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Band 7+: You went to your friend house and had meal. Write a letter to your friend thanking him and his family for the meal. 1) Tell what you enjoyed about the meal. 2) Thanks to his parents and what you think about them 3) suggest arrangements for his invite at your place.

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Dear Tom,

How are you? I hope that you and your family are great. I’m just writing to thank you for last Saturday night, which was an enjoyable meal alongside your family. First of all, the meal was unbelievably delicious. The pizza that your mother made for the main food reminds me of my RIP mother’s pizzas. Secondly, the dessert that was made of ice cream and chocolate cake was my favorite one.

Moreover, I want you to convey my kind regards to your respected family and say that I’m so grateful for being with them that night touched my heart. Honestly, I think your parents are so kind and open-hearted. Also, your little brother is so adorable.

Actually, I’d be really grateful to invite you with your family for dinner at my place next week on Sunday. I have an enormous surprise for you.

I’m eagerly awaiting your response.

Love,

Aysan

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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:

family: 4

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Task Response

The letter fully satisfies the requirements of the task. It is well-organized, clearly expresses gratitude, and includes specific details about the meal and the friend's family. The tone is consistently friendly and appropriate. The suggestions for a return invitation are clear and inviting.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally well-organized and easy to follow. The paragraphing is logical, and the transitions between ideas are mostly smooth. However, there's room for improvement in making the connections between ideas even more explicit. For example, in the second paragraph, you could add a transition phrase to smoothly introduce your gratitude towards the family. Also, consider varying your sentence structure to enhance readability.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is appropriate and conveys your message effectively. Phrases like 'unbelievably delicious' and 'open-hearted' are good choices. To further enhance your lexical resource, try incorporating more varied and sophisticated vocabulary related to food, family, and gratitude. For instance, instead of 'great,' you could use 'doing well' or 'in good health.'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a good command of grammar with only a few minor errors. The sentence 'The pizza that your mother made for the main food reminds me of my RIP mother's pizzas' could be rephrased for clarity and impact. For example, 'Your mother's pizza brought back fond memories of my late mother's cooking.' Also, ensure consistent tense usage throughout the letter. Overall, your grammatical accuracy is commendable, but attention to detail in sentence structure and clarity will further elevate your writing.

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