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Band 6+: You want to recommend a new restaurant in your town to a friend who loves trying new food. Write a letter to this friend. You should include details about: - what kind of food the restaurant serves - what is special about the atmosphere and service - why you think they would enjoy eating there.

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Dear Stephanie,

I hope you are keeping up well! I remember the last time we met was at the team appreciation party last year. I’m glad that you are coming to Toronto next week and I’m so thrilled to let you know that there is a fancy restaurant in downtown that you can have lunch at when you arrive.

The restaurant has just recently opened by an Italian owner at 220 Dundas Square in Downtown, Toronto and it’s called Italian Express. It’s widely known for its famous Italian noodles and pasta.

Moreover, I have heard that there are lavish meals with “buy one, get one free” offer served. Additionally, the price range is median, attracting local workers. The atmosphere is great with a lake view and the restaurant is huge, decorated with ancient table and chair sets.

Finally, I would like to reduce your stress of making reservations at the eatery as they have enabled online options more viable. All you need to do is log in to their website, Italianexpress.com and place the order beforehand.

Reach out to me if you need any help, I’ll be happy to assist you.

I can’t wait to see you,

Yamina

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6.5

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

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

restaurant: 3

italian: 3

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Task Response

The letter appropriately covers all requirements of the task, providing relevant and sufficient information about the restaurant recommendation. The tone is friendly and inviting. To further improve, consider adding more specific details about the food and atmosphere to make the recommendation even more compelling. For example, you could describe a particular dish or elaborate on the lake view.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally well-organized and easy to follow. The paragraphing is logical, and the information is presented in a clear manner. However, the introduction could be more concise and directly address the purpose of recommending a restaurant. Transitioning more smoothly between points would further enhance the flow.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate and appropriate for the task. Words like 'lavish,' 'median,' and 'viable' are used, but the range could be expanded to provide a more vivid and detailed description of the restaurant's ambiance and offerings. Consider using more descriptive adjectives and adverbs to enhance the letter's impact.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a good command of grammar, with only minor errors. Pay attention to sentence structure and word choice to improve clarity and precision. For example, rephrasing certain sentences could enhance their impact and readability.

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