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Band 7+: You recently attended a two-day training course, but the course was poorly organised and the materials were outdated. Write a letter to the course organiser. In your letter: explain why you attended the course describe what you were dissatisfied with suggest how the course can be improved

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Dear Sir or Madam,

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the training course that I recently attended regarding maintenance and safety.

The course covered essensial topics such as workplace safety, equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting techniques. I particularly enjoyed the pratical demonstrations, as they helped me understand how to deal with commun technical problems. In addition, the trainer was knowledgeable and explained the concepts clearly.

However, I experienced a few problems during the course. Fristly, there were too many participants, which meant that everyone had very littel opportunity to take part in the practical sessions. Secondly, some of the training equipment was outdated and did not function proprely, making it difficult to parctise the skills we had learned.

I would like to suggest reducing the number of participants in each session and providing more up-to-date equipment. I also hope that appropriate measures will be taken to ensure a higher level of service in the future.

I hope you will consider my suggestions. I look forward to hearing your response.

Yours faithfully,

Goudjil

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course: 3

equipment: 3

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Task Response

The letter appropriately addresses the task by describing the course and its useful aspects, explaining the problems experienced, and suggesting improvements. The structure is clear and the tone is formal and polite. However, there are some minor spelling errors (e.g., 'essensial', 'pratical', 'commun', 'Fristly', 'littel', 'proprely', 'parctise') and a few lapses in detail, such as not specifying the exact course name or providing more concrete suggestions. To improve, proofread for spelling mistakes and consider adding more specific details about the course and improvements.

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The letter is well-structured and easy to follow. Each paragraph has a clear purpose: introduction, positive aspects, problems, and suggestions. The flow is logical and cohesive. To achieve a perfect score, consider using more sophisticated linking words or phrases to connect ideas within and between paragraphs, such as 'in addition to this', 'moreover', or 'consequently'. The paragraphing is effective, but could be slightly more refined.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is appropriate and generally accurate. Words like 'dissatisfaction', 'essential', 'troubleshooting techniques', and 'outdated' are well-chosen. However, there are some spelling errors ('essensial', 'pratical', 'commun', 'Fristly', 'littel', 'proprely', 'parctise') that detract from the overall lexical quality. To improve, focus on spelling accuracy and consider using a wider range of more sophisticated vocabulary, such as 'insufficient', 'obsolete', or 'rectify'.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a good range of grammatical structures, including complex sentences (e.g., 'I particularly enjoyed the practical demonstrations, as they helped me understand...'). Punctuation is generally correct. However, there are several grammatical errors and spelling mistakes that affect accuracy. For example, 'littel' should be 'little', 'proprely' should be 'properly', and 'parctise' should be 'practise'. To improve, proofread carefully for spelling and minor grammatical errors. Using a wider variety of sentence structures would also enhance the score.

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