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Band 9: You have recently started a new hobby (such as photography, cooking, or hiking) and want to invite a colleague to join your local club's upcoming social outing. Write a letter to your colleague inviting them to the outing. You should include details about: - what the hobby is and how you got involved - details of the upcoming social event (where and when) - why you think they would enjoy participating.

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Dear Sarah,

I hope you are doing well. I am writing to tell you about a new hobby I have recently taken up and to invite you to join me.

A few months ago, I started learning photography. I became interested in it because I wanted a creative way to spend my free time and capture memorable moments. Since then, I have learned a lot about camera settings, composition, and photo editing, and I have found it both relaxing and rewarding.

Recently, I joined a local photography workshop called “Creative Lens Club.” The workshop meets every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Community Arts Centre near the city library. The sessions include practical lessons, outdoor photo walks, and opportunities to receive feedback from experienced photographers.

I think you would really enjoy it because you have always had a good eye for detail and often take great pictures during our trips. It would also be a fantastic opportunity for us to spend more time together while developing a useful skill.

If you are interested, you can sign up online through the club’s website or register in person before the next session. The membership fee is quite reasonable, and beginners are warmly welcomed.

I hope you will consider joining me. Let me know what you think.

Best wishes,

John

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Overall Band Score

9

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

Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

9

The letter fully addresses all parts of the task. The candidate provides a clear explanation of the hobby and the motivation behind it, gives specific details regarding the workshop's schedule and location, and offers a convincing reason why the friend would enjoy it, including clear instructions on how to sign up. The tone is appropriately informal and friendly, consistent with a letter to a friend. No improvements are necessary as the requirements are met comprehensively.

Coherence & Cohesion

9

The letter is exceptionally well-organized. Each paragraph serves a clear purpose, corresponding directly to the bullet points in the task. The transition between ideas is seamless, and the flow of information feels natural and effortless for the reader.

Lexical Resource

9

The vocabulary used is precise, natural, and appropriate for an informal letter to a friend. Terms such as 'memorable moments,' 'composition,' 'practical lessons,' and 'reasonable membership fee' demonstrate a high level of lexical control and sophistication without appearing forced.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

9

The grammatical structures are varied and used with full accuracy. You have successfully employed a range of tenses (present perfect, past simple, present continuous) to convey different timeframes effectively. Punctuation is flawless, contributing to the overall clarity of the writing.

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