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Band 6+: You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or 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 job that would be suitable for him/her

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Dear Sarah,

I hope this letter finds you well. I really appreciate you reaching out to asking for an advice on attending a college or taking up a job.

As far as I know you, going to a college is something you would not enjoy much. Two reasons behind this are: one you have studied these subjects previously, secondly, you have never liked being in an academic environment.

I want to suggest that taking up a job would be a great decision for you. Not only it will help you becoming financially independent, but it will also allow you to apply your learnings from the previous education to work.

Knowing you I believe marketing job will be the most appropriate option. You have excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills. I am sure with this skill set you will be able to excel in the marketing field.

I look forward to talking to you soon. All the very best!

Yours truly,

Jigna Ben

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

Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

The letter addresses the task by discussing why the friend would not enjoy going to college, explaining the benefits of getting a job, and suggesting suitable job options. However, it could have provided more detailed reasons for why college may not be enjoyable and elaborated further on the benefits of getting a job.

Coherence & Cohesion

5.5

The letter is mostly coherent and cohesive, with ideas presented logically. However, some transitions could be smoother to enhance the overall flow of the letter. Additionally, the conclusion could be stronger to summarize the main points effectively.

Lexical Resource

6.5

There is a good range of vocabulary used appropriately throughout the letter. The language is mostly precise and accurate, contributing to a clear and formal tone. To enhance lexical resource further, consider incorporating more varied vocabulary and expressions.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

6.5

The letter demonstrates a wide range of grammatical structures used accurately. Punctuation and grammar are generally correct, contributing to clarity and coherence. To improve further, pay attention to subject-verb agreement and sentence structures for added complexity.

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