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Band 5+: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You want to join a new gym in your neighbourhood. Write a letter to the gym manager. In your letter * ask what types of membership are available, and what the prices are * ask what activities are available * ask what the joining procedure is You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:

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Dear Sir or Madam,

I recently joined your gym. I have been using facilities last two weeks non-stop and i have been encountered several problems which i will be detailed below.

First of all most of the showers are broken. It is almost impossible to take a shower. The rain shower is rusty. I have to wait several minutes in order to see to colors changing from brown to white. On the other hang, it is almost impossible to adjust hot water. Water temperature is in between arctic cold to volcanic hot. I have several burn marks in my body due to uncontrolled hot water.

Secondly, pool size is smaller than usual (you are told me that it has olympic standards) which affect my daily routine. I am not going to mention about the smell which is horrible.

And the third and the most important one is, gym is closed on weekends. When we have sign the membership contract, it is clearly stated that ” the gym is opened 7 days and 24 hours”.

Despite being you have a pretty good location, your service is a disaster.

Since i have been already paid one year membership fee, i wanted to return that fee without any deduction and cancel my membership.

As far as I concern you would not going to fix above-mentioned problems. If you are going to insist about cancellation, I regret to inform you that I will reserve my rights to go to court.

Best regards,

Oguzhan.

Word Count: 249

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

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

several: 3

which: 3

going: 3

Try using synonyms for the above words

Task Response

The letter addresses all three prompts of the task: it explains the problems (broken showers, pool size/smell, weekend closures), describes the effects (burn marks, disruption of routine), and states a desired action (full refund and cancellation). The tone is appropriately firm for a complaint. However, to improve the score, ensure that all points are developed with consistent logical flow and more precise vocabulary. Some parts of the response feel slightly rushed or use awkward phrasing (e.g., 'As far as I concern' or 'On the other hang'), which can slightly obscure the clarity of the message. Strengthening the grammatical accuracy and the sophistication of the transitions between ideas would help achieve a higher band.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter follows a logical structure by addressing each bullet point in the prompt through separate paragraphs. However, the flow is occasionally disrupted by awkward phrasing and incorrect transitional markers (e.g., using 'On the other hang' instead of 'On the other hand'). To improve, focus on using cohesive devices more naturally and ensuring that each sentence connects smoothly to the next to guide the reader through your argument.

Lexical Resource

You have attempted to use some descriptive language, such as 'arctic cold to volcanic hot,' which shows an attempt at variety. However, there are several instances of incorrect word choices and awkward collocations (e.g., 'see to colors changing,' 'reserve my rights to go to court,' and 'as far as I concern'). Aim to learn common idiomatic expressions and collocations to make your vocabulary sound more natural and precise.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Grammatical errors are frequent and sometimes impede the clarity of your message. There are issues with verb tenses (e.g., 'I have been using facilities last two weeks' should be 'I have been using the facilities for the last two weeks'), subject-verb agreement, and sentence structure (e.g., 'Despite being you have a pretty good location'). Pay close attention to article usage (a/an/the) and the correct formation of complex sentences to ensure your meaning is conveyed accurately.

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