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Band 9: Your best friend's birthday is coming up next month, and you want to plan something special. Write a letter to your friend to find out what they'd like to do. In your letter: mention that you remember their birthday is approaching; ask about their plans or preferences for the celebration; offer a few ideas you have and ask for their opinion.

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Dear Rahul,

I hope you’re doing well! I can’t believe your birthday is coming up next month. I’ve already started thinking about how we can make your special day memorable.

Have you made any plans for your birthday yet? I was wondering whether you would prefer to have a big party with our friends or spend the day somewhere quiet with a few close people. Also, let me know if there is anything special you would like to do this year.

I have a few ideas in mind. We could plan a dinner at your favourite restaurant, organise a small house party with music and games, or even go on a short weekend trip if you are up for it. Personally, I think a weekend trip would be the most fun, but it completely depends on what you want.

Let me know what you think and which option you would prefer. Once you decide, I’ll take care of the planning!

Best wishes,

Umesh

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Overall Band Score

9
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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A
Vocabulary Repetition:
would: 4
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Task Response

9
The letter fully addresses all three bullet points: it mentions the upcoming birthday, asks about the friend's plans or preferences, and offers several ideas while requesting the friend's opinion. The tone is warm and appropriate for a letter to a best friend, and the content is relevant and well-organized. No improvements are needed.

Coherence & Cohesion

9
The letter is exceptionally well-organized and easy to follow. Each paragraph has a clear purpose: the opening sets the context, the second asks about preferences, the third presents ideas, and the closing invites a response. Cohesive devices are used naturally and effectively (e.g., 'Also', 'Personally', 'Once you decide'), and paragraphing is skillfully managed. The flow is seamless, and the message is conveyed effortlessly.

Lexical Resource

8
The vocabulary is precise, varied, and appropriate for the informal yet warm tone of a letter to a friend. Phrases like 'make your special day memorable', 'spend the day somewhere quiet', 'a short weekend trip', and 'take care of the planning' demonstrate natural and sophisticated lexical control. The language is flexible and accurate, with no noticeable repetition or awkwardness. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

9
The letter displays a wide range of grammatical structures used with full flexibility and control. It includes complex sentences (e.g., 'I was wondering whether you would prefer...'), conditionals (e.g., 'if you are up for it'), and varied sentence openings. Punctuation and grammar are accurate throughout, and the overall structure is error-free. The grammar checker confirms virtually no issues, reflecting excellent grammatical accuracy.

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