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Band 5+: You just returned from a fantastic vacation and want to share your experiences with a close friend. Write a letter to your friend describing your trip. You should include details about: - the destinations you visited and what you did there - any memorable experiences or adventures you had - what you enjoyed most and if you'd recommend the trip to them.

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Hey John,

I hope you’re doing well. I’m writing to tell you about my recent trip to Himachal Pradesh.

As you know we had a talk over phone call that I’m planning to go to Himachal Pradesh in June. So, last week I got one week leave from my office and I went to explore this hill station with my family. There I explored some hidden places, like Chamunda Ji, Kanchana Hills, Sant Sarover and some other. I also did river rafting and mountain trecking with Ridhi and Sonal.

When we reached there, unfortunately, the whether turned to be really bad. There were clouds and storms for first day, but that thing gave us relaxation from this hot whether of Punjab in this summer. Thanks to our hotel’s beautiful scenic window view that allowed us to enjoy the rain pouring over the mountains even staying indoor.

I enjoyed my every moment there with my family- the food, especially the traditional chapaties, Fulkas which are served with curry and green vegetables, and yes the picturesque view of the Ranjana waterfall. I’d really like you to visit there once and if you plan any time, don’t forget to take me with you. We’d have great time together.

See you soon!

Yours lovingly,

Naveen

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Overall Band Score

5.5

(+/- 0.5)

Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

there: 5

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Task Response

6.5

The letter adequately addresses all parts of the task, providing sufficient detail on destinations, activities, and personal experiences. However, more descriptive language could elevate the response.

Coherence & Cohesion

5.5

The letter's structure is generally clear, but the flow could be improved with smoother transitions between paragraphs and ideas. Some sentences lack a logical connection, impacting the overall coherence.

Lexical Resource

5

The vocabulary used is appropriate for the context, but a wider range of descriptive words and phrases would enhance the letter's impact and showcase a more sophisticated command of language.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

4

While the letter is understandable, there are several grammatical errors and inconsistencies that affect the overall clarity and fluency. Improving grammatical accuracy is crucial for a higher score.

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