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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 Mr. Pattinson,

My name is Saher Qadeer, and I work for YG entertainment which is inaugurating a new theatre in Michigan at 20th December 2026. I am writing to invite you to the inauguration ceremony of the new theatre.

You can see different advertisements on social and electronic media for the opening of the theatre. This theatre will produce some fine artists and actors in show business, as it will hunt for new talent in the drama and film industry. The theatre has a vintage design and can accommodate up to a thousand people with a proper seating arrangement without overcrowding.

Since you are a popular actor in the entertainment industry and have a keen interest in theatre, we want to invite you to the opening ceremony of the theatre. It will be organized as a red carpet event and will have dinner at the end, where you could meet different producers and other notable figures from show business.

Moreover, your opening speech would be beneficial for you as well as for the theatre because of your popularity. As you first started acting in theatre and then got different life-changing opportunities. This would increase the overall morale of newcomers.

I look forward to hearing from you and hope you will accept the invitation

Yours sincerely

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Vocabulary Complexity:
C1 - Intricate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

theatre: 8

different: 3

opening: 3

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Task Response

The letter effectively addresses all three bullet points: it provides relevant information about the new theatre, extends a clear invitation, and explains why the actor is a suitable choice. The tone is polite and appropriate for the context. There are minor lapses, such as a slight awkwardness in the phrase 'inaugurating a new theatre' and a minor grammatical issue ('at 20th December' should be 'on 20th December'), but these do not detract from the overall clarity and completeness. To achieve a higher score, ensure precise language and grammar throughout.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is well-organized and easy to follow. The purpose is clear from the start, and each paragraph has a distinct focus: introduction, theatre details, invitation and reasons, and closing. Cohesive devices are used effectively, though a few transitions could be smoother (e.g., 'Moreover' could be replaced with 'Furthermore' for variety). Paragraphing is logical and appropriate.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is appropriate and mostly precise, with good use of terms like 'inaugurating', 'vintage design', 'red carpet event', and 'notable figures'. There is a good range of words, but some phrases could be more natural or sophisticated (e.g., 'hunt for new talent' could be 'seek new talent' or 'discover new talent'). Overall, the language is clear and effective. Pay attention to vocabulary repetition to improve the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is largely accurate with a good variety of sentence structures. There are minor issues, such as 'at 20th December' should be 'on 20th December', and a missing period at the end of the letter. The overall control of grammar and punctuation is strong, with only a few minor slips that do not impede understanding.

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