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Band 6+: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. A friend of yours is going on holiday and has asked you to recommend a destination. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter recommend a good place that you have visited before for a holiday say where you went and where you stayed say what you can do there and what the food was like You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Chris,

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Dear Chris

How are you ? you must be on cloud nine since you have cracked the MCAT examination on the first attempt. I just got your letter yesterday and seems like you need expert advice on where to go for vacation. Well, here to help.

First of all, my recommendation for the place to visit will be the Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab. I have been going there every year ever since I was 5, and, trust me, I felt so blissful during each visit.

On top of that, you can live there absolutely for free as well as you do not have to pay even a single penny for food. So, there is an exquisite hotel called ‘Guru Angad Dev Ji Residency’ where you can just drop in and get a family condo but be sure to book it ahead of time as the reservations run quickly.

Talking about the delicious food, I have to mention the free hotel just below that building on level 1. Do not miss their semolina pudding, you will see a buffet setting there. So, just eat as much as you want. Me and my family have always had our 3 meals at the same place.

Do not forget to send me pictures. Happy Journey!

With Love,

Jashan

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Overall Band Score

6

(+/- 0.5)

Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
Consider using more varied and advanced words.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

there: 4

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Task Response

7

The letter successfully addresses all parts of the task. The destination is clearly recommended, and relevant details about the location, accommodation, activities, and food are provided. However, the focus on a religious site might not appeal to all readers, and a broader range of options could have been suggested.

Coherence & Cohesion

6

The letter is generally easy to follow, but the structure could be improved. Some transitions between paragraphs feel abrupt, and the information is not always presented in a logical order. The overall flow could be smoother and more engaging.

Lexical Resource

5.5

The vocabulary used is adequate, but there is room for improvement in terms of range and precision. More descriptive language could be used to paint a more vivid picture of the destination and enhance the reader's experience. Some word choices are slightly informal for this type of letter.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

4.5

While the letter is understandable, there are several grammatical errors and inaccuracies that affect the overall clarity and fluency. Improving grammatical accuracy and range would significantly enhance the quality of the writing.

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