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Band 6+: You recently went on a holiday, and while you were there, you bought a gift for your friend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: tell your friend about the holiday describe the gift you bought explain why you chose it for your friend

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Dear Shelly,

I hope this letter of mine find you in the oink of your health and spirits. I went on a vacation at Jaipur the pink city of Rajasthan. I had visited many forts there and also learnt about their life style, battle they fought and story of their victory. I had also visited few historical monumnets there which represents story of our rich culture. I’m writing this letter to share my amazing experience with you.

I bought a souvenir for you which is beautifully carved and painted. Furthermore, it is a small version of Amber Palace, one of the biggest and famous monument of Jaipur. Moreover, it’s a model made up of real stones, yet it is attractive and easy to carry.

I chose this as a present for you because I know you are deeply intrested in history and ancestors places. I also remembered that you told me once about your dream visit at Jaipur city. I must say you should plan to visit Jaipur in your next holidays. You’ll be greatful by visiting that mesmerising and wonderful place. Looking forward to hearing from you real soon.

Yours lovingly,

Khushbu.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
Using more sophisticated words could be beneficial.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

jaipur: 4

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Task Response

The letter appropriately covers all requirements of the task. The content is relevant and sufficiently detailed. To improve, consider elaborating slightly more on why you specifically chose that particular gift, perhaps linking it more directly to a shared interest or memory with Shelly.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally coherent, but the organization could be improved. Consider dedicating a separate paragraph to each of the three points mentioned in the task (holiday, gift, and reason for choosing it). Transitions between ideas could also be smoother. For example, the transition from describing the holiday to introducing the gift could be more explicit.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate but could be more varied and precise. Some phrases are slightly unnatural (e.g., "in the oink of your health and spirits"). Try to use more sophisticated vocabulary related to travel, gifts, and personal interests. For example, instead of 'beautifully carved and painted,' you could use 'intricately designed and vividly colored.'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains several grammatical errors that affect clarity. Some examples include incorrect verb tenses, subject-verb agreement issues, and awkward phrasing. For instance, 'battle they fought' should be 'battles they fought,' and 'ancestors places' should be 'historical places'. Review basic grammar rules and proofread carefully to minimize these errors. Pay attention to correct spelling ('monuments', 'interested', 'grateful').

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