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Band 7+: You stayed at your friend's house during a trip. Write a letter to your friend: Thank them for their hospitality Describe what you enjoyed Invite them to your place

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Dear Jim,

Hope you are doing well, buddy. I’m writing to let you know that while you were on a trip to Paris it was quite good and comfortable to live at your place.

Basically, I just want to say thanks to you and your wife to let me stay at your home. It was really fantastic living at your house. the ten day duration seems like yesterday.

During my stay, I would only leave the house when necessary. My entire time was either spent in the office at work or at home. The television is truly impressive, the features amazed me, especially the wireless phone connectivity one.

Anyways, there hasn’t been anything weird or unusual other than the noises coming from the next house, might be some maintenance work. Moreover, there was a robbery in the neighborhood, the guy was instantly caught by the cops. He had a gun; I’m glad nobody was hurt.

The stay was amazing. Take care and stay safe.

Cheers,

Tim

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Overall Band Score

7.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

house: 3

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Task Response

The letter appropriately addresses all parts of the task, providing a clear thank you, detailing how the time was spent, and mentioning an unusual event. The tone is friendly and suitable for the context. To improve, consider adding more specific details to enhance the narrative and make it more engaging. For example, you could elaborate on the work you did or describe the neighborhood robbery in more detail.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally well-organized and easy to follow. The paragraphing is logical, with each paragraph addressing a specific aspect of the task. However, the introduction could be more direct in stating the purpose of the letter. Consider starting with a clear statement of gratitude before transitioning into other details.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is appropriate and generally effective. Phrases like 'fantastic living' and 'truly impressive' are suitable. To enhance the lexical resource, try incorporating more varied and descriptive language. For example, instead of 'quite good and comfortable,' you could use 'exceptionally pleasant and convenient.' Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a good command of grammar, with only minor errors. Sentences are generally well-constructed. Pay attention to subject-verb agreement and article usage to further improve accuracy. For instance, 'the ten day duration seems like yesterday' could be rephrased for better clarity and grammatical correctness.

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