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Band 8+: You work for an entertainment company which plans to open a new theatre soon. You want to invite a famous actor to open the new theatre. Write a letter to this famous actor. In your letter • give some information about the new theatre • invite her/him to open the new theatre • explain why she/he would be a good person to open the theatre

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Dear Paul,

I hope this letter finds you in good spirits. I am writing to cordially invite you to take part in the official opening of a new theater, which is going to take place on Monday, 5th July 2026.

As a renowned actor in town, I believe your presence at this opening will grace the occasion. Our new theater was just recently constructed and it is located just next to the city hall. It will serve as an excellent cultural and entertainment center for the citizens of our municipality. When our company requested for the presence of a popular actor to officially launch this new edifice, I quickly proposed you because I believe that your rich and long-standing career in acting will be a useful asset in this ceremony.

I would be grateful if you confirm your presence at this launching ceremony. Please confirm with us before the 30th of June so that we can take appropriate measures towards the arrangement of this memorable event in the history of our town.

I look forward to having a positive response to your invitation at your earliest convenience.

Yours faithfully,

Nuvadga Kingsley.

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B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Task Response

The letter fully satisfies the requirements of the task. It is well-organized, clearly explains the purpose of the letter, provides relevant details about the new theater, extends a clear invitation, and justifies why the actor would be a suitable person to open the theater. The tone is consistently formal and appropriate for the context.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is well-organized and easy to follow. The purpose of the letter is immediately clear, and each paragraph logically progresses the message. The use of cohesive devices is effective, creating a smooth and coherent flow. Minor improvements could be made by varying sentence structure to enhance readability further.

Lexical Resource

A wide range of vocabulary is used appropriately and accurately throughout the letter. Terms such as 'renowned actor,' 'grace the occasion,' and 'cultural and entertainment center' demonstrate a strong command of language. To further enhance the lexical resource, consider incorporating more nuanced vocabulary related to theater and grand openings.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a high level of grammatical accuracy. A variety of sentence structures are used effectively, and punctuation is accurate throughout. The letter is free of grammatical errors, indicating excellent control of the English language.

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