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Band 7+: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write a letter to your friend Pat. In your letter: • ask about the summer festival in Pat's town • ask what type of festival it is and where it will take place • ask what kind of work Pat will do as a volunteer • ask if the organisers are looking for more volunteers and how you can apply Write at least 150 words.

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Dear Pat,

I hope you are fine. I heard that beside your home, a group of people is organising a festival in which you are taking part as a volunteer.

I would also love to join you and work as a volunteer at the festival. I am writing this letter to gather some information about the festival. The advisory includes such information as what type of festival it is, the exact location and the time period of the festival. If organisers demand some of the experience to work I would love to share my experience from the last music festival that was held in Mumbai.

If the organisers are still looking for more volunteers, then I would love to be involved with you in all the activities at the festival.

I will be eagerly looking for a reply

Yours Friend,

Sarab Anand Sehgal

Word Count: 143

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

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

festival: 6

would: 3

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Task Response

The letter addresses all parts of the task, asking about the festival type, location, timing, volunteer duties, and application process. There are some minor areas for improvement. For example, the tone could be more conversational and enthusiastic to better suit a letter to a friend. Also, the letter could include more specific details about your interest in volunteering and relevant skills. The letter falls short of the required 150 words.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally well-organized and the purpose is clear. However, the flow could be improved with more cohesive devices to link ideas within paragraphs. For example, in the second paragraph, you could use transition words to connect the request for information with your willingness to share your experience. Also, ensure each paragraph focuses on a single main idea to enhance clarity.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is adequate and appropriate for the task. To enhance your lexical resource, try incorporating more varied and specific vocabulary related to festivals and volunteering. For instance, instead of just saying 'activities,' you could mention specific tasks like 'setting up stages' or 'managing crowds.'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is mostly accurate, but there are a few areas where improvements can be made. Pay attention to sentence structure and word choice to avoid awkward phrasing. For example, rephrasing 'If organisers demand some of the experience to work' to 'If the organizers require specific experience' would improve clarity and grammatical correctness. Also, 'Yours Friend' should be 'Yours sincerely' or 'Yours,'.

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