Letter

Band 7+: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel. Write a letter to the hotel, making the arrangements. In your letter • tell them when you will be arriving and leaving • explain what type of rooms you would like, and ask how much the weekend will cost • ask about activities and places of interest near the hotel You should write at least 150 words.

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Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to inquire about the family stay in your seaside hotel, the Panaroma. I would appreciate further assistance regarding the stay for the next weekend.

To begin with, we will be reaching to the venue on Friday the 10th of May around 10:30 in the morning. We are considering to have breakfast after arrival as my wife and I do not prefer food on flights. It would be great to learn more about available options regarding breakfast. Also, we will be staying through the weekend and would like to check out on Sunday between 5 to 6 in the evening. Can you also provide information about drop-off services to the airport?

Regarding the type of room, we are family of 5. So, a big room would be a preference. Also, we have a pet cat with us and would like to learn more about how pets are handled in the premises. Given that, to choose best match for my conditions, can you send detailed options of available rooms with their pricing?

Furthermore, please include list activities offered as my children are very fond of swimming. Additionally, it would be great of have some information about the surrounding area of the hotel. For example, great coffee places or an art gallery.

I look forward to your response.

Yours faithfully,

James

Word Count: 225

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

would: 6

about: 5

great: 3

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Task Response

The letter comprehensively addresses all aspects of the task, providing clear and relevant information about the arrival and departure times, room preferences, and inquiries about costs and local activities. The writing is well-organized and uses appropriate language for a formal letter. Occasional omissions or lapses are acceptable.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally well-organized and easy to follow. The purpose of the letter is clear from the beginning, and the requests are presented in a logical order. However, some transitions between paragraphs could be smoother to enhance the overall flow. For example, the transition from arrival details to room preferences could be more explicitly linked. Also, ensure each paragraph focuses on a single main idea to improve clarity.

Lexical Resource

The letter demonstrates a good range of vocabulary suitable for the task. Phrases like 'I would appreciate further assistance' and 'fond of swimming' are appropriate. To further enhance the lexical resource, consider using more varied and specific vocabulary related to hotel amenities and services. For example, instead of 'big room,' you could specify 'a family suite' or 'interconnecting rooms.'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a good command of grammar with a variety of sentence structures. There are a few minor errors, such as subject-verb agreement ('we are family' should be 'we are a family') and preposition usage ('reaching to the venue' should be 'reaching the venue'). While these errors do not significantly impede understanding, correcting them would improve the overall impression. Pay close attention to proofreading to catch these small mistakes.

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