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Band 6+: you saw a plant and you like too much. write a letter to your friend who you know more about plants when and where you saw it? why you liked it so much ? and asked questions to friend

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Dear Corey,

Hello, how’re you? I can’t wait to tell you about something that I saw the other day, it made me think about you right away.

Last weekend, I visited a Loyal Garden with a few cousins, we had some free time, so we thought, it would be fun to go and see spring flower show that was hosting there. Weather was wonderful that day, and garden was full with colourful flowers.

While I was walking around, a plant stolen my heart, it had bright purple leaves and white tiny flowers. It was pretty unique compared to everything else there. What caught my attention was how elegant and calming it looked. I could imagine it sitting in my balcony.

Since you have more knowledge about plants than I have, so I was hoping you could help me out because I was really temped to buy it. Do you know what called this plant? Would it survive in a pot outside?

Looking forward to your advice.

Lots of love,

Sukhpreet

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Overall Band Score

6.5

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

Vocabulary Repetition:

about: 3

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Task Response

The letter fully satisfies the requirements of the task. It is well-written and clearly addresses all three bullet points in a natural and engaging manner. The language is appropriate for a friendly letter, and the tone is enthusiastic and personal. There are no noticeable omissions or lapses.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally well-organized and easy to follow. The paragraphing is logical, and the transitions between ideas are mostly smooth. However, there are a few instances where the flow could be improved with more cohesive devices. For example, in the second paragraph, consider adding a transition word or phrase to connect the idea of having free time with the decision to visit the flower show. Also, ensure that each paragraph focuses on a single main idea to maintain clarity.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is appropriate and generally accurate. Phrases like 'stolen my heart' and 'calming it looked' are effective in conveying your feelings about the plant. To further enhance your lexical resource, try incorporating more specific vocabulary related to plants and gardening. For instance, instead of 'bright purple leaves,' you could describe the specific shade of purple or the texture of the leaves. Also, vary your word choice to avoid repetition; for example, find synonyms for 'unique' or 'wonderful.' Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a good command of grammar, but there are some areas where accuracy could be improved. Pay attention to subject-verb agreement and correct tense usage. For example, 'Weather was wonderful that day, and garden was full with colourful flowers' could be improved to 'The weather was wonderful that day, and the garden was full of colourful flowers.' Also, the sentence 'Since you have more knowledge about plants than I have, so I was hoping you could help me out because I was really temped to buy it' is a bit convoluted and could be simplified for clarity. Review your writing carefully for these types of errors to enhance grammatical accuracy.

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