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Band 7+: 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 Lakshay,

Hope you are doing well. I am writing in response to your letter in which you asked my advice about whether you should go to college or try to get a job.

I would suggest to get a job for now. You have just finished your bachelor’s degree. Joining a college for your master’s would not be enjoyable or productive for you as most people you would find in your class would have experience of at least 3 years. So, you might feel underconfident and not get the most out of the degree.

Getting a job is a better option because this will give you real world experince and help you understand how organizations are structured. This will also help you develop soft skills. I suggest you look for jobs within the finance sector as I know that is where your interest lies. I would suggest looking into commercial banking and corporate banking as they can act as good entry points for finance industry.

I hope you will find my advice helpful.

Regards,

Suvansh Mahajan

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Overall Band Score

7.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

would: 5

suggest: 3

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Task Response

The letter addresses all parts of the task and provides relevant reasons and suggestions. The arguments are generally clear and appropriate. To improve, consider elaborating further on the types of jobs suggested and providing more specific examples or details to strengthen the advice.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally well-organized and easy to follow. The paragraphing is logical, and the ideas are presented in a clear sequence. However, the introduction could be more engaging, and the conclusion could be slightly stronger to reinforce the main points. Consider adding transitional phrases to further enhance the flow between ideas.

Lexical Resource

The letter demonstrates a good range of vocabulary, appropriate for the task. The language used is generally accurate and effective in conveying the message. To further enhance the lexical resource, consider incorporating more specific or nuanced vocabulary related to the job market and college experience.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter exhibits a good command of grammar with a variety of sentence structures. While there are a few minor errors, they do not significantly impede understanding. Pay close attention to subject-verb agreement and article usage to further refine grammatical accuracy.

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