Letter

Band 4+: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. An English-speaking friend wants to spend a two-week holiday in your region and has written asking for information and advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter * offer to find somewhere for your friend to stay * give advice about what to do and see in your area * give information about what clothes to bring You should write at least 150 words.

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Hi, Juan

I am writing this letter, mainly because you are my only friend in Cali, I do not know anyone that has visited many places in Cali like you.

The next week I will celebrate my anniversary with Maria there. She has been in Cali for 3 weeks. However, I has not never been there. That is an emergency. I do not have any idea where the most popular fancy restaurant is. First, help me make a list of where most famous boutiques and the nearer Sephora. Second, flower shop, I was imagining that the boutique of flower will have a unique style with many flower types. My girlfriend have been talking about a new zoo in the city, could you send me more information about it?

Finally the last petition, if possible that I can pick up me at airport and stay one night in your house. This is a unexpected date for my couple. I don’t want that she knows about it.

I will be expected for your answer. I promise that I will pay you.

Word Count: 179

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

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

flower: 3

about: 3

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Task Response

The letter attempts to address the task but has significant issues. It explains the reason for the visit (anniversary) and gives some details, but the focus is more on asking for help with specific shopping and a zoo rather than general advice on places to visit. The request to stay is included but only for one night, not 'a few days' as required. The tone is somewhat informal and includes irrelevant details (e.g., 'This is an emergency', 'I promise that I will pay you'). There are also grammatical errors and awkward phrasing that affect clarity. To improve, ensure all three bullet points are fully covered: explain the visit and trip details, ask about places to visit (not just specific shops), and ask to stay for a few days. Use a consistent, appropriate tone and proofread for errors.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter has a clear overall structure with an opening, body paragraphs, and a closing. However, the progression of ideas is sometimes unclear due to abrupt shifts between topics (e.g., from restaurants to boutiques to a zoo) and the lack of clear linking words. The purpose of each paragraph could be more explicitly stated. To improve, consider using cohesive devices such as 'Firstly', 'Secondly', 'Furthermore', and 'Finally' to guide the reader, and ensure each paragraph focuses on a single main idea.

Lexical Resource

There is an attempt to use a range of vocabulary (e.g., 'anniversary', 'boutiques', 'Sephora', 'petition'), but some word choices are inaccurate or awkward (e.g., 'nearer Sephora' should be 'nearest Sephora', 'boutique of flower' should be 'flower shop', 'I will be expected' should be 'I will be waiting'). Spelling is generally correct. To improve, focus on using more precise and natural collocations, and expand your vocabulary for common travel and accommodation topics.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are frequent grammatical errors that sometimes impede understanding. These include subject-verb agreement ('I has not never been', 'My girlfriend have been'), incorrect tense usage ('I will be expected'), article errors ('a unexpected date'), and preposition errors ('pick up me at airport'). Sentence structures are mostly simple and repetitive. To improve, review basic grammar rules, particularly subject-verb agreement and tense consistency, and practice constructing more complex sentences with appropriate conjunctions.

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