Letter

Band 5+: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for him/her. Write a letter to Chris's parents. In your letter ⚫ say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party ⚫ explain why you won't be able to attend the party ⚫ give details of a plan to see Chris at a different time. Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mr and Mrs Collins,

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Dear Mr and Mrs Collins,

I hope this letter finds you well. I would like to say thank you for you because you have been invited me to Chris’s birthday party.

As Chirs’s parents you want to suprise him at birthday party and I heard from other Chris’s friends have been invited too. That is a good idea because has been a long since the last time we met, and we are miss him.

The party will begin at friday. Unfortunately, I can not attend at friday I have a plan with my family. I would like to request at sunday, I want to visit Chris’s house and I will bring my family. A few days ago chris asked me he wanted to meet my wife and children. If you can allow or you can not me please reply this email.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Yours faithfully,

Radya

Word Count: 152

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

Vocabulary Repetition:

chris's: 3

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Task Response

The letter addresses the task requirements, explaining why Chris would enjoy the party, stating the reason for not attending, and proposing an alternative meeting time. There are some minor grammatical errors and awkward phrasing, but overall the letter is clear and understandable. To improve, focus on using more natural and varied language, and ensure grammatical accuracy.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter's organization is somewhat unclear, and the flow of ideas could be improved. Consider using more explicit transitions between your reasons for Chris enjoying the party, your inability to attend, and your alternative plan. Paragraphing could be used more effectively to separate these distinct topics. For example, dedicate a paragraph to why Chris would enjoy the party, another to why you can't attend, and a final one to your alternative plan.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is generally adequate for the task, but there's room for improvement in terms of variety and precision. For instance, instead of repeatedly using 'party,' you could incorporate synonyms like 'celebration' or 'gathering.' Also, consider using more descriptive language to express your enthusiasm about the surprise or your regret for not being able to attend. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains several grammatical errors that affect clarity. Focus on improving sentence structure, subject-verb agreement, and correct use of prepositions and articles. For example, 'thank you for you because you have been invited me' should be rephrased for better accuracy and clarity. Review basic grammar rules and proofread carefully to minimize these errors.

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