Letter

Band 7+: 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. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Maria,

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Dear Maria,

How are you doing? I was so glad to hear from you about your plans to visit my country for your holiday, and I am excited to provide you with necessary details.

My country is very beautiful, and I’d like to help you find a place for you to stay. There is an affordable hotel which is five miles away from my house that offers excellent accommodation and food services. If this is okay, I would go ahead and make a booking for you.

There are many activities you could try out when you come. You could visit some local restaurants and have a taste of our popular local dishes, especially groundnut soup and cassava flour. Also, you could visit the Magic Land Recreational Park, where you can do some outdoor activities such as cycling, kayaking, and horse riding. There is also a nature reserve nearby where you can see wildlife such as Elephants, Lions, and Leopards.

I’d also like to tell you about the weather. It is very cold this season so kindly bring clothes that will keep you warm, including jackets, sweaters and socks. Moreover, come along with your boot because my area can be swampy sometimes.

Let me know if you need to know about anything else, and I can’t wait to see you soon.

Best wishes,

Anastasia.

Word Count: 223

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Overall Band Score

7.5

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

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

about: 3

visit: 3

could: 3

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Task Response

The letter fully addresses all three bullet points: offering to find accommodation, giving advice on activities and sights, and providing clothing recommendations. The tone is warm and appropriate for a friend. The content is relevant, well-organized, and sufficiently detailed. Minor lapses, such as the slightly informal phrasing 'come along with your boot,' do not detract from overall task achievement. No improvements are necessary.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is well-organized and easy to follow. Each paragraph addresses a different aspect of the task (accommodation, activities, clothing). The flow is logical, and the message is clear. To improve, consider using more cohesive devices to link ideas between paragraphs, such as 'In addition' or 'Furthermore', to enhance the overall coherence.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is appropriate and varied, with good use of descriptive terms like 'excellent accommodation', 'popular local dishes', and 'outdoor activities'. However, there is room for more sophisticated lexical choices. For example, instead of 'very beautiful', you could use 'picturesque' or 'scenic'. Also, 'come along with your boot' could be phrased as 'bring your boots' for better clarity.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a good range of grammatical structures, including complex sentences and correct use of tenses. There are minor errors, such as 'your boot' should be 'your boots' (plural), and 'kindly bring clothes' could be more naturally phrased as 'please bring clothes'. Overall, the grammar is mostly accurate and does not impede understanding.

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