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Band 7+: You have recently started work in a new company. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter, - Explain why you changed jobs. - Describe your new job. - Tell him / her your other news.

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Hi Lamhot,

I hope you are doing well, I want to give you news about my latest job. rRecently, I just started working at a new company.

I deciaded to change the job because I wanted to seek new experience and career development opportunities. At my previous job, my work felt monotonous and didn’t offer many opportunities to learn new things. Therefore, I felt this was the perfect time to try something new.

My duties are as one of the editors of a production house which includes content management, collaborating with the team, and handling social media projects. The work environment is very supportive and I feel comfortable in this kind of work environment, almost all of the colleagues are also very friendly. Although sometimes the work is quite busy, I enjoy it because there are many new things I can learn.

Additionally, I also moved closer to the office, making it easier to get to work, as it takes very little time. I’m still adjusting to my new routine, but so far everything is going well.

I hope we can meet and chat again soon. Please reply when you have time!

Best regards,

Fahri

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7.5

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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

The letter appropriately covers all requirements of the task, providing relevant and sufficient information about the job change, the new job, and other news. The tone is friendly and the language is natural. To improve, ensure that minor grammatical errors are eliminated through careful proofreading.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally well-organized and easy to follow. The paragraphing is logical, and the transitions between ideas are mostly smooth. However, there's room to enhance the flow by using more varied cohesive devices. For example, in the second paragraph, consider adding a transition word or phrase to connect the reason for changing jobs more explicitly. In the third paragraph, you could use a phrase to introduce the description of your new job more smoothly. Overall, the letter maintains good coherence, but minor adjustments could make it even more seamless.

Lexical Resource

The letter demonstrates a good range of vocabulary, appropriate for the task. Words and phrases like 'monotonous,' 'career development opportunities,' 'content management,' and 'supportive environment' are well-chosen. To further enhance the lexical resource, consider incorporating more specific or nuanced vocabulary related to your job and experiences. For example, instead of 'the work is quite busy,' you could use a more descriptive phrase like 'the workload is demanding but stimulating.' Overall, the vocabulary is effective, but adding more variety and specificity could elevate it further.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a strong command of grammar with only minor errors. The sentence structures are varied and generally accurate. Pay attention to small details like subject-verb agreement and correct spelling ('decided' instead of 'deciaded'). The punctuation is mostly accurate, contributing to the clarity of the letter. Overall, the grammatical range and accuracy are high, and with a few minor corrections, the letter would be even stronger.

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