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Band 7+: You recently attended a short course or workshop that greatly benefited you. Write a letter to a friend recommending they take the same course/workshop. You should include details about: - what the course/workshop was about - why you found it so helpful - where and when they can take the course/workshop.

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Dear Sam,

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing this letter to share my personal experience from my visit to the community centre. I really think you should visit.

This workshop is organized by the mayor of the city, so entry is free. There are many stalls with different types of activities. For example, clay modelling, glass workshop, paper bag making, etc. Moreover, there is a separate hall for the people who are interested in literature. Every evening, famous authors narrate novels, poems, and stories. Furthermore, the audience gets a huge opportunity to meet these well-known writers, however, there is a minimal registration fee for this particular activity. It is around five dollars for each person.

As you are very fond of such reading activities, I think this workshop will be very beneficial for you. Additionally, meeting some famous figures could also help boost your career. If you need any help with the registration, I am always there for you.

Regards,

Krusha Patel

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Overall Band Score

7.5

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

Vocabulary Repetition:

there: 4

workshop: 3

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Task Response

The letter addresses all parts of the task effectively. You have described the workshop, explained its utility, and provided a way for your friend to join. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend. To improve and reach a higher score, ensure that the description of the workshop is more focused on a single specific event or workshop rather than describing the entire community centre's activities, as the prompt asks you to recommend 'a workshop' (singular). Additionally, the suggestion on how to join could be more specific (e.g., mentioning a website or a specific time to visit) rather than just offering general help.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is logically organized and follows the requirements of the prompt. You have used cohesive devices such as 'Moreover', 'Furthermore', and 'Additionally' to link your ideas. However, some transitions feel a bit mechanical. To improve, try to use more natural, conversational transitions suitable for a letter to a friend, rather than formal academic connectors. The paragraphing is clear and helps the reader follow your points.

Lexical Resource

You have used a good range of vocabulary related to the topic, such as 'clay modelling', 'narrate', and 'beneficial'. The language is appropriate for the task. To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more idiomatic expressions or more sophisticated collocations that reflect a natural, friendly tone (e.g., instead of 'I am writing this letter to share', you could say 'I just had to tell you about...').

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is generally accurate, and your sentences are easy to understand. There is a good mix of simple and complex structures. However, there are some minor issues with sentence structure; for example, the sentence starting with 'For example...' is a fragment rather than a full sentence. Additionally, the use of 'however' in the middle of a sentence requires a semicolon or a new sentence to avoid a comma splice. Aim for more variety in your sentence structures to demonstrate higher-level control.

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