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Band 7+: 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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Hey buddy,

Hope you are enjoying your life! Just wanted to text you because I’ve gotten super into something lately and had to share.

I randomly started making snacks a few weeks ago. It was a rainy Saturday, I was totally bored, and I found this in my facebook chat. I tried making bread omlete just for fun, and honestly, it actually came out amazing.

I’m kind of obsessed now. It’s just a really nice way to chill out and unplug after work and the house smells awesome and I get to eat snacks and bread all the time now, which is a pretty great bonus.

Let’s hang out at my home this weekend and try making something fun, like briyani and chicken rice. Even if we totally mess it up, it’ll be hilarious and just good to catch up.

So You have to come and join with me. Otherwise i will leak your secret to our friends.

Lovingly

Selvamathan S

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

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

making: 3

Try using synonyms for the above words

Task Response

The letter covers all the required points: it describes the hobby (making snacks), how it started, why it is enjoyed, and invites the friend to join. The tone is appropriate for a close friend. However, there are minor omissions and lapses in clarity (e.g., 'this in my facebook chat' is vague, and the invitation could be more specific about how to do the hobby together). To improve, ensure all details are clear and directly address the task prompts, and consider a more structured approach to the invitation.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally easy to follow and has a clear structure with separate paragraphs for each main point. However, the flow could be improved by using more cohesive devices to link ideas between sentences and paragraphs. For example, the transition from describing the hobby to inviting the friend could be smoother. Consider using phrases like 'In addition' or 'Moreover' to connect your enjoyment of the hobby with the invitation. The paragraphing is adequate but could be more skilfully managed to enhance readability.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is appropriate for an informal letter to a friend, with some good colloquial expressions like 'super into' and 'chill out'. However, there is room for more variety and sophistication. For instance, instead of repeating 'snacks' and 'bread', you could use synonyms like 'treats' or 'baked goods'. The phrase 'leak your secret' is effective but could be replaced with a more natural expression like 'spill the beans' for a more native-like feel. Overall, the lexical range is adequate but not extensive. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains several grammatical errors and awkward phrasings that affect clarity. For example, 'I found this in my facebook chat' is unclear; it should be 'I found this recipe in a Facebook chat'. 'Bread omlete' should be 'bread omelette'. 'Briyani' should be 'biryani'. The sentence 'So You have to come and join with me' has a capitalization error and should be 'So you have to come and join me' (remove 'with'). 'Otherwise i will leak your secret' should be 'Otherwise, I will leak your secret'. The use of punctuation is inconsistent, with missing commas and periods. To improve, focus on proofreading for common errors and using a wider range of sentence structures, such as complex sentences with subordinate clauses.

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