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Band 5+: You recently visited a friend in another city. Write a letter to your friend. • thank him/her for the visit • say what you enjoyed most • invite him/her to visit you

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Dear Hiya,

Hope you’re doing well! I’m writing to thank you for the wonderful time that I have had with you during my recent visit to Surat.

First of all let me thank you once again for all the helps that you did. These include letting me stay at your home so that I didn’t feel lonely and the itinerary that you prepered made our trip more joyful.

I enjoyed the entire trip since the beginning, But I would like to tell you about the things that entertained me a lot. When we visited to Dummas beach, we did the hourse riding, it was so adventureous. Also, eating the local food like, fafda, jalebi, and udhiyu was memorable experience for me.

Hence, now it is my time to invite you for my city tour. I’m sure that you will love Mumbai, as it offers vibrant culture and has many tourist attractions like Juhu beach and Haji Aji pligrim place. You can come next month because there will be long holiday.

I’m eagerly waiting for you!

Best wishes.

Rumana

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5.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
Consider using more varied and advanced words.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

The letter fully satisfies the requirements of the task. It is well-organized, clearly expresses gratitude, highlights specific enjoyable moments, and extends a warm invitation. The language is natural and appropriate for the context.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally coherent and addresses all points in the task. However, the organization could be improved for better flow. Consider using more varied cohesive devices to link ideas within paragraphs and between them. For example, in the second paragraph, you could elaborate more on how the itinerary made the trip joyful. In the third paragraph, provide a smoother transition to the invitation.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, but there's room for improvement in using more precise and varied language. For instance, instead of 'helps that you did,' you could use 'assistance you provided.' Also, consider using stronger adjectives to describe your experiences, such as 'exhilarating' instead of 'adventureous.'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains grammatical errors that affect clarity. Some examples include 'the helps that you did' and 'itinerary that you prepered.' Focus on using correct verb tenses, article usage, and sentence structure. For example, 'the itinerary that you prepared' is more accurate. Also, ensure correct punctuation, such as using commas appropriately in lists and after introductory phrases.

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