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Band 6+: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. A good friend has just changed schools and is having difficulty fitting in and needs your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter • make suggestions as to how they could make friends • suggest joining clubs, participating in school activities • give any extra general advice You do NOT need to write any addresses.

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Dear Jashanpreet ,

Old Chum, i read your letter, it is so great to hear from you. I am glad that you reached out to me , i am delighted to help. Firstly, i would like you to know that making freinds is hard, but not impossible , you need to join some clubs around the school , something that really catches your interest, it can be a book club or a drama club, your pick !

Nextly, actively participate in school activities, you are great with all of this stuff, you were the head Boy of our school , you are pro when it comes to hosting event for charity.

Lastly, just be your self, you have a heart of gold and always have best interest for people around you , just remember to give yourself grace and enjoy your time , you got this !

Lots of love

Harleen

Word Count: 151

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

Vocabulary Repetition:

school: 3

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Task Response

The letter addresses all the required points: suggesting ways to make friends, joining clubs and participating in activities, and giving general advice. The tone is friendly and supportive, which is appropriate for a letter to a friend. However, there are some minor lapses in formality and structure. For example, the opening 'Old Chum' and the use of 'Nextly' are slightly informal or non-standard. Additionally, the letter could be more developed with specific examples or more detailed advice. To improve, consider using a more consistent tone, proofreading for minor errors (e.g., 'freinds' should be 'friends'), and expanding on each suggestion with a bit more detail or personal relevance.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter has a clear structure with an opening, three main points, and a closing. However, the flow is somewhat disrupted by informal phrasing and minor lapses in cohesion, such as the abrupt transition between suggestions. To improve, use more linking words (e.g., 'Additionally,' 'Furthermore') and ensure each paragraph focuses on a single idea. The paragraphing is adequate but could be more skillfully managed.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is appropriate for a personal letter and includes some good phrases (e.g., 'heart of gold,' 'give yourself grace'). However, there are errors like 'freinds' (friends) and 'Nextly' (not standard; use 'Next' or 'Secondly'). The range is limited, and some expressions are informal. To improve, use a wider variety of words and ensure correct spelling. Avoid overly casual language like 'Old Chum' in a letter that requires a more balanced tone.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains several grammatical errors and punctuation issues, such as missing commas, incorrect capitalization (e.g., 'i' instead of 'I'), and run-on sentences (e.g., 'i read your letter, it is so great'). There is some variety in sentence structures, but control is inconsistent. To improve, focus on using correct punctuation, capitalizing 'I', and breaking long sentences into shorter, clearer ones. Practice using a mix of simple and complex sentences accurately.

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