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Band 4+: You have recently started a new hobby that you are very passionate about. You want to tell a former colleague about it. Write a letter to your former colleague. In your letter: - explain what the new hobby is - describe why you started doing it - invite them to join you for an activity related to this hobby sometime soon.

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Hi Savsan i hope your doing well, so i wanted to tell you about me new hobby i’ve recently started, i bought a dirt bike, and im really enjoying it.

i became intersted in it because it was my dream from my childhood, i wanted to spend more time outtdoors and learn something new, what i like most is that i can spend my time with my self in mountains or to get together with my friends who also have motorcycles and ride it on the offroad or dirty roads. moreover it improves both physical and mental well being of me. every ride i find new beautiful places and i take a lot of photos.

So i want to say that it will be grate if you join to us, i can find a dirt bike for you, i sense that it will be exciting and unforgettable, we can go to the mountains together, drink a tea in nature, take photos and just talk about everything in the world, what about to meet on weekends and come to our village? i hope you will join

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Task Response

The letter covers all the required points: it describes the hobby (dirt biking), explains why it is enjoyable and rewarding (childhood dream, outdoor time, physical and mental benefits, beautiful places), and encourages the friend to join with specific details (finding a bike, going to the mountains, meeting on weekends). The tone is friendly and appropriate for a letter to an old friend. However, there are some lapses in clarity and development. For example, the reason for enjoyment could be more clearly organized, and the invitation could be more explicit about how the friend can get involved (e.g., renting or borrowing a bike). Additionally, some sentences are run-on or awkwardly phrased, which slightly detracts from the overall effectiveness. To improve, consider structuring the letter with clearer paragraphs for each bullet point and using more precise language to express your ideas.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally easy to follow, with a logical progression from introducing the hobby to explaining its appeal and then inviting the friend. However, the lack of clear paragraphing and the use of run-on sentences (e.g., 'i became intersted in it because it was my dream from my childhood, i wanted to spend more time outtdoors and learn something new, what i like most is that i can spend my time with my self in mountains or to get together with my friends...') make it harder to read. The ideas could be better organized into distinct paragraphs: one for the hobby and why you enjoy it, and another for the invitation and practical details. Using cohesive devices like 'Firstly', 'In addition', and 'Finally' would improve the flow.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is adequate for the task, with some good phrases like 'physical and mental well-being' and 'exciting and unforgettable'. However, there are several spelling errors (e.g., 'intersted', 'outtdoors', 'grate', 'sence') and informal/colloquial expressions (e.g., 'dirty roads', 'get together with my friends') that reduce the overall range and precision. To improve, use more varied and precise vocabulary, such as 'off-road trails' instead of 'dirty roads', and 'I would be delighted if you could join' instead of 'it will be grate if you join'. Also, ensure correct spelling to demonstrate a wider lexical resource.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains numerous grammatical errors that affect clarity and accuracy. There are issues with capitalization (e.g., 'i' instead of 'I'), punctuation (missing commas and periods), subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'it improves... of me' should be 'it improves my...'), and sentence structure (e.g., 'what about to meet on weekends' should be 'how about meeting on weekends'). The range of grammatical structures is limited, with most sentences being simple or compound. To improve, practice using a variety of sentence structures, including complex sentences, and pay close attention to basic grammar rules such as capitalization, punctuation, and verb forms.

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