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Band 9: You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he /she should get a job. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter: - Say why he/she would not enjoy going to college. - Explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her. - Suggest types of jobs that would be suitable for him/her.

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Hi Sam,

I was glad to get your letter, and I understand why you are confused about choosing between college and getting a job. Honestly, I feel college might not be the best option for you. You’ve always been someone who prefers practical work rather than long hours of studying theory. College life can be stressful, with exams, assignments, and academic pressure, which I know you don’t really enjoy.

In my opinion, starting a job now would suit you much better. You are independent and learn quickly by doing things yourself. A job would give you real-world experience, help you become financially independent, and allow you to develop useful skills early in life. You could always study later if needed, but work experience at this stage would be more valuable for you.

I think jobs like sales, digital marketing, or working in a technical trade would be great choices. These fields match your communication skills and practical mindset.

Whatever you decide, I’ll support you!

Best wishes,

Alish Patel

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Overall Band Score

9

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

Vocabulary Repetition:

would: 4

college: 3

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Task Response

8

The letter appropriately addresses the task by providing reasons why college might not be suitable for the friend, explaining the benefits of getting a job, and suggesting suitable job types. The response is relevant and sufficiently detailed. To further improve, consider adding more specific examples or elaborating on the potential challenges and how the friend could overcome them.

Coherence & Cohesion

9

The letter is well-organized and easy to follow. The paragraphing is logical, and the transitions between ideas are smooth, contributing to a very coherent message.

Lexical Resource

9

The vocabulary used is appropriate and varied, demonstrating a strong command of language. The tone is natural and fits the context of a friendly letter perfectly.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

9

The letter demonstrates excellent grammatical control with a wide range of structures used accurately. There are virtually no errors, indicating a high level of proficiency.

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