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Band 7+: You recently tried an unusual or extreme sport for the first time, and something unexpected happened. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - Explain what sport it was and why you decided to try it. - Describe what unexpected thing happened during the activity. - Invite your friend to join you next time and suggest a date.

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Hello, how are you? I wanted to tell you about my weekend – it was amazing!

I tried skiing for the first time, which is a sport I have always wanted to take up because I love snow and wanted to challenge myself. I got my skis and headed to the mountain. At first, I fell, but then I glided down! It was scary but cool. But then something unexpected happened: on the slope, I saw a fox. It stood there, staring at me – red and beautiful. I stopped and watched it. It lingered for about two minutes before dashing off into the forest.

Would you like to join me next time? I’m planning to go again the day after tomorrow, on 18th. It will be fun!

Bye!

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Overall Band Score

7.5

(+/- 0.5)

Vocabulary Complexity:
A1 - Beginner
Aim to use more advanced language.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

wanted: 3

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Task Response

The letter effectively addresses all three bullet points: it explains the sport (skiing) and the reason for trying it, describes the unexpected event (seeing a fox), and invites the friend with a specific date. The tone is friendly and appropriate for a letter to a friend. Minor omissions include not providing a clear reason for choosing that particular date and the invitation could be slightly more detailed. Overall, the response is well-structured and covers the task requirements appropriately. The letter falls short of the required 150 words.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is well-organized and easy to follow. The opening, explanation, description of the unexpected event, and invitation are logically sequenced. Paragraphing is used appropriately, though the letter could benefit from a more distinct separation of the invitation and closing. Minor improvements could include using cohesive devices to link ideas more smoothly, such as 'After that' or 'In the end'.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is appropriate and conveys the message clearly. Words like 'glided', 'lingered', and 'dashing off' show a good range. However, the letter could be enhanced with more sophisticated or varied expressions, such as 'I've always been drawn to' instead of 'I have always wanted to take up', and 'I was captivated' instead of 'I stopped and watched'. Overall, the lexical resource is strong but not at the highest level. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is accurate throughout, with a good mix of simple and complex structures. Punctuation is used correctly. The letter demonstrates full control and flexibility, meeting the criteria for a band 9 in this criterion.

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