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Overall Band Score

8
(+/- 0.5)
Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
Consider using more varied and advanced words.
Grammar Mistakes: N/A
Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

6
The letter addresses all three bullet points, but it fails to fully develop the first requirement. While you clearly state what the hobby is (landscape photography), you did not explain *how* you started it (e.g., did you buy a camera, take a course, or see a documentary?). To improve, ensure that every part of the prompt is addressed with sufficient detail. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, and the invitation is well-integrated. The letter falls short of the required 150 words.

Coherence & Cohesion

8
The letter is exceptionally well-structured. The progression from the opening greeting to the description of the hobby, the reasons for enjoyment, and finally the invitation is seamless. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate different ideas, making the message very easy to follow.

Lexical Resource

9
The vocabulary used is natural, appropriate for an informal letter to a friend, and shows a high level of control. Phrases such as 'drop you a line', 'picked up', 'therapeutic', and 'creative outlet' are used accurately and enhance the quality of the writing without feeling forced.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

9
The grammatical structures are varied and used with high accuracy. The writer uses a mix of simple and complex sentences effectively. There is a minor typo ('everthing'), but in the context of an informal letter, this does not detract from the overall quality or clarity of the communication.

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